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Low on draft capital, Dolphins do have first first-round pick since 2021
With eight total draft picks in the 2022 and 2023 iterations and no first-round pick since 2021, the Dolphins have relied heavily on free agency and trades to build their roster. But with picks in the first two rounds for the first time in three years, and a roster that could use immediate improvement in […]
Continue readingHow Miami will patch pass rush while Phillips, Chubb rehab
Third-year star Jaelan Phillips suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Week 12. Bradley Chubb five weeks later tore his ACL in garbage time of a blowout loss. The very next week, Andrew Van Ginkel suffered a foot injury that knocked him out of the season finale and kept him out of Miami’s wild-card loss to […]
Continue readingHow the Buccaneers can fill roster holes in 2024 NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. — With the dust settling from free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ attention shifts to the NFL draft, which gets underway April 25 in Detroit. The Bucs have done extensive work looking into offensive linemen in this draft class, and for good reason — they need to upgrade center and left guard, and […]
Continue readingBuccaneers reach deal with veteran pass-rusher Randy Gregory
The move helps the Bucs fill a need at outside linebacker after the departure of Pro Bowler Shaquil Barrett — who was released in a salary-cap-saving move and later signed with the Miami Dolphins this offseason — but it doesn’t preclude Tampa Bay from drafting a player at the position, as well. A second-round draft […]
Continue readingWhy Mike McDaniel keeps faith in Dolphins despite defensive overhaul
MIAMI — Don’t talk to Mike McDaniel about expectations. Or at least, don’t expect him to care. The Miami Dolphins’ third-year coach has led his team to the playoffs in each of his first two seasons but has yet to capture the franchise’s first postseason win since 2000. After paying big for star talent such […]
Continue readingNFL free agency: Roster additions, cuts, remaining questions
The 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 readingBuccaneers ready to turn to draft after a busy free agency
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ free agent signings have been fruitful since last week when the new league started, with cornerback Tavierre Thomas being the latest. The Bucs could make a late addition or two at any time, but the majority of moves have happened, with focus now shifting to the draft. In […]
Continue readingDolphins reach 1-year deal with free agent Shaquil Barrett
Free agent linebacker Shaquil Barrett has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Barrett, who had a $15.04 million option bonus due in March, had been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He said […]
Continue readingWhat Baker Mayfield’s return means for the Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to retain quarterback Baker Mayfield — on a three-year deal worth $100 million — Sunday, and the move keeps Mayfield from entering free agency. The league’s negotiation window opens Monday at noon ET, and free agency will officially begin Wednesday (4 p.m. ET), so getting […]
Continue readingBucs re-signing Mike Evans leaves looming Mayfield questions
TAMPA, Fla. — The re-signing of wide receiver Mike Evans was one of the first dominoes to fall for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they gear up for the free agency frenzy next week, and it could be just the beginning before free agency officially opens March 13. Teams can re-sign their own players at […]
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