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After a quick turnaround, the Buffalo Bills are no longer expected to sign Kyle Juszczyk, after signing FB Patrick DiMarco.
Source: The #Bills are bringing in FB Patrick DiMarco formerly of the #Falcons. It’s a 4-year deal worth $8.5M. More than $4M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2017
Shortly following the signing, Kyle Juszczyk isn’t hurting. Less than ten minutes later, Matt Miller tweets the San Francisco 49ers will pick up the Ravens fullback.
#49ers the favorite to land FB Kyle Juszczyk
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 8, 2017
Not only is he confident they’re taking the fullback, he’s confident in the pay.
Tomorrow at 4pm ET, I expect Kyle Juszczyk to be the highest paid fullback in the NFL.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 8, 2017
This is another loss for the Ravens, but the Ravens can’t afford such a high price tag. They will be thrilled though, as this could bring about yet another compensatory pick for Baltimore. The signing of Wagner nets either a third or fourth comp selection. Brandon Williams is sought after by a reported 12 teams, bringing another third round comp; Juice’s signing could bring anywhere near a fifth or sixth round compensatory pick. Next years draft could load the Ravens with fresh young talent, and great cap room for the future stars.
UPDATE:
The numbers on Juice’s contract are out.
BREAKING: Sources telling me that #Ravens FB Kyle Juszczyk (@JuiceCheck44) will agree to terms w/ #49ers – 4yr/21 mil (10.5 mil guaranteed)
— Treavor Scales (@TScalesESPN) March 8, 2017