After missing out on former New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon, the Chicago Bears are still exploring significant options to boost their pass rush. Bears GM Ryan Poles was reportedly one of several executives eyeing Judon, who ultimately was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. While the deal for Judon didn’t come through—more on that…
The Chicago Bears were on the verge of addressing their final major roster need this week: finding a pass rusher to complement Montez Sweat. For months, it’s been clear that the team lacks a reliable second option. Yannick Ngakoue is no longer available, Gervon Dexter remains uncertain, and DeMarcus Walker is primarily a run defender….
When the Patriots traded Pro Bowl edge rusher Matt Judon to the Falcons on Wednesday, it marked the end of a significant trade option. Brad Spielberger and Jordan Schultz confirmed that the Chicago Bears were also pursuing Judon, but New England chose not to deal him to Chicago. Given that the defensive end position is…
The Atlanta Falcons have secured four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots in exchange for a third-round draft pick. The deal, announced on Thursday, bolsters the Falcons’ pass-rushing capabilities, which have been lacking since Vic Beasley’s 15.5-sack season in 2016. Judon, who turns 32 this week, has a notable track…
The Seattle Seahawks traded veteran center Nick Harris to the Cleveland Browns for a 2026 pick swap. Seattle sent Harris to Cleveland in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, while the Seahawks received a 2026 seventh-round pick. The transaction was finalized on August 11, 2024, following Seattle’s 16-3 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Chargers….
The Cincinnati Bengals face a major dilemma with one of their top players as they navigate a challenging salary cap situation. Ja’Marr Chase, who has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers, is seeking a record-breaking contract. In response, Chase has declared he will sit out preseason practices until his demands are…
A notable NBA insider and former executive has unexpectedly suggested that the New York Knicks might hold off on replacing former starting center Isaiah Hartenstein until later in the year, potentially targeting a future Hall of Famer from the Western Conference. The Knicks have had a productive offseason, highlighted by a major trade for Brooklyn…
The contract dispute between the New York Jets and Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick took a dramatic turn on Monday, as Reddick formally requested a trade. In response, the Jets issued a firm statement declaring they had no intention of accommodating his request. “We have informed Haason that we will not trade him and…
The Chicago Bears did not make the high-profile pass-rushing upgrades that many anticipated for the 2024 offseason, but there’s still a chance for change amid trade speculation surrounding New England Patriots star Matthew Judon. Judon created headlines in the early weeks of Patriots training camp when he briefly held out and had a heated exchange…
Veteran pass rusher Jacob Martin signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears this offseason valued at just under $1.3 million. Martin, who is 28 years old, has played in 91 games since joining the league in 2018 and has started 15 of those games. Analysts, including Alyssa Barbieri of Bears Wire and The Athletic’s…