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NFL news roundup: Justin Fields more likely to be Steelers' starting QB in 2025 than Russell Wilson

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SIGNINGS

SIGNINGS

INJURIES

  • K Mike Badgley, who is an impending free agent, has been cleared from the groin injury that sidelined him last season, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

  • K Brandon McManus has agreed to a three-year contract worth $15.3 million with the Packers, including a $5 million signing bonus, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

FRANCHISE TAG NEWS

  • QB Sam Darnold will not be franchise tagged by the Vikings as both sides continue to work towards a deal, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

ROSTER CUTS

  • WR Davante Adams officially was released after no trade materialized, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

ROSTER CUTS

  • DB James Bradberry is being released, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, adding Bradberry will be designated as a post-June 1 release.


SIGNINGS

  • RB Saquon Barkley is signing a two-year extension worth $41.2 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Justin Fields is "more likely to be the starting quarterback of the Steelers" in 2025 than Russell Wilson, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Both QBs are set to hit free agency, and Pittsburgh is expected to keep at least one of them, Rapoport added. "Fields does have a really good market going into free agency," Rapoport said, "but similar to (Sam) Darnold, the Steelers have the opportunity over the next week or so to lock it in right now and get their starting quarterback for 2025."