So much of why trades occur has to do with the unique universe in which the draft exists. If the Cardinals decided to move on from quarterback Kyler Murray last offseason, they wouldn’t have traded the No. 3 overall pick to the Texans for edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Which means the Texans might instead […]
Continue reading“Chasing edges,” for instance, means to relentlessly pursue advantages in a league that strives for parity. “Giving the quarterback answers” loosely translates to putting the QB in favorable situations. The Seattle Seahawks’ first-year coach dropped another one while speaking to reporters at annual league meetings earlier this week. Discussing all the moves that he and […]
Continue readingThe initial NFL free agency rush of 2024 was more frenetic than ever, as hundreds of players were given millions of dollars to relocate to new cities. Leading the way were a pair of former Pro Bowl quarterbacks looking to rekindle old success in new locales, but Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson were hardly alone […]
Continue readingBEREA, Ohio — The debate that raged around the Cleveland Browns all last week said it all. Why did the Browns snub fan favorite Joe Flacco — who hopped off the couch mid-season to propel Cleveland all the way to the playoffs — in favor of signing Jameis Winston? While worthy of scrutiny, that the […]
Continue readingThe 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 readingWith the Cardinals in their second year of a roster rebuild, they will look to use free agency — which starts with the negotiating period on Monday at noon followed by the official start on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. — to address critical positional needs like cornerback and pass-rusher, both inside and on the edge. […]
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 readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter discusses the Seattle Seahawks’ plan to keep Geno Smith on the roster past Friday, which guarantees him $12.7 million. (0:56) RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks’ first-team defense against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 included three players who made last month’s Pro Bowl on the initial ballot: Devon […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Saquon Barkley joins Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to discuss why he wants to be a New York Giant for life. (2:35) The two-week NFL franchise tag window opens Tuesday and runs until 4 p.m. ET on March 5. During that time frame, each team is allowed to […]
Continue readingSEATTLE — The Seahawks have a new head coach in Mike Macdonald, who replaces Pete Carroll after 14 seasons at the helm. They have a new decision-maker in John Schneider, their longtime general manager who now holds final say over personnel matters in the organization’s post-Carroll power structure. Could that combination also mean a new […]
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