NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 38

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 […]

The running back position and NFL free agency don’t currently have a great relationship. It has become the norm for teams to avoid paying running backs long-term or lucrative contracts because of the injury risk and ease of replacing players for cheap at the position. Time and time again, teams have refused to pay their […]

For the Green Bay Packers, keeping quarterback Jordan Love upright in the pocket will be crucial for the team to find further success. But that could become difficult if the Packers are without their starting right guard. As Jon Runyan enters unrestricted free agency, the offensive lineman has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent, […]

The Houston Texans are starting NFL free agency with a bang, inking a Dalton Schultz contract extension to keep quarterback CJ Stroud’s favorite tight end target on the team for three more seasons. “Sources: The #Texans have agreed to terms on a deal to keep TE Dalton Schultz in Houston. He gets a 3-year, $36M […]

The New York Giants haven’t decided not to use the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley. However, that won’t necessarily end Barkley’s tenure with the Giants. There is still a door open for the running back to return to New York and finish his career there, via Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. However, the contract would […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly on the verge of handing out a massive Antoine Winfield Jr. contract just days after giving wide receiver Mike Evans a huge two-year deal in NFL free agency. If the buzz is correct, it would make Winfield the highest-paid safety in the game today. “The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and […]

Looking at a potential game-changing trade that could define the Cleveland Browns’ 2024 season is both thrilling and pivotal. Here, we will navigate through the highs and lows of the Browns’ 2023 campaign, explore the strategic importance of acquiring Joey Bosa, and advocate for why this trade could be the catalyst for the Browns’ journey […]

During the NFL offseason, teams engage in strategic maneuvers to enhance their rosters and improve their prospects for the upcoming season. For the Las Vegas Raiders, the 2023 campaign presented challenges. It resulted in an 8-9 record and a playoff absence. However, as they approach the 2024 offseason, the Raiders have their sights set on […]

It is safe to say that the Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson era is a colossal failure. A couple of years after giving up so much to the Seattle Seahawks in order to acquire the Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Denver is now expected to release Wilson. The looming move will also break the record for the biggest […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have one goal in mind this offseason — keep the pieces that have made them one of the best teams in the NFL over the past few years. To that end, the Eagles want to keep veteran defensive end Brandon Graham, and for a second, it seemed as though it was already […]

Justin Fields’ trade market has yet to take shape this 2024 offseason, but former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock believes there will be teams interested in the Chicago Bears quarterback. With that said, Mayock also doesn’t see the need for the Windy City franchise to rush in moving the young quarterback. The Bears […]

The New England Patriots have to deal with a few roster-building questions to begin their first offseason in the post-Bill Belichick era. With new head coach Jerod Mayo in town, the Patriots will want to give him the best squad possible to prove that they made the right decision to part ways with one of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t take too long to bring back one of their most important players in free agency. On Monday morning, it was announced that the Buccaneers have come to terms to an agreement with star wide receiver Mike Evans, a franchise lifer, on a two-year, $52 million contract. Evans was clearly hyped […]

The Miami Dolphins showcased an impressive performance in the 2023 season. It culminated in an 11-6 record and a long-awaited playoff appearance. That marked a significant stride since 2020. Nonetheless, their postseason journey concluded in the Wild Card Round. It left fans and analysts pondering missed opportunities. As the 2024 offseason looms, the Dolphins stand […]

All signs still point to Chris Jones re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Any notion his publicly stated desire to chase an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat alongside Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and company might drive down the final price of Jones’ new contract, though, has already vanished. Buzz at the ongoing NFL Combine in Indianapolis […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ stunning midseason trade for Chase Young didn’t exactly live up to the hype. As free agency dawns, however, there’s still a chance the former No. 1 overall pick remains with the Niners going forward. While he reportedly may have to settle for a one-year deal instead of a long-term payday, San […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ risky trade for Calvin Ridley ended up working out well in 2023 despite their failure to make the playoffs. Now, the front office has to figure out a new contract for the 29-year-old wideout. The Jaguars want to keep Ridley but hammering out a new deal won’t be easy, according to Dan […]

Michael Thomas’ days with the New Orleans Saints seem to be numbered. The veteran wide receiver is about to hit free agency and could end up leaving to find greener pastures elsewhere. Two teams that have been floated as possibilities are the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos. The Saints letting the 31-year-old go makes sense […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2023 NFL season with low expectations after the retirement of Tom Brady, yet stunned nearly every analysts and prognosticator as they finished the season with a 9-8 record, which was good enough to win the NFC South. The Bucs surprising run of success continued into the Playoffs. Tampa Bay […]

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has said every option is still on the table when it comes to running back Saquon Barkley, it still seems unlikely that the team will franchise tag its superstar running back for a second consecutive season. With a long-term deal looking improbable as well, it appears that Barkley […]

In 2011, Tony Romo was the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, DeMarco Murray was the leading rusher, and Jason Witten and Dez Bryant caught the most passes on the team. That is when Tyron Smith started playing left tackle for America’s team, but now he is a free agent, and it looks like his time in Big […]

As the March 5 deadline looms, reports indicate that the Dallas Cowboys will refrain from utilizing the franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard. This strategic choice implies that Pollard will venture into free agency unless a mutually beneficial long-term agreement is brokered. As such, the Cowboys have found themselves at a crossroads concerning Pollard’s […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders approach a critical juncture in free agency, the spotlight falls on star running back Josh Jacobs. With the franchise tag deadline looming, the Raiders have outlined their strategy regarding Jacobs. According to reports, they have opted against utilizing the franchise tag. This would have entailed a payment of $14,149,200 for […]