The NFL collectively is ahead of where it was last year with regards to draft signings. Teams have navigated the guarantee issue second-round contracts presented in recent years. Unlike 2023, when 30 players were unsigned in late June and nearly half the second round was without contracts entering July, we are down to 10 unsigned rookies from the 2024 class. Here is the lot … [Read more...] about Ten Unsigned 2024 Draft Picks Remain
Chargers Sign Round 2 WR Ladd McConkey, Wrap Draft Class
Make that nine unsigned draft picks as of June 17. A year after 14 second-rounders entered July unsigned, the 2024 draft class has now seen every Round 2 choice agree to terms by mid-June. The Chargers are the last team to cross the finish line here, but NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets they now have second-round wide receiver Ladd McConkey signed to his four-year rookie deal. As … [Read more...] about Chargers Sign Round 2 WR Ladd McConkey, Wrap Draft Class
Chargers’ Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa Discuss Pay Cuts, Hopes For 2024 Season
As part of the cap-strapped Chargers’ efforts to bring themselves into cap compliance before the new league year opened in March, the club released wide receiver Mike Williams and traded fellow wideout Keenan Allen. Edge defenders Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack also profiled as trade candidates, though both ultimately remained with Los Angeles on reworked contracts. Those new deals … [Read more...] about Chargers’ Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa Discuss Pay Cuts, Hopes For 2024 Season
Minor NFL Transactions: 6/14/24
Friday’s minor NFL transactions: Jacksonville Jaguars Signed: WR Kyric McGowan Placed on IR: OL Chandler Brewer Los Angeles Chargers Signed: WR Praise Olatoke New Orleans Saints Signed: TE Jesper Horsted Waived: WR Kyle Sheets Olatake joins the Chargers offense as a member of the league’s International Player Pathway Program. Born in Nigeria, Olatoke was raised in … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 6/14/24
Rams Contacted Jets, Vikings About Round 1 Trade-Up
Known for trading first-round picks for veteran talent since returning to Los Angeles, the Rams finally used their allotted selection on a college performer this year by drafting Florida State’s Jared Verse at No. 19. But this came after reports of the team trying to climb into the top 10. A pre-draft report indicated the Rams were interested in moving into the top 10, and … [Read more...] about Rams Contacted Jets, Vikings About Round 1 Trade-Up