The Chiefs and Trey Smith have just less than 48 hours to agree on a long-term extension; otherwise, the Pro Bowl guard will play on the franchise tag and negotiations will be tabled until 2026. That is 2025’s only tag situation as the July 15 deadline approaches. Over the previous 10 offseasons, 77 players received the franchise tag. Many of those signed extensions before the … [Read more...] about Players To Spend Season On Franchise Tag Since 2015
Bears To Extend GM Ryan Poles
Ryan Poles is set to remain in place for years to come. The Bears reached agreement on an extension with their general manager Friday, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Poles had two years remaining on his deal, but today’s agreement will add to his tenure in the Windy City. Poles is now under contract through 2029. That lines his pact up with that of new head coach … [Read more...] about Bears To Extend GM Ryan Poles
33 Unsigned 2025 Draft Picks Remain
The NFL has hit a logjam and is collectively lagging far behind where it normally is at this point in the offseason. Two years ago, the league hit its last 30 unsigned players before July. Last year, teams were signing rookies as quickly as they were drafting them, and only 10 players remained unsigned by June 17. A couple intriguing situations have caused pens to go quiet in … [Read more...] about 33 Unsigned 2025 Draft Picks Remain
Bears DE Austin Booker Primed For Breakout Season
Chicago’s biggest free agent signings this offseason were on their defensive and offensive fronts. Defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, and center Drew Dalman all earned three-year contracts with values north of $40MM. Odeyingbo will now line up across from Montez Sweat on the ends of the defensive line, which will force a promising second-year player … [Read more...] about Bears DE Austin Booker Primed For Breakout Season
Bears LB Ruben Hyppolite In Contention For Starting Spot
Earlier this offseason, Bears head coach Ben Johnson made it clear an open competition would take place for the weakside linebacker position. Training camp will of course be critical in determining a winner, but an early standout emerged during spring practices. [RELATED: Bears Not Eyeing Late Pass Rush Signing?] Ruben Hyppolite impressed the team’s coaching staff during … [Read more...] about Bears LB Ruben Hyppolite In Contention For Starting Spot