Cowboys, QB Dak Prescott Begin Extension Talks
2024/03/cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-begin-extension-talksFree agency has opened and the draft is rapidly approaching, but the Cowboys have another focus weighing heavily on their plate: a potential extension to the contract of quarterback Dak Prescott. … If a deal can't get done, Graziano speculates that Dallas could convert some of Prescott's 2024 base salary into a signing bonus in a restructured contract in order to save about $18.5MM.
Steelers, WR Tyler Boyd Showing Mutual Interest
2024/03/steelers-wr-tyler-boyd-showing-mutual-interestPittsburgh may opt to go a younger route in free agency or even through the draft. … Despite falling to third in the pecking order in recent years, Boyd showed that he was more than capable of producing in a WR2 role when Higgins missed five games this season.
Steelers To Trade WR Diontae Johnson To Panthers For CB Donte Jackson
2024/03/steelers-to-trade-wr-diontae-johnson-to-panthersThis will leave the Steelers with George Pickens leading the way at receiver, though it should be expected the AFC North club will target another starter-caliber wideout in a deep draft at the position. … Johnson will now join Adam Thielen atop the Carolina aerial pecking order.
Jaguars To Sign CB Ronald Darby
2024/03/jaguars-to-sign-cb-ronald-darbyDarby has been an NFL starter for most of his career since getting drafted in the second round by the Bills back in 2015. … Any have the potential to earn the job, though Brown has struggled through his first two seasons, but the Jaguars…
Bears To Sign RB D’Andre Swift
2024/03/bears-preparing-dandre-swift-pushAcquired during the draft, Swift totaled 1,049 rushing yards after commandeering the lead role from Kenneth Gainwell in Week 2 of last season. … Swift's contract does not leave much doubt about where he stands in Chicago's backfield pecking order.
Panthers To Release C Bradley Bozeman
2024/03/panthers-to-release-c-bradley-bozemanin free agency and/or the draft. … He will be hard-pressed to land another pact averaging $6MM as he did last offseason, but he should manage to find a new home in relatively short order.
Chargers, Ravens, Bears Among “Serious Suitors” For Saquon Barkley
2024/03/chargers-ravens-bears-among-serious-suitors-for-saquon-barkleyThe Bears, meanwhile, are likely to trade quarterback Justin Fields and draft Caleb Williams with the No. … After all, the cap-strapped outfit is allowing its own multi-threat RB, Austin Ekeler, test the market and is reportedly willing to entertain trades for some of its best players in order to alleviate its salary cap issues.
Chargers Open To Trading OLBs Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack
2024/03/chargers-open-to-trading-olbs-joey-bosa-khalil-mackAs a result, it appears the Chargers are exploring options to clear some cap space while potentially bringing in a bit of draft capital, as well. … While he still threatens to put up double-digit sacks each year, he has to stay on the field in order to do so, and he has missed half the season three times in his career, including the most recent two seasons.
Broncos Trading WR Jerry Jeudy To Browns
2024/03/broncos-trading-wr-jerry-jeudy-to-brownsThe organization has once again looked to add a target without giving up significant draft capital, although their offensive hopes…… The team first traded a fifth-round pick to have Amari Cooper lead their depth chart, and they later swapped a second-round pick for a third-round pick in order to acquire Elijah Moore.
Giants To Host CB Darious Williams
2024/03/giants-to-host-cb-darious-williamsThat's led some to speculate that the Giants could look to fill that hole via the draft, although it sounds like they will first look towards free agency. … With the Jaguars scrounging funds in order to retain their top free agents, the team was forced to move on from their cornerback.
Mutual Interest Between Eagles, Saquon Barkley?
2024/03/mutual-interest-between-eagles-saquon-barkleyThe latter was acquired via trade from the Lions during last year's draft, and he enjoyed a career year while leading the Eagles' RB depth chart. … Swift is joined by Boston Scott and Rashaad Penny as pending free agents, so the RB room could look much different for the Eagles in short order.
Bills Restructure Von Miller, Rasul Douglas
2024/03/bills-restructure-de-von-miller-cb-rasul-douglasThey'll likely continue to adjust here and there with free agency and the draft on the horizon. … Buffalo also added three void years in order to spread out cap into later years.
Bills Bring Back QB Mitchell Trubisky, P Matt Haack; S Taylor Rapp Lands Extension
2024/03/bills-bring-back-qb-mitchell-trubisky-p-matt-haack-extend-s-taylor-rappSome have even linked Buffalo to some of the best safety prospects in the draft like Minnesota's Tyler Nubin or Miami's Kamren Kinchens. … Trubisky left the Bills two years ago in order to compete for the starting job in Pittsburgh, but after falling dramatically on the depth chart since then, Trubisky found himself a free agent.
Latest On Kirk Cousins
2024/03/latest-on-kirk-cousins-4Chicago is expected to deal Fields in a move setting the team up for Caleb Williams being selected first overall in April's draft. … Unless an agreement can be worked out in short order, though, the team could very well be tasked with finding a new starter for the first time since 2018.
Broncos Release Russell Wilson
2024/03/broncos-to-release-russell-wilsonThe Broncos' ability to stay within striking distance of the playoffs for much of the year left them 12th in the draft order as things stand. … Payton has publicly endorsed Jarrett Stidham (who took over from Wilson), but a draft investment would come as no surprise.
Latest On Bears’ Quarterback Situation
2024/03/latest-on-bears-quarterback-situationThe closer we get to the 2024 NFL Draft, the more likely it's beginning to seem that Chicago is attempting to move current starter Justin Fields as it prepares to move on to potential No. … In order for that to occur, a number of big quarterback names would need to get signed well before the draft.
Cardinals Open To Trading No. 4 Pick?
2024/03/cardinals-open-to-trading-no-4-pickPresuming the Bears replace Justin Fields with Caleb Williams and the Commanders and Patriots keep their respective places in the draft order, three quarterbacks could very well hear their names called with the first three picks in April. … That would leave the Cardinals' top draft slot as one worth monitoring.
NFL Draft Notes: Harrison, LSU, Texas, DeJean, Bowers
2024/03/nfl-draft-notes-harrison-lsu-texas-dejean-bowersWe truly are starting to see a new era of pre-draft football in the NFL. … DeJean claims to be fully cleared from the fracture in his lower leg and that he will work out at some point before the draft, but it looks like scouts will have to make personal trips out to Iowa City in order to workout DeJean.
Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry Sitting Out Combine With Injury
2024/03/alabama-cb-kool-aid-mckinstry-sitting-out-combine-with-injurySurgery now would prevent McKinstry from working out for scouts at all in the leadup to the 2024 NFL Draft, so it appears he will hold off on surgery for now. … Due to poor blood supply to the area, Jones fractures do not tend to heal well on their own, making surgery a necessary requirement in order to heal.
Russell Wilson Reiterates Desire To Remain With Broncos; Team Expected To Proceed With Release
2024/03/russell-wilson-reiterates-desire-to-remain-with-broncosHe is still likely to be playing elsewhere in 2024, however, as Denver prepares to move forward with Jarrett Stidham or, potentially, a first-round selection in April's draft under center. … The Broncos and all other teams will need to have their financial situations in order in time for the start of the new league year on March 13.
Drew Rosenhaus On Dolphins C Connor Williams’ Free Agency Timeline
2024/02/drew-rosenhaus-on-dolphins-c-connor-williams-timelineIt sounds as if he is prepared to slow play his second trip to the open market in order to prove to interested clubs that he is on the mend and will be able to return to the level of performance he has established with Miami.
NFL Draft Rumors: Williams, DeJean, Newton
2024/02/nfl-draft-rumors-williams-dejean-newton1 overall draft selection this April, will reportedly enter the NFL without representation, per Mike Florio of NBC Sports. … Illinois defensive tackle Johnny Newton will sit out next week as he continues to recover from a January surgery that he underwent in order to repair a partial Jones fracture in his foot.
Raiders Interested In Acquiring No. 1 Overall Pick; Antonio Pierce Addresses QB Search
2024/02/raiders-interested-in-acquiring-bears-no-1-overall-pick-antonio-pierce-addresses-qb-searchThe team has a rare opportunity atop the draft, and Fields may not have shown enough for Chicago to pass on taking a passer at No. … The Bears are believed to be seeking a historic trade package in order to consider parting with the top pick, and the Caleb Williams-to-Chicago buzz may make any interest in No.
Steelers Aiming To Re-Sign Mason Rudolph
2024/02/steelers-aiming-to-re-sign-qb-mason-rudolphA former third-round draft pick in 2018, Rudolph has played out his rookie contract plus two one-year extensions. … In order to make that happen, though, the team will have to find a way to re-sign him, which appears to be their goal.
Jets Not Planning To Tag DE Bryce Huff
2024/02/jets-unlikely-to-tag-de-bryce-huff14 -- viewing Jones as Gang Green's target -- to draft the high-end O-line prospect. … They are running out of time to do so, and Huff has said he will not consider a hometown discount in order to keep going as a Jet.