NFL: Recapping the Franchise Tender Deadline
As Wednesday’s 4 p.m. arrives, here is the latest update on the final five players who were yet to sign their franchise tender. Stay tuned as we update you with the latest news surrounding these five players.
Justin Houston
Putting ✒️ to 📄 @JHouston50 solidifies the return of #SackCity to KC in long term deal: http://t.co/kWer4oK3aa pic.twitter.com/ZNKAomdrXv
— Kansas City Chiefs (@KCChiefs) July 15, 2015
<blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”> More Justin Houston numbers for his 6 year, $101M deal: His signing bonus was $20.5M. $32.5M is fully guaranteed, $52.5M in guarantees. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2015
The Chiefs 2011 3rd round pick recorded 248 tackles, 48.5 sacks, 19 passes defensed, one interception, seven forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 71 quarterback pressures in four seasons with the Chiefs (2011-14). He led the NFL in sacks (22.0) in 2014 and set the franchise’s single-season sack record in an outstanding run with Kansas City. There was never any sign that the team was struggling to sign Houston, and reportedly completed the deal late Tuesday night.
Jason Pierre-Paul
In a strange turn of events, Pierre-Paul’s firework injury prevented him from signing his new deal offered by the Giants. The team pulled its offer of $60 million after he had a finger amputated. Stay tuned to NFL Mocks regarding Pierre-Paul’s contract.
Stephen Gostkowski
While Gostkowski’s situation wasn’t as dire as the other four, the Patriots still inked the veteran kicker to a four year deal.
Numbers now in: Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski is signing a four-year, $17.2 million deal to beat franchise deadline, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 15, 2015
The fourth round pick of the 2006 draft has been a mainstay of the Patriots organization. In 2014, he lead the NFL in scoring with 156 points. The 31-year-old Gostkowski was 35-of-37 on field goals in 2014, while hitting all 51 extra points that he attempted. He became New England’s all-time leading scorer in 2014, passing kicker Adam Vinatieri, whom he replaced in 2006.
Dez Bryant
After weeks of fans believing the Cowboys receiver would hold out, it appears a deal will be reached. Follow the social media timeline below on how the deal went down over the past couple days.
As much as I love football...on my beautiful babies.. I apologize #cowboynation but I will not be there if no deal #fact
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) July 13, 2015
DezBryant is still asking for more than Megatronmoney. Talks will be very active. But one source involved: “We have a long way to go.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 14, 2015
<blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”> DezBryant and the #Cowboys will be signing a 5-year deal, I’m told. They are putting the finishing touches on it — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2015
The #Cowboys and Dez Bryant have an agreement in principle on a 5-year, $70M deal, per sources.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2015
The deal is reportedly set to give Bryant $45 million in guaranteed money. To put this deal in perspective, Calvin Johnson signed an 8-year, $132 million contract back in 2012.
Full Dez Bryant-Dallas deal that Roc Nation helped negotiate: 5 years, $70M, $45M GTD, $20M signing bonus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 15, 2015
Demaryius Thomas
Almost immediately after Dez Bryant signed his new deal, Demaryius Thomas agreed on a similar deal worth $70 million over 5-years.
Denver and DemaryiusThomas reach agreement on matching 5-year, $70 million deal that includes $43.5M GTD, per source.
— Adam Schefter(@AdamSchefter) July 15, 2015
Stay tuned to NFL Mocks for any updates regarding the new deals.