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Why Lions extended Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes
DETROIT — Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have transformed the Detroit Lions from laughingstock franchise to Super Bowl contenders in just three seasons. That’s how well Detroit’s coach and general manager have worked together. And Thursday, amid the yearly free agency rush, they were rewarded with contract extensions that will keep them together through the […]
Continue readingHow Kirk Cousins’ contract affects Falcons, Vikings, Bears
ATLANTA — Quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t won many playoff games in his career (1-3), but he’s done well in landing lucrative deals. Cousins’ latest is a four-year, $180 million contract — including $100 million guaranteed — with the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After making over $230 million during his time with the […]
Continue readingFalcons set to explore options at quarterback
Whether that’s through the draft, free agency or a trade, general manager Terry Fontenot and new head coach Raheem Morris have been steadfast in their desire to improve their roster at the premier position in the sport. How it shakes out will start to develop in Indianapolis at this week’s NFL combine. Teams will be […]
Continue readingVaunted Browns defense faces stiffer challenge in 2024
The resurgent unit under coordinator Jim Schwartz ranked No. 1 in efficiency, defensive EPA (expected points allowed) and three-and-outs forced. Myles Garrett earned his first Defensive Player of the Year Award, while cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah were named to the Pro Bowl. Behind its vaunted defense, the Browns won 11 games and […]
Continue reading2024 NFL offseason: Free agency, draft questions for all 32 teams
Now that the 2023 NFL season is behind us and the 2024 offseason has begun, every team has a big question to face. Can the Bengals find a way to keep Tee Higgins? How will the Broncos, Bears, Commanders, Falcons, Giants and Vikings address their quarterback conundrums? And which teams could surprise the league and […]
Continue readingFalcons OC Zac Robinson says all quarterback options ‘on the table’
“Whether it’s a pocket guy, whether it’s a guy that can move around a little bit, we’re just looking for the best guy that we can do,” Robinson said during his introductory news conference Wednesday. “Certainly know the guys that are here, we’re evaluating everybody, so Taylor [Heinicke] and Desmond [Ridder], we’re looking at those […]
Continue readingThe road to Super Bowl LVIII as told by off-field antics
This year’s NFL postseason concludes with the San Francisco 49ers against the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. For the 49ers, this means potentially avenging their 31-20 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, which led to the Power and Light District — located in Downtown Kansas City — to play […]
Continue readingWho has played for the most NFL teams?
The Cleveland Browns, who drafted Mayfield No. 1 overall in 2018, traded him to the Carolina Panthers on July 22, 2022. After appearing in seven games, Mayfield was benched and eventually cut by the Panthers, allowing him to sign with the Los Angeles Rams and fill in for the injured Matthew Stafford. After the season […]
Continue readingHere’s the historic season for Texans rookie C.J. Stroud
More Teams. More Games. Eric Moody reflects on C.J. Stroud‘s successful rookie season and explains why he has Stroud firmly on the QB1 radar next season. (0:54) HOUSTON — All it took was being in the huddle once for Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins to feel the franchise shifting. Collins saw how his new […]
Continue readingWhat can the Jets recoup for quarterback Zach Wilson?
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets are the only team in the common-draft era (since 1967) to draft two quarterbacks with top-three picks in a three-year span — Sam Darnold in 2018, Zach Wilson in 2021. Darnold, on his third team, is preparing for Super Bowl LVIII as the San Francisco 49ers’ backup. […]
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