Draconator

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899213676512469294 Former 49ers CB Charvarius Ward reached agreement on a three-year deal worth up to $60 million including $35 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus with the Indianapolis Colts. Deal negotiationed by Kevin Conner and Robert Brown of @UniSportsMgmt .

One thing I'm noticing, and maybe it's just the platform, but Schefter reports everything on Twitter. While Rapoport is selective on what he reports on Blue Sky, mainly sticking to what his NFL Network compadres report. Josh Dobbs, 2 year agreement with the Pats. https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899212991242883215

Philly trading Kenny Pickett to Cleveland for a 2025 5th and Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Still a long way to go in free agency.

DE Patrick Jones II signs with Carolina. 2 years, up to $20 Million

From Buffalo Business First. Behind a paywall, so here it is. Link for those that might have a subscription https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2025/03/10/buffalo-bills-stadium-state-corporation-budget.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=ae&utm_content=BU&j=38939746&senddate=2025-03-10&empos=p4 State, county will disburse last of Bills stadium money over the next year STORY HIGHLIGHTS New York state and Erie County expect to complete stadium payments by 2026. The cost of the new stadium has increased to $2.2 billion. Construction is near its peak, with 1,200 workers on-site daily. New York state and Erie County expect to finish paying out their share of the cost for the new Buffalo Bills stadium by the end of the upcoming fiscal year. The Bills and these public entities have been splitting the cost of construction so far. The Erie County Stadium Corp., the arm of Empire State Development responsible for the stadium, met Monday to approve its spending for this 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins April 1. That includes $275 million toward construction, all that remains of the $600 million pledged by the state. Erie County has pledged $250 million. Once the public money runs out, the Bills will be solely responsible for any additional costs. The estimated cost of the stadium has climbed from $1.4 billion to $2.2 billion, according to Sports Business Journal, a sister publication to Buffalo Business First. “Kudos to our legal team for negotiating a really great deal, which is that the state’s contribution remains at $600 million regardless of the total project cost,” said Steven Ranalli, president of the Erie County Stadium Corp. The Bills remain committed to building a top-tier stadium despite the cost overruns, said corporation Chair Bob Duffy. “The Bills never wavered on quality in the stadium,” he said. “It’s going to be a fabulous stadium when it opens.” Separately, the stadium corporation approved a $3 million operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This includes slightly over $700,000 for salaries and benefits for the corporation’s four employees, plus more than $2.2 million for other costs – mostly third-party consultants responsible for inspections at the stadium site. Ranalli said the pace of construction is nearing its peak, with about 1,200 workers on-site on any given day. That number is expected to reach about 1,500 as the weather warms. Work has been slowed by an exceptionally cold and windy winter, Ranalli said. “There’s certainly some short-term delays that we are working through, but the overall project is on schedule,” he said. High winds make it unsafe to operate the cranes needed for the structural steel work, but the construction team has mitigated delays by shifting the focus of work to less weather-sensitive tasks when needed. “There’s enough of the stadium in place that they’ve been able to shift people around and keep the bulk of the work going,” Ranalli said. Steel work is about 90% complete and is scheduled for completion by the end of March. Once that’s done the next big task is the exterior skin of the stadium.

Laremy Tunsil traded to the Commanders for picks.

DT Grady Jarrett signs with Bears, 3 years, $43.5 Million with $28.5 Million Guaranteed.

OL Patrick Mekari to Jags.

Josh Sweat to the Cardinals, 4 years, $76.4 Million with $41 Million Guaranteed

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899175259690918338 Broncos and Talanoa Hufanga have agreed to a 3-year contract worth up to $45 million, including $20 million guaranteed at signing. Deal negotiated by @EquitySports CEO Chris Cabott.

Blue Sky. Their symbol is a Blue Butterfly. Quiz Wednesday at 9:32 am EDT.

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899164024954028172 Darnold to the Seahawks

Ian has embraced the blue butterfly.

Carlton Davis signed by Pats, $3 years, $60 Million, with $34.5 Million guaranteed

Jimmy Garoppolo resigns with the Rams