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• Cowboys news: Early 53-man roster prediction

Cowboys 53-man roster projection: Joe Milton or Sam Howell? Who is fifth WR? – Jon Machota, The Athletic If the Dallas Cowboys move on from Marist Liufau, it might just come down to a numbers game. Outside linebacker (6) This is one of the tougher position groups to project because of the move to make […]...2026
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• Sam Howell trade results: Vikings’ 2025 swap with Eagles continues at 2026 NFL Draft

After years with questions about draft capital heading into draft week, the Minnesota Vikings had nine picks heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, putting themselves in a great position to bolster the roster this weekend. A part of the additional capital came with the Sam Howell trade last year, which came just four months after […]...2026
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• The real reason the Cowboys signed QB Sam Howell

Last week, the Cowboys made a perceived upgrade to their quarterback room by signing veteran Sam Howell and releasing Will Grier. Many have wondered if this is a sign of waning confidence in Joe Milton III’s development, but we’re going to look at it from a different angle. Given Dak Prescott’s injury history since 2020, […]...2026
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• Dallas has backup quarterback options now

The Dallas Cowboys have made an addition to their quarterback room by signing free agent Sam Howell to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. It comes with $2 million fully guaranteed, and he can earn an extra $500,000 if he reaches certain playing time incentives tied to the team making a playoff run. While this is chump change […]...2026
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• Cowboys Sign Ex-Vikings QB

He didn’t last long in Minnesota — or Philadelphia — but former Vikings quarterback Sam Howell has found new employment, […]...2026
• Sam Howell signs with Eagles’ division rival

After being traded by the Minnesota Vikings to the Eagles ahead of the 2025 season, Sam Howell didn’t take a single snap for Philadelphia. And now he’ll be headed to the Cowboys. The free agent quarterback has agreed to a sign a one-year deal with Dallas, per reports. He’ll be on the same roster with […]...2026
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• The real reason the Cowboys signed QB Sam Howell
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• Thoughts on the Vikings’ Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and the Minnesota Vikings emerged with a total of five draft picks and a veteran backup quarterback as well. Not a bad haul numbers-wise considering they only had four picks to begin with, but the definitive proof of whether this was a good draft for the Vikings or not won’t be available for a few years- after we see the results on the field and the development ...2025
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• What John Schneider, Mike Macdonald said after Seahawks 2025 draft

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images It was an exciting weekend of wheeling and dealing and draft picking for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks had one of the busier NFL Drafts of any team. They tied with four teams for most picks (11) and made several trades between Friday and Saturday that initially decreased and then increased their pick total from what they started with on Thursday. ...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Draft Grades Roundup

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images How do the Really Smart Football People™ think the Vikings did? If you’ve been following this site for any length of time, you know that I think the concept of “grading” a draft less than 24 hours after it’s concluded is a fairly ridiculous exercise. There’s absolutely no way to know how these players are going to fare in the National Football League at t...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes and teammates continue offseason workout

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, April 19 The latest Chiefs WRs Skyy Moore, Justyn Ross worked out with Mahomes in Texas | Chiefs Wire Not one to dwell on the past, Mahomes recently hosted an offseason throwing session in Texas that may help the Chiefs’ offense get back on track. Among the pass-catchers in attendance were veteran wide receivers Skyy Moore, J...2025
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• NFL QB rumors: Should Browns make trade call for young QB now on the market?

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Trade rumors are nothing new for the Browns, what about Sam Howell? With the NFL Draft just five days away, the Cleveland Browns are finalizing their plans by simulating dozens of scenarios that may occur during the first few rounds. The hope would be that they won’t be faced with a new option for the first time when they are actually on the clock. The biggest...2025
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• Drew Lock’s multi-year Seahawks contract looks ominous for Sam Howell

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Unless Howell wants to settle into the same QB3 role he had in his rookie season, his days with the Seahawks might be over. The Seattle Seahawks welcomed an old friend back to the quarterback depth chart on Friday. Drew Lock, who was acquired in the Russell Wilson trade with the Denver Broncos in 2022, is returning to Seattle following a stint with the ...2025
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• Stop saying the Seahawks can get out of Sam Darnold’s contract after 2025

Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images Early reports indicated that the Seahawks could easily get out of the Sam Darnold contract after the first season. Turns out those early reports were wrong. Before free agency even opened in March, the Seattle Seahawks were linked to Sam Darnold as a potential destination, with the rumors growing even louder after the Seahawks agreed to trade veteran...2025
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• On Geno Smith’s future and the want of a true Seahawks contender

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Seahawks can contend with Geno Smith at quarterback. That window is very small, however, and perhaps that’s the real problem. Would you like a break from DK Metcalf discourse? Cool. Let’s talk about Geno Smith instead. I’ve been thinking about writing this op-ed since before the Super Bowl and have struggled to find the time and ability to figure out how ...2025
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• How the draft provides a déjà vu moment for the Cowboys to preserve the life of their quarterback

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Drafting Ashton Jeanty would (obviously) feel a lot like 2016. The year was 2016. The Dallas Cowboys were coming off a losing season when their quarterback missed extensive time due to injury. They had finished with a 12-win season the year prior before losing to the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. Their quarterback was entering his 10th season a...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Draft Grades Roundup
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"How the Sam Howell trade netted the Seahawks Rylie Mills"

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"Vikings give Kirk Cousins' old No. 8 jersey to Sam Howell after acquiring ex-Seahawks QB via trade"

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"Mariota joins Sam Howell in the Washington QB room"

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"Commanders informing potential offensive coordinator candidates Sam Howell is their starting QB for 2023"

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"2022 NFL Draft grades: Washington Commanders pick QB Sam Howell at No. 144 overall"

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"2022 NFL Draft, ACC preview: North Carolina's Sam Howell top prospect, Clemson reloads on offense"

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"Sam Howell will be a top quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, and those preparations are already starting at North Carolina."

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"Sam Howell is the Number 2 prospect in the state of North Carolina"

• Sam Howell trade results: Vikings’ 2025 swap with Eagles continues at 2026 NFL Draft
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• Sam Howell signs with Eagles’ division rival
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• Seahawks waive 4 players to make room for undrafted free agents

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks have moved on from four players, including quarterback Jaren Hall. After several days worth of the Seattle Seahawks adding players to their roster through the draft, the team has moved on from a handful of players to make room for their incoming draft picks and undrafted rookies. On Tuesday, the Seahawks waived the following players: Qu...2025
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• What John Schneider, Mike Macdonald said after Seahawks 2025 draft
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Draft Grades Roundup
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• Minnesota Vikings Undrafted Free Agency Tracker

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images All the news, rumors, and innuendo we can find! Undrafted Free Agent Signings (rumored) So Far Silas Bolden, WR, Texas Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota Dontae Fleming, WR, Tulane Jon Huber, OL, Wisconsin Per Tom Pelissero, former Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Max Brosmer is signing with the Vikings as a UDFA Former University of Minn...2025
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• Seattle Seahawks 2025 UDFA tracker

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks have finished their 2025 NFL Draft. Now it’s time to sign some undrafted free agents. The NFL Draft comes to a close on Saturday, but that doesn’t mean that’s a wrap for college prospects finding their new teams. This is the part of draft weekend where teams vie to sign the top undrafted free agents. We know the Seattle Seahawks have a ...2025
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• The Sam Howell trade between Vikings, Seahawks is complete

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images The full results from the trade of Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings lost Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. When Seattle’s QB room got a little crowded, they traded Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings. One coming and one going for each team. It wasn’t a one-for-one trade, though, as the Vikings sent a draft pi...2025
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• Sam Howell trade results: Vikings’ 2025 swap with Eagles continues at 2026 NFL Draft
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• What John Schneider, Mike Macdonald said after Seahawks 2025 draft
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• The Sam Howell trade between Vikings, Seahawks is complete
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/21: Cooper Kupp preparing like he has something to prove in 2025

Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images His leadership and effort can be valuable for our young squad. In Today’s Links: all (most) of the articles, profiles, mocks, and more that a Seattle Seahawks fan could possibly need to prepare themselves for the Monday before the 2025 NFL Draft. Please, go forth and read, and acquire or stabilize, your knowledge. Thanks for being here. #np Get Into Your Lo...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes and teammates continue offseason workout
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• On Geno Smith’s future and the want of a true Seahawks contender
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• NFL analyst says Seahawks’ one offseason move to make is extend Geno Smith

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Smith’s contract expires at the end of the 2025 season. Should Seattle give him a new deal? The Seattle Seahawks have an important Geno Smith decision to make in the coming weeks. Do you extend (and/or restructure), trade, or release the veteran quarterback? What about the (unlikely but not impossible) scenario of letting Smith play on the final year of his ...2025
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• Why the Seahawks hired Klint Kubiak

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The search for a new offensive coordinator is over for Seattle, and now fans are looking to understand the why behind the hire. The long nightmare is over for fans of the Seattle Seahawks, as the search for a new offensive coordinator came to a conclusion Sunday with the announcement that the team had hired Klint Kubiak. Some fans were excited, others were u...2025
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 14: Not there yet

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Green Bay Packers dominated the Seattle Seahawks, exposing the gap between Seattle and the true contenders One of the challenges of being a fan of an NFL team— and certainly of writing about one— is not being sucked into feeling like whatever the most recent result was is a referendum on the team itself. Make no mistake, the Seahawks’ performance tonight was a...2024
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• John Schneider: Drew Lock’s return ‘doesn’t preclude’ Seahawks from drafting QB

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Sam Howell also isn’t out of the running for QB2, per the Seahawks GM. One week until the NFL Draft. Will the Seattle Seahawks draft a quarterback for only the third time since John Schneider became general manager in 2010? The return of backup Drew Lock may have been a little hint of what Seattle intends to do next week, but it’s hardly a definitive sig...2025
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• How the draft provides a déjà vu moment for the Cowboys to preserve the life of their quarterback
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• Sam Howell’s relief appearance for Geno Smith couldn’t have gone much worse

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images The Seahawks’ backup quarterback made a bleak situation fully unrecoverable after replacing an injured Geno Smith. For all intents and purposes, despite having one handoff snap against the Atlanta Falcons, backup quarterback Sam Howell made his Seattle Seahawks debut on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. It did not go well. Geno Smith’s knee i...2024
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• Josh Allen is locked in, and that should worry the rest of the NFL

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Josh Allen is making the Bills look like the most dangerous team in the NFL to start the season. A season ago, turnovers were a problem for Josh Allen. As the Buffalo Bills lumbered out of the gate to a 5-5 record by their bye week, they faced questions over their playoff viability, and the idea of windows closing. Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey was replaced a...2024
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• Jaguars News (3/15): Welcome to Jacksonville, Arik Armstead

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 15, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News 2024 NFL Draft Player Profile: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama (Big Cat Country) Not only does he have an elite football name, but McKinstry might also be the best pure man...2024
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• Cowboys end season with road win at Commanders, earn trip home for Wild Card playoffs

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images It will be the Cowboys and Packers from AT&T Stadium for the ninth time in playoff history The Dallas Cowboys have been really good against NFC East opponents with Dak Prescott at quarterback, and more recently with the duo of Prescott and Mike McCarthy as head coach. So good that a win against the 4-12 Washington Commanders on Sunday felt like a formali...2024
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• Cowboys at Commanders: Writer predictions for potential NFC East clincher

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Just one more win before the playoffs Through a pretty wild luck of the draw, the Cowboys now control their destiny in the NFC East. A win over the Commanders would seal it up, though there are also potential paths to the division title even with a tie or loss. Still, the easiest path is by winning this week. The last time the Cowboys fa...2024
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• Compensatory formula considerations ahead of Carson Wentz’s Rams debut

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Raheem Morris could also have big impact on LA’s potential compensatory pick haul The Los Angeles Rams are prepared to rest key starters when they take on the San Francisco 49res this weekend. With Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Ernest Jones, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald on the sidelines, there will be opportunities for others to standout in a way they m...2024
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• Winners & Losers: Puka Nacua dazzles in primetime on Thursday night

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Ernest Jones lived in the New Orleans backfield in Week 16 It was a must-win scenario for the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sean McVay’s team pulled through and dazzled offensively behind stellar performances by rookie Puka Nacua, Matthew Stafford, and Kyren Willia...2023
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• Commanders informing potential offensive coordinator candidates Sam Howell is their starting QB for 2023

Washington's new offensive coordinator will likely have to work with Howell, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 draft...2023
• NFL free agency 2024: Commanders signing Marcus Mariota to one-year deal

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• Taylor Heinicke will start for Commanders in Week 18 vs. Cowboys, but Sam Howell also set to play, per report

Another QB swap in Washington...2023
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• Commanders' Sam Howell will make first career start at QB in Week 18 vs. Cowboys

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• Lamar Jackson trade request: Ron Rivera explains why Commanders have no interest in pursuing Ravens QB

The 'roster building' Commanders are content with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett...2023
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• 2023 NFL free agency: Commanders to sign Jacoby Brissett, 'fired up' to have veteran compete with Sam Howell

Brissett outplayed his replacement in Cleveland in 2022, the well-compensated Deshaun Watson...2023
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• Commanders' Sam Howell remains QB1 entering offseason following Eric Bieniemy's arrival, per report

Howell still has the inside track to start in 2023...2023
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• Commanders name Sam Howell starting quarterback for 2023 season: 'Sam's our guy' says Ron Rivera

The 2022 fifth-round pick has one career game under his belt...2023
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• The Linc - Bucs fans worried that their team “could get obliterated on Monday night”

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/21/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... What could happen, should happen, and will happen: Week 3 Eagles at Buccaneers - Bucs NationThe Bucs could get obliterated. One of the scariest things about this game for Tampa Bay fans is the very realistic possibility that the Central Florida fairy tale of weeks ...2023
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• Lane Johnson INACTIVE for Eagles vs. 49ers playoff game

The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced the inactives list for their Wild Card game against the San Francisco 49ers in the 2026 NFL playoffs. The following Eagles players WILL NOT PLAY: Lane Johnson, Brett Toth, Jakorian Bennett, Joshua Uche, Ty Robinson, A.J. Dillon, and Sam Howell. Despite previous reporting that Lane Johnson would play, the Eagles’ […]...2026
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• Daniel Jones Reportedly Took Less Money to Go to Indianapolis

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images It makes sense for one reason It took the Minnesota Vikings a little while to shore up their quarterback situation this offseason, with the team eventually making a trade to acquire Sam Howell from the Seattle Seahawks on Draft weekend. Howell joins expected starter J.J. McCarthy and backup Brett Rypien on the depth chart at the game’s most important position. ...2025
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• Thoughts on the Vikings’ Draft
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• Grade the Minnesota Vikings Trade for Sam Howell

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The backup QB situation has been addressed While moving around the board during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings also appear to have addressed their backup quarterback situation with the acquisition of Sam Howell from the Seattle Seahawks. Howell has starting experience in the NFL, as he started all 17 games for the Washington Commanders in 2023,...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/22: Will the Seahawks pick up Charles Cross’ fifth-year option?

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images If you’re gonna do it, now would be a good time. In Today’s Links: mock drafts, player profiles, Coach Macdonald and John Schneider speak to the media; teams calling our Seattle Seahawks about a Sam Howell trade. All that at more, here at Field Gulls: America’s Number One Source for all things Seahawks. Thanks for being here. #n Grieve Not The Spirit by AIR Se...2025
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• NFL QB rumors: Should Browns make trade call for young QB now on the market?
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• Report: Seahawks open to trading Sam Howell, drawing interest from multiple teams

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Seahawks signed Drew Lock, which means Sam Howell could be on the way out. It appears as if the intended Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback competition between Drew Lock and Sam Howell as indicated by general manager John Schneider may not, indeed, ever materialize. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Brady Henderson reported on Friday night that the Seahawks...2025
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• John Schneider: Drew Lock’s return ‘doesn’t preclude’ Seahawks from drafting QB
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• Vikings give Kirk Cousins' old No. 8 jersey to Sam Howell after acquiring ex-Seahawks QB via trade

That might do it for any remaining Cousins-to-Minnesota speculation...2025
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• Let’s discuss: Will the Seahawks finally draft a quarterback this year?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The question is simple but perhaps the answer isn’t as concrete. We’re three weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, where Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider’s formative years occurred. I think we’ve cited this stat north of a billion times. We’ll make it at least 1,000,000,0001 with this weekend’s topic. The Seahawks have only dra...2025
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• 12 Thoughts on the Seahawks’ self-inflicted quarterback quandary

Geno Smith has been traded! It’s time for a collection of FTR thoughts that weren’t turned into their own articles ... I would say it’s a slow day at the office, but when your primary source of income is real estate, every day is a busy day - you’re either working with a client or looking for a client, and often both. Seattle Seahawks legend Tyler Lockett knows what I’m talking about :) I couldn’...2025
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• 10 quarterback options who can start for the Seahawks in 2025

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images With Geno Smith now in Las Vegas, who could John Schneider be targeting under center? The Seattle Seahawks are once again looking for a new starting quarterback. In a shocking trade, John Schneider and the Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders (and Pete Carroll) for a third-round pick. This trade seemingly was prompted by the two sides being far a...2025
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• ESPN reporter says ‘don’t sleep’ on Seahawks as potential suitor for Bryce Young

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The former first overall pick has stated that he is “open to anything” regarding his future. Earlier this week it was confirmed that the Carolina Panthers are benching 2023 first overall pick, Bryce Young. This comes only 18 starts into Young’s very young NFL career. Immediately rumors began swirling that Young could be traded out of Carolina. This despite Panth...2024
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• Jahan Dotson trade: Eagles acquire Commanders wide receiver

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The WR3 trade finally happened! After much speculation about the Philadelphia Eagles making a trade for a third wide receiver, Howie Roseman finally pulled the trigger ... in the form a rare in-division deal. The team officially announced the following exchange with their NFC East rival Washington Commanders on Thursday morning: EAGLES RECEIVE — Jahan Do...2024
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• Report: Seahawks had ‘lengthy’ meeting with JJ McCarthy prior to Pro Day

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images This is the second reported meeting the Seahawks have had with the national champion quarterback. Former University of Michigan starting quarterback and national championship winner J.J. McCarthy has seen his draft stock rise considerably in recent weeks. There’s speculation that he may be off the board within the first five picks, if not second overall t...2024
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• Jaguars News (3/15): Welcome to Jacksonville, Arik Armstead
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• 5 quarterbacks the Browns could realistically sign right now

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images “Deshaun Watson is broken and the backups are not good. So, what can Cleveland do now?” Before the 2023 season even began, in fact, the whispers began in training camp, that the Cleveland Browns have a very good roster this year. The speculation was the easy part. Playing the actual games is the tough get-going and where men become men on a mission. Curr...2023
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