After 2024 brought a record-setting salary cap spike, the 2025 league year introduced a jump that rivals it. We continue to see year-to-year leaps that dwarf what the 2011 CBA brought. Last year’s climb presented good news for many top-tier free agents; the batch that headlines this year’s market will be in line to follow suit. Now that the franchise tag deadline has passed, a … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Top 50 Free Agents
CB Notes: Reed, Jets, Davis, Ward, Packers, Alexander, Hobbs, Raiders
As is the case at wide receiver, the cornerback market will feature several players who have been in free agency before. A handful of this batch of third-contract-seeking cover men, however, are under 30. D.J. Reed may lead this contingent, with SNY’s Connor Hughes indicating the three-year Jets starter is believed to be the top free agent corner on the market. The Jets are not … [Read more...] about CB Notes: Reed, Jets, Davis, Ward, Packers, Alexander, Hobbs, Raiders
NFC North Notes: Garrett, Lions, Pack, Vikes
Before the Lions zeroed in on Za’Darius Smith at the 2024 deadline, they asked the Browns about their other starting defensive end. As calls came in for Myles Garrett months before his trade request, ESPN’s Kimberley Martin notes the Lions showed the most interest. At the time (as is the case now), the Browns were not interested in moving Garrett. It is interesting that the … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Garrett, Lions, Pack, Vikes
Packers, LB Isaiah McDuffie Agree To Deal
Isaiah McDuffie was on track to hit the open market, but that will no longer be the case. Packers have a new deal in place with one of their starting linebackers, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This will be a two-year deal with a base value of $8MM, Fowler adds. The pact has an upside of $9.5MM. McDuffie’s rookie contract was set to expire at the start of free agency, but he … [Read more...] about Packers, LB Isaiah McDuffie Agree To Deal
NFC Staff Updates: Loeffler, Packers, Bears
The Super Bowl champion Eagles have brought on a former collegiate staffer to help fill out their pillaged coaching staff. After watching quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier follow offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to New Orleans, Philadelphia has brought in Scot Loeffler to fill Nussmeier’s old position. The report came from Bowling Green State University, where Loeffler had … [Read more...] about NFC Staff Updates: Loeffler, Packers, Bears