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Why did Packers choose Josh Jacobs over Aaron Jones at RB?
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers did not set out to sign a big-name running back, but when talks with Aaron Jones broke down over a pay cut late last week, they quickly pivoted over the weekend and decided to go after free agent Josh Jacobs. By early Monday afternoon, the team made […]
Continue readingSources: Jets pick up QB Tyrod Taylor, guard John Simpson
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a new backup for Aaron Rodgers and adding to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to terms Monday night with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN. In another late-night move, the Jets finalized a deal with […]
Continue readingDavid Bakhtiari done in Green Bay after 11 seasons
GREEN BAY, Wis. — After as many knee surgeries as All-Pro seasons, David Bakhtiari has been released by the Green Bay Packers. A source told ESPN that Bakhtiari is not ready to end his 11-year career at this time. “For whatever happens next,” he wrote, “I look forward to it.” The franchise left tackle said […]
Continue readingNew York Jets looking to add protection for Aaron Rodgers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The prospect of blocking for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers fueled some serious gushing among the top offensive tackle prospects at last week’s NFL scouting combine. Penn State’s Olu Fashanu said “it would be awesome” before going on to say “Aaron Rodgers is a legend of the game.” Oregon State’s […]
Continue readingIdeal fantasy landing spots for football’s buzziest free agents
Fewer rumor mills churn with the fervency than those engaged in offseason NFL chatter. From debating the necessity of adding extra regular-season games to parsing social media posts to deciphering even the most obtuse coachspeak, football fans love to sip tea and play telephone. The hottest brews and the most crackling connections, though, are always […]
Continue reading2024 NFL salary cap spike: Free agency, team spending impact
The NFL salary cap went up a record 13.6% this year, from $224.8 million to $255.4 million per team. The jump could be a huge benefit to players hitting free agency in the coming week, as teams will have more cap space to spend. But the news was also received well in front offices, where […]
Continue readingWhat is dead money? Largest NFL hits ever by player, team
When Russell Wilson is officially released by the Broncos at the start of the NFL league year March 13, the team will take an $85 million hit in dead money against its salary cap over the next two seasons. Why? Because Wilson will have been cut before he even started the five-year extension he signed […]
Continue readingRough offseason for Jets piling up with free agency looming
A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Playing defense: Almost one year ago (March 15, 2023), the Jets were the chosen ones. That day, Aaron Rodgers — just out of the darkness — made his humongous announcement on “The Pat McAfee Show,” declaring his intention to play for the Jets. It […]
Continue readingXaviar Babudar, aka Chiefsaholic, pleads guilty to bank robbery
Xaviar Babudar, who gained notoriety for wearing a gray wolf suit to Chiefs games, admitted to stealing more than $800,000 in 11 bank robberies across seven states and laundering the proceeds through area casinos, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. He pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery, one count of money laundering and […]
Continue reading32 NFL players who need a change of scenery this offseason
More Teams. More Games. The “Get Up” crew examines the potential quarterback options for the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. (1:36) There’s nothing wrong with change. Some of the NFL’s best players have had their careers jump-started by switching franchises. Both sides can benefit from these changes, whether it be players who excel in new schemes […]
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