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2024 NFL free agency: Experts debate best signings, deals

NFL free agency has started to slow down nearly a week after officially opening. Teams have added impact playmakers across their depth charts, though free agents such as Xavien Howard and Mike Williams are still available for more moves. Notably, Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley, Calvin Ridley, Danielle Hunter, Arik Armstead, Robert Hunt and Russell Wilson […]

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Jets running out of premium options for WRs in free agency

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Receiver wanted: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a new protection detail — we’re talking a revamped offensive line, not the secret service — the focus shifts to wide receiver. When Rodgers arrived 11 months ago, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett […]

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Jets, Texans had interest in Keenan Allen before trade to Bears

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Before he was traded from the Chargers to the Bears on Thursday, wide receiver Keenan Allen revealed that Los Angeles had permitted him to explore several options for where he wanted to continue his career after spending 11 seasons with the franchise. “There were a couple teams that they would allow […]

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Why the Chargers traded Keenan Allen after a career-best year

LOS ANGELES — Keenan Allen planned to retire with the Los Angeles Chargers. It’s the only team the wide receiver had known for his first 11 seasons in the NFL. He was drafted in the third round by the Chargers in 2013 and was the team’s longest-tenured player. It’s why, following the conclusion of the […]

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Chargers release Mike Williams, save $20M on salary cap

The Los Angeles Chargers released wide receiver Mike Williams, the team announced Wednesday. The move saves the Chargers $20 million this year while incurring a dead money charge of $12.46 million. League rules require the Chargers to be under the league’s $255.4 million salary cap by 4 p.m. ET Wednesday. Williams’ release makes them salary […]

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Fantasy baseball: Bold predictions for NL teams

Some of our bold predictions from last season hit the goal or came close, which makes us smile. Cody Bellinger and Jose Berrios indeed bounced back nicely with the Cubs and Blue Jays, respectively. The Dodgers’ James Outman and Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter won starting roles and hit for power. Oakland’s Esteury Ruiz stole 50-plus bases, […]

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Ideal 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 […]

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2024 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 […]

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Chargers release veteran LB Eric Kendricks, save $6.5M

Kendricks signed a two-year, $13.25 million contract with the Chargers last offseason, with $6.75 million guaranteed. He was due a $1.25 million roster bonus if he was on the roster on the third day of the new league year (March 15). The move saves the Chargers $6.5 million, and the team will incur a dead […]

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