When Josh Harris bought the Washington Commanders, his task list must have seemed endless. It’s hard to quantify how badly Dan Snyder ran the franchise into the ground, though the NFLPA report cards that ranked Washington dead last among NFL teams is a start. There were projects that weren’t related to the 53-man roster, like getting a new stadium. But …
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Seven free agents Dolphins should target to stay in contention
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The Miami Dolphins are shedding. General manager Chris Grier has made difficult decisions in the past few weeks by releasing cornerback Xavien Howard, linebacker Jerome Baker and edge Emmanuel Ogbah, among others. The Dolphins also elected not to franchise tag Christian Wilkins, arguably their best defensive player. And guess what? They’re still about $20 million …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: QBs taken with first 4 picks for first time ever; AFC contenders get better offensively
USC • Jr •… Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-qbs-taken-with-first-4-picks-for-first-time-ever-afc-contenders-get-better-offensively/ Author : Kyle Stackpole Publish date : 2024-03-06 19:42:05 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Ranking top 25 small-college prospects, including WR with similar traits to Hall of Famer
You will never hear me say that there is a “down year” for draft prospects. Because I cover so much ground in terms of postseason all-star games I attend and college football games I call during the season, there are far too many really good players out there every season. This year is no different. Even though some of the …
Read More »Avalanche acquire Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker in trades
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 6, 2024, 02:51 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Colorado Avalanche got ahead of the NHL trade deadline rush, acquiring forward Casey Mittelstadt from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram. That was one of two swaps the Avalanche made Wednesday after picking up defenseman Sean Walker …
Read More »All-time Eagles great Zach Ertz has a new home back in the NFC East
All-time Eagles great Zach Ertz has a new home back in the NFC East originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Zach Ertz, who caught the 2nd-most passes in Eagles history, is back in the NFC East. Ertz has agreed to contract terms with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday afternoon. So assuming he’s healthy, the Eagles will …
Read More »Commanders reportedly sign TE Zach Ertz to one-year deal
Zach Ertz is heading back to the NFC East. The 33-year-old veteran tight end is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $5 million, according to NFL Media. Ertz not only returns to the division where he began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he also reunites with his Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who was …
Read More »Franchise tag winners and losers, plus worst free agent signings of all time and latest mock draft
Happy midweek, everyone! Tee Higgins remains a Cincinnati Bengal for now, so John Breech has taken a weekly day off to celebrate. In the meantime, you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest. This is the Pick Six newsletter. Now let’s get to it. (And please, do yourself a favor and make sure you’re signed up to receive this …
Read More »Texans making Ka’imi Fairbairn one of NFL’s highest-paid kickers with 3-year, $15.9M extension, per reports
Getty Images The Houston Texans are keeping their kicker around for a while longer. According to multiple reports, the Texans are signing Ka’imi Fairbairn to a three-year, $15.9 million contract extension. The deal makes Fairbairn the third-highest paid kicker in the league in terms of average annual value. His $5.3 million average checks in behind only the Ravens’ Justin Tucker …
Read More »Commanders sign Zach Ertz – Yahoo Sports
Free agent tight end Zach Ertz’s next stop will be in Washington. The Commanders are signing Ertz to a one-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ertz was most recently a member of the Lions, although he signed only with their practice squad in the postseason and never actually got on the field for them. He previously played …
Read More »Sources: Oilers acquire Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick from Ducks
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 6, 2024, 01:53 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The surging Edmonton Oilers have acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, sources confirmed to ESPN. Edmonton traded its 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick to Anaheim, one that becomes a fourth-rounder …
Read More »Tee Higgins, Saquon Barkley among franchise tag winners; Baker Mayfield, Josh Jacobs headline losers
Eight players were franchise tagged prior to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, but the impact goes well beyond that number. While several notable players were tagged, just as many were not tagged and will get a chance to test the market when the NFL’s legal tampering period begins on March 11. The franchise tag is an interesting thing. It pays …
Read More »Zach Ertz signing with Commanders on one-year deal as Washington adds former Pro Bowl TE before free agency
Getty Images Tight end Zach Ertz has found a new team for the 2024 season as the veteran is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Ertz reunites with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who was his head coach on the Arizona Cardinals. Ertz’s last played on Oct. 22, finishing the day …
Read More »Should Patriots pursue trade for Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed?
Should Patriots pursue trade for Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s been plenty of oxygen devoted to the New England Patriots’ offensive needs, and with good reason. The offense was far more responsible for the team’s 2023 struggles than a defense that allowed 20 points or fewer in seven different games. But the defense could …
Read More »Fantasy hockey stock watch – Duclair, Nyquist on hot scoring runs
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyMar 6, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 About 48 hours away from this year’s NHL trade deadline, it certainly feels like the sluice gates are about to burst open, flooding the market with a deluge of new faces in new places. Many moves that will affect fantasy squads, for richer …
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