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• Eagles schedule preview: Las Vegas Raiders

Candice Ward-Imagn Images A commitment to mediocrity When and Where: Week 15 at home Last season: Antonio Pearce won fewer games in a full season in 2024 than he did as the interim coach in 2023. Added: Alex Cappa, Geno Smith, Jeremy Chinn, Eric Stokes, Elandon Roberts Lost: Trevon Moehrig, Jack Jones, Andre James, Divine Deablo, Gardner Minshew, Alexander Mattison Players added or lost i...2025
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• Jaire Alexander’s 6 best NFL landing spots after release by Packers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images These six teams should pick up the phone ASAP. It’s a very weird time in the NFL calendar, and it just got a whole lot more bizarre with the news that the Green Bay Packers are releasing All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. While the two sides have been butting heads in recent months, it’s stunning the team couldn’t find a trade partner — even to get som...2025
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• Lions’ Dan Jackson was one of the best college football stories

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Five things to know about new Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson, who was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Now a few weeks removed for the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft, it’s time to finish out our “5 things to know” series with the team’s seventh-round picks. While Georgia’s Dan Jackson and Dominic Lovett may not be in line for starting jobs, both h...2025
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• Alijah Huzzie Is A Late-Round Option Who Would Fill Two Packers Needs

It’s no secret that the Green Bay Packers need help in their cornerback room. With Eric Stokes joining the Las Vegas Raiders and Jaire Alexander’s future in question, the draft is the most logical place for the Packers to address this need. This year’s draft has a deep cornerback class. That means the Packers can draft high-quality corners in the later rounds....2025
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• Cobee Bryant Is A Day 2 Pick Who Would Fill A Hole In Green Bay’s Defense

If the Green Bay Packers move on from Jaire Alexander, they must address their cornerback room. Alexander and Eric Stokes’ departures will leave glaring holes on defense. Although there are some veterans they could sign, the draft seems to be a likely place for the Packers to fill this hole. Kansas’ Cobee Bryant is a mid-round pick who could satisfy this need....2025
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• Trey Amos Fits Green Bay’s Cornerback Criteria
Seven of Brian Gutekunst’s nine first-round picks as the Green Bay Packers’ general manager have been on the defensive side of the ball. Three of those seven have been defensive backs – Jaire Alexander, Darnell Savage, and Eric Stokes. All posted a Relative Athletic Score of at least 8.37, played over 1,000 snaps in college, and weighed at least 194 lbs....2025
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• Around the AFC West: Grading the offseason

Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images How are Kansas City’s division rivals improving for 2025? While the Kansas City Chiefs continue to hold a “full Nelson” on the rest of the AFC West, the other three teams are making offseason moves to improve. How should we grade their free-agency efforts? Denver Broncos: B- Entering his third offseason with th...2025
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• Former Packers CB Eric Stokes could be a good risk/reward signing for Cowboys

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Eric Stokes is a name to consider. The Dallas Cowboys secondary took a significant hit when news broke Monday, the first day of legal tampering for free agency, that the Jacksonville Jaguars made Jourdan Lewis the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the NFL. It’s a whopping 3-year/$30M deal for CB Jourdan Lewis and the Jacksonville Jaguars for him to bec...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 cornerback options

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A look at three intriguing cornerback options in free agency for the Detroit Lions. While the Detroit Lions may have just doubled down on cornerback in the 2024 NFL Draft by taking Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, there are still a lot of question marks within that defensive back group that need answering. Starter Carlton Davis and top reserve options ...2025
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• NFL Free Agency: Players the Browns should prioritize next week on defense

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images With Myles Garrett not expected to be traded, there are needs elsewhere on the defense. The biggest story of the offseason for the Cleveland Browns has been the trade request from star pass rusher Myles Garrett. With both sides dug in to now include the owner, there appears to be no resolution in sight, less than a week before free agency officially begins. If ...2025
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• Tuesday Trenches: Post-Combine NFL Mock Draft

Peter Casey-Imagn Images Here’s a look at how the first round could shake out. Well, the NFL Combine is over, and free agency is due to kick off soon. After that, we come to the draft. I’m no draft expert, and I don’t like doing mock drafts, because there are so many factors, and trying to guess what will happen in the first round is like trying to guess how a game of Plinko will play out...2025
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• Free agency provides Rams a perfect opportunity to re-build secondary

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Rams will have some decisions to make this offseason as it pertains to the secondary, specifically the cornerback position. Last offseason, the Rams put a band-aid on the issue, signing Darious Williams and Tre White in free agency. After White didn’t work out, the Rams brought back Ahkello Witherspoon who was a good fill in over the back hal...2025
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• New York Giants free agency primer: 5 cornerbacks to consider

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The New York Giants enter free agency with plenty of needs throughout their roster. One area that could use an upgrade is cornerback. GM Joe Schoen traded up in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select Deonte Banks, who struggled mightily in his second season after a promising first year. Schoen did select Dru Phillips in the third round of last ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Let’s Play Tag!

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Will the Vikings tag anyone? It is franchise tag starting day! Will the Vikings tag anyone? Rumor has it that they may tag Byron Murphy instead of Sam Darnold. A little note is that Sam Darnold, Stephon Gilmore, and Byron Murphy all had their contracts voided yesterday, February 17th. https://overthecap.com/contract-triggers-calenda...2025
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• Vikings Links: What Is Your OffSeason Plan?

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Plans are made to be changed no? I think the Vikings are more than likely going to try and bring back Daniel Jones to go with JJ McCarthy. KOC said in an interview that “Darnold has earned the right to go to free agency” or something along those lines. I do think the team does not want to tie up too much in the QB position regardless of 14 wins. It is...2025
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"Packers' injury designations Rukled OUT (starters are bolded): FS Evan Williams (hamstring) Doubtful: C Josh Myers (wrist) Questionable QB Jordan Love (groin) — 2 limited practices this week RB Josh Jacobs (ankle) — 2 limited practices this week CB Jaire Alexander (knee) — Did not practice this week CB Corey Ballentine (ankle) — Limited all week No injury designation LT Rasheed Walker (knee) LG Elgton Jenkins (glute) DL Kenny Clark (toe/shoulder) DL Devonte Wyatt (ankle) LB Quay Walker (concussion) — cleared the NFL’s concussion protocols If all three don’t go, that means Javon Bullard goes from nickel to safety, Keisean Nixon to nickel and Eric Stokes and Carrington Valentine on the outside."

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"Jaire Alexander, Luke Musgrave, Eric Stokes also back on the practice field Tuesday for Green Bay"

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"Tested, trusted: Packers CB Eric Stokes set to build on promising rookie year"

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"Rookie CB Eric Stokes passing early tests in Packers' defense"

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"Eric Stokes, formerly senior director of college scouting for the Panthers, will become the director of pro scouting in Washington, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN."

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"" Darlington also reported the team will likely dismiss "those loyal to Hickey" such as assistant general manager Eric Stokes."

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" The fifth-round pick out of Memphis was lauded for his toughness by assistant general manager Eric Stokes, who cited McCain's "Unbelievable charisma and personality" while praising him to Fox Sports Florida's Surya Fernandez."

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• Cobee Bryant Is A Day 2 Pick Who Would Fill A Hole In Green Bay’s Defense
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• Former Packers CB Eric Stokes could be a good risk/reward signing for Cowboys
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• 5 Qs Lions vs. Packers preview: Why Green Bay plays best at end of season

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images What’s changed with the Packers since Week 9? We asked @AcmePackingCo about the upcoming “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. More Detroit Lions football is right around the corner, and we would never pass up the opportunity to get some intel from the opponent’s perspective. We called on Justis Mosqueda to gi...2024
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• Vikings’ NFC North Rival Oppo Research: Green Bay Packers

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images A look at where the Packers are heading into the 2024 season In my second installment on oppo research on the Minnesota Vikings’ NFC North rivals, I take a closer look into the Green Bay Packers. Recap of the Packers’ 2023 Season The 2023 season was a tale of two halves for the Packers. The first half ended with a 3-6 record and f...2024
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• Week 16 Game Preview: Saints at Packers

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Saints will travel to Green Bay late December. The New Orleans Saints are set to travel to Lambeau field for the second consecutive season, but this time, instead of getting it out of the way in September, they’ll be playing in likely-below freezing temperatures in December. I’ve actually been to Lambeau Field in December, and if I remember corre...2024
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• Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing. AFC EAST: New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit) Bailey Zappe’s future in question with Patriots - Pats PulpitZappe has started eight games over his first two years. New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation) New York Jets: Who ...2024
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• What Does Eric Stokes Need To Do To Establish Himself In A Contract Year?

The Green Bay Packers selected Eric Stokes with the 29th-overall pick in the 2021 draft. Stokes was a key piece of a smothering University of Georgia defense that dominated the SEC from 2018 to 2020. But since he arrived in Green Bay, his injuries and subpar performances have hampered his career....2024
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• MNF Staff Picks: 2 games for the price of one in the last double header MNF of the year

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The third and last MNF double header of the season features Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants. Hello Bolts From the Blue, Tonight we have two Monday Night Football games for the price of one for the third and final time this season. These games will be happening simultaneously as the league looks to give a Sund...2023
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• Scouting report: Packers are perfect matchup for the Lions on Thanksgiving

David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports On Thanksgiving, the Lions could feast on another NFC North rival, the Green Bay Packers. The Detroit Lions host a divisional rival in the Green Bay Packers in their annual Thanksgiving game. Detroit is coming off a comeback victory over another NFC North team, the Chicago Bears, 31-26. The Lions last won on Thanksgiving in 2016, and they look to end their si...2023
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• Lions vs. Packers 5Qs preview: Can Detroit take advantage of Green Bay injuries?

USA Today NETWORK-Wisconsin A preview with Acme Packing Co.’s Justis Mosqueda about the Week 4 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. “Thursday Night Football” at Lamborghini Lambeau Field this early in the season would seem like a treat near the quarter pole of the NFL season, but it’s been a stark reminder of how this schedule is a war of attrition, as both of these tea...2023
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• How do Rams cornerbacks compare to rest of NFC?
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Looking at depth charts in the conference after free agency and ahead of the draft Following the Jalen Ramsey trade, L.A. Rams fans will have to get familiar with new names in the secondary next season. Perhaps some names that are not even on the roster as of early April, with cornerback being a high priority going into the 2023 draf...2023
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• The best cornerbacks in the league
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Surtain II was named first team All-Pro for the first time in 2022 joining an elite group of NFL cornerbacks Only 24 cornerbacks drafted since 2000 have been named first team All-Pro this century (including 2000) and now Patrick Surtain has joined that elite club. Two are named each season, but few have done it in repeat years. Only seven have been na...2023
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• NFL Rumors: What Insiders Are Reporting Heading into Draft Day
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• Tested, trusted: Packers CB Eric Stokes set to build on promising rookie year

2021 first-round draft pick started 14 games, led team in pass breakups...2022
• Rookie CB Eric Stokes passing early tests in Packers' defense

First-round pick proving he has what it takes to play right away...2021
• DL Kenny Clark, CB Eric Stokes both active for Green Bay | Packers-Seahawks inactives

The two defensive starters had been questionable on the injury report...2021
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• Elgton Jenkins among players returning to practice for Packers

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• Packers rule CB Eric Stokes out for Sunday's Week 17 game vs. Vikings

Cornerback added to injury report for hamstring...2023
• Eric Stokes hasn't lost his smile on comeback road

Packers cornerback has built himself back up ‘brick by brick’ after foot injury...2023
• Packers activate CB Eric Stokes off injured reserve

Green Bay elevates RB Kenyan Drake and WR Bo Melton for gameday...2023
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• Positivity helped Eric Stokes conquer lengthy comeback

Packers cornerback practiced Tuesday for first time in 11 months...2023

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• Former Packers CB Eric Stokes could be a good risk/reward signing for Cowboys
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• 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 cornerback options
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• New York Giants free agency primer: 5 cornerbacks to consider
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• Giants news, 5/10: Rookie mini-camp, Malik Nabers, Tyler Nubin, Nick McCloud, more headlines

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Rookie mini-camp to begin The Giants will hold their rookie mini-camp Friday and Saturday at Quest Diagnostics. Draft picks, undrafted free agents and rookie camp invites will all be on the field over the two days. Big Blue View will be on hand Friday and possibly Saturday to bring you fir...2024
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• Detroit Lions may have picked Terrion Arnold at perfect time

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Lions may have drafted Terrion Arnold at the exact right time, preventing him from landing with a divisional rival. We’ve seen a couple of Green Bay Packers fans freak out in the wake of the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round, and this bit of news isn’t likely going to make them feel any better. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who published NFL Draft ...2024
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• Seahawks do something they haven’t done in the NFL Draft since 1997

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Three positions were nowhere to be found in Seattle’s 2024 draft class. The Seattle Seahawks’ first NFL Draft of the post-Pete Carroll era was certainly different. As in, “hasn’t happened in nearly 30 years” different. Seattle allocated half of its eight picks to the offensive and defensive lines, two more to the cornerback position, one more to inside ...2024
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• Bucs Nation Post Free Agency First Round NFL Mock Draft

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s see what all first-round teams might do, and how that might affect the Buccaneers. It’s safe to say that the brunt of free agency has passed, and in its wake the NFL Draft is less than a month away. While many rosters have been drastically reshaped, others focused on keeping their cores together (a la Buccaneers), but all the s...2024
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• All 32 NFL teams, ranked by how likely they are to win 2024 Super Bowl

Let’s rank every team in the NFL by their Super Bowl chances before the new season begins. The NFL offseason is manufactured, packaged hope. As soon as one Super Bowl ends, all 32 fan bases start talking themselves into the notion that next year will be their year, or in the case of one fanbase, that next year will again be their year. If their favorite team just drafts the right players and/or ad...2023
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