2 weeks agoSNY's Connor Hughes came away from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis without a sense that the New York Jets will be overly aggressive to trade up to first or second overall to take a quarterback. They have contacted the Tennessee Titans about the No. 1 overall pick, but those talks were described as "preliminary" and "checking in." The cost of moving up that high would be extremely high, and neither Miami's Cam Ward nor Colorado's
Shedeur Sanders are slam-dunk franchise QB prospects. SNY learned that the Jets are more likely to dabble in the second-tier veteran QB market, according to sources. The Jets' plan is to pair
Tyrod Taylor with another veteran QB and then draft another signal-caller on Day 2 (or trade up late in the first round). Potential veteran targets include
Marcus Mariota,
Justin Fields and
Carson Wentz.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SNY - Connor Hughes
2 weeks agoThe New York Jets are taking calls on star wide receiver
Davante Adams and are open to trading him before the start of the new league year on March 12, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Given Adams' $38.2 million salary cap number for the 2025 season, it comes as no surprise. If the Jets can't find any takers for Adams, they are expected to release him. If the 32-year-old veteran becomes a free agent, he could follow quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, who is expected to be cut by the Jets soon, for the third time in their careers. The Jets acquired Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders last October and the three-time All-Pro caught 67 of 114 targets for 854 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 starts. Although the Jets were a big disappointment and missed the playoffs, Adams had his fifth straight 1,000-yard season. His 2025 fantasy value will depend on where he ends up.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
2 weeks agoBoth ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler are expecting the Carolina Panthers to be aggressive this offseason in pursuing upgrades on the defensive side of the ball, and they will have plenty of salary cap space in which to work from. The Panthers could be in on the top free-agent safeties in Jevon Holland and Camryn Bynum, among others and also might be willing to spend big on Eagles free-agent defensive tackle Milton Williams. As they look to add edge-rushing depth, Chase Young will be one of the more intriguing options on the free-agent market. In house, Fowler writes that the Panthers want to sign star cornerback Jaycee Horn to an extension before the cornerback market blows up. Carolina could surely use the help on the defensive side of the ball, as they allowed the most points per game (31.4) and the most total yards per game (404.5) in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler
2 weeks agoESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Atlanta Falcons have some interest in trading the No. 1 5 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft in order to collect more draft capital, depending on how the first half of the first round shakes out. In addition, Graziano thinks the Falcons are likely to use most, if not all, of their early-round picks in 2025 on defensive players after they spent $100 million and the eighth overall pick on the quarterback position last year in
Kirk Cousins and
Michael Penix Jr., respectively. Atlanta is desperately looking to upgrade a defense that ranked 23rd in points allowed and 20th in EPA per play a year ago via the draft. There's even more urgency for the Falcons to build up their defensive depth through the draft because of the fact that they have several key veteran players on that side of the ball set to hit free agency in March.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano
2 weeks agoBoth ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler write that the Cleveland Browns continue to insist they aren't open to trading All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett under any circumstances. And even if the Browns were open to trading him, they'd likely wait until after June 1, as a trade would jump Garrett's 2025 salary cap number from $19.7 million to a dead-money hit of $36.2 million. Waiting until after June 1 would allow Cleveland to spread that charge out over two seasons. It's looking like the Browns won't seriously entertain trading the 29-year-old until they're convinced he'd be willing to miss regular-season games in 2025. Fowler writes that he thinks the Browns are very dug in and willing to wait Garrett out. If the Browns get serious about trading him, the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles are expected to be two of the most aggressive suitors.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler
2
weeks
agoNames
on
the
Indianapolis
Colts'
radar
as
they
look
to
bring
in
competition
for
quarterback
Anthony
Richardson
include
Daniel
Jones,
Justin
Fields,
Trey
Lance
and
Jacoby
Brissett,
according
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2
weeks
agoThe
sense
that
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler
has
gotten
is
that
quarterback
Justin
Fields
has
an
edge
over
veteran
Russell
Wilson
in
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers'
free-agent
QB
pecking
order
this
offseason.
Fowler
goes
on
to
write
that
there
is
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2
weeks
agoMinnesota
Vikings
impending
free-agent
quarterback
Daniel
Jones
(knee)
is
expected
to
be
on
the
Cleveland
Browns'
radar
this
offseason,
according
to
people
that
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler
has
talked
to.
Because
the
Browns
still
owe
injured
quarterback
Deshaun
Watson
(Achilles)
$92
read more...
2 weeks agoESPN's Jeremy Fowler continues to hear that the Minnesota Vikings won't mortgage their future to re-sign impending free-agent quarterback
Sam Darnold. Fowler also says that there wasn't much momentum coming out of the NFL Combine this week that the Vikings will use the franchise tag on Darnold, who should have multiple suitors if he reaches the open market. The New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers could all be involved for a QB that won 14 games for the Vikes in 2024 and is the best option at the position on the market by a wide margin. Aside from Darnold, there's a real possibility Minnesota re-signs
Daniel Jones (knee) as insurance for
J.J. McCarthy (knee) in case last year's first-rounder needs more time. Fowler also points out that the Vikings interviewed Miami's Cam Ward at the Combine. All signs are pointing to Darnold not returning to Minnesota in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
2 weeks agoThe Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that while the Cincinnati Bengals have made an offer to All-Pro wide receiver
Ja'Marr Chase, the two sides remain far apart in extension talks for now. Chase is fully expected to reset the non-QB market after he and the Bengals were unable to agree on an extension before the start of the 2024 season, but Cincinnati appears to be prioritizing an extension with
Tee Higgins first this offseason. Cincinnati is trying to keep all three of Chase, Higgins and defensive end Trey Hendrickson, but if they can't get deals done with all three, Hendrickson is most likely to be the odd man out. The 25-year-old Chase had the league's receiving Triple Crown in 2024 by leading the NFL in catches (127), receiving yards (1,708) and receiving touchdowns (17), making him deserving of being the highest-paid non-QB. He'll be the first receiver off the board in the first round in 2025 fantasy drafts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
2 weeks agoThe New York Giants have been a team to watch on multiple fronts as they try to find an answer at quarterback, especially after striking out on Los Angeles Rams QB
Matthew Stafford, according to league sources. One avenue for the Giants could be to trade up into the No. 1 overall draft spot to ensure they can secure their favorite QB option this year. The Tennessee Titans currently own the No. 1 pick, but there has been plenty of interest from teams wanting to move up into the top spot. If the G-Men don't outbid other teams to secure the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, New York Jets QB
Aaron Rodgers is another option. The Giants have already spoken to Rodgers' representation about playing for their team once he's officially released by the Jets as a post-June 1 cut. There has been plenty of speculation that New York could draft a QB this year while also adding a veteran bridge signal-caller.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
2 weeks agoThe Philadelphia Eagles' interest in trading for Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett is real, sources have told The Athletic's Dianna Russini. "Garrett could be this year's version of
Saquon Barkley for Howie (Roseman)," one NFL general manager said. "He's an impact add and isn't a free-agent overpay. Howie's not afraid to try stuff, and it fits where they are as a team." The only way to make it work for Philadelphia would be if they were to let key members of their Super Bowl-winning group walk, including linebacker Zack Baun. In addition to Baun, edge rusher Josh Sweat, defensive tackle Milton Williams and guard Mekhi Becton headline the Eagles' free-agent class, and bringing them all back would prove difficult if they added Garrett, who could easily become the highest-paid defensive player in the league on his next contract.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
2 weeks agoNFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday that the San Francisco 49ers are open to trading both wide receivers
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and
Deebo Samuel Sr. The 49ers already traded Samuel to the Washington Commanders on Saturday in exchange for a fifth-round pick, so it's unclear if San Fran is still open to dealing Aiyuk. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL last October and reportedly turned down a trade to the Patriots last offseason due to their quarterback situation. It's uncertain if the Patriots would want Aiyuk now after his torn ACL, although Aiyuk could be more open to joining New England after QB
Drake Maye's intriguing rookie season. Aiyuk could be ready for the start of the 2025 season, but it's not guaranteed, especially after he also suffered damage to his MCL in the Week 7 loss to the Chiefs. Aiyuk would certainly give Maye a bonafide No. 1 wideout in his second NFL season, though. Stay tuned.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
2
weeks
agoThe
Washington
Commanders
have
acquired
wide
receiver
Deebo
Samuel
Sr.
from
the
San
Francisco
49ers
in
exchange
for
a
fifth-round
draft
pick.
Samuel's
name
has
been
around
several
trade
discussions
throughout
the
offseason
after
his
disappointing
2024
campaign.
In
2024,
Samuel
found
the
back
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2 weeks agoThe New Orleans Saints are projected to be $50 million over the 2025 salary cap, so they are once again going to need to perform salary-cap gymnastics this offseason. Defensive end Cameron Jordan is a beloved and long-time member of the organization and has told ESPN's Dan Graziano he wants to finish his career in New Orleans. However, he turns 36 years old in July, has one year left on his current contract, and has a cap number of around $20 million in 2025. If the Saints don't want to approach Jordan with an extension, they could make him a post-June 1 cut to save $11 million in this year's cap. It will be a difficult decision on a player that has spent all 14 years of his NFL career with the Saints, but Jordan, an eight-time Pro Bowler, has seen his production fall off dramatically the last couple of years and has just six sacks in the last two seasons.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano
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