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Top remaining free agents the Carolina Panthers could sign for the 2024 season

Photo by Perry Knotts/ The Panthers still have a ton of needs at key positions. We take a look at potential signings they could make in the 3rd wave of free agency. The Panthers were surprisingly active in the first and second waves of free agency, signing several offensive lineman, trading for WR Diontae Johnson, and several defensive lineman and defensive backs. Their most recent signing, EDGE Jadeveon Clowney, showed the Panthers aren’t quite done in free agency, and could make a few more moves with plenty of cap space in 2025 and 2026 to make some signings happen...

Pride Of Detroit

Lions contract tracker: Depth chart of signed players, free agents & cap hits

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK This article will update with every 2024 signing, so be sure to bookmark and reference it throughout the offseason! The Detroit Lions 2023 season is in the books, which means we’re shifting gears and beginning to take a deeper look at the 2024 offseason. For this continuously updating piece, we will focus on the Lions' roster heading toward free agency and the NFL Draft. This article is organized by position group and will provide fans with an overview of the players on the roster, injured reserve, or practice squad at the end of the...

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‘We’re still in the quarterback market’: Broncos set to make moves for a new signal caller?

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports The Denver Broncos sat on their hands through the majority of free agency, but per general manager George Paton, they aren’t done looking at veteran quarterbacks Is the era of QB1 Jarrett Stidham for the Denver Broncos upon us??? According to general manager George Paton, no quite yet. It’s an interesting sentiment to say the least. After letting QB Russell Wilson walk, there was little to any effort in terms of trying to sign any starting caliber, placeholder QB. Sam Arnold was reportedly too expensive. There was no trade offer...

Blogging The Boys

Cowboys news: Despite slow offseason, Dallas O/U win total surprisingly high

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Friday morning news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys The 5 most surprising NFL win totals for the season include Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers - Frank Schwab, Yahoo.com Despite not making big waves in free agency so far, Vegas still projects 10.5 wins for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. Dallas Cowboys, 10.5 wins Two offseasons ago, the Cowboys’ win total was 10.5 and most bettors loved the under after some offseason losses. Dallas won 12 games. Last season, after a lot of negativity in the offseason, the Cowboys’ total opened at 9.5. Dallas won...

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Arrowheadlines: The Chiefs have a hole to fill at left tackle

Photo by Luke Hales/ Chiefs headlines for Friday, March 29 The latest 2024 NFL offseason: Teams with roster holes after free agency | ESPN Left tackle: Kansas City Chiefs Out: Donovan Smith The Chiefs could start their fourth left tackle in five years in front of Patrick Mahomes. After Eric Fisher tore his Achilles tendon during the 2020 postseason, the team moved on from the 2013 No. 1 overall pick by trading for Ravens tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Brown spent 2021 and 2022 at left tackle for Kansas City, but after being franchise-tagged once, the franchise let him leave...

Behind the Steel Curtain

Steelers free agency grade roundup: How did Omar Khan do in 2024?

Photo by Ryan Kang/ Omar Khan gets everything from an A to a C. With the main portion of free agency in the rearview mirror, NFL analysts across the mediasphere have taken part in the time-honored tradition of grading free agent classes. Of course, the true “winners” and “losers” of free agency will not become apparent until each team’s signees actually step foot on the field, but it’s still worth taking a look at how Steelers GM Omar Khan’s second offseason haul of free agents is perceived across the internet. The grades below are meant to encompass all...

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Bengals crack top 5 in post-free agency power rankings

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals find themselves in a great spot. The Cincinnati Bengals cashed in on free agency and have improved their roster heading into next season. After the free agency frenzy, the Bengals are moving up in the NFL power rankings. Touchdown Wire’s Jarrett Bailey released a post-free agency power rankings and placed the Bengals at No. 4 overall. “Everyone seems to be sleeping on the Bengals. With a healthy Joe Burrow and the usual suspects on offense, they can’t be counted out. They needed veteran talent in the...

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Arrowheadlines: Chiefs were among big spenders in free agency

Photo by Jamie Squire/ Chiefs headlines for Thursday, March 28 The latest Buying or Selling NFL Free Agency’s Biggest Spenders in 2024 | News, Scores | Bleacher Report Kansas City Chiefs Total Spent in Free Agency: $197.2 million It might seem odd to see the Kansas City Chiefs listed among free agency’s biggest spenders, considering they haven’t made a lot of noise or a lot of splash signings. The vast majority of their expenditure was the five-year, $158.8 million extension they gave to defensive tackle Chris Jones. The Chiefs also suffered a major loss, though,...

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Raiders free agency 2024: Safety class still has talent available

Justin Simmons | Photo by Ethan Miller/ Should Las Vegas take advantage of market? We’re in the third week of NFL free agency and it has been pretty slow. But there are some quality players still available. One position where there are some quality players is at the safety position. Here are some of the safeties available: Justin Simmons (cut by Denver Broncos), Julian Blackmon (Indianapolis Colts), Micah Hyde (Buffalo Bills), Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs (both cut by Seattle Seahawks). When free agency began, safety was considered one of the deepest positions...

Turf Show Times

Best and worst free agent signing for each NFC West team

Photo by Cooper Neill/ How do the Rams’ signing match up to their division rivals’? The dust is settling on the NFL’s free agency period as teams and fans turn their attention to next month’s NFL Draft. How did the four NFC West teams fare in free agency? The San Francisco 49ers are looking to maintain their hold on the division and keep contending for Super Bowls. Last season was promising for a young Los Angeles Rams team, but what are they without Aaron Donald? Both the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals are amidst rebuilds and hope to make the jump...

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CSR Weekly Mock Draft 1.0

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports A weekly projection on what all 32 teams will do with their picks at the 2024 NFL Draft As the first wave of NFL free agency begins winding down, team needs and preferences become more clear. While there are still some bigger names available in free agency (Justin Simmons, Stephon Gilmore, etc.), teams now have a clearer picture of what they’ll be looking for in the Draft. While mock drafts are still largely a guess, I decided to take an educated(-ish) guess on how the first two rounds will go next month. I guess since Kiper and...

The Falcoholic

Falcons Reacts Survey: Grade the Falcons’ 2024 NFL free agency haul so far

Photo by Jesse Grant/ for Tostitos Share your thoughts in our survey, and talk it out with your fellow fans in the comments Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Atlanta Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The initial free agency frenzy has died down, and while the Falcons haven’t addressed every spot we’d like to see upgraded on the roster, I think they’ve done a solid job of filling needs. Here’s the current list...

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Making Monsters: Talking free agency, salary cap, and the NFL Draft with Brad Speilberger

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Taylor Doll talks with Brad Speilberger from Pro Football Focus about the Bears' offseason thus far, plus a look ahead to the draft and some future contracts. The Chicago Bears are done making significant free agent moves, so this is a perfect time to assess where the roster is at prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll is joined by Brad Speilberger from Pro Football Focus to talk about Chicago’s free agency, the NFL Draft, and where their salary cap currently stands. Besides being one of the more...

Pats Pulpit

Patriots are challenging Josh Uche to become a bigger part of their defense, contract incentives show

Photo by Cooper Neill/ The edge linebacker signed a one-year contract to stay with the Patriots in free agency. The New England Patriots were able to keep edge defender Josh Uche in the fold for the 2024 season. The former second-round draft pick, who explored free agency for the first time in his career, a one-year, $3 million contract with the Patriots — a deal that is significantly lower than other offers he reportedly received. Nonetheless, Uche will be in a position to boost his cash intake quite a bit before entering the open market once again next offseason....

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Washington Commanders Free Agency: Eagles WR Olamide Zaccheaus signs

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ More WR depth The Washington Commanders signed a wide receiver in free agency today. Former Philadelphia Eagles WR Olamide Zaccheaus has signed a deal to join former Eagles’ offensive coordinator Brian Johnson’s new offense in Washington. WR Olamide Zaccheaus has agreed to terms with the Commanders, source confirms.Five-year vet spent 2023 with the Eagles after four seasons with the Falcons. Career-high 40 receptions and 533 yards in 2022 for the 5-foot-8 target.— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 28, 2024 Veteran WR Olamide...

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Cowboys draft 2024: Pick 24 should give fans confidence

Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via The Cowboys have pick 24 in this year’s draft, which historically has been a good pick for them While the Dallas Cowboys stay radio silent during the early free agency period, the NFL draft is quickly approaching and fans are rightfully concerned as to the direction the team is going. With the only move for an outside free agent being the signing of Eric Kendricks, it’s clear the Cowboys are looking to build through the draft, which isn’t a completely bad plan. The Cowboys first selection on Day 1...

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Potential free agent guard options for the Seahawks

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Will the Seahawks add a veteran guard before the NFL Draft? The Seattle Seahawks will need new starters across their entire interior offensive line next season. Left guard Damien Lewis and center Evan Brown left in free agency, while right guard Phil Haynes is unsigned but probably not returning to Seattle. The Seahawks do have 2023 draft picks Olu Oluwatimi and Anthony Bradford to fill two of the three vacant positions, leaving left guard as the mystery. Treymane Anchrum (career backup) and McClendon Curtis (0 NFL snaps played,...

Niner Nation

49ers address the trenches in 7-round ESPN mock draft

Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via A reach in the first two rounds, some might say It’s mock draft season, and ESPN released a seven-round mock that should help us get familiar with some names and positions the San Francisco 49ers could be targeting. Let’s jump right into pick No. 31: Jordan Morgan, G/OT, Arizona The 49ers were active in free agency, but they didn’t do much regarding the offensive line, which struggled throughout the postseason. To me, that signals that the front office sees the draft class as a good opportunity to build there. Morgan...

Big Cat Country

Jaguars News (3/28): Adonai Mitchell becoming a popular mock pick at 17

Photo by Tim Warner/ Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 28, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News 2024 NFL Draft: Jaguars prospect tracker (Big Cat Country) Jacksonville has already shown interest in more than 50 draft prospects through meetings, visits, and more. NFL mock draft 2024: 2-round projection after free agency frenzy (SB Nation) The Jaguars simply cannot pass on a receiver early here. In a pivotal year for the Jacksonville offense and QB Trevor...

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Sam Howell ‘excited for a fresh start’ with the Seahawks

Photo by Tom Hauck/ Howell speaks about joining the Seahawks and backing up Geno Smith. After his first full season as an NFL starter, new Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell finds himself in a backup role behind Geno Smith. Howell was traded from the Washington Commanders to Seattle earlier this month, giving Smith a new backup after Drew Lock’s free agency departure for the New York Giants. In an interview with Seattle Sports 710, the 23-year-old Howell discussed how the trade materialized and his excitement to play for the Seahawks. “A couple of days before...

Turf Show Times

Sean McVay confirms a position switch along the offensive line

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Rookie standout Steve Avila will make the move from left guard to center for 2024 One of the biggest moves of the Los Angeles Rams 2024 free agency period was signing former Detroit Lions guard Jonah Jackson. While it was clear LA could potentially bring in some offensive line help heading into the new league year, left guard seemed like one of the few spots that was already secure, with rookie standout Steve Avila starting every game last year and playing extremely well. Right guard was also clearly locked up with the re-signing of Kevin Dotson...

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New England Patriots links 3/28/24 - Expert draft advice for Pats: Trade down AND stay put at No. 3

Hunter Henry reacting after loss to Raiders | Photo by Chris Unger/ Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK Patriots 2024 Mock Draft Tracker. Evan Lazar’s Pro Day tour: Inside QB Jayden Daniels’ workout for NFL scouts at LSU Pro Day. Patriots Playbook with John Rooke: Reviewing the offseason so far, NFL rule changes & Draft preview. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Chris Mason resets the Patriots depth chart after free agency. Mike Kadlick discusses the Pats finishing their recent Pro Day circuit in Chapel Hill to watch UNC QB Drake Maye Brian Hines’ Scouting...

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Report: Chiefs to sign Packers free agency target

Photo by Michael Steele/ Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is going to sign with Kansas City on Friday, per a report. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the Kansas City Chiefs will be signing former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit to an NFL contract on Friday. Rees-Zammit had previously scheduled visits with the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and New York Jets before taking the trip to Kansas City. It was reported on Tuesday that Rees-Zammit would visit the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. At the moment, it’s uncertain whether or not he’ll make that flight to...

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Did former GM Mike Tannenbaum finally win back Dolphins fans with his recent mock draft?

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/ Is Jackson Powers-Johnson the right fit for the Miami Dolphins at No. 21? The Miami Dolphins spent the last two weeks rebuilding the roster in free agency but with under $5 million in available cap space, it’s time to turn our attention to the 2024 NFL Draft. Miami inked Aaron Brewer to a three-year contract to play center on March 17 and yet, former general manager Mike Tannenbaum believes the Dolphins should keep adding at the position. The mock draft featured quarterbacks going with the first four picks, and with six going by the time the...

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Patriots draft profile: Patrick Paul could be a plug-and-play starter at left tackle

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via New England needs a new left tackle, and Paul is an attractive candidate. The New England Patriots did make investments in their offensive tackle position in free agency, signing Chukwuma Okorafor to a one-year contract and extending Michael Onwenu for three more seasons. As of right now, Okorafor and Onwenu might just be the team’s starting options at the position. But while Onwenu is locked into the right tackle spot, the left one remains a major need. Even with Okorafor aboard as a possible starter, New England needs to...

Vikings' Kirk Cousins facing enormous pressure in 2019 | Pro Football Talk | NBC Sports

The Vikings need a huge performance from Kirk Cousins in 2019 as the franchise could be set to lose some key pieces on defense due to free agency or trade. #NBCSports #ProFootballTalk #KirkCousins »

Thomas Davis talks free agency | That Other Pre Game Show

That Other Pre Game Show analysts discuss comments on the Carolina Panthers Thomas Davis teams of interest for next season.

Minnesota Vikings: Super Bowl or bust in 2018?

With Kirk Cousins reportedly on board, is the Minnesota Vikings' 2018 season a failure if they fail to reach the Super Bowl? Peter King discusses that and other free agency news on PFT Live.