NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 53

In the nick of time, the New York Giants were able to create the dream goal for their offseason. They were able to work out a new long-term contract with Daniel Jones, and successfully franchise-tagged Saquon Barkley. The two cornerstones of their offense will now be returning to the team. The question, now, is simple: […]

Could longtime Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner make his return to the franchise that drafted him? Wagner, 32, was released by the Los Angeles Rams in February after one season with the Seahawks’ division rival. Now, it appears that Wagner is back on the Seahawks’ radar. During his weekly appearance on Seattle Sports 710, general […]

Sometimes it’s just not your week. Since last year, it has been clear Lamar Jackson is determined to sign a massive, long-term contract. However, there have been several factors that have stood in his way. In just days, he has seemingly lost almost all of his leverage. And now, the Baltimore Ravens will take away […]

Several people expected that the Denver Broncos would contend for the Super Bowl this past season following the signing of Russell Wilson. That was clearly a wash. The Broncos, however, are now stuck with Wilson. That’s despite former coach Nathaniel Hackett quitting after 15 games. Wilson and the Broncos are now led by Sean Payton. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were once considered a dark-horse Super Bowl candidate in the 2022 preseason. Obviously, they failed to live up to those lofty expectations. Recall that the squad started 2-6. That was their worst start since 2018. They also eventually missed the playoffs. After that terrible 2022 season, head coach Josh McDaniels and […]

The Tennessee Titans are in a strange spot entering the 2023 offseason. They completely fell apart down the stretch of the 2022 campaign, going from being in complete control of the AFC South after Week 11 to missing out on the playoffs entirely after losing their final seven games of the season. As a result, […]

The New England Patriots are solidifying their offensive line depth ahead of the start of free agency. The Patriots and veteran offensive lineman James Ferentz agreed to a one-year deal Thursday morning, per multiple reports. Ferentz’s contract is worth $1.215 million but only $200,000 of it is guaranteed with a $50,000 signing bonus. Ferentz, who […]

The Indianapolis Colts certainly did not have the 2022 campaign they were expected to, and that has set the stage for a rather interesting offseason for them. After completely falling apart, the Colts are clearly rebuilding, and it will be interesting to see what steps they take to rebuild their roster after their moribound 2022 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a surprising playoff run in the 2022 season by reaching the AFC Divisional Round. Trevor Lawrence made a jump in his second season and led the Jaguars to their first playoff victory since the 2017 season. Lawrence proved to have the star power to be a franchise quarterback with his performance […]

With the uncertainty surrounding quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers are at a crossroads. The four-time NFL MVP is expected to leave this offseason, and the team will attempt to rebuild around Jordan Love. The Packers, on the other hand, have a lot of other decisions to make this offseason. That’s especially true on […]

The Carolina Panthers got off to a great start to the 2023 NFL offseason with their splashy decision to bring on Frank Reich to serve as the club’s new head coach. Now, just over a week later, it appears their front office has only managed to continue their hot streak with yet another noteworthy maneuver. […]

The Washington Commanders had a solid season in 2022. In fact, they finished 8-8-1 and just missed the playoffs. Yet, the organization is making some significant moves this NFL offseason. It all begins with the appointment of a new offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy from the Kansas City Chiefs. With him around, we’re sure to see […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t have a ton of expectations in 2022, as they found themselves tasked with replacing longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, which was always going to be easier said than done. But when the season did come to a close, the Steelers finished with a 9-8 record, just missing out on the final playoff […]

Heading into the offseason, the Baltimore Ravens are a team in the middle of a quarterback predicament. Following the decision to place the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, this team could very well have a different starter at the position next season. But regardless of who takes the field as QB1, the Ravens must […]

With first-year head coach Mike McDaniel leading the charge, the Miami Dolphins put together a 2022 campaign full of highs and lows. This included both a five-game win streak and a five-game losing streak. Ultimately, with quarterback Tua Tagovialoa dealing with injuries, the team finished the season with a 9-8 record. While the Dolphins did […]

NFL free agency is just days away, and there should be plenty of action with some big names on the table. One intriguing player is Odell Beckham Jr. who missed the entire 2022 season and did not make a return despite interest from a number of teams, including a ton of Dallas Cowboys rumors. Beckham […]

The Houston Texans have been one team linked to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who will be a hot commodity in NFL Free Agency. New offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who worked for the San Francisco 49ers last season, confirmed the rumors Wednesday, saying the Texans are eyeing Jimmy G as a possible reinforcement under center. “We have […]

The Buffalo Bills find themselves asking the same question that they have been asking themselves over the past few offseasons; what do we have to do to make it to the Super Bowl? After another disappointing postseason campaign in 2022, it’s back to the drawing board for the Bills as they attempt to find answers. […]

After falling short of their Super Bowl goals, the Cincinnati Bengals have some questions to answer in the offseason. Key members on both sides of the ball are set to become free agents, and the loss to the Chiefs exposed some of their roster issues. The good news for Cincy is that most of their […]

Another year has passed without the Dallas Cowboys winning the Super Bowl. Obviously, that won’t sit well with their fanbase, which truly craves titles. The next few months will be filled with speculation about what the Cowboys can or will do to improve their chances next season. Despite their success in 2022, the Cowboys have […]

It may be basketball season in New York, but the Giants connected on a buzzer-beater of their own on Tuesday, agreeing to a four-year, $160 million contract with quarterback Daniel Jones right before the franchise tag deadline. Given the reports of Jones’ desires- and the actual numbers in the contract that were agreed upon- there […]

Without a trade in the offing, the Cleveland Browns will release safety John Johnson III at the start of NFL free agency on March 15. What will become of Johnson III? Here we’ll look at the three best landing spots for John Johnson III in the 2023 NFL free agency, including the Green Bay Packers. […]

Could the Las Vegas Raiders be in the mix for Lamar Jackson? The Raiders have not ruled out any action on quarterbacks in the market, including Jackson according to a tweet from ESPN’s Dianna Russini. The Baltimore Ravens placed Jackson on a non-exclusive franchise tag earlier Tuesday. Team Source: The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t eliminated […]

Following a 2022 season that saw the Miami Dolphins rely heavily on their backfield, they now head into free agency with zero running backs on the roster. This included Jeff Wilson Jr., who the team traded for prior to the 2022 trade deadline. While Wilson is set to hit unrestricted free agency, he has noted […]

Outside linebacker Bud Dupree turned 30 in February and will play in his eighth NFL season in 2023. However, the Kentucky product has to find a new home. Following two seasons with the Tennessee Titans and head coach Mike Vrabel in the AFC South, reports have come in that the Dupree will be a roster […]

The market changes. You hear it all the time. But Lamar Jackson did not anticipate a drastic change in just one year that has resulted in the current Baltimore Ravens star being turned down by almost every NFL team with a murky quarterback situation. The lack of interest from teams like the Carolina Panthers, who […]

With all that has been reported about contract negotiations being at a stalemate, it’s not a shock the Baltimore Ravens put a non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson. What might be surprising is the fallout from the move by the Ravens, where multiple teams have said they wouldn’t be interested in pursuing Lamar Jackson. […]

The New York Giants have now officially committed to Daniel Jones as their cornerstone quarterback of the future after agreeing to a four-year extension with the 25-year-old. This came out to the tune of a whopping $160 million — and NFL Twitter is going bananas over it. Unsurprisingly, the initial reaction on Twitter was absolute […]

After a busy few weeks regarding the situation around New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, a decision has come on the day of the franchise tag deadline. The Giants and Jones have agreed to a long-term deal, according to Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post. Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network added […]

The Philadelphia Eagles came oh so close to winning Super Bowl 57, but ultimately fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 38-35. Nearly a month has passed since then, and the Eagles are in offseason mode like the rest of the league. With how the offseason is shaking up, general manager Howie Roseman will be a […]

The Baltimore Ravens have used the non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Eric DeCosta and the Ravens negotiated with Jackson up to the deadline, but as many expected, they used one form of the franchise tag. It was only a […]

It’s no secret the Houston Texans are in the market for a quarterback, and on top of being forecasted to draft one, there’s belief free agent Jimmy Garoppolo could also be in the future plans. Garoppolo is in the market after playing last season for the San Francisco 49ers. He has also been rumored to […]

Though the 2023 NFL free agency period officially starts March 15 at 4 p.m. ET, per league rules, teams and free agents can agree to terms on a new deal before this start date. Already, fans and media pundits alike have seen several marquee players nab themselves new frameworks to lofty paydays and, on Monday, […]

One of the cornerstones of the Kansas City Chiefs’ two Super Bowl wins is about to leave the team. Frank Clark, the team’s star defensive tackle, is set to head to free agency after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Amid all of the rumors, Clark posted this mysterious message on his […]

Amid a down season from the entirety of the NFC South, the 7-10 Atlanta Falcons stood only a game behind the division winner, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thus, it makes sense that the Falcons would push even further as they try to overcome the proverbial hump on the way to a more successful 2023 campaign. Re-signing […]

The Denver Broncos will have some difficult decisions in the 2023 offseason. This squad may lose certain players that have been crucial to their defense for quite some time. In fact, with only $18 million in cap room, the Broncos may be unable to pay Dre’Mont Jones the contract he deserves. As such, here we’ll […]

Nobody knows what the 2023 Arizona Cardinals will look like, but they certainly won’t look anything like the 2022 iteration. Coming off a disastrous 4-13 campaign, the Cardinals have spent the early portion of this offseason completely reimagining their franchise, hiring former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon to replace head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Beyond […]

After much anticipation, the New Orleans Saints have emerged the victors of the Derek Carr sweepstakes on Monday. The two sides agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract with $100 million guaranteed. On the surface, a deal of that magnitude for a quarterback who has yet to win a postseason game in his nine-year NFL […]

The NFL offseason is about to move very quickly, and the first big domino has fallen. The New Orleans Saints are finalizing a contract to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Carr will sign a four-year deal with the Saints, per Rapoport. Derek Carr’s contract with the Saints […]