The Miami Dolphins could look to make Tua Tagovailoa one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL on a long-term extension. General manager Chris Grier and the Dolphins continue to build around Tagovailoa, including dropping veteran Odell Beckham Jr. into one of the most electrifying and dynamic receiving corps in the league. But, the biggest commitment possible to Tagovailoa could be coming, via a long-term extension for the NFL’s reigning leading passer. What Might a Tua Tagovailoa Contract Extension Look Like for Miami Dolphins? Tagovailoa and the Dolphins unquestionably came up short, after losing to the Buffalo Bills and losing…
Author: Matt Lombardo
Matt Lombardo
Matt Lombardo is a seasoned NFL reporter, with over 12 years of experience covering the league. In addition to his work at Gridiron Heroics, Lombardo covers the NFL for Heavy.com, is an on air sports contributor for FOX29 Philadelphia, and writes an NFL Substack "Between The Hashmarks." Lombardo is the former Senior NFL Insider of FanBuzz, and prior to taking that role was a national NFL reporter at FanSided where he hosted a weekly podcast "The Matt Lombardo Show." A former beat reporter for NJ Advance Media (Parent company of NJ.com and the Newark Star Ledger), Lombardo covered the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011 through the 2017 season before moving to cover the New York Giants for the Star Ledger for two seasons from 2018 through 2020. During his career to date, Lombardo has covered five Super Bowls, four NFL Drafts, multiple NFL Combines, and has had his work frequently featured in publications such as Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, and more. In addition to his journalism work, Lombardo is a strong on air presence and is a former sports talk radio host on 97.5 FM The Fanatic, Philadelphia's first FM Sports Station and the radio home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has to be thrilled with the developments among top receivers around the league. Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles signed three of the premier receivers in the league to what at the time were record-setting contracts. Amon-Ra St. Brown’s four-year contract worth $120 million made him the highest-paid wide receiver, until the Eagles paid Brown $32 million per season across a new three-year contract extension. Philadelphia even re-upped DeVonta Smith on a three-year deal worth $75 million, including $51 million guaranteed. Jefferson is eligible for an extension,…
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren figures to play a marquee role in the franchise’s future, after Pittsburgh’s decision not to exercise Najee Harris’ fifth-year-option, and Warren sounds optimistic about the team’s quarterback situation moving forward. Following a pair of woefully inconsistent seasons from Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, and Mitchell Trubisky, Pittsburgh revamped the quarterback room this offseason by trading for Justin Fields and signing Russell Wilson. Warren says everything about the offense and the Steelers’ outlook has changed as a result. Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Situation ‘Night and Day’ Beyond Wilson’s Super Bowl experience, or Fields’ upside as a 25-year-old…
The New York Giants were unable to pull off a deal to land their preferred quarterback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, and instead added an explosive weapon to quarterback Daniel Jones’ arsenal in former LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers. While there is some uncertainty surrounding Jones’ future as the Giants’ starting quarterback — both long-term as well as potentially even being supplanted by Drew Lock for the upcoming 2024 campaign, Nabers has the potential to make a transformational impact. Nabers, the No. 6 overall pick in the draft immediately ascends to the top of a wide receiver corps that…
Two of the Miami Dolphins’ most important front-seven defenders are aiming to make comeback bids in 2024, but their availability and effectiveness is arguably the biggest question facing the franchise going into this upcoming season. With Bradley Chubb and Jaelen Phillips working their way back from season-ending injuries suffered during the 2023 season, CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan suggests the uncertainty surrounding their return to action is the biggest question facing the franchise in 2024. “The Dolphins were demolished by injuries last season,” Sullivan writes. “Specifically off the edge with both Chubb and Phillips going down. Now, it begs the question…
The Baltimore Ravens’ defense has the chance to be a work in progress in 2024. After losing several key contributors, including stalwart safety Geno Stone, the Ravens may need to dip into free agency to add a consistent veteran presence in the secondary if Baltimore is going to make another deep run at the Super Bowl. If the 2024 season began today, Marcus Williams would be starting alongside Kyle Hamilton, who is an emerging talent, in his own right. However, for a team that views itself as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, upgrading at safety may be one last box…
The Pittsburgh Steelers overhauled the quarterback room this offseason, trading for Justin Fields after signing Russell Wilson, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated position battles across the league this spring and summer. However, as prolific as George Pickens has been on the perimeter, Pittsburgh could look to trade for a veteran receiver to help Wilson and Fields elevate the offense this upcoming season. Even after dropping Roman Wilson into the passing game during the draft, the Steelers and general manager Omar Khan likely have more work to do at receiver. According to NFL Insider Benjamin Allbright, the…
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Chris Jones to a record-setting contract prior to free agency getting underway, but, the 29-year-old All-Pro isn’t going to play forever. Even after Jones posted 10.5 sacks and 30 total tackles as a pivotal cog in the Chiefs’ run to a Super Bowl championship last season, Kansas City Might need to eventually look ahead to what life might be like without the three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time All-Pro anchoring the interior of the defensive line. Through his first eight seasons, Jones has logged 273 total tackles while proving to be a consistently dominant and…
J.K. Dobbins is heading west, looking to elevate his career by sharing a backfield with gifted quarterback Justin Herbert and in hopes of benefitting from a ground-and-pound offense imported by new Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. Dobbins also hopes he can leave his ‘injury-prone’ label behind him in Baltimore. “You got the injury-prone [label] out there, but I think the storm is over with, and I think I’m going to take off now,” Dobbins said, via ESPN. “There’ll be no setbacks, and this injury-prone thing will be gone out the window.” Now 25, and entering his fourth NFL…
Few teams lost more than the Baltimore Ravens have this offseason. While it’s true that the Ravens made arguably the best scheme-fit addition of free agency, signing wrecking ball running back Derrick Henry, Baltimore lost seven key contributors on top of defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald departing to become the Seattle Seahawks’ head coach. Baltimore Ravens Could Get League-High Compensatory Picks in 2025 But, according to a projection from NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein, the Ravens could stand to receive a league-high four compensatory picks during the 2025 NFL Draft. Baltimore lost linebacker Patrick Queen to the Steelers, edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney…
