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How Ryan Bates trade might impact Bears’ free agency plans

How Ryan Bates trade might impact Bears’ free agency plans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ Monday night trade for veteran offensive lineman Ryan Bates didn’t send shockwaves through the league, but the move could shift how general manager Ryan Poles chooses to attack free agency in a week. The Bears entered the offseason with a glaring need …

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Kaplan’s latest trade deadline buzz: Wild so far, what’s next

Emily Kaplan, ESPNMar 7, 2024, 08:11 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Wednesday was one of the wackiest NHL days in recent memories. The trade floodgates opened when Florida, which has been searching for luxury names without having give much up, did just that by acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko in the morning for a pair of draft picks …

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Russell Wilson made history in Denver – it was just the wrong kind

You could feel bad for Russell Wilson if the mess he found himself in wasn’t so predictable. He rocked up in Denver in 2022 determined to make a mark. To plot his own course away from the pesky Seattle Seahawks and Pete Carroll. To overthrow Patrick Mahomes at the top of the AFC West. To take multiple Super Bowl titles. …

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Shane Steichen: Anthony Richardson making “really, really good progress”

The Colts moved to hold onto a key offensive piece this week when they used the franchise tag on wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Tuesday. Head coach Shane Steichen met with reporters after that tag was used and he said that having Pittman back “will be huge” for quarterback Anthony Richardson’s development in his second NFL season. Richardson’s full …

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Broncos will not tender RFA Jonathan Harris

The Broncos will let one of their restricted free agents hit the open market. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Denver will not tender restricted free agent Jonathan Harris. That means Harris will become an unrestricted free agent next week. Harris, 27, appeared in all 17 games for the Broncos last season with five starts. He was on the field …

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Position-by-position look at Eagles offense before free agency

Position-by-position look at Eagles offense before free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The NFL offseason will ramp up early next week with the start of free agency when the negotiating window opens on Monday at noon. The new league year will begin on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Eagles are projected to have nearly $42 million in cap …

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Saints, Tyrann Mathieu close to agreement on renegotiated contract

As things currently stand, the Saints are over the 2024 salary cap, and Tyrann Mathieu is slated to cost more than $12 million in cap space this year. But that’s likely to change soon. The Saints and Mathieu are working on a renegotiated contract and expect to have it done soon, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Because of the …

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Why St. Louis Blues star center Robert Thomas got defensive

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 7, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Inside the home of Robert Thomas is a replica Stanley Cup sitting on a desk. It’s a conversation piece, a reminder of career accomplishments and something his guests inevitably drink out of during house parties. “I mean, it’s only like a good half sip,” Thomas …

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Report: Roughly 60 NFL employees accept voluntary buyout

Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. And misers tighten belts. At a time when the league keeps generating more and more revenue, it’s cutting more and more costs. According to Sports Business Journal, roughly 60 of 200 eligible NFL employees have accepted a voluntary buyout. Many of those accepting the offer of three weeks’ pay for every year of service …

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Previewing 49ers’ difficult decisions on unrestricted free agents

Previewing 49ers’ difficult decisions on unrestricted free agents originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the early negotiating period for NFL free agents kicks off on Monday, the 49ers have been able to hold talks with their own players whose contracts are set to expire. Veteran guard Jon Feliciano is the 49ers’ only offensive starter who is scheduled for …

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Seahawks release Bryan Mone – Yahoo Sports

The Seahawks cuts continued on Wednesday. A day after they parted ways with three veteran players, the Seahawks announced that they are also releasing defensive tackle Bryan Mone. Mone’s release will create $5.39 million in cap space for the coming season. Mone joined the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and he played in 41 games over his …

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