CHICAGO — 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 […]
Continue readingThe 2024 NFL free agent class looks solid, and team executives around the league will have options in the coming days as they scramble to plug holes in their rosters and upgrade their personnel. We’re going to see some big money flying around. When I was an NFL exec with the New York Jets and […]
Continue readingNFL free agency officially begins March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, and teams can start negotiating with players — and agreeing to terms on new deals — on March 11. To get you ready for all the action, our NFL experts are here to break down everything you’d ever want to know for free agent […]
Continue readingFewer 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 readingPHILADELPHIA — The Eagles need a running back, and this is an interesting year to need a running back. There are a number of household names positioned to hit free agency including Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard along with current Eagle D’Andre Swift. Swift returned to his hometown of […]
Continue readingEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants will not use the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley for a second straight year, sources told ESPN Tuesday, leaving the running back free to test his value as a free agent. The franchise tag would have been worth $12.1 million. The move sets in motion a likely […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Less than two weeks from the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens must answer a high-profile question: Who is Lamar Jackson handing the ball off to in 2024? The running back position is among Baltimore’s biggest priorities this offseason. Baltimore’s two most productive running backs, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, […]
Continue readingThe 2023 NFL season is behind us, and 2024 offseason activities are already underway. Free agency, which will include players who were waived or released, is one of the first big sessions on the calendar. For the purposes of this column, I’ll be taking a look at the top free agents at the key fantasy […]
Continue readingThe heartbeat of the team, center Jason Kelce, could be calling it a career. On Tuesday, general manager Howie Roseman said the team is giving Kelce “whatever time and space” he needs as he contemplates his future. While there’s belief Cam Jurgens, the 2022 second-round pick out of Nebraska, can move seamlessly from right guard […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. The “Get Up” crew debate whether Davante Adams is the missing piece the Jets should be targeting this offseason. (1:27) Attention any NFL general manager thinking of inquiring on the availability of three-time first-team All-Pro receiver Davante Adams: “He’s a Raider,” new Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco said at […]
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