Tom Brady has agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the New England Patriots, a deal that will keep him with New England through the 2017 season, a league source confirmed to ESPNBoston.com’s Mike Reiss.
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Sources: Gronk had surgery for arm infection
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent surgery last week for an infection in the same forearm that he broke on multiple occasions this past season, league sources told ESPN.
Cowboys still hopeful of getting deal with Romo
Executive vice president Stephen Jones remains confident that the Dallas Cowboys will be able to work out a new deal for Tony Romo despite not meeting with the quarterback’s agent during the NFL scouting combine.
Weeden confident he’ll remain Browns’ top QB
A confident Brandon Weeden on Monday said he expects that, when the 2013 season begins, he will remain the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback.
Report: Rams RB Jackson plans to void contract
Steven Jackson’s record-setting career with the St. Louis Rams could be coming to an end. Jackson, the Rams’ career rushing leader, plans to void the final year of his contract to become a free agent March 12, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Monday.
Sources: Falcons likely to release RB Turner
The Atlanta Falcons are likely to release running back Michael Turner, who is scheduled to make $6.9 million this season, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday.
Chiefs evaluating ‘everything’ with top pick
The Kansas City Chiefs are still deciding what do with receiver Dwayne Bowe and left tackle Branden Albert, and it could have an impact on how they use the No. 1 pick in April’s draft.
Sources: 49ers ‘highly unlikely’ to release Smith
The San Francisco 49ers are “highly, highly, highly unlikely” to release quarterback Alex Smith, sources told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
Revis wants answers from noncommittal Jets
Darrelle Revis was stunned that general manager John Idzik did not dismiss trade rumors involving the star New York Jets cornerback on Idzik’s first day on the job. Now Revis is explaining why, and it’s clear he’s still irritated about it.
Colts Parting Ways with Sack Master Freeney
The Indianapolis Colts have informed Dwight Freeney, the franchise’s all-time leader in sacks, they will not re-sign him.