Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR
2 years, 9 months ago

Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, RB Brandon Bolden, OL Trent Brown, LB Jamie Collins, DT Carl Davis, K Nick Folk, TE Troy Fumagalli, LB Dont’a Hightower, CB J.C. Jackson, OL Ted Karras, S/ST Brandon King, ST Matt Slater, RB James White. Both were big parts of their defensive success last season, but New England’s cap room is tight. With the contracts of linebackers Bentley, Collins and Hightower also up, the Patriots will likely explore the open market in search of younger talent that won’t break the bank. So receiver figures to be a focal point for a second straight offseason after just one WR caught at least five TDs and only two produced at least 500 yards receiving in 2021.

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NFL Injury Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NFL Injury Report

Associated Press  

NFL Injury Report By The Associated Press NEW YORK The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league : WEEK 15 Sunday BALTIMORE RAVENS at NEW YORK GIANTS — BALTIMORE: DNP: OLB Adisa Isaac, S Sanoussi Kane. FULL: DT DeWayne Carter, WR Keon Coleman, WR Amari Cooper, OL Tylan Grable, TE Dalton Kincaid, LB Matt Milano, TE Quintin …

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing streak under veteran journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. They have tried veterans like Cam Newton and draft picks like Mac Jones but have appeared …

Patriots put LB Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, promote Kyle Dugger to captain
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots put LB Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, promote Kyle Dugger to captain

Associated Press  

— New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said the team would place linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle on Wednesday. “To me, it’s important that we still have leadership and representation for that side of the ball,” Mayo said, adding that Dugger was nearly elected captain by his teammates at the start of the season. …

New England Patriots stock report: Who’s rising and falling after spring practices?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New England Patriots stock report: Who’s rising and falling after spring practices?

New York Times  

The first major chance is over for New England Patriots players to make a strong impression on the new coaching staff. Patriots sign 2024 third-round draft pick T Caedan Wallace: https://t.co/RCjOSX9P0F pic.twitter.com/jdutl2OO1s — New England Patriots May 31, 2024 DeMario Douglas, WR Douglas was by far the Patriots’ best and most explosive playmaker in practice this spring. He was the …

Patriots listening to teams looking to trade for No. 3 pick in NFL Draft: Sources
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots listening to teams looking to trade for No. 3 pick in NFL Draft: Sources

New York Times  

The New England Patriots are listening and taking calls from teams looking to move up to the third pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, league sources said. Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf is running point but New England president Jonathan Kraft is heavily involved in the decision making, according to those sources. Last week, Wolf, the man tapped by …

The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs

Associated Press  

— The 2024 NFL draft represents the next chapter in the remaking of the New England Patriots. Wolf wouldn’t divulge their internal ranking of the top quarterback prospects, but said “there’s a general consensus how we feel about these players.” The focus is getting quality players who can help turn the page on back-to-back losing seasons. Mayo said he has …

Who are the best available NFL free agents? Justin Simmons, Odell Beckham lead list
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Who are the best available NFL free agents? Justin Simmons, Odell Beckham lead list

New York Times  

With the first few waves past, NFL free agency has entered the value stage of the process. FA tracker: New teams and contract details for the top 150 free agents Grades: Best and worst of free-agent deals GO DEEPER NFL free agency: Best and worst deals of the last 4 years and where all 32 teams rank A surprising cap-related …

One week into free agency, the Patriots haven’t gotten any better
9 months, 3 weeks ago

One week into free agency, the Patriots haven’t gotten any better

New York Times  

In the weeks after Jerod Mayo succeeded Bill Belichick as the coach of the New England Patriots, Mayo made the media rounds, a notable change from his predecessor. We’re ready to burn some cash.” But a week into free agency, the Patriots roster doesn’t look or feel a whole lot different from the one that went 4-13 last season. Last …

Giants’ top free-agent fits remaining: Who could Joe Schoen sign on the cheap?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Giants’ top free-agent fits remaining: Who could Joe Schoen sign on the cheap?

New York Times  

In terms of splashy moves, the New York Giants have been one of the headliners in NFL free agency so far. GO DEEPER Howe: What I'm hearing on QB 'battles': Daniel Jones vs. Drew Lock, Geno Smith vs. Sam Howell Between that move and the upgrades along the offensive line, the Giants likely don’t have a ton of cap flexibility …

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. BALTIMORE RAVENS: B Added four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry and re-signed defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, wide receiver Nelson Agholor and linebacker Malik Harrison. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: B Signed Morse, Davis, wide receiver Devin Duvernay, cornerback Ronald Darby and defensive tackle Arik Armstead. MIAMI DOLPHINS: B Signed …

Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1

Associated Press  

There’s still plenty of star-quality players available after a wild opening to the NFL’s free agency period. Derrick Henry, Danielle Hunter, Calvin Ridley, Tyron Smith, Stephon Gilmore and Kendall Fuller are among the talented players who hadn’t reached contract agreements as of late Monday. DANIELLE HUNTER, EDGE RUSHER, MINNESOTA VIKINGS: The four-time Pro Bowl pick had a career-best 16 1/2 …

NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley ruffle feathers
9 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley ruffle feathers

LA Times  

Quarterback Kirk Cousins will be wearing his third NFL uniform next season, joining the Atlanta Falcons. The NFL’s legal-tampering period opened Monday, meaning teams and free agents could start striking deals that can be inked Wednesday at the start of the new league year. They’re going to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins, luring him away from the Minnesota Vikings for a …

Commanders reportedly agree to deal with C Tyler Biadasz, adding a Pro Bowler to O-line
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders reportedly agree to deal with C Tyler Biadasz, adding a Pro Bowler to O-line

New York Times  

The Washington Commanders addressed their shaky offensive line on the first day of the league’s legal tampering period by agreeing to terms with former Dallas Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz, according to reports. GO DEEPER Commanders free-agency tracker: Austin Ekeler, Frankie Luvu agree to deals on Day 1 2024 impact: The Commanders are positioned to select a quarterback with the second …

Patriots agree to trade QB Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 6th-round draft pick, AP source says
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Patriots agree to trade QB Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 6th-round draft pick, AP source says

Associated Press  

Booed and benched the past two years in New England, quarterback Mac Jones is headed home to become a backup. The Patriots and new coach Jerod Mayo agreed Sunday to trade Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated …

What we’re hearing about the Steelers’ interest (or lack thereof) in outside QBs
10 months ago

What we’re hearing about the Steelers’ interest (or lack thereof) in outside QBs

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — As I picked up my rental car in Pittsburgh last week, the attendant politely asked where I was headed. And we’re going to do so.” GO DEEPER Steelers GM Omar Khan has 'full faith' in Kenny Pickett, wants Mason Rudolph back Though Khan and the Steelers have done their due diligence to evaluate the outside options, discussions with …

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list

New York Times  

Most NFL teams focused their sights on next season a while ago. — Paul Dehner Jr. Biggest offseason need: Wide receiver The Browns are only going to become one of the AFC’s elite teams if Deshaun Watson plays like an elite quarterback. — Colton Pouncy Biggest offseason need: Safety The Packers’ top three safeties from 2023, Darnell Savage Jr., Jonathan …

Exploring Browns 2024 draft needs: Finding wide receiver help is a must
11 months, 1 week ago

Exploring Browns 2024 draft needs: Finding wide receiver help is a must

New York Times  

MOBILE, Ala. — Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and assistant general manager/vice president of player personnel Glenn Cook head the team’s contingent watching NFL Draft prospects at this week’s Senior Bowl practices. The Browns don’t have a first-round pick for the third straight year as the 2024 draft completes the pick swaps involved in the 2022 Houston Texans-Browns deal …

A Patriots primer for NFL free agency: Should they pursue Kirk Cousins?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A Patriots primer for NFL free agency: Should they pursue Kirk Cousins?

New York Times  

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo spent the start of this week setting high expectations for the first major phase of offseason roster construction. After the Patriots ranked 30th in cash spending last season and entered the offseason with the fourth-most cap space of any team in the NFL, according to Spotrac, Mayo pledged his team would be active when …

Mac Jones’ future and 5 other Patriots storylines to follow in the season’s second half
1 year, 2 months ago

Mac Jones’ future and 5 other Patriots storylines to follow in the season’s second half

New York Times  

The New England Patriots’ playoff hopes went out the window after Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins dropped them to 2-6. On one hand, it would be a bit awkward if McDaniels returned in the middle of the season, perhaps forcing new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien to look over his shoulder. Even if it’s not this season, it seems possible …

New England Patriots at the trade deadline: 7 deals that would make sense
1 year, 2 months ago

New England Patriots at the trade deadline: 7 deals that would make sense

New York Times  

Bill Belichick dodged a question Wednesday morning about how the New England Patriots’ 1-5 record might impact their thinking leading up to the Oct. 31 NFL trade deadline. The league’s compensatory pick formula has occasionally persuaded teams not to trade away talented players since they can typically get a draft pick in return once the player leaves in free agency. …

Trades dominate the day as NFL teams trim rosters to 53 players
1 year, 4 months ago

Trades dominate the day as NFL teams trim rosters to 53 players

Associated Press  

A slew of trades highlighted roster cutdown day in the NFL on Tuesday. The Patriots currently don’t have a backup because they also released veteran QB Trace McSorley and rookie Malik Cunningham, a QB at Louisville who played various positions and took snaps in camp. The Los Angeles Rams made some surprising cuts, including guard Logan Bruss, the team’s top …

Patriots stock report: Kendrick Bourne, J.J. Taylor on the rise after Packers game
1 year, 4 months ago

Patriots stock report: Kendrick Bourne, J.J. Taylor on the rise after Packers game

New York Times  

The New England Patriots returned home Sunday, opting to head back instead of participating in the previously planned joint practices with the Titans in Tennessee. The decision came after Isaiah Bolden’s frightening injury that concluded Saturday night’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The Patriots plan to practice Tuesday and Wednesday this week, a final chance for players to …

Kadarius Toney, Kayvon Thibodeaux lead breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams
1 year, 5 months ago

Kadarius Toney, Kayvon Thibodeaux lead breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams

New York Times  

We’re just a few weeks from the opening of NFL training camps, which will offer the first glimpse at players who are poised to take a big leap in 2023. — Joe Buscaglia GO DEEPER Bills training camp preview: James Cook and the top RB storylines to watch LB Frankie Luvu You could argue Luvu’s breakout season came last year. …

Jets rookie camp takeaways, Aaron Rodgers’ impact and a Corey Davis update
1 year, 8 months ago

Jets rookie camp takeaways, Aaron Rodgers’ impact and a Corey Davis update

New York Times  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets held their first day of rookie camp on Friday. I’m excited to work with him.” McDonald said he’s gotten a chance to meet some of his new Jets teammates and called them “goofy people” — specifically cornerback D.J. “I’ve never been around a quarterback quite like him, personally,” Saleh said, citing Rodgers’ communication and …

One-on-one with Raiders GM Dave Ziegler: On Garoppolo, Jacobs, Waller, NFL draft and more
1 year, 9 months ago

One-on-one with Raiders GM Dave Ziegler: On Garoppolo, Jacobs, Waller, NFL draft and more

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Every year, the NFL’s chief decision-makers come together for the annual league meetings. And I just think there’s other opportunities to continue to improve that position whether it’s continuing to do it in free agency and, obviously, we’re going to have the draft coming up to continue that. We’re always going to be focused on developing our team …

NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense

New York Times  

Usually, the first wave of NFL free agency features out-of-whack deals, as teams pay prices that don’t match a player’s production due to high demand and limited supply. The 49ers had the best defense in the league last season and didn’t have many weaknesses, but if there was one, it was at defensive tackle. They added one of the best …

NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move

Associated Press  

After a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets. Running back Jamaal Williams and the Saints agreed on a $12 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told the …

AP source: Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

AP source: Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

— The Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers have agreed on a $33 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press. Meyers joins wide receivers Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow to give new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo another formidable option. Despite acknowledging in January after the Patriots’ season ended that he’d been playing hurt …

One key NFL free-agent target for every team: Where would Jimmy Garoppolo, others fit?
1 year, 9 months ago

One key NFL free-agent target for every team: Where would Jimmy Garoppolo, others fit?

New York Times  

The past couple of weeks have been busy in the NFL, with the combine, franchise-tag action and quarterback musical chairs in full swing. Here’s a look at one key free-agent target who would make sense for each of the NFL’s 32 teams as they try to upgrade their rosters and position themselves for success this fall. The Colts very well …

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, C Garrett Bradbury, RB Alexander Mattison, K Greg Joseph, CB Duke Shelley, TE Irv Smith Jr., CB Chandon Sullivan, LS Andrew DePaola, OT Oli Udoh, DE Jonathan Bullard, QB Nick Mullens, CB Kris Boyd, C/G Austin Schlottman, WR Olabisi Johnson. NEEDS: The Vikings are mired in a salary cap …

Future of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers clouds free agency
1 year, 9 months ago

Future of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers clouds free agency

Associated Press  

NFL free agency kicks off next week and the biggest questions surround two star quarterbacks who aren’t on the list. The league’s legal tampering period opens Monday and plenty of free agents will be on the move when players can officially start signing new deals Wednesday. “But until we have any conversations, we’re still in a good spot.” The most …

Colts QB questions continue to swirl as free agency looms
1 year, 9 months ago

Colts QB questions continue to swirl as free agency looms

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Yannick Ngakoue, LB Bobby Okereke, WR Parris Campbell, S Rodney McLeod II, DT Tyquan Lewis, LB E.J. Speed, CB Brandon Facyson, WR Ashton Dulin, DE Ben Banogu, OL Dennis Kelly, K Chase McLaughlin, OL Matt Pryor, S Armani Watts, CB Tony Brown, DT Byron Cowart, P Matt Haack RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Khalid Kareem. …

Browns top free agents: Who stays, who goes and which positions are a priority?
1 year, 11 months ago

Browns top free agents: Who stays, who goes and which positions are a priority?

New York Times  

We know the Browns will spend March trying to rebuild their defensive line. As it stands five weeks ahead of the start of the new league year, only one of the Browns’ own free agents figures to be a top priority to re-sign in the coming weeks. The Browns would like Brissett back, but even if Brissett doesn’t find a …

What Browns hope to learn at the Senior Bowl and how it can impact free-agent spending
1 year, 11 months ago

What Browns hope to learn at the Senior Bowl and how it can impact free-agent spending

New York Times  

MOBILE, Ala. — Let’s start February with run-through of the Browns’ offseason priorities, potential avenues and reminders on key dates and figures… Browns general manager Andrew Berry spent much of this week watching draft prospects from the sideline at the Senior Bowl. The Browns will soon begin zeroing in on ideas and potential targets for the mid-March start of the …

Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft
2 years, 8 months ago

Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS LAST SEASON: A season that started with high expectations coming off an NFC East title ultimately became more of a rebuilding year than coach Ron Rivera expected when he took the job in early 2020. In the aftermath of his surprise playoff performance against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round the previous season, …

Patriots add DB Mitchell, but still have areas to address
2 years, 9 months ago

Patriots add DB Mitchell, but still have areas to address

Associated Press  

— The Patriots took a step in rebuilding their secondary following the departure of cornerback J.C. Jackson on Wednesday, signing former Texans defensive back Terrance Mitchell. The Patriots have agreements in place to re-sign veteran safety Devin McCourty, running back James White, kicker Nick Folk, special team captain Matt Slater and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer, but those have yet to …

Long list in free agency for salary cap-strapped Titans
2 years, 9 months ago

Long list in free agency for salary cap-strapped Titans

Associated Press  

TENNESSEE TITANS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: ILB Jayon Brown, TE Anthony Firkser, ILB Rashaan Evans, K Randy Bullock, RB D’Onta Foreman, RB Dontrell Hilliard, WR Marcus Johnson, LB Nick Dzubnar, S Mattias Farley, TE MyCole Pruitt, WR Cameron Batson, CB Buster Skrine, OLB Ola Adeniyi, S Dane Cruikshank, CB Greg Mabin, LB B.J. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: FB Khari Blasingame, K Sam …

NFL free agency: Chargers need to put money where their defense is
2 years, 9 months ago

NFL free agency: Chargers need to put money where their defense is

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley had some headaches with his defense last season. In January, coach Brandon Staley talked about the Chargers’ 2021 defensive problems by noting the attrition the team experienced “up front at the point of attack and in the secondary.” Then, at the NFL scouting combine this month, Staley made a point to mention two areas that need …

If Aaron Donald ‘runs it back’ with Rams, who will join him?
2 years, 9 months ago

If Aaron Donald ‘runs it back’ with Rams, who will join him?

LA Times  

Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates after pressuring Joe Burrow into an incomplete pass to seal the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Last month, on a raucous stage following the Rams’ Super Bowl victory parade, coach Sean McVay implored the emcee to ask star defensive lineman Aaron Donald if he was interested in “running it back,” …

Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need
2 years, 9 months ago

Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH STEELERS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Joe Haden, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Eric Ebron, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, G Trai Turner, S Terrell Edmunds, LB Miles Killebrew, WR James Washington, QB Josh Dobbs, WR Ray-Ray McCloud, CB Arthur Maulet, C B.J. NEEDS: The Steelers enter free agency technically with one quarterback on the roster in Mason Rudolph, though they plan to …

Analysis: Raiders spared no cost in trimming roster down to 53 players, but they still need some help
3 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: Raiders spared no cost in trimming roster down to 53 players, but they still need some help

New York Times  

The Raiders brass preached about competition all offseason, and even though they didn’t have a lot of starting spots open, they put their money where their mouths are on cutdown day Tuesday. Emmons and Garrett Groshek; receivers Dillon Stoner, DJ Turner and Keelan Doss; tight end Matt Bushman; offensive linemen Lester Cotton Sr., Devery Hamilton, Jaryd Jones-Smith, Jimmy Morrissey and …

NFL free agency signing grades: Bucs, Antonio Brown like fit with new deal
3 years, 8 months ago

NFL free agency signing grades: Bucs, Antonio Brown like fit with new deal

New York Times  

With NFL free agency beginning March 17, this is where you can find analysis of every noteworthy deal that is signed. Grade: B March 26 The Ravens’ one-year deal with Sammy Watkins The Ravens are signing wide receiver Sammy Watkins to a one-year, $5 million deal, a source confirmed to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. Grade: C The Broncos’ one-year deal …

Anticipating free-agent exodus, Rams’ draft plan to secure secondary is at forefront
3 years, 8 months ago

Anticipating free-agent exodus, Rams’ draft plan to secure secondary is at forefront

LA Times  

The Rams’ Darious Williams, shown intercepting a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles’ J.J. Arcega-Whiteside last season, should start opposite Jalen Ramsey, but will be a free agent after the season. Safety John Johnson, the defensive signal-caller, and slot cornerback Troy Hill, who scored three touchdowns, signed free-agent contracts with the Cleveland Browns. New defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who succeeds Brandon …

Pats add Jonnu Smith in 1st big upgrade since Gronk’s exit
3 years, 9 months ago

Pats add Jonnu Smith in 1st big upgrade since Gronk’s exit

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Patriots have agreed to sign free agent tight end Jonnu Smith in their biggest move to date to fill the void created by the departure of Rob Gronkowski. Smith, who was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2017 draft, agreed Monday to a four-year, $50 million deal, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told The …

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades
3 years, 9 months ago

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades

New York Times  

Buckle up, because it’s about to get wild in the NFL. 114 overall 2022 first-round pick 2022 fourth-round pick Carolina Panthers — Zach Wilson, QB, BYU Our Panthers beat writer, Joseph Person, predicted last week that Deshaun Watson would be the Panthers’ Week 1 starter. 4 overall 2022 third-round pick Atlanta Falcons — Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State It always …

NFL free agency signing grades: Shaquil Barrett, Matt Judon, Aaron Jones and more
3 years, 9 months ago

NFL free agency signing grades: Shaquil Barrett, Matt Judon, Aaron Jones and more

New York Times  

With NFL free agency set to begin on March 17, this is where you can find analysis of every noteworthy deal that is signed. Grade: B The Broncos’ three-year deal with Ronald Darby Ronald Darby was a free agent last offseason and had to settle for a one-year, $3 million contract. Grade: B The Broncos’ $27 million deal with Shelby …

Patriots’ plan for a successful offseason: The 10 things that must go right
3 years, 9 months ago

Patriots’ plan for a successful offseason: The 10 things that must go right

New York Times  

The New England Patriots, facing a rebuild with plenty of moves on the docket, need a lot of things to go their way this offseason if they have designs on ending their one-year playoff drought. These acquisitions don’t have to be marquee, top-money free agents — although a couple of those would help — as much as the Pats need …

Joe Thuney, David Andrews … what about Cam Newton? Ranking Patriots’ free agents
3 years, 10 months ago

Joe Thuney, David Andrews … what about Cam Newton? Ranking Patriots’ free agents

New York Times  

In the coming days, Bill Belichick and his New England Patriots coaching staff must make decisions on in-house free agents and how they’ll invest more than $60 million in salary-cap space when NFL free agency opens on March 17. LG Joe Thuney: The Patriots’ most valuable offensive player last season, Thuney was worth every penny of the $14.8 million franchise …

Free agency: Analyzing the 10 best fits for the Raiders
3 years, 10 months ago

Free agency: Analyzing the 10 best fits for the Raiders

New York Times  

The Raiders currently don’t have any cap space. There would be an adjustment to be made as he’d be coming from a 3-4 defense and Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley uses a 4-3 base, but that shouldn’t be much of an issue. Justin Simmons, S, Broncos Unsurprisingly, the duo of Jeff Heath and Erik Harris didn’t get the job done …

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