As Darrelle Revis’ holdout continues to linger, a Jets ...

Aug 23, 2010

As Darrelle Revis’ holdout continues to linger, a Jets player is on the verge of signing a long-term deal with the team.

It’s center Nick Mangold.

The Jets and the All-Pro lineman are closing in on a contract extension that could be announced as early as Monday or Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

That person requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak for the team or Mangold.

Terms are still being finalized, but it’s expected to be a mega-deal topping the five-year, $37.5 million contract, with $20 million in guarantees, that St. Louis’ Jason Brown — the league’s highest-paid center — signed last year.

The Jets have been locked in a contract impasse with Revis for more than six months, leading to his prolonged absence. Message sent? Possibly.

Before the recent media blackout, both sides made clear their frustration with the progress of negotiations in a messy public back-and-forth. Perhaps as proof they are willing to lock up their talented young core, though, the Jets have moved on to Mangold.

Mangold, who was scheduled to make $3.3 million this season in the final year of his rookie deal, spoke openly about his desire for a new contract in the offseason but decided to attend both mini-camp and training camp. His signing would no doubt make a big splash on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the third episode of which airs on Wednesday.

An internet report Sunday said Revis and the Jets will announce a new deal this week, perhaps on Wednesday. It looks like that player will be Mangold instead.

A person with direct knowledge of the status of the Jets’ negotiations with Revis said the report of a Revis deal being announced this week is not true. That person requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak for either side.

The Jets opened negotiations with the All-Pro cornerback after the AFC Championship Game earlier this year. General manager Mike Tannenbaum has said the sides have a disagreement over total compensation, while Revis’ representatives said they are waiting for a proposal from the Jets that includes a signing bonus. Revis, who is scheduled to make $1 million this season, wants to be the league’s highest-paid cornerback.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Raiders sign RB Sincere McCormick to roster; WR D.J. Turner to IR

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 7:50 PM EST

The Raiders used up their temporary practice squad elevations for running back Sincere McCormick, so they made a more lasting roster move on Tuesday.

McCormick has been signed to the 53-man roster in Las Vegas. Wide receiver D.J. Turner was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Related players: Alexander Mattison, Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah

Fantasy Impact:

McCormick played in the last two games for the Raiders as they were missing Mattison and White due to injuries. McCormick ran 12 times for 64 yards in last Friday’s loss to the Chiefs and he had five carries for 33 yards against the Broncos in Week 12, the story said. McCormick led the way for the Raiders against the Chiefs with 12 carries to Abdullah's 10. McCormick may be worth a pickup and stash at this point, as the Raiders are trying to figure out their roster for 2025. Mattison, White and Abdullah don't necessarily offer much future upside at the position, so it's possible the team will see what they have with McCormick going forward. However, keep an eye on the injury statuses of Mattison and White. The Raiders are at Tampa Bay in Week 14.

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) week to week

Ben Standing on X

yesterday · 7:21 PM EST

Austin Ekeler's response when asked whether he could return this season:

"It's week to week. I want to continue to learn more. It's my second concussion (this season). Am I more susceptible to a third now that I've had two and the severity of mine? It's a learning process for me because I've never had anything this bad and twice in the same season. ... The best thing about is the team has my back ... I really appreciate DQ (Dan Quinn) and Adam Peters for being there."

Related players: Brian Robinson, Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez

Fantasy Impact:

It doesn't seem like Ekeler has a timetable and the week to week tag indicates it could be some time. Ekeler is clearly concerned about this long-term well-being. From a fantasy angle, Robinson should continue to lead the way with McNichols seeing the passing down work. Rodriguez may be a guy to pick up in deeper leagues as a stash, especially if Ekeler ends up missing significant time. Rodriguez got some mop-up time and ended up carrying the ball 13 times for 94 yards, adding a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Titans.

49ers sign RB Israel Abanikanda; RB Christian McCaffrey to IR

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 6:09 PM EST

The 49ers were down to one healthy running back on their active roster, so they added another one off the waiver wire on Tuesday.

The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they have claimed Israel Abanikanda off of waivers from the Jets. Abanikanda was let go on Monday when the Jets signed running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu to the 53-man roster.

Christian McCaffrey was officially moved to injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Related players: Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Fantasy Impact:

Guerendo is expected to take over the team's RB1 role with Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason both heading to IR. Abanikanda should be a familiar name to those in dynasty circles. He was a 2023 fifth-round pick but at the time was buried on the depth chart with the Jets, and he never earned much of a role on offense and didn’t play in the regular season this year, the story said. He appeared in six games as a rookie and ran 22 times for 70 yards while catching seven passes for 43 yards, the story added. The team also signed Vaughn to their practice squad.