Jimmy, Lamar, Mattison, Laviska, Ferguson, Michel

Details on Jimmy Garoppolo's new deal + Lamar Jackson likes himself in a Dolphins uniform ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ August 30, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: FANTASY FOOTBALL BLUEPRINT [FANTASY FOOTBALL BLUEPRINT](  Jimmy [Jimmy Garoppolo] Jimmy Garoppolo to stay with the 49ers Details: Garoppolo and the 49ers have [agreed]( to a restructured one-year contract. - The 30-year-old will play out the season in San Francisco and leave as a free agent in 2023. More Details: The new deal makes Garoppolo the league’s highest-paid backup and includes a no-trade clause. Cap Impact: According to a preliminary estimate by Over the Cap, the restructure could clear [$18 million]( in cap space for the 49ers. Backup: The decision is a clear indication that the organization covets experienced depth/insurance behind Trey Lance. - Reports continue to imply that there is [concern]( surrounding Lance’s lack of NFL readiness. Image: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Lamar [Lamar Jackson liked tweet] Lamar Jackson’s social media activity hints at a contract impasse with the Ravens Details: Jackson indicated on Twitter that the Ravens have [not]( offered him a fully-guaranteed $250 million contract — which is rumored to be his target deal. - Jackson also liked a photoshopped image of himself in a Dolphins uniform (see above). A Plan: An unnamed NFL agent recently [told]( Ben Standig (The Athletic): “The one thing people are missing is that Lamar has a plan. The problem is no one in the media knows what his plan is because no one can get to him and he won’t talk about it.” 9 Days: We do know that Jackson won’t negotiate with the Ravens once the season begins in nine days. While deals can develop quickly, current negotiation momentum does not appear to be positive. More Ravens News... - Kenyan Drake is [visiting]( team facilities today and will sign if “all goes well.” - S Tony Jefferson has been released. - John Harbaugh is [unsure]( if JK Dobbins and Ronnie Stanley will be ready for Week 1. Image: @Lj_era8 Together with FANTASY FOOTBALL BLUEPRINT [All-22]( [Fantasy Football Blueprint offers a truly unique (it's patented after all) cheat sheet and a full suite of draft, in-season, and daily fantasy tools! All for one low package price, including the next three weeks free for Legit Football readers.]( [Check It Out]( Mattison [Alexander Mattison] Vikings RB Alexander Mattison is generating significant trade interest Details: According to reporter Chris Tomasson, “at least twelve teams have called on the Vikings” to express interest in trading for Mattison. - Mattison is entering the final year of his contract. Compensation: A source tells Tommason that the Vikings are [looking]( to get a third- or fourth-pick. 2021: Across four starts last season, Mattison averaged an impressive 128 scrimmage yards (87 rushing, 41 receiving) per game. RB Depth: If the Vikings trade Mattison, 2021 fourth-rounder Kene Nwangwu and rookie fifth-rounder Ty Chandler will serve as backups to Dalvin Cook. Image: Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire Laviska [Laviska Shenault] Panthers acquire WR Laviska Shenault from the Jaguars Details: The Panthers are [getting]( an undisclosed draft pick in return. Profile: Shenault, a 2020 second-rounder, caught 63 of 100 targets (63% catch-rate) for 619 yards and no touchdowns last season. As a rookie, he caught 58 of 79 targets (73.4% catch-rate) for 600 yards and 5 touchdowns. Fit in CAR: The Panthers want to maximize Shenault’s unique run-after-the-catch ability. He’ll likely line up in the slot and take carries out of the backfield. - Panthers OC Ben McAdoo coached Shenault in Jacksonville when he was a rookie. CAR WR Depth: Shenault joins DJ Moore, Robbie Anderson, Terrace Marshall Jr., Rashard Higgins, and Shi Smith at receiver. JAX WR Depth: The Jaguars will move forward with Christian Kirk, Marvin Jones, Zay Jones, and Jamal Agnew. Image: David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire Ferguson [Jake Ferguson] Cowboys rookie TE Jake Ferguson has “shown he’s ready to contribute immediately” Details: The insight comes from Jon Machota (The Athletic), who writes that Ferguson has already [established]( himself as the team’s second option behind Dalton Schultz. Preseason: Ferguson, a fourth-round pick, caught 7-of-7 targets for 76 yards across three preseason games. He also impressed the coaching staff with his blocking ability. College: Ferguson was a three-year starter at Wisconsin. He caught 46 passes for 450 yards and 1 touchdown last season. Hendershot: The Cowboys are also excited about undrafted rookie TE Peyton Hendershot, who is expected to make the 53-man roster - Hendershot, who played collegiately for the Indiana Hoosiers, caught 6 passes for 52 yards and a touchdown in the preseason. Long-Term: If Ferguson and or Hendershot show enough promise — it could lead Dalton Schultz walking in free agency next year. - Shultz is playing on the franchise tag and expects a lucrative long-term deal after the season. Image: Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire Michel [Sony Michel] Dolphins release RB Sony Michel Details: The release was unexpected, as many thought Michel was set for a significant short-yardage role. Impact: Miami will move forward with Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert as primary backs. - Edmonds was rested in the final preseason game and appears to be the starter. Landing Spots: Michel will likely get scooped up between now and the start of the season. After the news broke, Jeff Duncan (NOLA) [tweeted]( that it will “be interesting to see if the Saints show any interest.” - Michel worked out for New Orleans before signing with the Dolphins in May. Image: Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire More News - [Chiefs]( released WR Josh Gordon - [Titans]( acquired OL Dennis Daley (51.8 PFF grade) from the Panthers - [Cardinals]( released OLB Devon Kennard - [Steelers]( placed S Damontae Kazee (wrist) on IR - [Chiefs]( WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) returned to practice - [Commanders]( RB Brian Robinson could return this season New Podcast 30 MINUTES OF FOOTBALL 100% Unscripted. [LISTEN]( 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