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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 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 readingMiami Dolphins need more offense in free agency
MIAMI — Jordan Poyer isn’t sure Mike McDaniel even had time to read his text. After agreeing to terms on a contract with the Miami Dolphins, the former Buffalo Bills safety sent his new head coach a lengthy text message at roughly 6 in the morning. Poyer’s phone rang almost immediately. • Rams helping Stafford […]
Continue reading2024 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 […]
Continue readingTitans still have work to do in free agency after big splash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon started the free agency period with around $75 million to spend and myriad holes to fill along the roster. After eight days, Carthon has made 11 moves, but the Titans’ roster still has plenty of room for improvement after coming into free agency with 22 free […]
Continue readingSources: Dolphins signing CB Kendall Fuller to two-year deal
The Miami Dolphins are signing cornerback Kendall Fuller to a two-year contract worth $16.5 million, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Fuller, considered the top free agent cornerback still available, gives the Dolphins a possible starter to replace Xavien Howard, who was released by the team this week. Fuller started 62 of a possible 66 […]
Continue readingCardinals to focus on defense as free agency approaches
With 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 readingTexans 2024 free agency tracker: Texans re-sign TE Schultz
HOUSTON — NFL free agency is about to be off and running, and we’re keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2024 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The Houston Texans made sure starting tight end Dalton Schultz didn’t make it to free agency, […]
Continue readingMiami Dolphins hire Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator
Weaver most recently served as the defensive line coach and associate head coach for the Baltimore Ravens, where he’d been since 2021. The former second round pick played for the Ravens and Houston Texans during his seven-year NFL career. The Dolphins hired Vic Fangio last year after firing Josh Boyer, but parted ways with Fangio […]
Continue readingFive offseason moves to improve all 16 AFC teams
More Teams. More Games. Victor Cruz says the Bengals should draft LeSean McCoy and is a replacement-level back at this point of his career. Bodine’s spot at center already has been filled by Spencer Long, who signed a three-year, $12.6 million deal earlier this month. The team can free up about $4.5 million in cap […]
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