Pro Football Rumors

The Steelers have re-upped quarterback Josh Dobbs, per an announcement from his agent. The quarterback will return on a one-year deal, giving him a chance to backstop Ben Roethlisberger in 2021. Dobbs, 26, spent the first two-plus seasons of his career with the Steelers, including a 2018 campaign where he completed six of his 12 pass attempts for 43 yards and one pick in five … [Read more...] about Steelers Re-Sign Joshua Dobbs

The Steelers have agreed to re-sign Vince Williams (Twitter link via ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler). The linebacker had other offers, Fowler hears, but he ultimately chose to stay in Pittsburgh.  The Steelers cut Williams earlier this year to save $4MM against the salary cap. It wasn’t an easy call for Kevin Colbert & Co., as Williams had spent his entire eight-year career in … [Read more...] about Steelers Re-Sign Vince Williams

Running back James Conner underwent surgery this offseason to address a turf toe-type injury (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). This would help to explain his prolonged and ongoing stint in free agency.  [RELATED: Cardinals Meet With Conner] The good news is that Conner’s injury was “very moderate,” according to sources who spoke with Rapoport. Apparently, this took … [Read more...] about James Conner Underwent Surgery

Here are Monday’s minor moves: Houston Texans Waived: OL Beau Benzschawel, WR Steven Mitchell New England Patriots Waived: DT Michael Barnett Pittsburgh Steelers Signed: DL Abdullah Anderson … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 4/12/21

Since 2002, the NFL’s performance-based pay system has rewarded low-salary players who exceed their expected playing time. This year, due to the pandemic, the league and the players’ union negotiated a gradual payout schedule, one that will meter out the money between now and 2024. All in all, the league divested $8.5MM per club. This year’s top earner is Buccaneers guard Alex … [Read more...] about NFL Distributes Performance-Based Payouts