Metcalf, Jensen, Lamar, Gallup, Hurts, Dalvin

D.K. Metcalf extension details/impact on Deebo + a BIG injury update in Tampa ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ July 29, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: WalterPicks [WalterPicks](  Metcalf [D.K. Metcalf] D.K. Metcalf agrees to a three-year extension with the Seahawks Details: The new contract is worth [$72 million]( over three years and includes $58.2 million in guarantees. - $30 million of the guarantees are in the form of a signing bonus. 27: Metcalf, who is only 24 years old, is now set to hit free agency in 2026 (at age 27) — which should lead to another lucrative contract in the prime of his career. Sixth-Highest: The new deal averages $24 million per season, which makes Metcalf the sixth-highest paid receiver in the NFL. He’s behind Tyreek Hill ($30 million), Davante Adams ($28 million), DeAndre Hopkins ($27.3 million), Cooper Kupp ($26.8 million), A.J. Brown ($25.1 million), and Stefon Diggs ($24.2 million). The Future: The Seahawks are unlikely to field a competitive team in 2022 — but Metcalf figures to be a highly valuable resource for the team’s next franchise quarterback. The 2023 class is considered to be unusually strong at the position. Deebo: Metcalf’s deal gives the 49ers even more framework for a Deebo Samuel extension. Michael Lombardi (The Athletic) thinks Samuel is targeting at least $25 million per year — though the primary hold-up in San Francisco is rumored to be over [guaranteed]( money. Image: Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire Jensen [Ryan Jensen] Buccaneers fear Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen suffered a season-ending knee injury Details: Jensen was carted off the practice field on Thursday and is currently undergoing tests for what appears to be a season-ending injury. An unnamed source [told]( Adam Schefter that the situation is “not looking good.” Big Loss: Jensen is regarded as Tom Brady’s “enforcer” and plays a key role in directing the offensive line. Brady has always placed great value on the quarterback-center relationship. - Jensen [allowed]( 2 sacks and earned a 69.9 PFF grade last season. Backup: 2021 third-round Ryan Hainsey immediately took Jensen’s place in the starting lineup. Hainsey only played 31 snaps as a rookie — but was an All-ACC performer at Notre Dame in 2020. Tretter? J.C. Tretter is a free agent option. The 33-year-old comes with some medical concerns but was recently ranked as the [fifth-best]( center in the NFL (two spots ahead of Jensen) by PFF. - The team can also try to convince Ali Marpet — who retired in February — to return. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Lamar [Lamar Jackson] Clarity on Lamar Jackson's contract could come soon Details: The [report]( comes from Jeff Darlington (ESPN), who tweeted: “Basically, there’s a sense in Baltimore something will soon go down one way or the other. Either Lamar will take the offer… or inform the team he’ll ride it out until next offseason.” Harbaugh: John Harbaugh told reporters on Thursday that both sides are “very motivated” to get a deal done before the season begins. Lamar: When asked if he thinks an agreement will be struck before Week 1, Jackson said, “I think so. We’ll have to see… There will probably be a cutoff at some point… so hopefully.” Full Participant: Unlike other players in contract negotiations, Jackson is fully participating in all training camp drills. - When asked about his decision to participate, Jackson said: “Man, I want to win at the end of the day. I just want to be great. I just want to work with my brothers at the end of the day. I don’t want to leave them out there hanging. That’s not me. That’s never been me.” More Ravens News... - Jackson went 12-of-17 during competitive drills. One of his completions was a [55-yard]( touchdown pass to rookie TE Isaiah Likely. - Jackson later said Likely is [like]( a “baby Mark (Andrews)” - J.K. Dobbins (ACL) has told team officials that he wants to [return]( to practice. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Gallup [Michael Gallup] Cowboys WR Michael Gallup (ACL) does not expect to be ready for Week 1 Details: Gallup, who is on the active/PUP list, [acknowledged]( that Week 1 is “not a reasonable possibility.” - If Gallup remains on the list following final cuts, he will be required to miss the first four games of the season. - Dallas opens the season, at home, against the Buccaneers. Gallup in 2021: Gallup, operating behind Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb, caught 35 of 62 targets (56.5% catch-rate) for 445 yards and 2 touchdowns in nine games last season. - In his most productive year (2019), Gallup caught 66 passes for 1,107 yards and 6 touchdowns. Next Up: Fifth-year vet James Washington and third-round rookie Jalen Tolbert will compete for Gallup’s starting outside role opposite Lamb. Tolbert: According to Rob Phillips (Cowboys.com), Tolbert “[stole the show](” on Thursday, when he “high-pointed a throw to make a catch over former second-round pick Kelvin Joseph — who was draped over him like a blanket.” Image: Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire Hurts [Jalen Hurts] Jalen Hurts is showing improvement in the red zone Details: According to Eliot Shorr-Parks (94WIP), Hurts completed 5-of-14 passes (36%) for 2 touchdowns and 1 interception on the first day of training camp red zone drills in 2021. - This year, Hurts completed [12-of-15]( passes (80%) for 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Important: While training camp “stats” can be deceiving, Shorr-Parks thinks Hurts’ apparent improvement in this area is significant. Notable: Hurts also hit A.J. Brown “in stride for a TD” on the left side of the field, which, [according]( to Jimmy Kempski (Philly Voice), was an area “he didn't seem to like to throw in 2021.” So there are certainly signs of Hurts becoming a more developed passer. More Eagles News... - S Marcus Epps, who is competing for a starting job, intercepted a pass intended for Dallas Goedert. - Haason Reddick was productive as a pass-rusher. Image: Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire Cook [Dalvin Cook] Mark Craig: Look for Dalvin Cook to challenge his career-high 53 receptions in 2022 Details: Craig (StarTribune) expects new Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell to [maximize]( Cook’s receiving talent. Receiving Talk: Cook has averaged 44 receptions and 368 receiving yards per season since 2019. He has only caught one touchdown over the span. More Than Screens: Craig writes that Cook will continue to see a lot of screen passes — but could also line up in the slot and even out wide. - Cook was spotted lining up as an outside receiver during OTAs. Less Carries: While Cook should see more action as a receiver, he will likely see a decrease in rushing attempts — Craig doesn't expect him to top 300 carries. More Vikings News... - Rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. intercepted Kirk Cousins - Jesse Davis is working as the starting right guard Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire More News - [Commanders]( DE Chase Young (ACL) could miss regular season games - [Cardinals]( removed the mandatory film study clause from Kyler Murray's contract - [Seahawks]( S Jamal Adams out indefinitely with a hand injury - [Chiefs]( signed DE Carlos Dunlap Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488