NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 35

Many star players in the NFL received their team’s franchise tags before the deadline to do so on Tuesday. Players like Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., and Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson were among the litany of players to get hit with that designation. But, curiously, there weren’t […]

When the Denver Broncos released Russell Wilson, they gave the quarterback immediate permission to begin searching for his next team. Some close to Wilson believe the Las Vegas Raiders would be his most optimal landing spot. The quarterback has already met or will meet with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, via Adam Schefter […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers cut veteran defensive back Patrick Peterson on Friday as NFL teams hurry to free up salary cap space ahead of free agency. “Steelers are releasing eight-time Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Peterson, per sources,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported on Friday. Peterson, who turns 34 in July, leaves behind a $2.9 million dead cap […]

The New England Patriots and tight end Hunter Henry are reportedly in agreement on a three-year contract, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network later revealed that the deal has a base value of $27 million and can reach up to $30 million. Henry would have entered NFL free agency but […]

Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a crucial point in the offseason. Despite an impressive 12-5 record, the team narrowly missed securing the championship. They fell short in Super Bowl 58. Now, with the 2024 NFL offseason looming ahead, the 49ers must undertake strategic maneuvers. Here, we […]

After a disappointing 2023 NFL season marked by a 4-13 record and a failure to reach the playoffs, the Washington Commanders find themselves at a pivotal moment. As they prepare for the 2024 NFL offseason, the Commanders have a vital opportunity to revamp their roster. They can do this through strategic trades and acquisitions. Here, […]

Every offseason brings with it a flurry of trade rumors, speculations, and potential game-changing moves. For the Philadelphia Eagles, the 2024 offseason presents a golden opportunity to make a strategic move that could elevate their roster to new heights. As the dust settles on the 2023 season, the focus now shifts to the upcoming offseason […]

Since the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign, Tennessee Titans fans have been preparing to say goodbye to one of the best offensive players in the history of the franchise. But when Derrick Henry officially signs with another team in NFL free agency as is expected, it will feel surreal for most of Nashville. He […]

Within the high-stakes realm of the NFL, each offseason emerges as a pivotal juncture for teams to fortify their rosters. Executing strategic maneuvers could potentially elevate them into championship contention. For the Tennessee Titans, who concluded a disappointing 6-11 season without playoff advancement, the imperative lies in making decisive moves in the upcoming 2024 offseason. […]

In the wake of a disappointing 2023 NFL season, during which the Jacksonville Jaguars missed the playoffs despite a 9-8 record, the team is now focused on a resurgence. With stars like quarterback Trevor Lawrence, cornerback Tyson Campbell, running back Travis Etienne Jr, and defensive end Josh Allen, the Jaguars are primed for future success. […]

A series of star wide receivers were hit with the franchise tag before the NFL’s Tuesday deadline The Cincinnati Bengals applied the tag to Tee Higgins and the Indianapolis Colts did the same with Michael Pittman Jr. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to an extension with franchise icon Mike Evans.  As a result, there aren’t […]

After a successful stint as the interim head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Antonio Pierce earned the full-time role heading into the 2024 season. Now, the Raiders are focused on building out Pierce’s roster. Adding the recently released Christian Wilkins would massively shore up Las Vegas’ defensive front. The Raiders are currently the favorites […]

NFL free agency is right around the corner, and there are going to be some big names that get paid this offseason. Arguably the best player available out of the bunch is Kansas City Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones, who has been trying to get a long-term deal from the Chiefs for months. Now, […]

Like the receiver position, there are not nearly as many star pass rushers set to hit the open market as originally anticipated. Josh Allen (Jaguars) and Brian Burns were going to be two of the best free agents available, regardless of position, but both pass rushers were slapped with the franchise tag, meaning they won’t […]

Among the many teams around the league who will be heading into the 2024 season with a new face at quarterback, two of them are traditional AFC powers, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos. The Steelers and Broncos have combined to win nine total Super Bowls, so each franchise is well-acquainted with the business of […]

The NFL free agency market added a huge name as the Miami Dolphins made news by not placing the franchise tag on Christian Wilkins, making him available to speak with other teams and could end his stint with the team that drafted him. There is no doubt that other teams would be foaming at the […]

The New England Patriots will start the post-Bill Belichick era by bringing in one of the top free-agent wide receivers in the 2024 class, according to two NFL insiders, and the most likely player to land outside of Boston is Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Calvin Ridley. “The New England Patriots are in on a top receiver. […]

Since being selected 2nd overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft, Saquon Barkley has been (when healthy) one of the most productive and electric running backs in the entire NFL. But in fairness, that’s precisely what was expected of him while he was at Penn State. If ever there were a […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have some work to do this offseason after their thoroughly disappointing 2023 campaign. The good news is that they are already hard at work when it comes to re-signing their own key free agents, and they made a pair of moves on Thursday morning to keep a pair of their own guys […]

The Philadelphia Eagles could pursue star running back Saquon Barkley in NFL free agency, according to Howard Eskin of SPORTS RADIO 94WIP. “I didn’t believe, but I checked it and they do have interest in Saquon Barkley,” Eskin said. “I think they’re trying to work on something that would not be fully guaranteed. He’s not […]

Russell Wilson is looking for his next team after getting released by the Denver Broncos. Wilson, who was once regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, is dealing with uncertainty ahead of NFL free agency, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. “He’s able to start looking right now. He is a […]

Many analysts pegged the New York Jets as a dark-horse contender entering the 2023 season after they made a huge splash at quarterback by bringing in veteran Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers, despite his advanced age, is as proven of an option at QB as it’s gonna get, and the Jets certainly expected the four-time MVP to […]

The Houston Texans have been one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL over the past few years. After a dismal 2022 season, the Texans bounced back in a big way in 2023. They finished with a 10-7 record and made it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. However, despite their success, many […]

Dalton Schultz did not fully realize the distractions he and the players had to go through in Arlington until he left the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 and signed with the Houston Texans. Schultz opened up about his experience during his time with Dallas, calling the atmosphere there akin to that of a zoo. “You think […]

As the 2024 NFL offseason looms, the Cincinnati Bengals are focused on reinforcing their roster. They certainly want to mount a more formidable challenge in the upcoming season. Falling short of the playoffs with a 9-8 record in 2023, the team is determined to make strategic moves to enhance their competitiveness. The Bengals must prioritize […]

As the 2024 NFL offseason unfolds, the Denver Broncos prioritize roster enhancement to bolster their competitiveness in the forthcoming season. Their 8-9 record in 2023 left them outside the playoffs. This prompts a strategic approach to address areas needing improvement. A key strategy involves pursuing trades for impactful players capable of immediate contributions. In this […]

Mitchell Trubisky is back in a familiar place. Released by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early goings of the 2024 NFL offseason, Trubisky is now back with the Buffalo Bills after agreeing to terms with the AFC East franchise, according to Mike Garofolo of the NFL Network. “The Bills have agreed to terms with QB Mitch […]

The New York Giants ultimately decided not to use a transition tag on Xavier McKinney, paving the way for the safety to look for work elsewhere via the NFL free agency. The Green Bay Packers are among the teams being linked to McKinney amid the NFC North franchise’s clear need to shore up their safety […]

Teams across the NFL had until Tuesday to decide whether or not to place the franchise tag on key impending free agents. Numerous players were slapped with that designation, including the likes of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, among others. […]

With Adam Peters taking over at general manager and Dan Quinn at head coach, the Washington Commanders are expected to make sweeping changes to their organization. With resources to spend, Washington will be looking to add an influx of talent to their roster. After releasing Logan Thomas, the Commanders suddenly had a need at tight […]

It is well known that the receiver class in the 2024 NFL Draft is stacked. That is good news for receiver-needy teams because the crop of free agent receivers that originally looked stacked got a lot thinner when two of the top players at the position were given franchise tags, and a third was given […]

The Detroit Lions have a big offseason of work ahead of them after they found their way to the NFC Championship Game this past season. While the Lions have a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, they have some holes on their roster that do need fixing, with their secondary being arguably […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are steeped in history and tradition. As such, the upcoming 2024 offseason emerges as a pivotal juncture for the franchise. They have a chance to execute a bold move that could redefine their 2024 trajectory. Following the conclusion of the 2023 season, the Steelers stand at a crossroads. A prime trade opportunity […]

The quarterback is the most important position in football. It is also the hardest position to acquire elite talent at in the NFL. This is especially true through free agency because starting-caliber quarterbacks rarely hit the open market. It is relatively uncommon to see a superstar quarterback switch teams during free agency, and the best […]

The 2024 NFL Free Agency is coming up soon. Numerous pending free agents, including Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, among others, were slapped with the franchise tag in order for those teams to retain those players or at least get some prime draft picks in return for […]

The chatter linking Tampa Bay Buccaneers pending free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield to the New England Patriots continues to gain ground. With the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick still without a new contract with the Buccaneers, there is no stopping rumors with regard to his landing spot from sprouting from all over the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are doing everything they can to keep their superstar defender, Josh Allen, in town for the foreseeable future by putting the franchise tag on him ahead of NFL free agency and the 2024 season. “The #Jaguars are expected to place the franchise tag on pass-rusher Josh Allen, and he’s on the books […]

Despite eating an NFL record $85 million in dead cap space, the Denver Broncos still decided to release quarterback Russell Wilson. With the Broncos taking such a hit, Wilson could sign with any team in the league on the veteran minimum. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorites (-150 to land the outgoing Broncos quarterback, via […]

As the Seattle Seahawks get ready for NFL free agency, they are clearing the decks and creating salary cap space by releasing two highly-paid veteran safeties, Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs. “The #Seahawks are releasing three-time Pro Bowl safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, per sources,” NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday. “The […]