Browns sign QB Josh Rosen and workout AJ McCarron, Cardinals extension with Kyler Murray makes him 2nd-highest paid NFL QB. Humanitarian efforts of JJ Watt and Bo Jackson, Cowboys uniform change, and more NFL news.
Browns sign QB Josh Rosen, workout AJ McCarron
The Cleveland Browns have signed a one-year deal with former 2018 first-round draft pick Josh Rosen as quarterback insurance with the length of Deshaun Watson's suspension still unknown, CBSSports reported.
Rosen will join Jacob Brissett, who was acquired in free agency this off-season, ESPN reported.
The Browns also worked out former Alabama star AJ McCarron, a free agent reserve, on Thursday ahead of training camp
Cardinals extension with Kyler Murray makes him 2nd-highest paid NFL QB
Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray has just signed a five-year extension worth a massive $230.5 million. The deal makes him one of the NFL's highest paid quarterbacks, ESPN reported. The annual value of the deal is $46.1 million, which puts Murray as the second highest paid quarterback in the NFL behind Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers, who earns $50.3 million annually, and ahead of Cleveland Browns Deshaun Watson ($46 million) and Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes ($45 million).
The deal includes a $160 million guarantee for injury. Murray will also earn a guaranteed $105 million upon signing the deal.
JJ Watt pays funeral expenses for woman who was selling her Watt memorabilia to cover costs
A woman named Jennifer Simpson posted on Twitter she hoped to sell her Watt Reebok shoes and Watt jersey so that she could scrape enough money together to pay for her grandfather’s funeral. The news got back to Cardinals defensive end and three-time NFL defensive player of the year, JJ Watt, who tweeted back to the woman he was going to provide the needed funds.
"Don't sell your shoes and jersey, will help with the funeral," Watt tweeted. "I'm sorry for your loss."
NFL and MLB All-Star Bo Jackson anonymously donated to pay for Uvalde victims' funerals
The Associated Press reported that Bo Jackson, who was named an All-Star in both the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB), flew with an anonymous friend to the city of Uvalde three days after the shooting massacre and donated a check for $170,000. He also offered to pay for all funeral expenses for the families of the victims.
"I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting old," Jackson told the AP. "It's just not right for parents to bury their kids – it's just not right."
"Please pray for all victims," Jackson added. "If you hear something, say something. I’m praying for all of the families around the country who have lost loved ones to senseless shootings. This cannot continue."
Cowboys uniform change
The Dallas Cowboys will wear their white throwback helmets with the corresponding jersey on Thanksgiving, CBSSports reported.
"The white helmet, along with the throwback uniforms honoring our teams from the 1960s, have long been a fan favorite, and we're thrilled to bring back the tradition of wearing those helmets and uniforms on Thanksgiving Day once again," said Charlotte Jones, Chief Brand Officer of the Cowboys, via the team's website.