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• ESPN’s Bill Barnwell was not a fan of Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence

The Cincinnati Bengals turned everyone’s heads when they traded the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It is unheard of to make a straight-up swap like that for a player with such a high pick, but it ultimately shows how committed the team is to jump-starting the turnaround on the defensive side […]...2026
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• ESPN analyst: Seahawks worst offseason move is ‘not doing more to upgrade the offensive line’

I shouldn’t really give this the light of day but it’s the end of May and there’s just not a whole lot going on during this time of the NFL offseason. Still, if you want lath ESPN’s Bill Barnwell listed the best and worst offseason deals and decisions for every NFC team. For the Seattle […]...2026
• ‘Wasn’t the Right Fit’ — ESPN Analyst Condemns Cowboys’ $33,000,000 Move After Missing Playoffs
ESPN writer Bill Barnwell thinks the Dallas Cowboys choosing to re-sign tackle Terence Steele was not a good move....2026
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• There’s a Horrendous J.J. McCarthy Trade Idea Out There

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell unloaded dozens of trade ideas this week that could shake down during the draft, and among them, […]...2026
• Vikings Linked to Bizarre Trade Partner in Draft

The Minnesota Vikings have four draft selections in this year’s Top 100, but according to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, they might […]...2026
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• Would you make this draft day trade?

When it comes to the NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead will be active. Whether it’s trading up, trading back, or trading a pick directly for a player, Snead is always looking to make moves. Earlier this week, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell did his ‘all trades’ mock draft in which every pick gets […]...2026
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• Kirk Cousins Free Agency: NFL Analyst Bill Barnwell Suggests Packers Should Sign the Veteran QB After Losing Malik Willis
Bill Barnwell pitches Kirk Cousins to Green Bay as backup for injury-prone Jordan Love after Malik Willis left for Miami....2026
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• Riq Woolen named as one of players under ‘most pressure’ in 2025

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images This is the final year of Woolen’s rookie contract. We’re almost there, Seattle Seahawks fans. Only two weeks until preseason and about six weeks until the regular season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Until then, how about another listicle? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell published a column on the 15 players, coaches, and GMs under the most pressure in 2025. There...2025
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• Seahawks ranked as best Super Bowl champion over past 25 years, but not best team

Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images The Super Bowl Seahawks are still leaving their mark. ESPN ranked the top 25 teams of the past 25 years, and the Seattle Seahawks had two representatives. Everyone should be able to guess the years, and now that you’ve hopefully said 2013 and 2014, congratulations you’re right! Before we get into the list, Seattle had three honorable mentions, including a sh...2025
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• Bengals playmakers ranked among NFL’s best

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Once again, this offensive unit is set to be special. The NFL season is quickly approaching as the Cincinnati Bengals look to make some noise after a down year in the Queen City. With a new-look defense, one thing that has remained the same is this offensive unit. Some new names have been added to the offensive line, but overall, the playmaking of the...2025
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• Bengals playmakers ranked among NFL’s best

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Once again, this offensive unit is set to be special. The NFL season is quickly approaching as the Cincinnati Bengals look to make some noise after a down year in the Queen City. With a new-look defense, one thing that has remained the same is this offensive unit. Some new names have been added to the offensive line, but overall, the playmaking of the...2025
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• Seahawks plunge in ESPN’s offensive supporting cast rankings

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images From top 10 over the past two seasons to barely inside the top 20? Hmm... We’re almost at that time of year where we can watch actual football and not create offseason NFL rankings articles, but the operative word is almost. In the meantime, let’s see how much you’re emotionally affected by an unflattering ranking for the Seattle Seahawks. ESPN’s Bill Barnwe...2025
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• TJ Slaton labeled a luxury for Bengals defense

Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images Hey, some good news! The Cincinnati Bengals, like all the other teams across the NFL, are on summer break after the close of mandatory minicamp. The team has been in the news for a myriad of reasons, most of which are negatively covering their contract negotiations with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart, but there is the occasional good news. This is one such ...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dak Prescott and George Pickens are developing chemistry

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys Cowboys’ Dak Prescott says he’s ‘full go’ for training camp - Todd Archer, ESPN Dak Prescott has been clicking with wide receiver George Pickens this offseason. A few weeks ago, Prescott held his annual getaway with his skill players, returning to Lake Oconee in Georgia for a few days of on-field work and off...2025
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• Chiefs just out of top 10 in offensive weapons, per ESPN

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While still out of the top 10, Kansas City still received its highest ranking in the last four offseasons. On Tuesday, ESPN senior NFL writer Bill Barnwell released his annual column ranking the NFL’s best (and worst) playmaker groups, judging which front offices have given their quarterback a good supporting cast of weapons. First, l...2025
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• Matthew Stafford will have best supporting cast since joining Rams. Can he win again?

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images ESPN ranks Rams supporting cast as top-5 in the NFL When Matthew Stafford spent the first 12 years of his career with the Detroit Lions, the narrative was always that the quarterback never had a consistent supporting cast to help him. That immediately changed when Stafford arrived to the Los Angeles Rams and was met with Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, and a good defe...2025
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"On Monday, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell proposed a convoluted Mac Jones trade that makes sense for the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers."

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"com/FetZASmBeI— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) January 16, 2024 And would you look at that."

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"Per ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, the Giants offense only rivaled the 2020 Denver Broncos when led by noted non-QB Kendall Hinton."

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"“With apologies to [Sauce] Gardner and Jalen Ramsey, no cornerback is playing better right now than the second-year superstar in Denver,” ESPN's Bill Barnwell wrote."

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"Mile High Morning: ESPN's Bill Barnwell says Broncos are the best they've been since Super Bowl 50"

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"Bill Barnwell weighs in."

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"Earlier in the week, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell noted that the Steelers would owe around $21 million in dead cap money if they trade Brown before June 1."

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"With a sixth Super Bowl title in reach for Brady and Belichick, Bill Barnwell dissects who has been most important to the Pats' success."

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"Bill Barnwell has answers."

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"com also suspected Floyd's off-field conduct was a factor in the decision: Bill Barnwell of ESPN."

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"For Grantland's Bill Barnwell, the way in which Detroit fought back to nearly go ahead made the final moments all the more painful:This result doesn't automatically eliminate the Lions from the playoff discussion, but their chances are looking slim."

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"Grantland's Bill Barnwell was amazed at the fact that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin relied so heavily on Le'Veon Bell when he had Blount to bring off the bench: Blount did have a little fun in the fourth quarter, helping out Bell with a touchdown celebration, per NFL on ESPN: Concern over carries isn't a recent issue for the 27-year-old."

• There’s a Horrendous J.J. McCarthy Trade Idea Out There
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• Vikings Linked to Bizarre Trade Partner in Draft
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• ESPN has Seahawks collecting picks from Browns in ‘all-trades’ mock draft

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, fans and analysts will be firing up their mock draft machines in hopes of creating a perfect first round; however, ESPN writer Bill Barnwell has taken a different approach. In his latest mock draft, he instituted an all-trade policy where every pick must be moved. While for some teams, […]...2026
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• ESPN’s Bill Barnwell Makes Case for Seahawks To Sign Brian Robinson After Losing Kenneth Walker to Chiefs
Bill Barnwell urges the Seattle Seahawks to sign free agent running back Brian Robinson to operate alongside Emanuel Wilson....2026
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• Why Kenny Clark is still an important piece of the Cowboys defense

The value of Kenny Clark has become a heavily debated topic within the talking circles of the Dallas Cowboys, with analysts and fans alike debating whether his on-field performance justifies his roughly $21 million annual salary. This topic was again at the forefront of our attention when a recent ESPN article by Bill Barnwell fueled […]...2026
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• Mac Jones Trade is Ludicrous + What’s Jordan Addison Actually Worth?

Is the Mac Jones trade proposal for the Vikings utterly dumb? Dive into this fiery episode of The Real Forno Show, packed with Minnesota Vikings trade rumors, NFL Draft insights, and quarterback drama. Tyler Forness unleashes on ESPN’s Bill Barnwell’s “bonkers” idea—could this be the worst Vikings move ever? In this episode of The Real […]...2026
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• Riq Woolen named as one of players under ‘most pressure’ in 2025
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• TJ Slaton labeled a luxury for Bengals defense
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• Cowboys news: Dak Prescott and George Pickens are developing chemistry
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• Seahawks ranked as best Super Bowl champion over past 25 years, but not best team
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• New York Giants’ Super Bowl teams don’t make list of best teams of the 2000s

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Does that surprise you? It probably shouldn’t The New York Giants’ Super Bowl-winning teams of the 2000s are akin to the late, great comedian, Rodney Dangerfield. They don’t get any respect. At least, not championship-caliber respect. In a post ranking the best 25 NFL teams of the 2000s, neither of the Eli Manning-led teams that pulled off historic upsets of ...2025
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• Bengals playmakers ranked among NFL’s best
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• Seahawks plunge in ESPN’s offensive supporting cast rankings
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• Cowboys news: Dak Prescott and George Pickens are developing chemistry
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• Chiefs just out of top 10 in offensive weapons, per ESPN
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• Matthew Stafford will have best supporting cast since joining Rams. Can he win again?
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• Josh Oliver Receives High Praise from ESPN

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Maybe the Vikings know something Tight end Josh Oliver recently got a pretty impressive contract extension from the Minnesota Vikings, and it may have struck a lot of people as unusual given that he wasn’t particularly productive based on the numbers that we can see. However, there’s a reason that Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and company opened the checkbook for h...2025
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• Bengals News (6/20): Andrei Iosivas bulking up

Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Andrei Iosivas made some big changes that could pay dividends. Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas explains the practicality behind his offseason change and the results he's already seeingIosivas emerged as WR3 last year in just his second season in the NFL. The 206th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft ran with the opportunity to start alongside Chase and Higgins and effectively ...2025
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• Riq Woolen named as one of players under ‘most pressure’ in 2025
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• Seahawks plunge in ESPN’s offensive supporting cast rankings
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• Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes now the world’s 18th highest-paid athlete

Photo by Jamie Squire/NWSL via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, May 24. The latest Off-field earnings push Patrick Mahomes into top 20 of world’s highest-paid athletes | The Star The San Francisco 49ers last week gave quarterback Brock Purdy a huge five-year contract extension worth $265 million, and many people were talking about .... the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes. Yep, Over Th...2025
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• Eagles vs. Commanders: NFC Championship Game live score updates, highlights, injury news

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Follow along with updates here! The NFC Championship Game stage is set: the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are squaring off at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM Eastern. The Eagles are 6.5-point favorites in this NFC East battle, their fifth straight home game against a Commanders team playing a fourth...2025
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• Vikings Need to Digest Loss to Lions, Get Right for the Playoffs

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images It’s time to learn and move on quickly, as they have at other times this season The Minnesota Vikings had their worst offensive performance of the season against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, falling 31-9 in the biggest game of the season and losing the division title and first seed in the process. It was a disappointing loss to a division and pl...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 1/2: What were your expectations for the Seahawks this season?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: a mailbag, a bit on Ernest Jones and his future, Abe Lucas and his injuries, Geno Smith and his QB1 status on the Seattle Seahawks, numbers of note, and more! What are your opinions regarding Sunday’s game? Should we sit starters and see what we’ve got going into next year? Or do we do our best to try and win a tenth game on the...2025
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• Cowboys news: Micah Parsons discusses contracts, holdouts, and future with Cowboys

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The latest in Dallas Cowboys news heading into the weekend. Micah Parsons ends all speculation on possible holdout, future with Cowboys - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Micah Parsons still plans to attend offseason practices with the team, regardless of his contract extension status. “I’ve got to be around the guys,” he said. “There’s going to be ...2024
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• Cowboys news: Another ‘tight’ budget looms in offseason, says Stephen Jones

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images The latest Dallas Cowboys news is here. Cowboys predict another ‘tight’ budget looms in offseason, says Stephen Jones - SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News Stephen Jones has already started setting expectations for 2025, and it may be a repeat of 2024 in terms of player acquisition. “I think we knew we were going to have a challenge this year and ne...2024
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• Lions News: Best reactions as Lions defeat Seahawks in Monday night thriller

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re sure you’re tired, so grab a cup of coffee and relive the fun with the best reactions to the Lions’ win over the Seahawks. The Detroit Lions put on a clinic in the prime time spotlight Monday night, beating the Seattle Seahawks for the first time in 12 years. Detroit was firing on all cylinders in nearly every facet of the game...2024
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• It’s Crunch Time for Kwesi

His future as GM could hinge on the events of the next two months With just a couple weeks before the start of the new NFL year, it’s crunch time for Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. And unlike the past two years, how Adofo-Mensah navigates the next couple months could determine his future with the Vikings organization. It’s a Make-or-Break Offseason for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah For a variety of reason...2024
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• Lions vs. Seahawks: Score and Twitter Reaction for Monday Night Football
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• Rashad Jennings Was Told Not to Score During Controversial Drive vs. Cowboys
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• Washington Redskins Running Out of Excuses to Start Kirk Cousins at QB
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• LeGarrette Blount Leaves Field Early vs. Titans, Reportedly Angry over Carries
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• Joe Flacco Injury: Updates on Ravens Star's Knee and Recovery
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• Josh Gordon Suspended at Least 1 Year: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• The Texans did what? Barnwell grades the DeAndre Hopkins trade
Houston just dealt a No. 1 receiver for a distressed asset. What are the Texans doing? Bill Barnwell weighs in....2020
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• Ray McDonald Arrested for Violating Restraining Order: Details, Mugshot, More
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• NFL Draft 2016: Team-by-Team Analysis and Grades for Rounds 1-3 Results
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• Twitter Reacts to Jeremy Maclin Snapping Chiefs WR Touchdown Drought
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• NFL Week 2 Picks: Rounding Up Top Experts' Predictions
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• ESPN’s Bill Barnwell was not a fan of Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence
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• Riq Woolen named as one of players under ‘most pressure’ in 2025
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• New York Giants’ Super Bowl teams don’t make list of best teams of the 2000s
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• Seahawks plunge in ESPN’s offensive supporting cast rankings
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• Cowboys news: Dak Prescott and George Pickens are developing chemistry
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• Matthew Stafford will have best supporting cast since joining Rams. Can he win again?
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• Cowboys news: Why Joe Looney and Bradie James are part of Brian Schottenheimer’s offseason

Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Dallas Cowboys news is here. Schottenheimer looks to past stars to inspire Cowboys - Todd Archer, ESPN What happens on the field matters most, but don’t overlook the culture-building of Brian Schottenheimer. Time was running out and the Dallas Cowboys’ meeting room was getting louder and louder. Joe Looney needed to make one more free throw to win the competi...2025
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• Bengals News (6/20): Andrei Iosivas bulking up
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• Cowboys news: Don’t sleep on LB Marist Liufau in 2025

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Cowboys’ LB Room Gets a Boost with Bulked up Marist Liufau- Mario Herrera Jr., Inside the Star. Second-year linebacker is putting in the work. Dallas Cowboys LB Marist Liufau has made significant strides this offseason, both physically and mentally, positioning himself as a strong contender for a starting role in the t...2025
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• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer’s ‘energy’ is winning over the players

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Marist Liufau on Matt Eberflus’ philosophy, Schotty’s ‘infectious’ energy - Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com New coaches are making an impact in Dallas. Year two is on the horizon for Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau, and from the top down he’s seeing a lot of differences from his rookie season, starting with Brian...2025
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• Cowboys news: Don’t sleep on LB Marist Liufau in 2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes now the world’s 18th highest-paid athlete
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• Random Ramsdom: Could L.A. add Zack Baun?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 2/21/25 Could the Los Angeles Rams add Zack Baun if he is not re-signed by the Philadelphia Eagles? It’s an easy question to ask, so figured we’d ask it! Baun had an amazing season and was perhaps as good of a signing for the Eagles as Saquan Barkley. I know that might sound crazy, but seriously Baun had an incredible season f...2025
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• Can the Browns ‘win’ the Myles Garrett sweepstakes?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Teams should be lining up to trade for game’s best defensive player. But are the candidates actually limited? It has been 12 days since Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett went public with his request for the team to trade him after eight seasons in Cleveland. The ensuing days have brought speculation over whether or not the Br...2025
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• Cowboys news: Micah Parsons discusses contracts, holdouts, and future with Cowboys
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• Bryce Young benched by Panthers for Week 3 in stunning fall for No. 1 draft pick

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images The former No. 1 overall pick has been bench just two games into his sophomore season with the Panthers. Just two weeks into the 2024 season, the Carolina Panthers are making a major change. According to multiple reports, new head Dave Canales is making a change at quarterback. In the wake of a 26-3 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, starting q...2024
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• Make the case: Should the Giants trade up from No. 6? Stay put? Move down?

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Let’s look at the pros and cons of each scenario There are three directions the New York Giants can go in the 2024 NFL Draft. Up for a quarterback. Stay put at No. 6, likely for a wide receiver or a quarterback. Trade down to accumulate picks. Which is best? In a recent look at which teams should trade up in Round 1, Bill Barnwell of ESPN could not make ...2024
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• It’s Crunch Time for Kwesi
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• Cowboys news: Why Ezekiel Elliott is still unsigned as a free agent
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The latest news and stories on the Dallas Cowboys. Why star NFL running backs have been devalued: What’s next - Bill Barnwell, ESPN Bill Barnwell goes deep dive into running backs and contracts, and gives some reasons why teams aren’t paying the likes of Ezekiel Elliott. Other teams could consider a rotation player — the Dolphins, Rams, Bengals or Ravens make...2023
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