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While NFL players and their agents work hard to get big contracts during free agency in March, another program exists to help some of the highest-performing but lowest-earning players get a little bit of extra cash. That is the Performance-Based Pay program, a collectively-bargained system that helps send more money to players who play well […]
Dan Morgan came out swinging in free agenct this offseason, signing two of the top free agents in the 2026 class who also happened to meet at the surprising nexus of positional need and scheme fit. Of course, doing so involved committing up to $165M over the next four years to just Jaelan Phillips and […]
The Jordan Raiders issued offensive lineman Jordan Meredith a right of first refusal RFA tender early last week, and the 28 year old is set to return to Las Vegas in 2026 after a rough 2025 season. Meredith, a former UDFA from Western Kentucky has been with the team since 2022 where Las Vegas signed […]
On Monday, the NFL released calculations for its “Performance-Based Pay” program. Two members of the Kansas City Chiefs are among the top 25 beneficiaries — all of whom will clear at least $1 million from the pool. Safety Chamarri Conner will receive almost $1.2 million in extra money, while guard Kingsley Suamataia’s allotment will be […]
With the first wave of free agency having come and gone, each team’s pressing needs become clearer the closer we get to April. For the Chicago Bears, the needs are vast, but luckily, most of them are on one side of the ball. While it’s easy to classify them as “busy” at the start of […]
When you’re under the gun, it’s time to pull the trigger and the Rams had salary guarantees trigger on seven contracts over the weekend, including Matthew Stafford. These contract reminders courtesy of Spotrac. Stafford let it be known last month that he fully intended to return to the team in 2026 and this $40 million […]
One of the biggest defensive signings of the offseason came when the Pittsburgh Steelers added versatile safety Jaquan Brisker from the Chicago Bears, signing him to a one-year deal. The Penn State product spent the first four seasons of his career in Chicago, making an astounding 342 tackles and picking off four passes. In signing […]
Sick of hard-hitting analysis of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament? Up to your eyeballs in expert picks chock-full of astute takes on players to watch and budding upsets? Fear not, friends: your pals at Anonymous Eagle are here to inject some half-baked, homespun “insight” into the proceedings, with our (mostly) annual region-by-region tour, as […]
The San Francisco 49ers shored up their linebacking group by re-signing Luke Gifford and bringing back Dre Greenlaw. The Niners posted a photo of Gifford wearing No. 57 on their Instagram. Fans couldn’t help but wonder if Gifford would give Dre back his number. Fret not, as Gifford replied on social media, saying, “Guys don’t […]
After an impressive 13 years in the NFL, former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has announced his retirement from the game of football. The 35-year-old shared the following post on social media: Along with this message: Dear football, I wanna thank you for all you’ve done for me. I’ve been blessed to play the game […]
The Seattle Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions, having handily defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in the home stadium of the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers. With the victory comes bragging rights for the entirety of the offseason, along with the difficulty in keeping together a championship roster as free agents earn […]
The Detroit Lions are in a very precarious and strange spot when it comes to their defensive backfield. The health of their safety room, combined with the uncertainty of the cornerback group, leaves more questions than answers. One potential answer for some of those concerns came in the way of signing Christian Izien. But what […]
The Dallas Cowboys have added reinforcements to their offensive line by signing free agent Matt Hennessy to a one-year contract. Hennessy will provide veteran depth at both center and guard, effectively sliding into the versatile swing role previously occupied by Brock Hoffman. While the move might not spark a parade, having adequate depth is crucial, […]
It’s all but a foregone conclusion that JJ Wetherholt will break camp with the St. Louis Cardinals and be a part of the Opening Day roster, but where should his place in the lineup be? The team has had him in the leadoff position several times this Spring, but should he stay there? Let’s look […]
The San Francisco 49ers have been active in free agency. They signed Mike Evans to a deal that was effectively a bet on himself. Offensive line depth was addressed by bringing in veterans with starting experience in Brett Toth and Vederian Lowe. Dre Greenlaw is back like he never left. We’ll get to the best […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay is retiring from the NFL, he announced on his Instagram. “Dear football, I wanna thank you for all you’ve done fore me,” Slay writes. “I’ve been blessed to play the game I loved since I was 5 years old for an amazing 13 years at the highest level. Football […]
After a short one-season stint with the New York Jets, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, per Adam Schefter. For the Ohio State product, things started well in New York, as Fields and the Jets gave his former club all they could handle in Week One. Despite […]
The Wisconsin Badgers earned a No. 5 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday, drawing the No. 12 High Point Panthers in the first round. As the No. 20 overall seed in the Bracket, Wisconsin was sent to the West Region and will play in the Portland regional alongside High Point, No. 4 […]
Between Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, the Los Angeles Rams didn’t leave much room to add other veterans in the offseason. Oh sure, they will continue to add experienced players between now and training camp, but the majority of the players added to the Rams roster in the next few months will come via the […]
The Ravens re-signed four exclusive rights free agents last week, including offensive lineman Corey Bullock and defensive tackle C.J. Okoye, who both spent the 2025 season on the active roster. The NFL uses two different season designations that impact players’ contract status: accrued and credited. An accrued season is one in which a player is […]
The Cleveland Browns signed OL Zion Johnson to a 3-year, $49.5 million deal early in the free agency period, but now it’s time to look at a breakdown of his year-by-year contract details. We’ve gotten so used to how Berry structures his multi-year contracts. I pulled up a copy of Jerry Jeudy’s deal from a […]
Let’s look at an AFC West mock first-round pick: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Take the layup and start the rebuild. 9. Kansas City Chiefs LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane 22. Los Angeles Chargers Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeill-Warren Another player from a strong safety class heads to the division. 29. Kansas City Chiefs Clemson tackle Blake Miller […]
The modern NFL shifts rosters faster than ever. With the averaging coaching tenure shorter than a Minnesota summer, new regimes want their guys. Heavy roster churn and impatience to develop players combined with an exploding cap makes for interesting free agency every year. Let’s take a moment to examine the legacies of the departing for […]
A week into free agency, Mac Jones remains with the San Francisco 49ers. Most teams have filled the quarterback spot for their respective teams. The quarterback landscape is different seven days later. Justin Fields was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday morning. Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Tua […]
For the Arizona Cardinals, the 2026 offseason has been an intersting one. They have added a lot in terms of players to the roster, but the questions becomes which additions will have big impact? They added an interesting fit in Devin Duvernay, the former Pro Bowl and All Pro return man who in 2021 and […]