During the Cardinals’ 2023 offseason, Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker requested a trade that lasted for months. Eventually, a short-term resolution to his contract status was reached, but he remains a pending free agent. As part of the deal made last summer, Baker’s 2023 earnings were increased through incentives, bringing his salary to $14.6 million…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made it clear they’re dissatisfied with 2021 first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka’s performance by declining the fifth-year option on his contract, which makes him an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season. To gain value before he potentially leaves, they might consider trading him before he can choose his next team. Bleacher…
Another former Cincinnati Bengals player is now part of the Philadelphia Eagles. On Monday, the Eagles signed free agent guard Max Scharping to a one-year deal. Scharping, a second-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2019, played college football at Northern Illinois and has appeared in 79 NFL games (33 starts). Over the past two…
Last season, Detroit reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 32 years, propelled by an explosive offense that ranked in the top five in passing, rushing, and scoring. With most of that offensive lineup returning in 2024, the Lions are genuine Super Bowl contenders for the first time in ages. The anticipated…
The NFL is close to concluding its tampering investigations involving the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles, with potentially significant penalties for one of the teams. The Falcons are being scrutinized for allegedly meeting with and recruiting quarterback Kirk Cousins before the league’s permitted timeframe. Similarly, the Eagles are under investigation for their handling of star…
As the offseason continues, most teams have completed the major steps in building their rosters. The next key date to watch in the 2024 offseason is June 1. In the NFL, June 1st is an important deadline for salary cap decisions. Before this date, releasing or trading a player results in the remaining bonus and…
On Thursday, it was announced that the Chicago Bears will be the featured team on HBO and NFL Films’ “Hard Knocks,” covering their training camp up to the start of the season. A major factor in this decision is likely their first-round pick, Caleb Williams, but former general manager Mike Tannebaum believes the Bears should…
Tarik Cohen’s career in the early 2020s was hindered by injuries. Despite a brief comeback attempt with the Panthers last year, they recently ended his bid, leading to the Jets taking a chance on him. According to a tweet by ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, Cohen has signed a one-year deal with the Jets after being cut…
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing a challenging offseason due to significant contract issues affecting the team. Wide receiver Tee Higgins requested a trade shortly after being franchise-tagged, followed by star defensive end Trey Hendrickson seeking a trade for a new contract. The Bengals’ struggle to manage contract extensions stems from balancing the recent massive extension…
The Denver Broncos are currently in the second week of their three-week voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). This phase started on May 28 and will end on May 30, with the third week set to run from June 3 to June 6. So far, nine players missed the first week of OTAs, including a key…