No team has made a bigger splash this offseason than the Los Angeles Rams. Consensus tells us LA has done enough to get over the hump and strive for a Super Bowl run in 2026. But in some ways there are still a lot of questions on how these investments and puzzle pieces all fit […] No team has made a bigger splash this offseason than the Los Angeles Rams. Consensus tells us LA has done enough to get over the hump and strive for a Super Bowl run in 2026. But in some ways there are still a lot of questions on how these investments and puzzle pieces all fit together. Those that win March rarely win in December and January, at least through the lens of traditional free agency. Are we crowning the Rams prematurely? Let’s take off the rose-colored glasses. This is the contrarian’s guide to the offseason so far. Add talent, figure the rest out later Cornerback and the secondary overall was a major reason why the Rams fell short in the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks. LA pulled nearly every available lever to upgrade and overcorrect for 2026. It all started with the extension of Quentin Lake midseason. Lake is a hybrid safety and slot corner. His role may be subject to change short-term, though we truly don’t know. The next domino to fall was the blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Trent McDuffie. Savvy fans know that McDuffie is best in the slot, though this spot has been manned by Lake in recent years. McDuffie is a top-three slot corner in the NFL. He may be closer to top 15 on the outside. In reality he probably plays a hybrid role in Los Angeles in order to make use of his unique skillset; however, questions still remain whether his contributions can outweigh the lofty draft capital sent to KC plus a record-setting contract. It’s comforting that the Rams followed up the McDuffie trade by signing Jaylen Watson, KC’s physical outside corner. He’s 6-2, 197 lbs. and brings much-needed size to a historically slight Rams corner room. Any concerns about McDuffie holding up against bigger receivers should be mitigated by Watson’s arrival. LA also was able to re-sign veteran safety Kamren Curl in free agency. Most thought he would receive a hefty pay day and leave for another team. I’m not sure I want to be the team that pays Curl $36M over three years. LA was willing to make the deal. It’s clear the Rams are more talented at corner than they were in 2026. What we don’t know is how these players are best utilized and whether there is room to maximize their skillsets at the same time. Team building is more complicated than simply collecting talent. The Curl signing is out of character LA historically does not invest in the safety position. That’s not a knock on their roster building—they’ve had great success in drafting safeties in the middle rounds and then letting them sign elsewhere in free agency. The prophecy seemed to once again hold true when Curl, after signing a bargain deal two years ago, was slated to make more than $12M annually on the open market. But the Rams bucked their usual plans and paid up for the veteran safety. It’s tough to balance Super Bowl hopes with letting good players leave in free agency. Curl isn’t a spectacular player. His best ability is availability and he’s averaged nearly 1,000 snaps per season over his career. Curl rarely misses tackles, though he can be a liability in coverage. Is that worth $12M per year? Maybe there were no players in this range with kicking the tires on. I think I still would have rather seen someone else pay Curl. McDuffie & Watson have availability questions Watson has improved each year he’s been in the NFL. KC drafted him in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played 750 defensive snaps as a rookie before those numbers dipped into the low 500’s the following two years. 2025 was a career year for Watson in nearly every category. He still played less than 900 snaps. The Rams are expecting Watson to step into a full-time role. That’s an expensive projection when he hasn’t done this before. McDuffie on the other hand has two seasons with over 1,200 snaps (Super Bowl years for Chiefs). As a rookie he played 883 snaps. 2025 was an injury-abbreviated year for the All-Pro and he was on the field for only 688 defensive plays. It could be nothing to worry about; however, slot corners play a physical role. McDuffie is slight of frame at 5-11, 193 lbs. Were the Chiefs worried about McDuffie’s ability to stay healthy which resulted in hesitation to re-sign him? See More: Los Angeles Rams News
Throwing cold water on Rams’ offseason so far
Former Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson retires from NFL
Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Wilson, a third-round pick in the 2025 draft, spent his first five and a half seasons with the Bengals before requesting a trade before last season’s trade deadline. At that point, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson came to […] Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Wilson, a third-round pick in the 2025 draft, spent his first five and a half seasons with the Bengals before requesting a trade before last season’s trade deadline. At that point, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson came to Cincinnati from the University of Wyoming and became a starter in his rookie season, where he developed into one of the better linebackers in the NFL very quickly. He logged 11 career interceptions, 565 tackles, and three fumble recoveries over the course of six seasons. Wilson will be famously remembered for his interception against the Tennessee Titans in the 2021 Divisional Round. After Wilson came down with the football, the Bengals were able to get in to field goal range and kick the game-winning field goal to send the Bengals to the AFC Championship Game. After beating Kansas City and advancing to the Super Bowl, a late holding call on Wilson will live in infamy. Bengals fans and many others agree that Wilson didn’t hold Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp on the play, but the officials disagreed. Wilson thanked Cincinnati in his announcement, and as he transitions to life after football, his tenure in Cincinnati should be remembered fondly. Best of luck, Cowboy! See More: Cincinnati Bengals News
Ranking the Chiefs Biggest Needs After Free Agency
Now that the main portion of free agency is completed, it’s time to look forward and identify the biggest needs the Kansas City Chiefs have going into the draft. Although Kansas City addressed running back, nose tackle and defensive back depth in free agency, they still have a number of needs to fill before the […] Now that the main portion of free agency is completed, it’s time to look forward and identify the biggest needs the Kansas City Chiefs have going into the draft. Although Kansas City addressed running back, nose tackle and defensive back depth in free agency, they still have a number of needs to fill before the season. Let’s look at nine positions the Chiefs need to address — ranked by importance. Tier 1: Needs to be addressed with high draft capital Defensive end Looking at the Chiefs current roster, it’s hard to argue any other position needs bodies more than defensive end. The Chiefs were thin on pass rushers even before releasing Mike Danna and seeing Charles Omenihu sign with the Washington Commanders in free agency. No additions have been made to replace Danna and Omenihu’s vacated snaps. Right now, the defensive end rotation would see George Karlaftis and second-year pro Ashton Gillotte, who even with flashy rookie season moments is still unproven, as starters. Former first round selection Felix Anudike-Uzomah, after missing all of 2025, would probably be the third defensive end on this roster. The Chiefs need to use one of their first few draft selections on a starting-level defensive end — ideally with the ninth overall pick. If not, one of their next two picks (at 29th and 40th overall) has to be a pass rusher. The Chiefs also need to find one more body that’s an upgrade over Anudike-Uzomah. Going into the season with Karlaftis, a high draft pick, a veteran, and Gillotte as the four options should prove a much better spot at the position. Wide receiver The second biggest roster need is at wide receiver, even after the Chiefs re-signed Tyquan Thornton in free agency. A starting caliber wideout must be added to the room. In particular, the Chiefs lack a wide receiver able to play on the outside and beat man coverage. It’s the skillset most needed to tie the room together. The hypothetical receiver addition doesn’t need to be a 6-5 contested catch specialist, but it should be someone who can capably create separation against tight coverage and win downfield. Tier 2: Needs to be addressed with midround draft picks Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey (17) runs against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams (20) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte (97) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesJay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Cornerback These three positions can be ranked in any order, but cornerback stands out as the biggest need. Nohl Williams and Kristian Fulton played well to close the season the season. However, Williams has still played only a small sample of snaps, and Fulton’s injury history is concerning. Until the last month of the season, Fulton was either injured — or declared a healthy scratch. Because the Chiefs have no depth behind the two, they at least need to add a contingency plan for Fulton. Safety One could argue having safety a higher need than cornerback. Even after the addition of Alohi Gilman addition, 2026’s safety room is concerning. A good safety room cannot have Gilmon as its best and most dependable member. Kansas City’s current room of Gilman, Chamarri Connor, and Jaden Hicks raises questions about the run defense. None of the trio have proven helpful run defenders like the team previously had with Bryan Cook and Justin Reid. Perhaps Hicks has a bounce back season, but one more safety should be added to boost room’s talent — and possibly push Connor and Hicks down in the rotation. Right tackle Reasonable arguments could have right tackle as the team’s third-highest need. Jaylon Moore has proven useful, but a career backup that has never held a starting job for an entire season. There is little evidence he will now be able to do so. Beyond Moore, the Chiefs tackle depth of Wanya Morris, Esa Pole, or Chu Godrick have struggled to make a case even to be trusted as swing tackles. The good news for Kansas City is a deep group of tackle options on Day 2 of the draft. They can possibly find insurance for Moore in 2026 while adding a potential solution for 2027 and beyond. Tier 3: Needs that can be addressed with Day 3 picks or veteran free agents Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (55) tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the third quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesJay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Tight end Bringing back Travis Kelce affords the Chiefs the opportunity to bypass taking a tight end with a high draft pick, but the room still needs depth, particularly with blocking. Backups Noah Gray and Jared Wiley simply aren’t sufficient blockers. If the Chiefs could find an in-line tight end who can contribute with blocking, that would help boost the heavy investment in the run game this offseason. Fortunately, these players can be found on Day 3 or late into free agency, so the team can be patient. Defensive tackle The Chiefs still could draft a defensive tackle in first three rounds, but this class may not align to needs. By signing Khyris Tonga to play the nose tackle, similar players might not be high on the board. Defensive tackle prospects like Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald, Iowa State’s Dominique Orange, Georgia’s Christen Miller, or Texas Tech’s Lee Hunter profile to similar roles, so it might be hard for them to get meaningful snaps with the Chiefs. Hopefully, second-year player Omarr Norman-Lott’s
Rams’ Demoff supports proposed trade rule change
Nobody trades first round picks more often than the Los Angeles Rams and the team’s President is in full support of a proposed rule change to allow even more draft selections deals in the future. Rams President Kevin Demoff tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that “nothing creates more interest in the NFL than trades” and that […] Nobody trades first round picks more often than the Los Angeles Rams and the team’s President is in full support of a proposed rule change to allow even more draft selections deals in the future. Rams President Kevin Demoff tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that “nothing creates more interest in the NFL than trades” and that a new rule change proposal to increase every team’s ability to move future picks “makes so much sense”. The Browns proposed a rule change on Wednesday that would allow teams to trade draft picks up to 5 years out from the current year. The current rule is that teams can only trade picks up to 3 years out. “Nothing creates more interest in the NFL than trades,” tweeted Demoff. “This is why Cleveland’s proposal to allow teams to trade picks up to 5 years out as opposed to 3 years out makes so much sense. More picks to trade = more trades = more interest & team building options.” No team has been more willing to trade future picks than the Rams so if this rule change passes then Les Snead could propose dealing L.A.’s 2031 first round pick for a player. You read that right: In the near future we might hear about the Rams trading picks from the 2030s! The Rams traded future picks for Jared Goff in 2016. They traded their 2022 and 2023 first round picks for Matthew Stafford in 2021. They traded a 2026 first round pick for Trent McDuffie in 2026. If this proposal passed, if Snead feels he really wants a player but needs his first round pick in the next couple of years, he could offer a 2031 first rounder for that player. But what would it be worth? The rule of thumb has been that a future pick is worth less than the same round pick of the current year, i.e. a 2027 second round pick is like a 2026 third round pick; a 2028 second round pick would be like a 2026 fourth round pick. So what would a 2031 first round pick be worth? Probably not as much as a 2026 first round pick. The GM who is acquiring that 2031 draft pick knows full well that there’s a good chance he won’t even be the GM in five years. However, if a GM in the draft this year wanted to move up from the fourth round to the second round but didn’t want to give up too many picks in 2026 and 2027 while he knows he’s the GM, he might be willing to offer a second round pick in 2030. Would that be enough? The owners are expected to vote on the rule change proposal later this month. At least two teams are known to be in favor. See More: Los Angeles Rams Rumors
The top 3 plays of Logan Wilson’s career
Logan Wilson has retired at just 29 years old. Though he finished his NFL career on the Dallas Cowboys, he will always be remembered as a Cincinnati Bengal. The linebacker out of Wyoming was part of a defensive transformation under Lou Anarumo that saw the Bengals make the Super Bowl in the 2021-22 season. He […] Logan Wilson has retired at just 29 years old. Though he finished his NFL career on the Dallas Cowboys, he will always be remembered as a Cincinnati Bengal. The linebacker out of Wyoming was part of a defensive transformation under Lou Anarumo that saw the Bengals make the Super Bowl in the 2021-22 season. He and Jessie Bates made countless big plays to keep Cincinnati in games, and for that, he will never be forgotten. The official Bengals site posted a video of Wilson’s best plays of his career. You can watch it here. Perhaps the top three of all those great plays are the following: 3. Intercepting Ben Roethlisberger twice Early in that magical 2021 season, Wilson helped the Bengals suffocate the Pittsburgh Steelers by making an acrobatic pick on a tipped pass by the Pittsburgh QB in the first quarter. Then, in the third quarter, Wilson intercepted Roethlisberger again on third down with the Steelers driving and only down 10 points. The Bengals would win 24-10. 2. The Fumble in the Jungle Yes, it was Sam Hubbard who returned Tyler Huntley’s fumble 98 yards in a crucial play that helped the Bengals defeat the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Wildcard round. But it was Wilson who first got his hands on the QB’s left arm, apparently trying to keep him from crossing the goal line but also knocking his arm back enough for Germaine Pratt to then hit it completely loose. Hubbard would pick it up and make the play of his life. 1. The clutch pick in the AFC Divisional Round The Bengals snuck by the #1 seed in the AFC, the Tennessee Titans, on the road in no small part thanks to Wilson. With just 20 seconds left and the score tied, he picked off Ryan Tannehill, setting up Joe Burrow’s game-winning drive that would send Cincinnati to Kansas City for the AFC Conference Championship. See More: Cincinnati Bengals Analysis
Colts former longtime WR great T.Y. Hilton officially announces retirement
Former Indianapolis Colts wideout great T.Y. Hilton took to Twitter (or X?) to officially announce his retirement, having not played professional football since 2022. Now 36-years-old, the 11-year veteran formally finishes his highly productive pro career with 638 receptions for 9,812 total receiving yards (15.4 ypr. avg.) and 53 touchdown receptions during 146 career games […] Former Indianapolis Colts wideout great T.Y. Hilton took to Twitter (or X?) to officially announce his retirement, having not played professional football since 2022. Now 36-years-old, the 11-year veteran formally finishes his highly productive pro career with 638 receptions for 9,812 total receiving yards (15.4 ypr. avg.) and 53 touchdown receptions during 146 career games (121 starts). He played for the Colts from 2012-21, before joining the Dallas Cowboys for his final pro season in 2022 for 3 games. Nicknamed ‘The Ghost,’ the seemingly diminutive at 5,‘10”, 183 pounds, yet incredibly dangerous deep threat, became a 4x NFL Pro Bowler with Indianapolis from 2014-17—teaming up with former franchise quarterback great Andrew Luck to form one of the most prolific quarterback-to-wide receiver pairings of their hay day. Hilton was incredibly fast, featuring sure hands and elite acceleration to go along with his signature slippery elusiveness. He led the entire league in receiving yards in 2016 with 1,448 total receiving yards. In Colts franchise history, Hilton ranks tied for 3rd all-time in career total receptions (631), 3rd in total receiving yards (9,691), and 4th in total touchdown receptions (53) respectively. Now that he’s hung up the football cleats safely for good, Hilton seems like a surefire ‘Ring of Honor’ candidate in the future, given his high-level production and importance in Colts franchise history. He was one of Indianapolis’ best players on a rising Colts squad that even made the AFC Title Game back in 2014. Thank you for all of the great memories, Ghost! And enjoy your retirement, as you’ve earned it! See More: Indianapolis Colts News
Kirk Cousins, Joe Flacco fit veteran QB mold for Raiders
Here we are in mid-March and the Las Vegas Raiders — rightfully so — aren’t disclosing their 2026 NFL Draft plans. Not without the yearly event taking place at the tail end of April. The Silver & Black own the No. 1 overall selection in this year’s event and, as you can imagine, during his […] Here we are in mid-March and the Las Vegas Raiders — rightfully so — aren’t disclosing their 2026 NFL Draft plans. Not without the yearly event taking place at the tail end of April. The Silver & Black own the No. 1 overall selection in this year’s event and, as you can imagine, during his stay at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, general manager John Spytek was asked frequently what he intends to do with the top pick. The questions surround around Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, pegged by many as the presumptive No. 1 overall selection. “Not right now, it’s not,” Spytek answered when the CBS Sports’ panel asked him if it was that simple to peg in Mendoza as the first pick. “Maybe sometime in early April it will be. I truly mean we’re going to go about this process the right way and don’t want to rush this.” Spytek and his crew are doing due diligence this early into the draft process but getting the quarterback spot solidified for his rookie head coach Klint Kubiak is vital. Gone is veteran Geno Smith (traded to the New York Jets) and the coaching staff that adored the signal caller. And it would be quite the surprise if the Raiders don’t take Mendoza on Thursday, April 23 — the day the 2026 draft occurs. When free agency opened last week, the rumor mill began churning about Las Vegas’ quarterback position, namely the team eyeing a veteran quarterback to bolster the group. And for good reason. Kubiak is a renowned architect and orchestrator of an offense coming off the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory, however, the Raiders cupboard at signal caller is bare as bare can get. Aidan O’Connell, who enters Year 4 and will turn 28 on September 1, is the lone quarterback currently on the Raiders’ roster. And that should change in the near future. There are two experienced veterans on the open market that fit the mold the Raiders are reportedly seeking in Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco. Cousins, who was released by the Atlanta Falcons as a post-June 1 designation, is 37 (38 on August 19) and has a connection with Kubiak as the Raiders head coach was Cousins’ quarterbacks coach (2019-20) and offensive coordinator (2021) for the Minnesota Vikings. Flacco, who is on the market after being with the Cincinnati Bengals, is the older of the two at 41 but has a Kubiak connection of his own — Klint’s father Gary, who served as the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator in 2014. Flacco was 29 then and threw for 3,986 yards, 27 touchdowns to just 12 interceptions with the elder Kubiak dialing up the plays. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler even postulated Flacco would be an intriguing option to be the veteran presence at quarterback for a rookie signal caller like Mendoza. The duo’s familiarity with the the Kubiak coaching tree can serve both well if either were to land in Las Vegas. Cousins’ two-year stint with the Falcons after six years with the Vikings saw him play in 24 games with 22 starts. He went 12-10 in said starts throwing for 5,229 yards, 28 touchdowns and 21 interceptions — including a career high 16 picks thrown in 2024. In the three seasons in Minnesota where Kubiak worked directly with Cousins, the quarterback played in 47 games (all starts) compiling a 25-22 record and throwing for 12,089 yards, 94 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions from 2019-21. Kubiak’s offense showcases heavy play-action, a productive run game, and quick-decision making, all of which play into Cousins’ strengths. His addition to the Raiders roster allows the veteran quarterback to reassimilate quickly and take the reins while Mendoza develops in Year 1. Flacco, on the other hand, comes off a 2025 campaign that saw him begin with the Cleveland Browns and end with the Bengals. He played in 13 games (10 starts) compiling a 2-8 mark while throwing for 2,479 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Like Cousins, Flacco operates well on a run-heavy, play-action based approach that takes advantage of his deep accurate passing skillset. Flacco’s familiarity with Gary’s version of the Kubiak offense — that Klint has taken and evolved — allows the veteran to also slide in, start games, and mentor Mendoza. That all noted, let’s take a look at potential cost for the two veteran signal callers. Cousins represents the more expensive option as a 14-year veteran that’s amassed a career earnings of more than $321 million. Spotrac notes a $10.7 million market value for the quarterback with a projected two-year, $19.77-plus million pact at an average annual salary of $9.88-plus million. Flacco’s market value from Spotrac is about half that at $5.6 million. The group projects a two-year, $10.23-plus million contract at an average annual salary of $5.11-plus million. To compare, O’Connell enters the final year of his rookie contract on a very modest $3.674 million base salary and $3.801-plus cap number. Thus, if the Raiders are inclined to add a free agent veteran quarterback, it’ll cost them some coin. Both Spotrac and Over The Cap have the Raiders with somewhere between $28 and $27 million in cap space, currently. See More:
NFC North Free Agency Breakdown
Now that the first and biggest wave of NFL free agency is over, let’s take a look at how the Minnesota Vikings’ division opponents fared and what impact that may have on the division race this season. Chicago Bears The NFC North division champions of a year ago got there in large part due to […] Now that the first and biggest wave of NFL free agency is over, let’s take a look at how the Minnesota Vikings’ division opponents fared and what impact that may have on the division race this season. Chicago Bears The NFC North division champions of a year ago got there in large part due to turnovers. Their offense had the fewest in the league and their defense had the most. But despite leading the league in interceptions, the Bears decided on a near complete overhaul of their defensive secondary. Overall, the Bears have been fairly active turning over their roster, but not necessarily for the better. Those listed in bold were starters. Outgoing Players C Drew Dalman – retired WR D.J. Moore – traded to Bills LB Tremaine Edwards – released, signed by the Giants S Kevin Byard – free agent, signed by Patriots S Jaquan Brisker – free agent, signed by Steelers S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson – free agent, signed by Bills CB Nahshon Wright– free agent, signed by Jets TE Durham Smythe- free agent, signed by Ravens ED Dominique Robinson, free agent, signed by Texans WR Devin Duverney, free agent, signed by Cardinals DL Chris Williams, free agent, signed by Falcons S Jonathan Owens, free agent, signed by Colts DL Andrew Billings, free agent, signed by Cardinals WR Olamide Zaccheaus, free agent, signed by Falcons Of the Bears’ outgoing players, Drew Dalman, Nahshon Wright, and Kevin Byard made the Pro Bowl last year, and Byard was also named First-Team All-Pro. Remaining Unsigned Free Agents ED Joe Tryon C Ryan Bates LB Amen Ogbongbemiga RB Travis Homer CB Nick McCloud LS Scott Daly LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin Incoming Players C Garrett Bradbury, acquired via trade from Patriots S Coby Bryant, free agent formerly with the Seahawks DL Neville Gallimore, free agent formerly with the Colts S Cam Lewis, free agent formerly with the Bills QB Case Keenum, free agent extension T Braxton Jones, free agent extension WR Kalif Raymond, free agent formerly with the Lions S Elijah Hicks, free agent extension DL Kentavious Street, free agent formerly with the Falcons G Jordan McFadden, free agent extension CB Jaylon Jones, free agent extension LB Devin Bush, free agent formerly with Browns LT Jedrick Wills, free agent formerly with Browns (didn’t play in 2025) LB D’Marco Jackson, free agent extension DE Daniel Hardy, free agent extension Projected starters in bold. The Bears swapped Bradbury for the retiring Dalman as their starting center, which is a downgrade. Bradbury was the 25th ranked center by overall PFF grade last season while Dalman was 7th and made the Pro Bowl. Dalman’s retirement came as a surprise at age 27 and just one year after signing a big contract with the Bears. The Bears have Ozzy Trapilo penciled in as their starting left tackle, who was decent last season, but by extending Braxton Jones and taking a flyer on Jedrick Wills, they look to maintain competition. Defensively, Devin Bush was acquired to replace Tremaine Edwards, who didn’t perform up to his contract. Edwards was a big signing by the Bears in 2023, but he didn’t have the impact he had his last season with the Bills. The Bears hope that Bush isn’t a repeat, as he had a big season last year with the Browns after several mediocre seasons with the Steelers and Seahawks. Gallimore is a mid-tier replacement for Billings, who struggled last season for the Bears. Coby Bryant is a solid and younger replacement for the departed Kevin Byard. Elijah Hicks looks to take over for the departed Jaquon Brisker and has been solid. Lastly, the Bears felt comfortable trading D.J. Moore, who will be replaced by last year’s second-round pick Luther Burden III, who had a good rookie season. Overall, the Bears looked to upgrade their defense and get younger, but it may end up being closer to lateral moves by-and-large compared to last season, but avoiding a potential downslide, while the moves at center represent a downgrade. The Bears haven’t been able to address their biggest need so far in free agency which is adding good pass rushers. They could also use a replacement for Grady Jarrett (33) on their defensive interior, as he’s been in decline the last couple of seasons. Bottom line, the Bears don’t appear to have done much overall to move the needle but may have avoided some declining performance from aging players they let go on defense. The Bears have their first, second, and third round picks in the upcoming draft, plus an additional second-round pick they got from the Bills for D.J. Moore which could allow them to add some impact players in the draft. My guess is that adding to their defensive line and edge rusher room will be a priority. The Bears don’t have any cap space left at the moment for new acquisitions, so I don’t expect any major additions the rest of free agency. Green Bay Packers The Packers have moved on from a number of players this offseason while only signing a few outside free agents so far. For the most part, the Packers are looking to existing players to step-up and fill the void left by departing players. Outgoing Players QB Malik Willis, free agent signed with the Dolphins ED Rashan Gary, traded to the Cowboys DT Colby Wooden, traded to the Colts WR Romeo Doubs, free agent, signed with the Patriots LB Quay Walker, free agent, signed with the Raiders C Elgton Jenkins, released, signed with the Browns ED Kingsley Enagbare, free agent, signed with the Jets CB Nate Hobbs, released, signed with 49ers LT Rasheed Walker, free agent, signed with the Panthers
Does interest in AJ Brown signal a wide receiver for Rams in first round?
After addressing many of their immediate needs in free agency and via trade, the Los Angeles Rams will enter the 2026 NFL Draft with the flexibility to truly take the best player available. Still, it’s very possible that the Rams will prioritize some positions over others. Following recent rumors that the Rams have interest in […] After addressing many of their immediate needs in free agency and via trade, the Los Angeles Rams will enter the 2026 NFL Draft with the flexibility to truly take the best player available. Still, it’s very possible that the Rams will prioritize some positions over others. Following recent rumors that the Rams have interest in A.J. Brown, the front office may be showing their cards as to what position they may be targeting in the first round of the draft. The Rams have a clear need at the WR3 spot behind Davante Adams and Puka Nacua. Jordan Whittington is more of a special teams player while Konata Mumpfield and Xavier Smith aren’t quite to the level of being a true third wide receiver in the offense. According to The Athletic and Pro Football Talk, the Rams were one of the teams in serious talks with the Philadelphia Eagles for Brown, but backed out due to some concerns with his medicals. The Brown trade discussions may have simply been about opportunity and wanting a more proven wide receiver. At the same time, the Rams may be looking for a legitimate third wide receiver behind Nacua and Adams. That’s a player that the Rams could also add with the 13th overall pick. If the Rams backed out of the Brown trade due to medicals, that may rule out players such as Jordyn Tyson or Chris Bell. Still, if Brown is the type of receiver that they were looking for, Bell makes a lot of sense as he has elite physicality and dominates after the catch. The same can be said about Omar Cooper Jr. Makai Lemon could fit that mold of a physical wide receiver as well which is why NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah had the Rams taking the USC wide receiver in his latest mock draft. Said Jeremiah, “According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Rams were in on trade discussions for Eagles star A.J. Brown, which points to their desire to add at receiver. Lemon has the characteristics they covet in wideouts, with toughness, strong hands and the ability to pick up yards after the catch.” However, even if the Rams don’t take a wide receiver in the first round, it could be a position that’s on their radar on day two. Elijah Sarratt, Skyler Bell, and Ja’Kobi Lane could be potential fits in the middle rounds. Sarratt and Bell especially fit what the Rams are missing at the position. With the Rams set to potentially pay Puka Nacua a top-of-the-market contract, it makes sense to keep the rest of the position cost effective on rookie contracts where they can. While wide receiver may not be considered a top need, it is a position that the Rams need to upgrade from a depth perspective. Adams is getting older, and having young depth behind him that can immediately upgrade the WR3 spot and develop into the eventual WR2 is the best-case scenario. Again, the Rams will have the flexibility to go best player available in the draft because of how they’ve approached the rest of their offseason. With that said, their interest in AJ Brown speaks volumes on how they feel about their need at wide receiver. See More: Los Angeles Rams Draft
Tycen Anderson leaving Bengals for Broncos, per report
The Cincinnati Bengals are losing another key contributor from last season, this one being safety Tycen Anderson. According to Yanni Tragellis of CBS Cincinnati, Anderson is signing a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos. Now entering his fifth NFL season, Anderson was originally a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Toledo. After […] The Cincinnati Bengals are losing another key contributor from last season, this one being safety Tycen Anderson. According to Yanni Tragellis of CBS Cincinnati, Anderson is signing a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos. Now entering his fifth NFL season, Anderson was originally a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Toledo. After being marred by injuries over his first two seasons, Anderson rebounded to become a key member of the Bengals’ special teams units while appearing in all 34 games over the past two seasons. The 6-2, 209-pound DB logged just 65 career defensive snaps, 64 of which came this past season when the Bengals had arguably the worst safety unit in the NFL. Anderson will now look to carve out a role in Denver for a team that just narrowly missed out on a Super Bowl appearance this past season. Be sure to follow our Twitter page and ‘like’ our Facebook page for the latest Cincinnati Bengals news, views, and some other fun stuff. Then add us to your “Preferred Sources” on Google to get all the latest Cincy Jungle content. See More: