NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2020 first-rounders who are entering the final year of their rookie deals. 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 … [Read more...] about 2024 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
Cardinals Continue To Explore Trade-Down Move, Eyeing First-Round O-Linemen
Even if the Texans follow through with a much-rumored effort to take a non-quarterback at No. 2 overall, one of the top two edge rushers — either Will Anderson Jr. or Tyree Wilson — would still be on the board for the Cardinals at 3. The team has front-seven holes, and mock drafts have often placed a top-flight edge prospect in this slot. But the Cardinals continue to explore … [Read more...] about Cardinals Continue To Explore Trade-Down Move, Eyeing First-Round O-Linemen
Teams Aiming For Cardinals To Pay Part Of DeAndre Hopkins’ Salary In Trade
On the trade block for several weeks now, DeAndre Hopkins remains tied to the Cardinals extension he signed in 2020. Teams are not eager to pay Hopkins at full price, with Dan Graziano of ESPN.com noting suitors want the Cards to pick up part of the tab. Hopkins is due a $19.45MM base salary in 2023 — a number both higher than his 2022 salary ($6.65MM) and his 2024 payment … [Read more...] about Teams Aiming For Cardinals To Pay Part Of DeAndre Hopkins’ Salary In Trade
Texans Likely To Draft DE At No. 2 Overall; Latest On C.J. Stroud
The Davis Mills-to-Jordan Akins fourth-and-20 touchdown connection may go down as one of the more impactful plays in Texans history. That Week 18 sequence, which led to the Texans falling out of the No. 1 draft slot, ended up allowing the Panthers access to Bryce Young, a player by most accounts Houston would have taken if given the opportunity. While the Texans attempted to … [Read more...] about Texans Likely To Draft DE At No. 2 Overall; Latest On C.J. Stroud
Cardinals Weighing Multiple Trade Offers For No. 3 Overall Pick
At least six teams are believed to have discussed the No. 3 overall pick with the Cardinals. On draft morning, the NFC West team has received multiple offers for the selection, Dianna Russini of ESPN.com reports (on Twitter). Seeking to bolster their draft arsenal, as they have an established quarterback in Kyler Murray, the Cardinals have shopped the pick. But they have not … [Read more...] about Cardinals Weighing Multiple Trade Offers For No. 3 Overall Pick