With the regular season officially over, the NFL world has shifted its focus to roster-building season with trades, free agency and the draft. The trade market has gotten off to a fast start, with Browns DE Myles Garrett requesting a trade along with the Rams informing WR Cooper Kupp they plan to move on. <img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" … [Read more...] about Potential Trade Destinations For Deebo Samuel
Some Trade Destinations To Keep An Eye For Rams WR Cooper Kupp
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that executives around the NFL believe Rams WR Cooper Kupp will have a decent trade market, given that he’s a “quarterback-friendly, makes contested catches and is the type of first-one-in, last-one-out worker who resonates with a new team.” Kupp isn’t the player he was a few years ago when he was the best receiver in the NFL, but he could … [Read more...] about Some Trade Destinations To Keep An Eye For Rams WR Cooper Kupp
AFC Notes: Adonai Mitchell, Jeffery Simmons, Colts, Patriots, Titans
Colts Colts rookie WR Adonai Mitchell showed flashes during his first year but didn’t show enough consistency for himself or the organization. Mitchell vowed to improve in year two and outlined his plan to work to get to where he needs to be. “I’m definitely going to get a quick reset,” Mitchell said, via Mike Chappell. “I’m going to be a couch potato for I don’t know (how … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Adonai Mitchell, Jeffery Simmons, Colts, Patriots, Titans
Patriots Not Retaining Assistant Coach Matthew Slater
ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are not retaining special assistant to the head coach Matthew Slater under new HC Mike Vrabel. New England QB Drake Maye praised Slater as one of his most notable mentors while helping him in “all aspects of life.” Slater, 39, is a former fifth-round pick of the Patriots back in 2008 out of UCLA. He’s played his entire NFL career with the … [Read more...] about Patriots Not Retaining Assistant Coach Matthew Slater
Patriots Hiring Todd Downing As WR Coach
According to Greg Bedard, the Patriots are hiring former Jets assistant Todd Downing as their next WR coach. Downing worked with new Patriots HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee in a few different roles, including as the Titans’ offensive coordinator. He called plays for the Jets for a chunk of last season as well. The veteran coach has served a plethora of roles but has not ever … [Read more...] about Patriots Hiring Todd Downing As WR Coach
Patriots QB Joe Milton Could Be Trade Bait This Offseason?
According to Boston Sport’s Greg Bedard, the Patriots could consider trading QB Joe Milton this off-season. “I thought the Patriots would hold off on entertaining a trade of Joe Milton, who was drafted in the sixth round (193rd overall) last year, for at least another season, but there’s increasing belief around the NFL that the Patriots are at least contemplating a trade of … [Read more...] about Patriots QB Joe Milton Could Be Trade Bait This Offseason?
AFC Notes: Amari Cooper, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots Potential Offseason Moves
Bills The Bills traded for WR Amari Cooper before the trade deadline in hopes of adding a true number-one receiver to the offense. Despite failing to reach 300 yards in the regular season and only adding 41 yards in the playoffs, Buffalo GM Brandon Beane doesn’t regret the move because of the stress Cooper took off other playmakers. “I do think Amari helped our offense,” Beane … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Amari Cooper, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots Potential Offseason Moves
Patriots Signing TE Giovanni Ricci To Futures Deal
The New England Patriots announced they have signed TE Giovanni Ricci to a futures contract. Patriots sign TE Giovanni Ricci to a futures contract: https://t.co/fozrrPRMPv pic.twitter.com/ad9NBWy1jP — New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 3, 2025 Futures deals are essentially camp invites that give players an opportunity to compete for a roster spot during the spring and … [Read more...] about Patriots Signing TE Giovanni Ricci To Futures Deal
AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Darren Mougey, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Bills Bills WR Keon Coleman had a solid start to his NFL career but his performance fell off after suffering a wrist injury in early November which sidelined him four games. Buffalo GM Brandon Beane admitted he wasn’t pleased with Coleman’s performance post-injury but thinks Coleman will be able to use it as a learning experience going forward. “I would say, probably was a … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Darren Mougey, Bills, Jets, Patriots