On the day before the 2024 league year opened, the Falcons agreed to a four-year, $180MM deal with former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, a deal that will pay the 35-year-old passer (36 in August) $50MM in guaranteed money. Even if Atlanta had not signed Cousins, the club was still prepared to make a major free agent splash. Albert Breer of SI.com, in a piece that is … [Read more...] about Falcons Were Interested In Top Defensive FAs; More On Kirk Cousins’ Decision
NFL Coaching Updates: Cowboys, Bears, Vikings, Steelers, Browns
The Cowboys announced a number of staff updates recently. We’ve tracked many of the initial changes to occur with the departure of Dan Quinn and a few assistants across the division to Washington, but with the staff filled out, head coach Mike McCarthy opted to hand out of few promotions. Firstly, Al Harris, who serves as the team’s defensive backs coach has had the title of … [Read more...] about NFL Coaching Updates: Cowboys, Bears, Vikings, Steelers, Browns
Latest On Bears, QB Caleb Williams
Prior to Justin Fields being dealt, the expectation around the league was that Ryan Poles would move on from the former first-rounder in a deal paving the way for Caleb Williams to be selected. With the first of those two decisions having been made, the second is even more likely. Fields was dealt to the Steelers after teams around the league did not show the interest in him … [Read more...] about Latest On Bears, QB Caleb Williams
Steelers Eyeing Post-2024 Future With Justin Fields, Unlikely To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option
Upon trading for Sam Darnold in 2021, the Panthers quickly picked up their soon-to-be starter’s fifth-year option. With the Steelers taking the interesting step of making it clear recent trade acquisition Justin Fields will not have a chance to begin the season as their starter, they are expected to take a different route regarding his fifth-year option. The team is “highly … [Read more...] about Steelers Eyeing Post-2024 Future With Justin Fields, Unlikely To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option
Chase Young’s Neck Injury Affected 2023 Trade Market
Chase Young missed only one game last season, coming back from a knee injury that marred the previous two years. But his free agent market underwhelmed. The former No. 2 overall pick settled for a Saints contract that has turned out to be heavy in per-game roster bonuses. His upcoming neck surgery has brought another hurdle. New Orleans gave Young a $13MM contract, but one that … [Read more...] about Chase Young’s Neck Injury Affected 2023 Trade Market