Last year’s salary cap spike created another opportunity for teams to retain talent, and once the upcoming cap surge (roughly $25MM) produces a number, the 2020 CBA will have produced four straight single-year jumps by at least $16MM. These climbs, which dwarf the per-year jumps the 2011 CBA brought, have both helped teams retain talent and pay for free agents while also … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Franchise Tag Candidates
No Chiefs Trey Smith Tag Expected; Guard-Record Deal Anticipated In Free Agency
The Chiefs’ issues blocking a dialed-in Eagles pass rush in Super Bowl LIX figure to work against them in free agency as well. Philadelphia’s dominant victory highlighted the importance of quality offensive linemen, and one of Kansas City’s three Pro Bowlers will be paid as such soon. An expectation the Chiefs will lose their four-year right guard in free agency emerged soon … [Read more...] about No Chiefs Trey Smith Tag Expected; Guard-Record Deal Anticipated In Free Agency
2025 NFL Cap Space, By Team
Free agency is roughly one month away, and teams are preparing for the first major roster-building checkpoint on the offseason calendar. In several cases, of course, the lead-in to the start of the new league year will require cost-cutting measures. Teams expect the 2025 cap ceiling to check in somewhere between $265MM and $275MM, providing a general target to aim for before … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Cap Space, By Team
AFC North Coaching Updates: Ravens, Browns, Steelers
The Ravens defense got off to a slow start last year, and though they were able to finish strong down the stretch, disappointing veteran safeties and underwhelming linebacker play contributed to the team finishing second to last in pass defense. The team hired Tyler Santucci to act as the new linebackers coach after moving on from Mark DeLeone, and they continue to make changes … [Read more...] about AFC North Coaching Updates: Ravens, Browns, Steelers
Chiefs Want Travis Kelce Retirement Decision By March 14
The Chiefs are giving Travis Kelce a month to make a decision on his future. According to Nate Taylor and Cale Clinton of The Athletic, the Chiefs have set a March 14 deadline for Kelce to commit to the 2025 season. While Kelce could try to squeeze more time from his team, the Chiefs do have some leverage via the tight end’s impending roster bonus. Kelce is due an $11.5MM bonus … [Read more...] about Chiefs Want Travis Kelce Retirement Decision By March 14