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BREAKING NEWS: Saints place franchise tag on Marcus Williams
The New Orleans Saints will reportedly place the franchise tag on S Marcus Williams in something of a surprise move, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Another surprise: The #Saints are putting the franchise on S Marcus Williams, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021 Williams, the Saints’ second-round pick from their […]
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Reports: Seahawks won’t tag Chris Carson
The Seattle Seahawks won’t place the franchise tag on RB Chris Carson, letting the back hit free agency, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Seahawks informed RB Chris Carson that they will not place their franchise tag on him, per source. Carson set to hit free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 Carson was […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Bears franchise tag Allen Robinson
The Chicago Bears will keep their stud wide receiver around for 2021, informing WR Allen Robinson he’ll get the franchise tag, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bears placed franchise tag on WR Allen Robinson, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 Robinson signed with the Bears in 2018 after playing his first four […]
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Best and worst fantasy football landing spots for Jonnu Smith
After weeks of waiting, the NFL free agency period is now knocking at the door. Fasten your seatbelts, because things are about to get wild. With a bountiful crop of free agents set to hit the market, these dominoes will shape the 2021 NFL landscape. The immensely talented and arguably criminally underutilized Jonnu Smith is […]
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Reports: Chargers won’t tag Hunter Henry
The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly informed TE Hunter Henry Tuesday he will not be franchise tagged, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, leaving Henry open to test free agency. Chargers informed TE Hunter Henry that he will not be tagged, per source. Henry is headed to free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 […]
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Reports: Lions don’t plan to tag Kenny Golladay
WR Kenny Golladay appears set to hit free agency after news Tuesday that the Detroit Lions reportedly don’t plan to franchise tag him, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Lions don’t plan to tag WR Kenny Golladay, per source. No final decision on whether Detroit may use a tag on someone else, but it appears […]
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Reports: Steelers won’t tag Bud Dupree
After playing the 2020 season on the franchise tag, LB Bud Dupree will hit free agency this offseason, as the Pittsburgh Steelers informed him Tuesday they will not place a second straight tag on the star defender, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. TWEET Dupree was the Steelers’ first-round pick in 2015. He’s played six years with […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Chris Godwin franchise tagged by Tampa Bay
The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be keeping one of their key offensive weapons in the fold for 2021, placing the franchise tag on impending free agent Chris Godwin Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Buccaneers informed WR Chris Godwin he is being franchise tagged, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Jags to place franchise tag on Cam Robinson
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to place the franchise tag on OT Cam Robinson, keeping him around for 2021, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A surprise: The #Jaguars are expected to franchise tag OT Cam Robinson, locking in their valuable OL for 2021 and keeping him from the free agent market. He was to […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Panthers placing franchise tag on T Taylor Moton
The Carolina Panthers are using their franchise tag on OT Taylor Moton, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Panthers are using their franchise tag on OT Taylor Moton, per sources. OT franchise number is expected to be between $13.5 and $14 million. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 Moton, 27, was a second-round pick […]
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Reports: Patriots not expected to franchise tag Joe Thuney
The New England Patriots are not expected to place the franchise tag on LG Joe Thuney, allowing the 28-year-old to hit free agency, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Patriots are not expected to use their franchise tag on OG Joe Thuney as they did last year, per sources. Thuney likely headed to the free-agent market. — […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Giants expected to franchise tag Leonard Williams
The New York Giants are expected to place the franchise tag on star DL Leonard Williams ahead of the deadline, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal is expected to buy the two sides time as they work on a long-term deal. Williams, 26, was a first-round pick (sixth overall) for the New York Jets […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Trent Brown traded to New England
After a two-year stopover with the Raiders, OL Trent Brown returned to the Patriots Tuesday, with Las Vegas and New England reportedly agreeing to a trade that would send Brown back to where he played in 2018, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The Patriots and Raiders have agreed to a trade that will send OT Trent […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Washington places franchise tag on Brandon Scherff
The Washington Football Team will keep their stud right guard around for at least one more season, reportedly franchise tagging RG Brandon Scherff Monday ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Sources tell me the Washington Football Team will use the franchise tag on RG Brandon Scherff. — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 9, 2021 Scherff, 29, […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Isaiah Wilson traded to Miami
In what amounts to a fresh start across the board, the Tennessee Titans reportedly dealt OL Isaiah Wilson to the Miami Dolphins along with a pick exchange, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Sources: The #Dolphins traded for #Titans 1st round OT Isaiah Wilson, with a swap of picks completing the deal. A fresh start for […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Cowboys, QB Dak Prescott agree to a deal
The Dallas Cowboys won’t have a hole at the quarterback position for the 2021 season, it seems, as reports came out Monday evening that the team and Dak Prescott have agreed to a deal to keep Prescott under center. Prescott was off to an electric start to the 2020 season, with 1,856 yards and 9 […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Jets place franchise tag on Marcus Maye
The franchise tags have started to come down, with the New York Jets electing to tag S Marcus Maye late Monday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Maye, who turns 28 Tuesday, was due to enter free agency after four years in New York, playing all 16 games in every year except for a six-game 2018. He […]
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2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) Jaylen Waddle is yet another top-tier prospect from the infamous 2019 Alabama receiving core, which – when is all said and done – is likely to produce four first-round picks with Jerry Jeudy (2019), Henry Ruggs III (2019) and Devonta […]
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Best and worst fantasy football landing spots for Aaron Jones
After weeks of waiting, the NFL free agency period is now knocking at the door. Fasten your seatbelts because things are about to get wild. With a bountiful crop of free agents set to hit the market, these dominoes will shape the 2021 NFL landscape. One of the league’s best and brightest, Aaron Jones, will […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Seattle releases DE Carlos Dunlap
The Seattle Seahawks released defensive end Carlos Dunlap Monday, saving the team $14 million in salary-cap space, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Analysis: File this one under “as expected.” Releasing Dunlap takes $14 million dollars off the books for Seattle in advance of next week's new league year. Dunlap came over to the Seahawks in a […]
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2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: Florida QB Kyle Trask
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) The 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class is loaded with talent. While as many as five QBs could feasibly go in the top 10, there are a handful of other prospects in this year’s class worth keeping tabs on. One of those […]
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Fantasy football offseason wish list: NFC West
The NFL offseason is already underway, with three of the biggest names at the quarterback position already moved (or slated to move when the new league year starts). For fantasy football, it’s already been a ground-shaking offseason, and it’s only March. For us as fantasy football fanatics, as we gear up for franchise tags, free […]
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Fantasy football offseason wish list: AFC West
The NFL offseason is already underway, with three of the biggest names at the quarterback position already moved (or slated to move when the new league year starts). For fantasy football, it’s already been a ground-shaking offseason, and it’s only March. For us as fantasy football fanatics, as we gear up for franchise tags, free […]
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Best and worst fantasy football landing spots for Will Fuller
The 2021 NFL free agency period is about to kick off, and this year’s class of WRs is absolutely loaded. One of the best deep threats entering the free agency pool is Will Fuller. Fuller turns 27 in April. He was a first-round pick (21st overall) in 2016 and has spent his entire five years […]
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Fantasy football offseason wish list: NFC South
The NFL offseason is already underway, with three of the biggest names at the quarterback position already moved (or slated to move when the new league year starts). For fantasy football, it’s already been a ground-shaking offseason, and it’s only March. For us as fantasy football fanatics, as we gear up for franchise tags, free […]
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2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: Florida WR Kadarius Toney
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) Once the ball is in the hands of Florida WR Kadarius Toney, blink at your own risk. Toney is arguably the best player in all of college football after the catch and because of it, there is plenty of upside for […]
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2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) We continue our prospect breakdowns for the 2021 NFL Draft with another running back. This time it is Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell, a very versatile player who may not be a full-time starting running back at the NFL level, but […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Washington releases QB Alex Smith
After returning from a catastrophic leg injury and winning Comeback Player of the Year in 2020, Alex Smith won’t be back with the Washington Football Team in 2021, as the team released him Friday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Smith was injured in 2018, an injury that cost him the rest of that season and all […]
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Reports: Edmonds could be Arizona lead back in 2021
Arizona Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake played the 2020 season under the transition tag, and that “transition” term may have been appropriate, as head coach Kliff Kingsbury appeared to hint Thursday that the team would be fine with Chase Edmonds as the starter for 2021. “As far as Chase goes, you’ve seen when he’s had his […]
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Fantasy football offseason wish list: AFC South
The NFL offseason is already underway, with three of the biggest names at the quarterback position already moved (or slated to move when the new league year starts). For fantasy football, it’s already been a ground-shaking offseason, and it’s only March. For us as fantasy football fanatics, as we gear up for franchise tags, free […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers agree to deal
There was always the expectation things would work out, but it was made official Thursday, when the Pittsburgh Steelers and QB Ben Roethlisberger reportedly agreed to terms on a contract to keep the quarterback with the team in 2021, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Roethlisberger, who just turned 39 Tuesday, has been with the Steelers since […]
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2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) Tylan Wallace was a multi-sport standout in high school. Wallace excelled not only in football but basketball and track and field as well. He showed off his raw athleticism placing fifth in the triple jump in state as a junior. After […]
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