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The franchise tag deadline came and went Tuesday afternoon, and once again a large list of extremely talented young football players are unable to maximize their value on the open market because of an archaic roster rule designed to restrict player movement. I “like” the franchise tag from an offseason entertainment perspective, but it probably should have been collectively bargained …

The Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Carl Davis on Wednesday. The team originally signed Davis to practice squad on Nov. 16, and he ended up playing three regular-season games with the Cowboys. He totaled three tackles. Davis was with the Patriots in the preseason and on the Seahawks’ practice squad to start the season. The Ravens made him a third-round draft …

The NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up in Indianapolis just a few days ago, and several draft prospects took advantage of the platform to create separation amongst their peers.  Here are my top 25 personal prospect rankings after the event that brought media, fans, team personnel and more to the Midwest by planes, trains and automobiles: 1. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio …

The Denver Broncos have officially made a decision on quarterback Russell Wilson, as the franchise informed the veteran signal-caller that he will be released after the league year begins on March 13. Wilson signed a $245 million multi-year extension that was supposed to carry him through 2028 before even playing a snap for Denver, a decision which came back to …

Trades in the NFL are always fascinating, and often times they benefit one team more than the other. Players can be traded because they had a falling out with the organization, because the franchise is looking to go in a different direction or because another team wants to shoot for the stars and pay a premium for a young player …

USATSI The Buffalo Bills made headlines Wednesday when they embarked on a cap massacre by parting ways with several notable names such as Jordan Poyer, Mitch Morse and Tre’Davious White to get under the salary cap number, but they aren’t the only team taking cost-cutting measures. According to ESPN, the Philadelphia Eagles are set to release cornerback Avonte Maddox. Maddox …

Two reports link Bears to major free agent who would transform the offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A big time free agent has been linked to the Bears, a couple of times. Two separate reports have said the Bears are interested in signing dynamic running back Saquon Barkley. Let’s start with USA Today reporter Tyler Dragon. In a …

Some teams have loads to spend. Others? Not so much. Lots of ways to free up space — renegotiating deals, moving money or outright cutting/trading players. Some obvious ways for teams with the last amount of space to find more breathing room. Note: Salary-cap figures courtesy of Over the Cap. Figures in parentheses represent prospective 2024 cap savings. Projected cap …

The Buffalo Bills are making several moves to get under the salary cap. On Wednesday, the team announced the release of five players: safety Jordan Poyer, defensive back Siran Neal, wide receiver Deonte Harty, center Mitch Morse and running back Nyheim Hines. The Bills will also release former Pro Bowl cornerback Tre’Davious White with a post-June 1 designation, according to …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter At the NFL Combine last week, Titans general manager Ran Carthon didn’t hide that the team is zeroing in on two positions in the upcoming draft: wide receiver and offensive line.  “Two areas that we’re going to be focusing on,” he said in Indianapolis.  It’s no surprise.  Tennessee has had one of the NFL’s worst …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Matthew Stafford had a bounce-back year in 2023, helping to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a surprising 10-7 record and a postseason berth. However, the 36-year-old Texas native is closer to the end than the beginning, and head coach Sean McVay knows he needs to start thinking about the future at the quarterback position. …

The Chiefs re-signed tight end Gerrit Prince on Wednesday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. Prince, 26, spent most of last season on the Chiefs’ practice squad. The team placed him on injured reserve in December. He originally signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of UAB in 2022. The Jaguars waived him out of the preseason …

The Buffalo Bills are releasing former All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tre’Davious White among several roster cuts, per multiple reports.  The Bills are also reportedly releasing 2022 Pro Bowl center Mitch Morse, former All-Pro kick returner Deonte Harty, running back Nyheim Hines and defensive back Siran Neal, and restructuring the contract of cornerback Rasul Douglas to …

Running back Tony Pollard will be free to choose his next NFL home this offseason after he was not tagged by the Dallas Cowboys, but is it possible he’s back with Dallas in 2024? Very much so, according to a new report from The Dallas Morning News. Per Calvin Watkins, “a person with knowledge of Pollard’s thinking” believes the running …

The Buffalo Bills are making several moves to get under the salary cap. The team is releasing veteran safety Jordan Poyer, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms — a move that will save the Bills $5.7 million in much-needed cap space. Buffalo also plans to restructure cornerback Rasul Douglas’ contract in order to save another $2.5 million against its cap, according …