Russell Wilson won’t play a single snap on the five-year extension the Broncos signed him to, with the team announcing his release on Monday afternoon. Acquiring Wilson will probably go down in NFL history as the worst trade of all time (Deshaun Watson pending), but Wilson’s next stop actually offers a lot of intrigue and upside because of the Broncos …
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Zack Wheeler cashes in; Russell Wilson released; Jason Kelce says goodbye
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Read More »2024 free agency: One key player each team can’t afford to lose in free agency this offseason
The fun of free agency is a team being able to acquire players that the front office and scouting department admired from a distance. Opportunity is there for each of the NFL’s 32 teams to dramatically shake up their rosters ahead of the league’s legal tampering period, which begins on March 11. However, retaining top talent is equally as important …
Read More »Wisconsin native JC Latham thinks it “would definitely be a dream” to join Aaron Rodgers with Jets
While at the Scouting Combine, JC Latham said that he hopes NFL teams see him as a left tackle even though he played on the right side at Alabama. One team that could use Latham on either side is the Jets and Latham might be happy if he lands with the AFC East team. Latham grew up in Milwaukee as …
Read More »NFL AFC West Division odds: Defending champion Chiefs open as favorites
Not-so-shocking news: The Chiefs are favored to be atop the AFC West standings at the conclusion of the 2024-25 NFL season. Kansas City is coming off its second consecutive Super Bowl win, but not to be forgotten, the Chiefs have also won eight consecutive AFC West titles. Can they make it nine? RELATED: Pop-Tarts asks Swift to reveal DIY recipe …
Read More »Steelers 2024 NFL offseason: Competition for Kenny Pickett, Najee Harris’ option among moves team should make
There’s never a dull moment if you’re an NFL general manager. If you’re Omar Khan, life is especially busy as the general manager of a franchise whose annual goal is winning the Super Bowl. Speaking of the Super Bowl, it’s been 13 years since the Pittsburgh Steelers have been to the big game. That’s nearly an eternity for a franchise …
Read More »Patriots 2024 roster reset: OT help is needed, and stakes are high
Patriots 2024 roster reset: OT help is needed, and stakes are high originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: With the beginning of NFL free agency looming on March 13, our Patriots Insider Tom E. Curran is resetting each Patriots position by assessing their 2023 performance, laying out their 2024 contract status and ranking their offseason priority on a scale of 1 …
Read More »Bills trade offensive lineman Ryan Bates to Bears for a fifth-round pick
USATSI The Chicago Bears have added a player from the Buffalo Bills via trade right before the start of free agency next week. Monday night, the Bills announced that they are sending offensive lineman Ryan Bates to Chicago in exchange for a fifth-round pick. This trade cannot become official until the New League Year on March 13, and the transaction …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency matchmaker for each NFC team: Falcons sign Kirk Cousins; Brian Burns lands in NFC West
The NFL free agency period is rapidly approaching. Teams are maneuvering to get themselves in compliance with the higher-than-expected salary cap so that they can make additions to their roster beginning next week. We here at CBSSports.com have been covering free agency from every angle possible, with our positional top 10s, team needs and more. Over the next few days, …
Read More »Report: Patriots make contract offer to free agent WR Kendrick Bourne
Report: Patriots make contract offer to free agent WR Kendrick Bourne originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Michael Onwenu has received much of the focus among the New England Patriots’ own free agents, and rightfully so. He’s a versatile, homegrown player who has excelled at both the tackle and guard spots along the offensive line. But he’s not the Patriots’ …
Read More »Chargers DC Jesse Minter: I’m excited to try to unleash Derwin James
With Jim Harbaugh as the team’s head coach, the Chargers also have a new defensive coordinator in Jesse Minter. Minter, 40, was previously with Harbaugh as Michigan’s defensive coordinator from 2022-2023. He also spent 2017-2020 with Harbaugh’s brother, John, as a defensive assistant, assistant defensive backs coach, and defensive backs coach. As noted in a recent interview with Eric Smith …
Read More »Could Patriots be team to watch with free agent tight end Dalton Schultz?
Could Patriots be team to watch with free agent tight end Dalton Schultz? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have zero tight ends signed for the 2024 NFL season. Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown are all able to hit free agency when the legal tampering period begins March 11. New contracts can be signed …
Read More »Dak Prescott: Our team culture is great, I feel attacked if there’s questions about it
As one of the faces of the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott takes a leading role in just about any discussion of the team’s fortunes. For much of last season, those discussions were positive when it came to Prescott and the job he was doing leading the Cowboys offense as they won the NFC East. Their playoff loss to the Packers …
Read More »Tearful Jason Kelce announces NFL retirement after 13 seasons
Jason Kelce (right) greets his brother Travis after last year’s Super Bowl. Photograph: Mark J Rebilas/USA Today Sports Jason Kelce, one of the greatest centers of all time, has announced his retirement from professional football after 13 NFL seasons. The 36-year-old, dressed in a sleeveless workout jersey, was in tears for long periods of his retirement press conference, which was …
Read More »NHL Awards Watch: Who’s leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The race for NHL most valuable player is remarkably contentious this season, as a half-dozen players have a legitimate claim to the Hart Trophy. “I can’t lie, I’m struggling with this one. But I’m happy to be struggling because the Hart race is giving us …
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