The start of June has served as a key NFL financial period for decades. While teams no longer have to wait until after June 1 to make that cost-splitting cut designation, teams pick up the savings from those transactions today. With a handful of teams making post-June 1 cuts this year, here is how each team’s cap space (courtesy of OverTheCap) looks as of Friday: Chicago … [Read more...] about 2023 NFL Cap Space, By Team
DeAndre Hopkins Rumors: Chiefs, Trade Talks, Patriots
The Chiefs were reportedly one of the most active teams looking into former Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins this year. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Kansas City had received permission to talk with the now-free agent earlier in the offseason and spoke with him before the draft. The biggest hurdle for the Chiefs, as it was for any team Arizona spoke … [Read more...] about DeAndre Hopkins Rumors: Chiefs, Trade Talks, Patriots
This Date In Transactions History: Browns Extend TE David Njoku
It can always be a bit risky paying big money on tight ends, especially when the player hasn’t even shown Pro Bowl-worthy production. So, when the Browns signed David Njoku to an extension on this day in 2022, it certainly raised a few eyebrows. Fortunately for the Browns, they shouldn’t have any regrets with exactly one year to reflect on the move. On May 27, 2022, the Browns … [Read more...] about This Date In Transactions History: Browns Extend TE David Njoku
Za’Darius Smith Addresses Vikings Contract, Recovery From Knee Injury
As expected, the Vikings moved on from Za’Darius Smith this offseason by trading him to the Browns. The veteran edge rusher recently spoke about his financial situation, which was the driving force behind his arrival with a new team for the third time in his career. Smith signed a three-year Vikings contract last offseason, but guranteed money was a sticking point for the … [Read more...] about Za’Darius Smith Addresses Vikings Contract, Recovery From Knee Injury
Browns On DeAndre Hopkins’ Radar?
Few players who have remained unsigned as of Memorial Day in recent years match DeAndre Hopkins‘ profile, making the former All-Pro wide receiver’s eventual landing spot a frequent discussion topic during OTA season. A few teams have been connected to the 11th-year veteran since his Cardinals release. Most closely tied to the Bills and Chiefs, with each team having engaged in … [Read more...] about Browns On DeAndre Hopkins’ Radar?
Traded NFL Draft Picks For 2024
As teams regroup on potential trade talks, 2024 draft picks represent the top non-player assets available. Although the usual run of draft-weekend trades featured teams moving up and down the 2023 board, a high number of 2024 picks have changed hands. The Cardinals resided at the center of such movement, but many other teams have already made changes to their 2024 draft … [Read more...] about Traded NFL Draft Picks For 2024
Six Teams To Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cut Designations
With the annual June 1 date — a pivotal salary point on the NFL’s calendar for decades — looming, a handful of teams will see their cap-space figures rise this week. This year, six teams took advantage of the post-June 1 cut designation the league allows for cost-defraying purposes. Teams are permitted to designate two players per offseason as post-June 1 cuts. This transaction … [Read more...] about Six Teams To Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cut Designations
Each NFL Franchise’s Richest QB Contract
The quarterback market has moved again this offseason. A year after Aaron Rodgers raised the average annual value bar past $50MM, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson did so on long-term extensions. Overall, four teams have authorized the most lucrative QB deal in their respective histories this offseason. Two more — the Bengals and Chargers — are in talks about record-setting … [Read more...] about Each NFL Franchise’s Richest QB Contract
Latest On DeAndre Hopkins: Agent, Bills, Browns, Chiefs, Ravens, Jets, Cowboys
DeAndre Hopkins said earlier this offseason he had hired an agent, but it does not appear the former Texans and Cardinals wide receiver made that official until Tuesday. The veteran is now with Klutch Sports, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, who notes Hopkins will be repped by Kelton Crenshaw (Twitter link). DeVonta Smith, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Chase Young are also aligned with … [Read more...] about Latest On DeAndre Hopkins: Agent, Bills, Browns, Chiefs, Ravens, Jets, Cowboys