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NFLTR Insider: Purdy, Hendrickson, 18 Games, Draft Rankings, Levis, Slay, Garrett, Higgins

Brock Purdy

  • One NFL Insider expects 49ers QB Brock Purdy's next contract to be in the $55-60 million per year range. (Purdy will demand to reset the market at quarterback and become the league's highest-paid player. )

  • Although, Purdy is not expected to demand to reset the market at quarterback and become the league's highest-paid player. 

Trey Hendrickson

  • Bengals TE Trey Hendrickson said he'd like an extension to stay in Cincinnati or to be traded to help the organization. (NFLTR)

  • In any case, Hendrickson wants to avoid prolonged negotiations and becoming a distraction.

18 Games

  • NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell told reporters that there hasn't been any formal discussion about expanding the regular season to 18 games. (NFLTR)

  • Howell added that no players he’s spoken to want to see the regular season expanded.

Draft Rankings: Linebackers

Buzz:

  • Jets CB D.J. Reed is regarded as the best free-agent cornerback on the market by several teams. (NFLTR)

  • Will Levis is embracing the likely QB competition with the Titans. (NFLTR)

  • Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is doing well with his recovery from a knee injury, which is "a good sign for next year." (NFLTR)

  • When asked about his offseason wishlist for the Packers, RB Josh Jacobs responded he wants a "proven" No. 1 receiver for their offense. (NFLTR)

  • Eagles CB Darius Slay said next season will "most likely" be the final year of his career. (NFLTR)

  • Sean Payton went into detail about the Broncos' offseason needs. (NFLTR)

  • Myles Garrett said he consulted with basketball superstar LeBron James before requesting to be traded from the Browns. (NFLTR)

  • Dolphins offseason roster notes. (NFLTR)

  • Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin admitted it will be difficult to retain free agent WR Tee Higgins. (NFLTR)

  • The Rams are retaining passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. (NFLTR)

  • Former Panthers and Commanders HC Ron Rivera is expected to take a "general manager-like" role at the University of California. (NFLTR)

  • The Rams are hiring former Patriots OLBs coach Drew Wilkins as their new defensive pass rush coordinator. (NFLTR)

  • The Buccaneers are hiring former USF/Texas/Louisville HC Charlie Strong as their new defensive line coach. (NFLTR)

  • Bengals announced they signed CB Jalen Davis to a futures contract. (NFLTR)