A scary scene transpired during the Lions‘ Week 5 matchup with the Patriots. An ambulance transported Saivion Smith off the field, and the Lions defensive back said he feared paralysis following a collision with Patriots running back Damien Harris. Smith left the game after the next play, after falling to the turf after a routine tackle attempt on Hunter Henry. The backup DB, … [Read more...] about DB Notes: Lions, Joseph, Oliver, Cardinals
Traded NFL Draft Picks For 2024
As teams regroup on potential trade talks, 2024 draft picks represent the top non-player assets available. Although the usual run of draft-weekend trades featured teams moving up and down the 2023 board, a high number of 2024 picks have changed hands. The Cardinals resided at the center of such movement, but many other teams have already made changes to their 2024 draft … [Read more...] about Traded NFL Draft Picks For 2024
Six Teams To Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cut Designations
With the annual June 1 date — a pivotal salary point on the NFL’s calendar for decades — looming, a handful of teams will see their cap-space figures rise this week. This year, six teams took advantage of the post-June 1 cut designation the league allows for cost-defraying purposes. Teams are permitted to designate two players per offseason as post-June 1 cuts. This transaction … [Read more...] about Six Teams To Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cut Designations
Each NFL Franchise’s Richest QB Contract
The quarterback market has moved again this offseason. A year after Aaron Rodgers raised the average annual value bar past $50MM, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson did so on long-term extensions. Overall, four teams have authorized the most lucrative QB deal in their respective histories this offseason. Two more — the Bengals and Chargers — are in talks about record-setting … [Read more...] about Each NFL Franchise’s Richest QB Contract
Cardinals Release DeAndre Hopkins
MAY 30: Hopkins’ release is now official, per the NFL’s transaction wire. Officially a free agent as of Tuesday afternoon, the 10-year veteran wide receiver — who has since hired a certified agent — is free to sign with another team. MAY 26: The DeAndre Hopkins situation has come to an abrupt and unexpected end. The Cardinals have released the veteran receiver, per a team … [Read more...] about Cardinals Release DeAndre Hopkins
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/18/23
Here are Thursday’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Signed: WR Brian Cobbs Baltimore Ravens Signed: OL Jaylon Thomas Las Vegas Raiders Waived: OLB Brock Martin New England Patriots Signed: DT Justus Tavai Pittsburgh Steelers Signed: T Dylan Cook Thomas earned starts at all five positions along SMU’s offensive line. As is the norm with the current class of UDFAs … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 5/18/23
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/18/23
Non-first-round picks continue to sign their four-year contracts. We’ve collected today’s signings below: Arizona Cardinals CB Garrett Williams (third round, Syracuse) Houston Texans DE Dylan Horton (fourth round, TCU) New York Jets OT Carter Warren (fourth round, Pittsburgh) Philadelphia Eagles G Tyler Steen (third round, Alabama) S Sydney Brown (third round, … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/18/23
Cardinals Sign P Matt Haack, Release K Elliott Fry
The Cardinals appear to have taken another step toward finding Andy Lee‘s successor as the team’s punter. Arizona announced on Monday that they have signed Matt Haack to a one-year contract. Haack, 28, joins Nolan Cooney in the Cardinals’ offseason competition to find a replacement for Lee. The latter punted in the desert for the past six years, but will be 41 by the start of … [Read more...] about Cardinals Sign P Matt Haack, Release K Elliott Fry
Poll: Which Team Has Improved Most This Offseason?
Although several starter-caliber veterans remain unsigned, NFL teams have largely taken their big swings this offseason. Be it through free agency, the trade market or the draft, franchises have updated their rosters in hopes of improving in 2023. Any conversation of 2023 improvement efforts probably needs to start with the Jets. Thanks to the Sacramento Kings’ playoff … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Has Improved Most This Offseason?