Ravens, John Harbaugh agree to 3-year contract extension

Harbaugh, 62, guided the Ravens to the NFL title in 2012 but has since fallen short of a return to the Super Bowl. Baltimore has reached the postseason in six of the last seven seasons but has advanced to the AFC title game just once, losing 17-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023.

Since Harbaugh took over in Baltimore in 2008, the Ravens are 172-104 in the regular season with six division titles, but they are 13-11 in the playoffs. Four of those wins came in the Super Bowl title run in 2012.

Baltimore won the AFC North last season, going 12-5 in the regular season before defeating the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The Ravens, though, fell 27-25 to the host Buffalo Bills in the division round.

WR Stefon Diggs joins Patriots, vows he’s ‘going to be productive’

The New England Patriots officially added veteran free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday, with multiple outlets reporting the deal at three years and $69 million, including $26 million guaranteed.

Diggs is a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection, who becomes a key weapon for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Since entering the league in 2015, Diggs is third in receptions (857), trailing only Travis Kelce (939) and Davante Adams (919). From 2018 to 2023, he posted six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

Diggs had 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills in 2023 while playing with quarterback Josh Allen. Last offseason, he was traded to the Houston Texans.

“I’m excited and really look forward to it,” Diggs said of playing with Maye. “It’s crazy because when you ask around … people say through the grapevine that he acts a lot like Josh. That was my guy, so I look forward to meeting him and connecting with him.”

The 31-year-old got off to a fast start in Houston with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. However, his season was cut short, when he tore his ACL in Week 8.

“I’m really looking forward to putting my best foot in front of me,” Diggs said. “I would’ve been on pace to have another 1,000-yard season and 100 catches (in 2024) if I didn’t get banged up. If you’re doing the math right, I’m going to be productive.”

New England’s offense finished last in passing yards last season with 2,995.

Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja’Whaun Bentley

The New England Patriots plan to release starting linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

Bentley appeared to confirm the reports on social media, writing “New England!! Thank You for Everything!! It’s Been a Blessing.”

A three-time captain, Bentley played in just two games last season after sustaining a torn left pectoral muscle.

Bentley, 28, recorded triple-digit tackle totals in his previous three seasons with the team.

A Super Bowl champion with New England, Bentley totaled 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts). He was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft of Purdue.

Bentley was scheduled to earn a $4.35 million base salary this season.

Report: NFL insider Peter Schrager in ‘serious’ ESPN talks

NFL insider Peter Schrager is in “serious talks” with ESPN about joining the network, according to a report by Front Office Sports.

Schrager is well known for his role as the co-host of “Good Morning Football” on the NFL Network along with his pre-game and sideline work for Fox Sports’ NFL broadcasts. Although a source told FOS a deal with ESPN has not been finalized, “it’s likely” that he will make the move.

If so, the 42-year-old Schrager is expected to contribute to numerous programs across the network, including “NFL Live,” Stephen A. Smith’s “First Take” and “Get Up” with Mike Greenberg. If a deal is finalized in time, he could also contribute to ESPN’s coverage of next month’s NFL draft.

Whether Schrager would also bring his podcast “The Season” with him has yet to be determined, according to the report.

Schrager began his career writing for ESPN.com before joining FoxSports.com and steadily expanding his role as an NFL insider to include “Good Morning Football.” He has also authored two books: “Strength of a Champion” with former NFL linebacker O.J. Brigance, and the New York Times best seller “Out of the Blue” with former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz.

Report: WR Hunter Renfrow eyes return, visits Raiders

Former Las Vegas Raiders wideout Hunter Renfrow is eyeing a comeback and visiting his old team on Friday, NFL Network reported.

Renfrow, 29, was out of the NFL last season after being released by the Raiders on March 13, 2024.

He made the Pro Bowl with 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021 but played a diminished role the next two seasons with a combined 61 catches for 585 yards in 27 games.

Renfrow has 269 catches for 2,884 yards and 17 TDs in 73 games (23 starts) since the Raiders drafted him in the fifth round in 2019.

The South Carolina native visited the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday.

Report: Bucs re-sign DL Eric Banks to one-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive lineman Eric Banks to a one-year, $1.03 million deal Friday, Fox Sports reported.

Banks played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2022-23 before missing the entire 2024 season with a torn triceps.

Banks, 27, has recorded four tackles in six games (zero starts) with the Los Angeles Chargers (2021) and Arizona.

Report: Eagles signing OL Matt Pryor

Offensive lineman Matt Pryor reportedly will be making a second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Per the Philadelphia Inquirer, Pryor agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the team that selected him in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Pryor, 30, could be in play for the Eagles’ right guard position after Mekhi Becton departed for the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason.

Pryor played in 27 games (10 starts) over three seasons with the Eagles (2018-20) before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2021. He also played with the San Francisco 49ers and Bears, appearing in all 17 games (15 starts) with Chicago in 2024.

He has played in 92 games (39 starts) in his NFL career.

WR Josh Reynolds joins Jets, reunites with OC Tanner Engstrand

The New York Jets signed free agent wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a contract on Thursday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, however NFL Network reported it was a one-year contract worth up to $5 million.

Reynolds, 30, will be reunited with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who was the offensive quality control/passing game coordinator with Detroit while the wideout was with the Lions from 2021-23.

Reynolds had 13 catches for 194 yards and one touchdown in nine games (two starts) last season split between the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars.

He has 233 receptions for 3,127 yards and 20 touchdowns in 116 career games (55 starts) with the Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Lions, Broncos and Jaguars. He was selected by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Abdul Carter not working out at Penn State’s pro day

Pass rusher Abdul Carter will not participate in Penn State’s pro day on Friday, his agent confirmed Thursday.

Carter, likely the first defensive player selected in next month’s NFL Draft, still is recovering from an injury.

“He is still finishing up rehab on the shoulder injury he had from the Boise State game,” agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN. “He may still do a workout for teams sometime in mid-April.”

In addition to the shoulder injury sustained in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Dec. 31, tests at the NFL Scouting Combine last month revealed a stress reaction in his right foot. He opted against surgery for the foot injury.

A consensus All-America selection and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, Carter had 68 tackles, including 23.5 for loss to lead the FBS, plus 12 sacks and two forced fumbles in 16 games.

Carter, a former linebacker who moved this season to defensive end, had 172 career tackles — 41 for loss — along with 23 sacks and five forced fumbles in 42 games for Penn State the past three seasons.

Carter has visited with the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, who hold the top two picks, respectively, in the April 24-26 draft. He met with the New York Giants, owners of the No. 3 pick, at the Combine.

CBS moves J.J. Watt from studio to game analyst

Following two seasons as an NFL studio analyst for CBS, J.J. Watt will be the color commentator on the network’s No. 2 game-day booth pairing in 2025.

CBS announced Wednesday that Watt will team with Ian Eagle.

Charles Davis, who had partnered with Eagle, will remain part of CBS’ NFL roster in 2025 before taking over in 2026 for the network’s top college football analyst, Gary Danielson, who is retiring after the upcoming season.

Watt, 36, was a five-time All-Pro in a 12-season NFL career with the Houston Texans (2011-20) and the Arizona Cardinals (2021-22).

“There is nothing better than the energy and excitement of being in the stadium on game day in the NFL,” Watt said in a statement. “I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to return to that atmosphere each week, working with one of the best in Ian. While I certainly miss delivering hits on the field, it will be nice to leave the stadium without taking any, unless Ian decides to try something crazy.”

CBS Sports President and CEO David Berson said in a statement. “JJ is one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL, and a future Hall of Famer. Over the last two years — as a studio analyst and on social media — he’s connected with fans through his passion, insight and desire to truly have fun. We can’t wait for him to now entertain viewers as a game analyst. Listening to JJ and Ian together each week will be a real treat for NFL fans.”

Danielson, 73, is heading into his 36th season as an announcer, his 20th with CBS. This year, he will be teamed with Brad Nessler and reporter Jenny Dell.

“I have had the greatest seat in the house for 36 years and have loved every minute of it,” Danielson said in a statement. “I have discussed the timing of this moment with CBS Sports leadership over the past few years and we felt it was important I remained with the team during our transition to the Big Ten.

“As we enter our second full season of Big Ten football and my 20th at CBS Sports, the timing just feels right. I have so much respect for Charles Davis as both a person and an analyst. He is going to shine in this role and fit so well with this team.”

Danielson was a quarterback for the Detroit Lions (1976-78, 1980-84) and the Cleveland Browns (1985, 1987-88) after playing for Purdue.