Two of the six teams to end up with quarterbacks in the first round, the Patriots and Vikings began new chapters Thursday night. Extensive Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy ties to both organizations emerged during the pre-draft process, and each is tied to a rookie deal that could run through 2028 via the fifth-year option. That did not stop both teams from a Hail Mary trade pitch … [Read more...] about Patriots, Vikings Inquired About Trade For Chargers’ Justin Herbert
Patriots Deal No. 34 Pick To Chargers
The Chargers are moving up three spots, using the Patriots’ No. 34 position to do so. New England will slide down three places, picking up Nos. 37 and 110 from Los Angeles. The Bolts will add No. 137. This swap of fourth-rounders will lead to the Chargers selecting Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey. The Bolts passed on a glaring need to add Joe Alt in Round 1; they will … [Read more...] about Patriots Deal No. 34 Pick To Chargers
Rams Aiming To Trade Into Top 10
3:13pm: The Rams have a target in mind, but Russini adds they are not pursuing a quarterback in Round 1. A Rams QB move could come later, though the team has seen 2023 fifth-rounder Stetson Bennett re-emerge after spending his rookie year on the NFI list. Bennett is stationed behind Stafford and UFA pickup Jimmy Garoppolo. 1:00pm: Known for a near-decade-long stretch of moving … [Read more...] about Rams Aiming To Trade Into Top 10
Rams Select DE Jared Verse At No. 19
The Rams’ first Day 1 selection in the Sean McVay era is in. Los Angeles has chosen Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse at the No. 19 spot. As pass rushers are starting to fly off the board, the Rams get their guy out of Tallahassee. Rumored to be eyeing a move into the top 10, the Rams instead stood pat. This is their first Round 1 selection of the Sean McVay era, with the … [Read more...] about Rams Select DE Jared Verse At No. 19
Rams’ Matthew Stafford Seeking Post-2024 Guarantees
The Rams made their first Day 1 draft choice of the Sean McVay era last night, but their selection (edge rusher Jared Verse) did not produce a potential Matthew Stafford successor. The latter is in place as Los Angeles’ starting quarterback for the time being, though he is seeking an adjustment to his contract. Specifically, Stafford is aiming to secure more guaranteed money … [Read more...] about Rams’ Matthew Stafford Seeking Post-2024 Guarantees