NFL Trade Rumors

Lions Lions OL Tate Ratledge was a guard during his time in college at Georgia, but the second-round selection is now getting reps as a center in rookie minicamp. “It’s different from guard, of course,” Ratledge said, via the team website. “I’m glad I’ve had prior experience playing center so it’s nothing brand new to me. Coming back out there getting the feel for it. You have … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson made it clear that nobody would be given a job, despite their draft status. “We talked about it the moment the players got back in the building [April 7],” Johnson said, via Bears Wire. “It was going to be a competitive environment. There is no depth chart right now. If you want to play, you’ve got to go earn it. If you want a role, you’ve got to go … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brad Holmes, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers

Dubbed by some as the unofficial eighth round of the draft, undrafted free agency is an important part of team-building. Even on just a practical level, the league doesn’t draft enough players to fill out the roster, so undrafted free agents fill in the cracks.  But more than that, UDFAs can be an important source of talent for savvy teams. Every year, teams mine crucial depth, … [Read more...] about One UDFA To Watch For Every Team

Bears The Bears acquired Joe Thuney from the Chiefs despite the veteran guard entering the final year of his contract in 2025. GM Ryan Poles is hopeful they can come to an extension agreement with Thuney in the near future.  “I would hope it’s not too long,” Poles said, via BearsWire. “As I said the other day, it’s a priority. I have a great relationship with Joe, as well as … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Joe Thuney, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears Bears OL Dan Roushar praised OT Braxton Jones and noted that Jones is an overachiever who will continue to get better. “He’s a phenomenal man, he’s got unbelievable character, I see the work ethic,” Roushar told the media. “I think one of the greatest compliments I can give a player is being an overachiever and I don’t mean that disrespectfully, because the Hall Of Fame … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Bears, Packers, Vikings, Aaron Jones