The initial wave of 2024 NFL free agency is in the books. Several big-name running backs were on the move, including Derrick Henry joining the Baltimore Ravens, Saquon Barkley moving to NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles and Josh Jacobs going to the Green Bay Packers to replace Aaron Jones, who was released and stayed in […]
Continue readingA year after NFL running backs made headlines for a Zoom call during which they commiserated about their position being undervalued, they’re making news for how many changed teams and landed new contracts. There are seven former Pro Bowl running backs headed to new teams this year, which is the most in any offseason in […]
Continue readingNFL free agency has already been full of big deals and, as of 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, it’s time to officially bring in the new league year. From Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, to Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, it may take some time getting used to seeing your favorite player in their new […]
Continue readingAaron Jones, one day after being released by the Green Bay Packers, is expected to sign a one-year, $7 million deal with the rival Minnesota Vikings, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jones spent seven seasons with Green Bay and is third all time among the franchise’s leading rushers. He was released Monday to make […]
Continue readingGREEN 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 readingESPN Fantasy writers Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza and Eric Moody offer their insights into what each move means for a player’s fantasy value in 2024. Kirk Cousins signs with the Atlanta Falcons Fantasy Impact: Positive The Falcons’ offense just keeps getting more interesting this offseason, as after the hiring of coach Raheem […]
Continue readingFor the first time since 2017, the Green Bay Packers will have a new No. 1 running back. Free agent Josh Jacobs has reached a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, who in turn have told Aaron Jones he’s being released, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. Jacobs’ deal also includes $12.5 […]
Continue readingHere’s a breakdown of every 2024 NFL free agent signing by the Las Vegas Raiders and how each will impact the upcoming season: The Raiders will re-sign Abdullah, who served as a backup running back and key special-teamer. Terms were not disclosed. What it means: Third-and-Abdullah isn’t just an ironic and trendy hashtag, plus, the […]
Continue readingEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There will be no more squabbles about Saquon Barkley‘s value after this week. The running back officially hits the free-agent market Monday, after six seasons with the New York Giants. The general consensus from more than a dozen general managers, executives, coaches, scouts and agents surveyed at the combine was that […]
Continue readingCHICAGO — As Ryan Poles fielded questions about the Chicago Bears’ plans at quarterback during the combine, the general manager stressed the importance of how the environment around the quarterback plays into his early success. “I think as a young quarterback, and I’ve been around it, the infrastructure is important, and I think we’ve made […]
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