NFL teams have until May 2 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2021 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of the player’s position, initial draft placement and performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
Saints Obtain No. 41 From Packers, Select CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
The second-round pick the Packers acquired in last year’s Aaron Rodgers trade is now the Saints’ property. Green Bay dealt No. 41 to New Orleans, which will add Nos. 45, 168, and 190 for moving down a bit in Round 2. No. 45 is the pick the Saints obtained from the Broncos in the swap for Sean Payton‘s rights. A year later, the Packers (barring another trade) will use it to … [Read more...] about Saints Obtain No. 41 From Packers, Select CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
Packers To Decline Fifth-Year Option On CB Eric Stokes
A second fifth-year option decision has been made today. Just like the Titans with fellow corner Caleb Farley, the Packers will set Eric Stokes up for free agency next offseason. The latter will have his option declined, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. [RELATED: Fifth-Year Option Tracker] Stokes was an impactful starter right away upon entering the NFL, logging 14 starts. He … [Read more...] about Packers To Decline Fifth-Year Option On CB Eric Stokes
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/1/24
Only minor transactions for today: Green Bay Packers Signed: LB Kenneth Odumegwu Seattle Seahawks Waived: OLB Levi Bell … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 5/1/24
Packers Sign Eight UDFAs
After leaving this past weekend with one of the league’s largest draft classes, the Packers are continuing to add rookies to their roster. The team announced that they’ve signed eight undrafted free agents: Peter Bowden, LS (Wisconsin) James Ester, DL (Northern Illinois) Ralen Gofort, LB (Washington) Jarveon Howard, RB (Alcorn State) Donovan Jennings, OL (South Florida) Trente … [Read more...] about Packers Sign Eight UDFAs