Panthers Plan To Sign RB Rashaad Penny
2024/05/panthers-plan-to-sign-rb-rashaad-pennyAfter making a pair of lucrative free agent investments along the interior offensive line (guards Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis), the Panthers made Brooks the first running back to hear his name called at the draft. … It will be interesting to see how Carolina's backfield pecking order shakes out provided a deal is finalized in the…
5 Key Stories: 4/28/24 – 5/5/24
2024/05/5-key-stories-4-28-24-5-5-24With the draft now in the rearview, most major roster-building moves around the league have taken place. … The revised pact moves the 34-year-old to the top of the pecking order in terms of annual earnings at the tight end position and ensures he will remain the focal point of Kansas City’s passing game for at least the near future.
Jets Sign 17 UDFA Rookies
2024/05/jets-sign-17-udfa-rookiesThe first five of the Jets' seven draft picks last week focused on the offensive side of the ball. … He's long, fast, and explosive but will need to get coached up in order to turn those attributes into starting potential.
Eagles Sign Seven UDFA Rookies
2024/05/eagles-sign-seven-udfa-rookiesAfter addressing several positions of need in their nine-man draft class, the Eagles have expanded their rookie class to 16 men. … Though he plays the physical role of a strong, box safety, he has more of the size of a smaller…
Dolphins, Odell Beckham Jr. Agree To Deal
2024/05/dolphins-wr-odell-beckham-jr-agree-to-dealTeam and player have long been linked in this case, and the post-draft wave of free agency has now produced an agreement. … That was confirmed in short order when Miami submitted an offer to Beckham, though Rapoport notes he had more lucrative options on the table.
Bills Sign WR Chase Claypool, DE Dawuane Smoot
2024/05/bills-sign-wr-chase-claypool-de-dawuane-smootThe Bills continue to be active in the post-draft free agent market. … Claypool will compete with the latter for a depth spot in the receiver pecking order this summer.
Falcons Attempted To Acquire Jets’ No. 10 Pick
2024/05/falcons-attempted-to-acquire-jets-no-10-pickThe Falcons provided one of the draft's largest surprises in the first round. … Atlanta's efforts to move up the top-10 order were, understandably, rejected.
Latest On Falcons’ First-Round Decision
2024/05/latest-on-falcons-first-round-decisionwith the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. … According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Atlanta was satisfied with how the order of quarterbacks played out, favoring Penix over Maye and McCarthy, though Maye's camp had reportedly declined to work out for the Falcons, thinking he'd certainly be gone by No.
‘Considerable Support’ In Place For Move To 18-Game Schedule
2024/04/considerable-support-in-place-for-move-to-18-game-scheduleRoger Goodell made some headlines during draft week, expressing an openness to an 18-game regular season. … But it will be interesting to learn what concessions the NFL would make in order to make this long-sought-after number a reality.
Vikings Pick Up LT Christian Darrisaw’s Fifth-Year Option
2024/04/vikings-pick-up-lt-christian-darrisaws-fifth-year-optionThe 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft does not have a Pro Bowl invite to his name, but his snap shares easily qualify him for the second-highest tier in terms of option values. … Darrisaw could command a deal near the top of the pecking order on a second contract.
Chiefs, TE Travis Kelce Agree To Deal
2024/04/chiefs-te-travis-kelce-agree-to-extensionThe Chiefs signed Marquise Brown in free agency and selected Xavier Worthy in the first round of the draft, but Kelce is by far the most known commodity in the team's skill position room. … In terms of annual compensation, Darren Waller entered this offseason atop the tight end pecking order ($17MM).
5 Key Stories: 4/21/24 – 4/28/24
2024/04/5-key-stories-4-21-24-4-28-24This past weekend saw the 2024 draft come and go, marking a major checkpoint on the offseason calendar. … Williams, QBs Headline First Round: As expected, quarterbacks dominated the top of the Day 1 order.
Falcons HC Raheem Morris Addresses QB Situation
2024/04/falcons-hc-raheem-morris-addresses-qb-situationOne of the draft's biggest surprises came on Friday night when the Falcons used their top selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. … The presence of a successor in the form of Penix could nevertheless invite questions about a change in the pecking order in the event of poor performance on the part of the former.
Broncos To Acquire DL John Franklin-Myers From Jets
2024/04/broncos-to-acquire-dl-john-franklin-myers-from-jets7:30pm: When speaking about the trade during his post-draft press conference, Jets general manager Joe Douglas confirmed (via Brian Costello of the New York Post) the Reddick acquisition necessitated moving on from Franklin-Meyers. … Keeping both players in the fold through 2024 would have been a tall order in terms of cap commitments, a factor which no doubt affected the low price paid by the Broncos to acquire him.
49ers Acquire No. 86 Pick From Eagles
2024/04/49ers-acquire-no-86-pick-from-eaglesTaking advantage of the move up the board, the 49ers have drafted Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni. … The 49ers have traded up the third-round order, swapping places with the Eagles.
Colts Move Up To No. 79
2024/04/colts-move-up-to-no-79With the newly-acquired pick, the Colts have drafted Pitt offensive tackle Matt Goncalves. … The Colts have moved up the third-round order, swapping places with the Cardinals.
Chiefs Trade Up One Spot In Second Round, Swap With 49ers
2024/04/chiefs-trade-up-one-spot-in-second-round-swap-with-49ersWith the trade, the Chiefs moved ahead of San Francisco in order to draft BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia. … In order to convince San Francisco to switch spots, they gave the 49ers their own second-round pick (64th) and a fifth-rounder (173rd).
Falcons Acquire No. 35 From Cardinals
2024/04/falcons-acquire-no-35-from-cardinalsAtlanta continues to confuse most following the draft with their selections. … After yesterday's debacle with Michael Penix Jr., they once again trade up in order to address a position that most wouldn't see as an immediate need on their roster.
Rams Had Interest In Brock Bowers; Jets Did Not Consider Drafting TE
2024/04/rams-had-interest-in-brock-bowers-jets-did-not-consider-drafting-teHad an agreement for that selection been worked out, she adds the Rams would have drafted tight end Brock Bowers. … In the hours leading up to last night's first round, the Rams were touted as a team looking to move up the order.
Bills, Patriots, Cardinals Receiving Trade Calls
2024/04/bills-patriots-cardinals-receiving-trade-callsLike always, the teams at the top of the Day 2 draft order hold considerable leverage. … The Cardinals likewise decided against moving down the board and drafted Marvin Harrison Jr.
QB Draft Notes: Penix, Daniels, Nix, Raiders
2024/04/qb-draft-notes-penix-daniels-nix-raidersOwners are often involved in major moves at the top of the draft board such as this one, but how the 2024 season (and beyond) unfolds with GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris at the helm will make for a key storyline vis-a-vis Penix's path to playing time. … The Washington alum was seen in some circles as a borderline Day 1 prospect, but his top-10 selection has cemented his status as a central figure in Atlanta's long-term plans while also helping the value of his rookie contract.
Colts Attempted To Move Up In First Round
2024/04/colts-attempted-to-move-up-in-first-roundIn the build-up to last night's opening round of the draft, the Colts were one of several teams mentioned as a suitor regarding a move up the order. … Fox59's Mike Chappell notes, meanwhile, that a Colts move up the order would have likely been aimed at acquiring LSU wideout Malik Nabers.
Ravens Select Clemson CB Nate Wiggins At No. 30
2024/04/ravens-select-clemson-cb-nate-wiggins-at-no-30Baltimore has thrown numerous mid- to late-round picks at the cornerback position over the years, hitting on the likes of Anthony Averett (fourth round) and Brandon Stephens (third round), but they finally pull out the big guns, making Wiggins their highest-drafted cornerback since Marlon Humphrey went 16th overall in 2017. … He’ll need to get stronger at the next level in order to compete against physical NFL wideouts.
Lions Acquire No. 24 From Cowboys, Select CB Terrion Arnold
2024/04/lions-acquire-no-24-pick-from-cowboys-select-cb-terrion-arnoldThe hosts have moved up the first-round order.
Broncos Draft QB Bo Nix With No. 12 Pick
2024/04/broncos-draft-qb-bo-nix-with-no-12-pickDenver has drafted Oregon passer Bo Nix. … He ultimately fell in order behind the projected top-five at the position, but it's a bit of a surprise that he landed as early as No.