At this time last season, I offered up a modest proposal to try to nudge more activity around the trade deadline. With this season’s trade deadline approaching, I thought I’d revisit this exercise, and call this hypothetical rule change the Fictional Trade Deadline Tender. To review, here are its rules. First, it is determined which […]
I will be posting a handy reference guide that brings together all of the relevant information here on Over The Cap for each division in the NFL as free agency begins next week. You’ll be able to see the cap room your favorite team has, an overview of some team needs, the draft picks they’re […]
The Baltimore Ravens have announced that they have released veteran wide receiver/return man Jacoby Jones just one season after signing Jones to a four year, $12 million contract extension. Jones had received a $3,5 million signing bonus with that contract. Jones’ contract is typical of most Ravens deals that use a relatively large signing bonus compared to […]
It’s another year and another mess for the Colts at quarterback. This year’s attempt at stabilizing the position was 37 year old Matt Ryan, formerly of the Falcons, who has had a difficult time transitioning away from Atlanta and into the Colts offense. He will be replaced by Sam Ehlinger, a 6th round draft pick […]
The 2024 league year in the NFL officially starts on Wednesday, March 13. The two day negotiating period of free agency commences on Monday, March 11, and it is then when we would typically get first knowledge of the largest contracts to be signed. With those contracts signed come the assignment of some players as […]
The franchise tag deadline has come and gone and for the three tagged running backs- Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard- and I had a few questions in the inbox about what are the rules now for each of the players and what are the options the teams have. So hopefully this post can […]
The 2023 league year in the NFL officially starts on Wednesday, March 15. The two day negotiating period of free agency commences on Monday, March 13, and it is then when we would typically get first knowledge of the largest contracts to be signed. With those contracts signed come the assignment of some players as […]