Even though it feels like we’re just coming off the heels of the Philadelphia Eagles taking down the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, the NFL offseason is about to come on hot and heavy. On Monday, the negotiating period begins where teams will be able to discuss the parameters of contracts with unrestricted … Read more
One year ago, Zack Baun was a little-used outside linebacker entering free agency for the first time after four quiet years with the Saints. He had never started more than six games or made more than 30 tackles in a season. In fact, he had hardly played defense; his primary responsibilities were on special teams. … Read more
This is supposedly the NFL offseason, but if you’re feeling like you may be suffering from a case of whiplash, there’s a good reason for that. The Super Bowl came and went on Feb. 9. Two weeks later, the NFL world descended on Indianapolis for the annual scouting combine. And next week, free agency kicks … Read more
We are now mere days away from the start of NFL free agency, and the market is beginning to take shape. Franchise tags have been handed out (or not). Contract extensions are being doled out left and right. Players are flying off the board in a free agent class that wasn’t expected to be all … Read more
Ki’Lolo Westerlund knew she had a starring role in an NFL Flag 50 commercial promoting flag football that would air during Super Bowl LIX. She knew she’d be appearing alongside past and present NFL players such as Myles Garrett, Justin Jefferson and Marshawn Lynch. She just hadn’t seen it. It aired on millions of screens … Read more
Iowa’s Sebastian Castro intrigues: Primarily a slot cornerback in college, Castro’s potential move to safety could be positive, as he performs well across PFF’s stable metrics. Kevin Winston Jr. missed most of 2024, but his 2023 season does some heavy lifting: The Penn State product put together a great 2023 and, without injury in 2024, … Read more
The Eagles’ unlikely standout linebacker duo: Zack Baun and Oren Burks, both signed to modest free-agent contracts last offseason, were key in Philadelphia’s Super Bowl run. Fred Warner pushed through injury: The 49ers’ star linebacker earned PFF overall grades of 92.6, 95.8 and 96.6 in three of his first four games but suffered a fractured … Read more
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! It’s been a wild 24 hours around the NFL and if this is what things are going to be like between now and the start of free agency, we might need to start sending out four newsletters per day to keep up. From DK Metcalf’s … Read more
We are now mere days away from the start of NFL free agency, and the market is beginning to take shape. Franchise tags have been handed out (or not). Contract extensions are being doled out left and right. Players are flying off the board in a free agent class that wasn’t expected to be all … Read more
A solid statistical profile: Over the 2024 season, Shedeur Sanders ranked third in passing grade, trailing only Dart and Cam Ward. He finished second in accuracy rate on throws between 5 and 25 yards downfield, behind only Dart. He also posted the fourth-highest success rate under pressure, trailing Will Howard, Dart and Kyle McCord. The … Read more