A number of teams released veteran safeties in recent days, creating a sense the position was in for a value dip. Xavier McKinney‘s market would run counter to that notion, as it took a top-five safety contract to win this sweepstakes. The Packers will come through with the victory here, with ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reporting the team is signing McKinney to a four-year, $68MM … [Read more...] about Packers, S Xavier McKinney Agree To Deal
NFL Announces 2024 Compensatory Picks
The NFL has awarded compensatory draft picks for teams in the 2024 draft. Based on an add/subtract formula that covers the 2023 free agency period, comp picks span from Round 3 to Round 7. The higher picks go to the teams that endured the most significant free agent losses. This year, the NFL awarded 34 comp picks. The comp pick formula assigns picks to franchises who suffered … [Read more...] about NFL Announces 2024 Compensatory Picks
2024 Top 50 NFL Free Agents
With the franchise tag application deadline in the rearview mirror, we have a clearer picture of who will be available in free agency. Barring 11th-hour deals, starting quarterbacks and a future Hall of Fame defensive tackle will drive the class in the 32nd year of full-fledged free agency in the NFL. In addition to the Kirk Cousins–Baker Mayfield–Chris Jones trio, interior … [Read more...] about 2024 Top 50 NFL Free Agents
Packers Aiming To Reduce Aaron Jones’ Cap Number, Not Expected To Re-Sign AJ Dillon
Just more than a year ago, the Packers helped lay the groundwork for a rough running back year. They reached a pay-cut agreement with Aaron Jones, ensuring he would stay for the 2023 season. That pact paid off, with Jones helping drive the team to the divisional round. GM Brian Gutekunst said earlier this offseason the team planned to retain Jones, who is going into his age-29 … [Read more...] about Packers Aiming To Reduce Aaron Jones’ Cap Number, Not Expected To Re-Sign AJ Dillon
Latest On Packers, S Darnell Savage
Darnell Savage joined the Packers in 2019 with high expectations, but his time with the team could soon come to an end. The veteran safety was among those players whose contracts recently voided, creating dead cap charges regardless of if they re-sign with Green Bay or head elsewhere in free agency. As noted at the time by ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Savage’s contract will carry the … [Read more...] about Latest On Packers, S Darnell Savage