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 OL James Hurst Retires
A valuable player on the Saints’ offensive front for the past four seasons, James Hurst will not factor into the team’s plans any longer in 2024. The veteran offensive lineman announced his retirement Wednesday. Further complicating matters for a Saints team that has seen its O-line plan endure multiple setbacks, Hurst’s retirement strips away a key option for the team. Hurst … [Read more...] about Saints OL James Hurst Retires
Draft OL Rumors: Fashanu, Latham, Fautanu, Buccaneers
Some teams in the NFL are known for drafting the best player on the board in their draft slot regardless of position. Others have made a reputation for drafting players at a position of need regardless of value. The Saints are a team that could end up in the best of both worlds later this month, according to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post. At 14th overall, the Saints … [Read more...] about Draft OL Rumors: Fashanu, Latham, Fautanu, Buccaneers
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/15/24
Here are Monday’s minor moves: Cincinnati Bengals Re-signed: LB Joe Bachie Signed ERFA tender: LS Cal Adomitis Cleveland Browns Re-signed: LB Sam Kamara Waived/failed physical: G Drew Forbes Detroit Lions Signed ERFA tender: OL Kayode Awosika, LB James Houston, RB Craig Reynolds Green Bay Packers Signed ERFA tender: P Daniel Whalen, RB Emanuel Wilson Jacksonville … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 4/15/24
WR Notes: Allen, Bolts, Colts, Bills, Browns, Falcons, Jets, Panthers, Saints, Bears
Nearly dealt to the Texans, Keenan Allen will soon team with D.J. Moore on the Bears. Only Malcom Floyd enjoyed a longer WR tenure with the Chargers, who surprised Allen (per ESPN.com’s Kris Rhim) by requesting a pay cut after a 1,243-yard season (career-high 95.1 per game). The process that ended with Allen shipped to Chicago for a fourth-round pick stunned the 11-year … [Read more...] about WR Notes: Allen, Bolts, Colts, Bills, Browns, Falcons, Jets, Panthers, Saints, Bears