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• Results from the Dustin Hopkins and Taylor Heinicke trades for the Chargers

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The trade for Dustin Hopkins concluded at the 2025 NFL Draft, but technically it’s been done since February 2024. This weekend, the Los Angeles Chargers and teams around the NFL will add players to their roster in the annual draft. In addition to that news, we also get to put bows on several trades including the 2023 deal that sent Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins...2025
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• Results from the Dustin Hopkins trade between Browns, Chargers

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Browns’ trade for Dustin Hopkins concluded at the 2025 NFL Draft The Cleveland Browns added kicker Dustin Hopkins way back in 2023 and despite a rocky 2024 season, Hopkins has the inside track to the kicker job in 2025 (and a hefty dead cap number if cut). The trade with the Los Angeles Chargers for Hopkins may have been made in 20...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Can AFC West’s ‘all-star’ coaches finally top the Chiefs?

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, April 5 The latest Can the AFC West’s ‘all-star lineup’ of coaches finally top the Chiefs? | The Athletic When Pete Carroll, 73, was hired to become the new head coach of Las Vegas Raiders in January, replacing the fired Antonio Pierce, he raised the average age of the coaches in the division to 65.5 years old. No other NFL...2025
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• Chargers sign QB Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, to 1-year deal

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Trey Lance was the No. 3 overall pick in 2021 by the 49ers and most recently spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Cowboys. On Friday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that former Niners and Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance is signing a one-year deal up with the Chargers worth up to $6.2 million. ESPN sources: former Cowboys and 49ers QB Trey ...2025
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• Chargers ranked 7th in AFC, behind Broncos and Bengals, following first wave of free agency

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Chargers have failed to gain much ground in the AFC following the first wave of free agency. The Chargers entered this year’s free agency period with one of the largest pools of available cap space in the NFL. That set the potential scene for them to spend, spend, spend in hopes of maximizing their win-now window with quarterback Justin Herbert. However...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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• Arrowheadlines: Can AFC West’s ‘all-star’ coaches finally top the Chiefs?
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• Chargers sign QB Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, to 1-year deal
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• Projecting how the Chargers should fill out the remainder of their roster

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Chargers still have plenty of roster spots to reinforce ahead of the 2025 season. The Chargers have made their fair share of moves over the first week of free agency. They’ve fleshed out their defensive line room with low-cost signings, signed one of the top guards available, and found a new starting running back. Still, there’s much more to do if the...2025
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• Chargers, Taylor Heinicke agree to one-year, $6.2 extension

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Chargers are extending Taylor Heinicke to backup Justin Herbert for the near future. Late Thursday evening, the Chargers announced a one-year contract extension for quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, the deal is worth up to $6.2 million and will keep Heinicke in Los Angeles through the 2026 season. back to workwe’ve agreed...2025
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• Vikes Views: Which QB Would You Add to the Minnesota Vikings?

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings only have one QB on the roster. The draft capital is limited, so there likely isn’t one being drafted. There are several former starts and former Vikings that are available in Free Agency. Too many to do a deep dive, but if you could bring one in to pair with J.J. McCarthy, who would it be? There are a lot of names, but not a lot o...2025
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• Carson Wentz among 5 former Eagles players on the Chiefs

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Old friends turned Super Bowl foes. The Philadelphia Eagles obviously have no shortage of connections to the Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching staff (see: Andy Reid) and front office (see: Brett Veach). Some, but certainly not all, of the former Eagles connections on the Chiefs’ roster/practice squad/injured reserve list are less obvious by comparison. S...2025
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• 5 Qs Lions vs. Commanders preview: How Washington could avoid blowout

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images It’s a playoff preview with our friends over at @HogsHaven, getting us set and ready for the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions are set to take the field for the first time in the postseason Saturday, and we would never pass up the opportunity to get some intel from the opponent’s perspective. We called on Andr...2025
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• Chargers Pending Free Agents: Who should stay and who should go?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Chargers will have decisions to make on pending free agents, such as J.K. Dobbins, Kristian Fulton, and Khalil Mack. The Chargers have 30 players who are scheduled to become free agents this offseason. Here are all 30 players separated into three groups: “Must re-sign”, “might re-sign”, and “should not re-sign.” Must Re-Sign RB J.K. Dobbins DT Poon...2025
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• NFL playoffs, free agency: 6 free agents from Chargers vs Texans the Browns could pursue

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images NFL free agency is months away but the NFL playoffs kick off on Saturday so Browns fans should keep their eyes out The Cleveland Browns sit at home wondering what is next and how they can not only get back to the NFL playoffs but do better than they did last year when the Houston Texans blew them out. QB Deshaun Watson has cost the team more than money and his rec...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/3: Where does Coby Bryant fit in new Seahawks scheme?

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Read! Talented. Capable. Under-utilized? The story of Coby Bryant’s tenure so far with our Seattle Seahawks is similar to other players on the roster: flashes of brightness, followed by uneven performances. Where and how does he fit within Coach Macdonald’s new defensive scheme? How does the new coaching staff view Bryant, as a player? Will he be ...2024
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• QB Taylor Heinicke Hopes to Become First Player Ever Drafted from Old Dominion
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"2 million | ESPN Lance and Taylor Heinicke are now the backups behind Chargers starter Justin Herbert."

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"Last year he was replaced as a starter by Taylor Heinicke and eventually Sam Howell with the Washington Commanders."

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"2023 NFL free agency: Falcons to sign ex-Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke to a two-year deal, per report"

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"Taylor Heinicke to serve as Commanders starting QB over Carson Wentz moving forward, per report"

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"Taylor Heinicke threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns in the Washington Football Team's 27-21 victory."

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"Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera says Taylor Heinicke will play in Sunday night's division-deciding game against the Eagles if Alex Smith cannot."

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"The Panthers have re-signed backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a one-year contract"

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"Taylor Heinicke will start for the Panthers at quarterback when they host the Falcons on Sunday."

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"Paul Perillo There is a lot of chatter about quarterback Taylor Heinicke being signed to the practice squad, but I have seen nothing to confirm this from the Patriots."

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"Taylor Heinicke will be on the sideline for a while because he injured himself after getting locked out of his house."

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"He wasn't as good as Brett Hundley, Thompson, Taylor Heinicke in Minnesota or some others."

• Results from the Dustin Hopkins and Taylor Heinicke trades for the Chargers
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• Arrowheadlines: Can AFC West’s ‘all-star’ coaches finally top the Chiefs?
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• Chargers sign QB Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, to 1-year deal
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• Chargers ranked 7th in AFC, behind Broncos and Bengals, following first wave of free agency
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• Around the AFC West: Grading the offseason
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• Projecting how the Chargers should fill out the remainder of their roster
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• Chargers, Taylor Heinicke agree to one-year, $6.2 extension
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• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1

Brett Davis-Imagn Images A look at the best remaining free agents available that the Detroit Lions should consider. Free agency may not officially start until Wednesday, but the league wasted no time once the tampering window began. While the day was flooded with new deals and trades, the Detroit Lions only made two moves: agreeing to terms with cornerback D.J. Reed and re-signing tackle ...2025
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• Vikes Views: Which QB Would You Add to the Minnesota Vikings?
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• Results from the Dustin Hopkins and Taylor Heinicke trades for the Chargers
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• How should the Dolphins approach their backup quarterback search?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Would you trust a rookie quarterback in a must-win season? The Miami Dolphins signed Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year, $200 million extension last offseason, but the quarterback position is far from secure. The Dolphins have appeared in three playoff games over the last 15 years — two of those starts were by backup quarterbacks. Finding one capable quarterb...2025
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• Davy Jones’ Locker: Buccaneers vs Commanders Q&A with Hogs Haven

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Let’s preview this game by chatting with the opponent The Buccaneers are set to host a wild card game on Sunday night against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. These two teams met in week one of the NFL season to kick things off and Tampa Bay beat Washington 37-20. A lot has changed between now and then so we sat down with Andrew York of Hog...2025
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• Bucs locked into No. 3 seed, will play Commanders

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A Week 1 rematch is on tabs for next weekend. Just a few hours after securing their fourth consecutive NFC South title and fifth consecutive playoff berth, the Buccaneers learned they will host the Washington Commanders again on Wild Card Weekend. The Buccaneers earned the NFC’s No. 3 seed at 10-7 on a tiebreaker after the Los Angeles Rams, who opted to...2025
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• The Falcons have a Kirk Cousins problem

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons are in danger of fumbling away a weak division, and it might result in an early termination of the Kirk Cousins era. Just one month ago, the Atlanta Falcons looked to be sailing to their first NFC South title since reaching the Super Bowl in 2016. They were sitting atop the division at 6-3, two games ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ...2024
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• The Linc - Eagles have one of the NFL’s easiest remaining schedules

Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 10/03/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles at the bye: Is it time to panic? - ESPNAccording to ESPN Analytics, the Eagles have the fourth-easiest remaining strength of schedule. Their next four games after the bye are against the Cleveland Browns (1-3), New York Giants (1-3), Cincinnati Bengals (1-3...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs graded B+ for performance against the Falcons

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, September 24 The latest NFL winners, losers of Week 3: Texans, Cowboys have sizable setbacks | USA Today WINNERS Chiefs find a way, again They were certainly aided by a clear defensive pass interference no-call and an abysmally slow-developing running play the Falcons called on the decisive fourth down, but Kansas City survived for a ...2024
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• Chargers ranked 7th in AFC, behind Broncos and Bengals, following first wave of free agency
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• The Linc - Eagles have one of the NFL’s easiest remaining schedules
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• 5 things to watch as the Chiefs play the Chargers in Week 4

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In Kansas City’s first divisional battle of the season, neither team will be playing at full strength. Coming into the NFL’s Week 4, the (3-0) Kansas City Chiefs occupy first place in the AFC West. On Sunday, they’ll play the second-place team — the (2-1) Los Angeles Chargers — at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is...2024
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• Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Rash of injuries sink Bolts

Barry Reeger-Imagn Images The Chargers did not just lose their game against the Steelers on Sunday. They also lost five former first-round picks, including Justin Herbert, due to either an injury or suspension. The Chargers lost 20-10 on the road in Pittsburgh on Sunday but somehow that wasn’t the worst news to come out of the day. In that same game, the Chargers lost Justin Herbert, Joe A...2024
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• Giants news, 8/30: Malik Nabers jersey change, Evan Neal, Joe Schoen, more headlines

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Giants injury news: C Austin Schlottmann to IR, TE/FB Jakob Johnson signed from practice squad For Malik Nabers, Giants will un-retire a jersey number Giants officially announce practice squad members Why did the Giants make just 1 waiver claim? GM Joe Schoen explains Why ha...2024
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• JAGS WIN! Jaguars vs Falcons: Preseason Week 3 recap, highlights, injures, and more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have an undefeated in the preseason, beating the Atlanta Falcons, 31-0 Friday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars wrapped up their 2024 NFL preseason on Friday, confirming an undefeated preseason with a 31-0, shutout road victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Friday night’s win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium showcas...2024
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• Chris Ballard’s reticence to change his approach will end up losing him the job

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images “A mistake repeated more than twice, is a decision” Paulo Coelho Chris Ballard is a complete fraud and has done NOTHING to make the @Colts better in his LONG tenure as Blue Nation G.M. The Snead trade to the Titans is the last straw for me and am now ashamed that my team has the worse G.M in the NFL #pathetic— The Legend from Finebaum (@TheLegend120139...2024
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• 4 Kirk Cousins suitors in NFL free agency, ranked by likelihood

Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Tostitos Let’s handicap the big Kirk Cousins free agency sweepstakes NFL free agency officially gets underway next week with the start of the league’s “legal tampering period.” But as we all know, discussions started in Indianapolis last week during the NFL Scouting Combine. Perhaps the biggest domino that will fall in the coming days? Kirk Cousins. Th...2024
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• Taylor Heinicke throws three touchdowns in Washington Football Team’s 27-21 victory

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• 2023 NFL free agency: Falcons to sign ex-Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke to a two-year deal, per report

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• Taylor Heinicke to serve as Commanders starting QB over Carson Wentz moving forward, per report

Wentz isn't ready to return yet due to his injury, but once he does, he will reportedly be second string...2022
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• How Taylor Heinicke has revived Commanders in return as starter: 'We rally around him' says Terry McLaurin

McLaurin raved about Heinicke's play after a stunning win over the Eagles...2022
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• Commanders' Taylor Heinicke says Carson Wentz's contract is the main reason he has no shot at winning QB job
'The NFL's a business,' and his team is paying big bucks to the new guy...2022
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• Sources: Falcons to sign QB Heinicke as backup

The Falcons plan to sign quarterback Taylor Heinicke, sources confirmed to ESPN, adding the former Commanders fan favorite to a QB room that once again will be in transition in 2023....2023
• Taylor Heinicke will start for Commanders in Week 18 vs. Cowboys, but Sam Howell also set to play, per report

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• Around the AFC West: Grading the offseason
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• Rams should sign Taylor Heinicke as backup QB once he hits free agency
Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports LA desperately needs an experienced backup behind Stafford If one thing was for certain after watching the Los Angeles Rams this season, it’s that they desperately need a quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. LA needs a legitimate NFL QB and an experienced one at that. Baker Mayfield proved himself as a capable starter once again but he’s doubtful to stay in ...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Can AFC West’s ‘all-star’ coaches finally top the Chiefs?
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• Chargers sign QB Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, to 1-year deal
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• Chargers, Taylor Heinicke agree to one-year, $6.2 extension
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• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1
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• How should the Dolphins approach their backup quarterback search?
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• Carson Wentz among 5 former Eagles players on the Chiefs
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs graded B+ for performance against the Falcons
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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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• Chris Ballard’s reticence to change his approach will end up losing him the job
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• Vikings Power Rankings: Week 10

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Safe to say, the Really Smart Football People were stunned A little less than halfway through the Minnesota Vikings’ eventual 31-28 win against the Atlanta Falcons, I experienced a strange and strong feeling. I was honest to god scared. What I had watched up until that point gave me flashbacks to a core memory - one of my first horror movies. It was one of ...2023
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• Ask PFW: Fixing the defense, trade possibilities and more

What an incredible finish against Houston. If that’s a microcosm of what the season will be like it will be a roller coaster of a ride. That said, my question is, with the current roster, which side of the ball should be easier to fix. The offensive line in trying to protect Tom Brady and create running avenues, or the defensive line in getting pressure on the quarterback and getting off the field...2017
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