NFL trade grades: Commanders make deadline day splash by acquiring Marshon Lattimore
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL trade grades: Commanders make deadline day splash by acquiring Marshon Lattimore

New York Times  

NFL trade deadline day didn’t disappoint. The Los Angeles Rams traded cornerback Tre’Davious White and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Why they made the trade The Bengals became desperate for running back depth after a neck injury suffered last week ended Zack Moss’ season, leaving starter Chase Brown with very little backup. — Kevin Fishbain Terms: The Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Detroit Lions for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Considering the Broncos are still scrambling from a cap standpoint after the Russell Wilson release, it is at least mildly useful to save roughly $1.5 million by moving Browning More trade grades: • Diontae Johnson: Ravens load up for Super Bowl run; Panthers focus on future • Josh Uche: Chiefs can’t lose with high-upside deal; Patriots enter sell mode • DeAndre Hopkins: Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes the help he desperately needed • Davante Adams: Kudos to Jets for pushing all in; why did Raiders wait so long?

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Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says
3 weeks ago

Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Thuney would have carried a salary cap number of nearly $27 million next season, unless the Chiefs could have worked out a …

Chiefs trading Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 fourth-rounder: Sources
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chiefs trading Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 fourth-rounder: Sources

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Nate Taylor, Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns The Kansas City Chiefs are trading All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a 2026 fourth-round pick, league sources said Wednesday. The Bears haven’t had an offensive lineman go to the Pro Bowl since 2018, and their drought without an All-Pro offensive lineman goes back to 2006. …

What’s next for the Chiefs after trading Joe Thuney? Trey Smith extension, new left tackle
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What’s next for the Chiefs after trading Joe Thuney? Trey Smith extension, new left tackle

New York Times  

— Joe Thuney did everything the Chiefs asked of him — and more. Thuney’s reputation reached perhaps an all-time high late last season when he was moved to left tackle — the lineman most responsible for protecting Mahomes’ blind side — to fix the biggest issue with the Chiefs’ roster. That’s all you can do.” GO DEEPER Joe Thuney trade …

Commanders acquiring Deebo Samuel from 49ers in exchange for fifth-round draft pick: Source
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Commanders acquiring Deebo Samuel from 49ers in exchange for fifth-round draft pick: Source

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Dianna Russini and Matt Barrows The San Francisco 49ers are trading star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick, per a team source. Everything’s good, but at some point, time happens.” San Francisco selected Samuel out of South Carolina with the 36th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. I …

Expect Adam Peters, Commanders to gauge trade and free-agent market at NFL combine
1 month ago

Expect Adam Peters, Commanders to gauge trade and free-agent market at NFL combine

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NFL Combine. Washington’s roster revamping approach last year under general manager Adam Peters was evident quickly. This year, the Commanders’ roughly 30 free agents mean Peters and company face a heavy transactional lift again — which may begin with releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen. Already flush with salary-cap space …

Commanders Acquire Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore in Trade Deadline Deal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders Acquire Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore in Trade Deadline Deal

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders acquire four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints in a trade deadline deal. Lattimore provides an instant upgrade on defense for the Commanders, who are off to a 7-2 start to the season and looked to add to augment their unexpected playoff aspirations.

Rams trade cornerback Tre’Davious White to Ravens for seventh-round draft pick
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams trade cornerback Tre’Davious White to Ravens for seventh-round draft pick

LA Times  

The Rams did not let the NFL trade deadline pass without making a deal. The Rams traded veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to Baltimore for a 2026 seventh-round pick. As coach Sean McVay did for the last few weeks, general manager Les Snead on Tuesday praised White’s professionalism and reiterated the Rams’ desire to find …

Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore from Saints: Why Washington sought immediate help at CB
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore from Saints: Why Washington sought immediate help at CB

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Ben Standig, Larry Holder and Cale Clinton The Washington Commanders acquired New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the team announced Tuesday. Allowing just 6.2 net yards per pass attempt this season, the Commanders now add a cornerback in Lattimore that led the Saints with a team-low 42.9 percent completion percentage allowed. 🔒🔒🔒 We have acquired CB Marshon …

Texans send DT Khalil Davis to 49ers for 2026 seventh-round pick: Source
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Texans send DT Khalil Davis to 49ers for 2026 seventh-round pick: Source

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Lauren Merola, Matt Barrows and Cale Clinton The Houston Texans closed the trade deadline on Tuesday by sending defensive tackle Khalil Davis to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 seventh-round pick, a league source said. Davis is a quality rotational run-stopping defensive tackle who, since joining the Texans in 2023, posted an average tackle depth of …

Ravens trade for Rams CB Tre’Davious White with aim to address secondary concerns
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens trade for Rams CB Tre’Davious White with aim to address secondary concerns

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Jeff Zrebiec, Jourdan Rodrigue and Jelani Scott The Baltimore Ravens struck another deal ahead of the NFL trade deadline, reaching an agreement to acquire Los Angeles Rams cornerback Tre’Davious White, the teams announced Tuesday. The Ravens will receive White, a two-time Pro Bowler, along with a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick from …

Nine NFL WR trades that should happen, including the latest on DeAndre Hopkins
5 months ago

Nine NFL WR trades that should happen, including the latest on DeAndre Hopkins

New York Times  

Scoop City is The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Today, we’re looking at nine that should happen, including the latest on DeAndre Hopkins: What Dianna’s Hearing: Chiefs move in on Hopkins It could be a done deal by the time you read this: According to league sources, the Chiefs have spent this morning working to acquire five-time Pro Bowl WR DeAndre …

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now all 257 picks begin the process of settling in with their new teams and preparing for rookie camp next month. — Jeff Zrebiec | More Ravens takeaways The Bills’ top pick joins a depth chart in desperate need of someone with his talent level, one that Josh Allen told general manager Brandon …

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs
11 months ago

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs

New York Times  

Nine selections, nine different positions. The picks Round Pick Name Position School 1 2 Jayden Daniels QB LSU 2 36 Johnny Newton DT Illinois 2 50 Mike Sainristil CB Michigan 2 53 Ben Sinnott TE Kansas State 3 67 Brandon Coleman OT TCU 3 100 Luke McCaffrey WR Rice 5 139 Jordan Magee LB Temple 5 161 Dominique Hampton S …

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right
11 months, 1 week ago

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh might be thinking trade during the first round of the NFL draft. “If we’re going to trade away from great players,” Hortiz said Thursday, “there’s got to be a reason in terms of value for us.” In transitioning to becoming a tougher, line-of-scrimmage-focused team under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers …

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: What stands out in ‘The Beast’? Which QBs will drive trade market?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: What stands out in ‘The Beast’? Which QBs will drive trade market?

New York Times  

There are several landmark moments on the NFL calendar every year en route to the draft: the early-declaration deadline; all-star games, like the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl; the combine. And, of course, the day that Dane Brugler releases his all-encompassing draft guide, “The Beast.” This year’s version of “The Beast” — with 402 player profiles and nearly 2,000 prospects …

Titans finalizing deal with Chiefs to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, AP source says
1 year ago

Titans finalizing deal with Chiefs to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs for a pair of draft picks, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal still requires Sneed to pass a physical and a new contract …

Chiefs trading CB L’Jarius Sneed to Titans for 2025 3rd-round pick, 2024 7th-round swap: Source
1 year ago

Chiefs trading CB L’Jarius Sneed to Titans for 2025 3rd-round pick, 2024 7th-round swap: Source

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Mark Puleo, Larry Holder, Nate Taylor and Joe Rexrode The Kansas City Chiefs are trading cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick swap, a league source confirmed. The Chiefs, understandably though, wanted to receive draft picks for Sneed rather than just letting him join another …

Steelers acquire QB Fields in NFL trade with Bears
1 year ago

Steelers acquire QB Fields in NFL trade with Bears

Hindustan Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired quarterback Justin Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears, the NFL teams announced on Saturday. The 35-year-old Wilson is expected to begin next season as the starter with Fields having to wait for his chance after three seasons, mainly as a starter, for the Bears. "We have engaged in multiple trade conversations in recent …

Bears 'trade Justin Fields to Steelers for a late-round pick': Chicago clears path to take a quarterback with the first pick of NFL Draft as ex-Ohio State star prepares to battle Russell Wilson for pl
1 year ago

Bears 'trade Justin Fields to Steelers for a late-round pick': Chicago clears path to take a quarterback with the first pick of NFL Draft as ex-Ohio State star prepares to battle Russell Wilson for pl

Daily Mail  

The Chicago Bears have reportedly traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers after weeks of speculation. The Bears will receive a sixth-round pick that becomes a fourth-round selection based on Fields' playing time in Pittsburgh, where the former Ohio State star will battle newly acquired Russell Wilson for playing time. Fields was widely seen as expendable after the Bears …

Steelers free-agency news, grades: Justin Fields acquired after Kenny Pickett shipped out
1 year ago

Steelers free-agency news, grades: Justin Fields acquired after Kenny Pickett shipped out

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — For years, free agency felt like a mere blip on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ calendar. Grades: Best and worst of free-agent deals Players under contract: 69 of 90 Estimated salary-cap space entering free agency: $27.2 million, according to Over the Cap Current estimated cap space: $15.6 million Unrestricted free agents: CB Levi Wallace, ILB Kwon Alexander, OLB Markus Golden, …

Bengals star Joe Mixon is being traded to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $6m deal after Cincinnati planned to release their long-time star running back
1 year ago

Bengals star Joe Mixon is being traded to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $6m deal after Cincinnati planned to release their long-time star running back

Daily Mail  

The Houston Texans will acquire running Back Joe Mixon from the Cincinnati Bengals, adding an experienced player to its offense to surround quarterback CJ Stroud. The Bengals agreed to terms with former Colts running back Zack Moss on Monday, creating an overcrowded running-back room in Cincinnati. The Bengals had planned to release Mixon following Moss' signing, but instead will receive …

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Falcons could go all in with a trade to No. 3
1 year ago

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Falcons could go all in with a trade to No. 3

LA Times  

Many NFL teams are looking for quarterbacks, and there are plenty of enticing prospects out there this season. Minnesota: Edge Dallas Turner, Alabama — For the first time since 2014, when they took UCLA’s Anthony Barr, the Vikings use their top pick to bolster their pass rush. Jacksonville: DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois — The Jaguars got just 3½ sacks from …

What did we learn at the NFL combine about teams with top-10 draft picks?
1 year ago

What did we learn at the NFL combine about teams with top-10 draft picks?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not about the questions they answer, it’s about the ones they won’t. Additional picks: 9, 75, 111, 123, 143 The Bears appear to be in a situation where they’re trying to find a team to take Justin Fields so they can draft Caleb Williams. GO DEEPER Bears brass talk Justin Fields decision, QB timeline and draft trades …

Commanders at NFL combine: QB watch, hearing from Adam Peters, addressing needs
1 year, 1 month ago

Commanders at NFL combine: QB watch, hearing from Adam Peters, addressing needs

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL combine. With the entire league — owners, executives, coaches, scouts, agents, national and local media — convening in one location and free agency opening next month, the draft isn’t the only topic on our mind. Teams with top 10 picks that target a Fields trade might be signaling they aren’t in love …

AFC North Whiparound: Offseason priorities, rival free-agent targets and more
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC North Whiparound: Offseason priorities, rival free-agent targets and more

New York Times  

Every week during the season and once a month during the offseason, our AFC North writers gather for a panel discussion on pressing topics, important names and hypothetical arguments designed to dissect what’s happening and predict what might happen next in what has been the NFL’s most competitive division. GO DEEPER NFL free-agent rankings: Brian Burns, Saquon Barkley, Kirk Cousins …

NFL Draft: What would it cost for Giants to trade up into top 3 for a QB?
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Draft: What would it cost for Giants to trade up into top 3 for a QB?

New York Times  

The Giants own the sixth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. GO DEEPER NFL salary cap cut candidates for all 32 teams: Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon among possibilities Date: March 17, 2018 Terms: • Jets get 2018 first-round pick • Colts get 2018 first-round pick, two 2018 second-round picks, 2019 second-round pick Result: The Jets used the No. 2017: Bears-49ers …

Seahawks 2024 offseason: Possible cuts, pending free agents, draft picks, more
1 year, 2 months ago

Seahawks 2024 offseason: Possible cuts, pending free agents, draft picks, more

New York Times  

John Schneider appears to have very little interest in a rebuild, so the Seattle Seahawks general manager will spend the next few months tinkering with the roster in hopes of constructing a championship-caliber unit by the start of the 2024 season. GO DEEPER John Schneider's vision for the next Seahawks coach: Culture and championship contention Potential cap casualties S Jamal …

Vikings mailbag: 2024 NFL Draft deals, best QB fits, trading Justin Jefferson and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings mailbag: 2024 NFL Draft deals, best QB fits, trading Justin Jefferson and more

New York Times  

Add the NFC North outlook to the list of reasons why this offseason is complicated for the Minnesota Vikings. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Two rounds, 64 picks and 4 QBs in the top 20 Which is to say: It’s possible both would be available in the latter part of the first round. — Aaron H. The six consensus …

Bengals thoughts: Trade deadline, Irv Smith fallout, Logan Wilson’s rarified air
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengals thoughts: Trade deadline, Irv Smith fallout, Logan Wilson’s rarified air

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With the trade deadline expired, a season-altering win acquired and a significant “Sunday Night Football” game on the horizon, I’m mining through a few notes and thoughts before the Cincinnati Bengals return for Wednesday practice. GO DEEPER NFL Week 8 best and worst coaching decisions: Titans lean into Will Levis' strength Getting back to snaps under …

Commanders trade Chase Young to 49ers, via sources: Why it was a no brainer for San Francisco
1 year, 4 months ago

Commanders trade Chase Young to 49ers, via sources: Why it was a no brainer for San Francisco

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Ben Standig, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi The Athletic has live coverage of Commanders vs Cowboys in the NFL Thanksgiving game. The Washington Commanders traded defensive end Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2024 third-round draft pick, league sources said. The Commanders traded fellow defensive end Montez Sweat to the Bears on Tuesday in …

NFL trade grades: Commanders commit to rebuild, deal Chase Young, Montez Sweat for Day 2 picks
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL trade grades: Commanders commit to rebuild, deal Chase Young, Montez Sweat for Day 2 picks

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has come and gone. 49ers trade for Commanders DE Chase Young In an NFL trade deadline day splash, the San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive end Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for a compensatory third-round pick. Why they made the move The Commanders shipped out Young and defensive end Montez Sweat, prioritizing future draft picks …

Grading the Leonard Williams trade: Seahawks pay Giants hefty price for impact DL
1 year, 4 months ago

Grading the Leonard Williams trade: Seahawks pay Giants hefty price for impact DL

New York Times  

The Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants have orchestrated the first major move of 2023 NFL trade deadline week. The Giants also retained a significant portion of Williams’ salary, so the Seahawks are responsible for only the balance of the veteran minimum. The Seahawks have 26 sacks, which ranks fifth in the NFL, but general manager John Schneider and head …

New England Patriots at the trade deadline: 7 deals that would make sense
1 year, 5 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. …

Grading the trade: Did Vikings get enough from Browns for Za’Darius Smith?
1 year, 10 months ago

Grading the trade: Did Vikings get enough from Browns for Za’Darius Smith?

New York Times  

The Browns beefed up their pass rush Friday by acquiring linebacker Za’Darius Smith from the Vikings for fifth-round picks in 2024 and 2025. GO DEEPER Why Browns' trade for Za'Darius Smith is latest aggressive step to upgrade defensive front If they have any chance at catching the Bengals in the AFC North, they’ll have to get after quarterback Joe Burrow, …

Why Browns’ trade for Za’Darius Smith is latest aggressive step to upgrade defensive front
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Browns’ trade for Za’Darius Smith is latest aggressive step to upgrade defensive front

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. In an out-of-nowhere and low-cost trade, the Browns acquired three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Vikings. The Browns get Smith, a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick and the Vikings get two fifth-round picks, one in 2024 and one in 2025. The …

NFL Power Rankings post-draft: Ravens get boost with Lamar Jackson back in the fold
1 year, 10 months ago

NFL Power Rankings post-draft: Ravens get boost with Lamar Jackson back in the fold

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL Power Rankings. Draft takeaway: For the second straight year, the Chiefs used a second-round pick on a wide receiver they hope will boost Patrick Mahomes’ weaponry. Hype man: Drue Downer: We might be able to come out of the NFC with Blaine Gabbert at quarterback, but it’s gonna be hard as hell to win the …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 10 months ago

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Mike Jones’ analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions provided plenty of …

Full list of trades in NFL Draft 2023: Recapping the 7 rounds
1 year, 11 months ago

Full list of trades in NFL Draft 2023: Recapping the 7 rounds

New York Times  

Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft is finished. NFL Draft round 1 live updates NFL Draft 2023 round 2 and 3 live updates NFL Draft 2023 rounds 4-7 live updates Seventh-round trades • Ravens and Browns: The Ravens traded a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Browns for the No. Sixth-round trades • Cowboys and Chiefs: The Cowboys traded a …

Pittsburgh Steelers trade up to No. 14 for Georgia OT Broderick Jones; Patriots add picks
1 year, 11 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers trade up to No. 14 for Georgia OT Broderick Jones; Patriots add picks

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft picks, grades and trades. The Steelers selected Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones with the pick acquired from the Patriots. #SteelersDraft pic.twitter.com/2xJE2TAjHA — Pittsburgh Steelers April 28, 2023 Why Pittsburgh made this move Knowing there were multiple teams with OL needs in front of pick No. He’s not there yet as a …

Steelers welcoming NFL Draft trade offers, but not necessarily in Round 1
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers welcoming NFL Draft trade offers, but not necessarily in Round 1

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — If any teams out there weren’t aware that the Steelers are shopping the 32nd pick in the NFL Draft, they sure are now. Coach Tomlin on having the 32nd pick ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/1amKRkUgte — Pittsburgh Steelers April 24, 2023 The Steelers acquired the Bears’ second-round pick for receiver Chase Claypool during the trade deadline last November. GO DEEPER Steelers …

Falcons acquire CB Jeff Okudah from Lions for fifth-round pick: Source
1 year, 11 months ago

Falcons acquire CB Jeff Okudah from Lions for fifth-round pick: Source

New York Times  

By Jeff Howe, Josh Kendall, Colton Pouncy and Larry Holder The Lions are trading cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Falcons, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: The Lions will receive a 2023 fifth-round pick in exchange for Okudah, a league source confirmed. 3 pick in the 2020 draft, could start right …

NFL mock draft: After Panthers trade for No. 1, 4 quarterbacks go in top 4 picks
2 years ago

NFL mock draft: After Panthers trade for No. 1, 4 quarterbacks go in top 4 picks

New York Times  

Dane Brugler’s The Beast, the complete 2023 NFL Draft Guide, is now available. His aggressive general manager, Scott Fitterer, checked that box — and perhaps set the tone for what’s to come … Recency bias could be in play with the choice of Stroud over Bryce Young, as the two-time Big Ten offensive player of the year rocked the combine …

NFL mock draft 2023: Trades push Panthers, Jets up for QBs in the top 10
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL mock draft 2023: Trades push Panthers, Jets up for QBs in the top 10

New York Times  

As final preparations begin before the NFL combine later this month, let’s take stock of how the 2023 NFL Draft’s first round might shake out. Round 1 Short of a Godfather offer — I’ll guess the starting price would be two first-rounders and a pair of Day 2 picks — Chicago would be at peace taking the best player. The …

Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract
2 years, 2 months ago

Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens have signed All-Pro middle linebacker Roquan Smith to a five-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: The deal, which makes Smith the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history, includes $45 million fully guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees, per reports. Why Ravens signed Smith to new deal In a …

2023 NFL Draft: Updated Round 1 order following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII win
2 years, 2 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: Updated Round 1 order following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII win

New York Times  

The Kansas City Chiefs knocked off the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, which means it’s NFL Draft season. Current picks: 11, 41, 72, 149, 186, 230 Draft capital outlook: In need The Titans don’t have quite enough here to be aggressive moving up the board, unless they’re willing to package other assets. Current picks: 13, 43, 74, 112, 145, …

Record-setting 12 players dealt on NFL trade deadline day
2 years, 4 months ago

Record-setting 12 players dealt on NFL trade deadline day

Associated Press  

The NFL trade deadline turned into a frenzy with 15 teams making 10 deals involving 12 players and several draft picks on Tuesday. Edge rusher Bradley Chubb, tight end T.J. Hockenson, wide receiver Chase Claypool, suspended wideout Calvin Ridley and running back Nyhiem Hines headlined the list of players switching teams ahead of the 4 p.m. EDT cutoff. BRONCOS-DOLPHINS: The …

Should Giants, GM Joe Schoen be buyers at NFL trade deadline?
2 years, 4 months ago

Should Giants, GM Joe Schoen be buyers at NFL trade deadline?

New York Times  

The Giants get a chance to catch their breath with a well-timed bye week after a surprising 6-2 start. Players will be granted nearly a full week off to recover from the first half of the season, but general manager Joe Schoen figures to be busy leading up to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline. Here’s a look ahead to the …

Grading the trade: Ravens acquire Roquan Smith from Bears for 2023 draft picks
2 years, 4 months ago

Grading the trade: Ravens acquire Roquan Smith from Bears for 2023 draft picks

New York Times  

The Ravens and Bears kicked off trade-deadline week with a doozy. Baltimore acquired linebacker Roquan Smith for second- and fifth-round draft picks and linebacker A.J. The deal The Ravens received: • LB Roquan Smith The Bears received: • 2023 second-round draft pick • 2023 fifth-round draft pick • LB A.J. The only linebacker in the league with multiple picks and …

Grading the trade: 49ers land Christian McCaffrey from Panthers for draft pick haul
2 years, 5 months ago

Grading the trade: 49ers land Christian McCaffrey from Panthers for draft pick haul

New York Times  

The Carolina Panthers relented and traded the franchise’s best player, running back Christian McCaffrey, to the 49ers for a quartet of draft picks on Thursday night. The deal The 49ers received: • RB Christian McCaffrey The Panthers received: • 2023 second-round draft pick • 2023 third-round draft pick • 2023 fourth-round draft pick • 2024 fifth-round draft pick Why they …

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