Scott AllenJuly 22, 2024

Nick Dunlap wins the Barracuda Championship. Dunlap earns $720k bringing his 2024 on-course earnings to $1.98 million and his career on-course earnings to $1.98 million. 

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Keith SmithJuly 20, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies needed to clear some room under the luxury tax to re-sign a key rotation player. The Brooklyn Nets are in rebuilding mode. That made them ideal trade partners in a smaller late-July deal that could pay big dividends down the line.

Here are the particulars of the trade:

Brooklyn Nets acquire: Ziaire Williams, 2030 Dallas Mavericks second-round pick

Memphis Grizzlies acquire: Mamadi Diakite, draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic

Let’s dive in!

Brooklyn Nets

Incoming salary: $6.1 million in 2024-25

  • Ziaire Williams (SF, one year, $6.1 million)

Outgoing salary: $2.3 million in 2024-25

  • Mamadi Diakite (PF, one year, $2.3 million)

The Nets are taking a flyer on Ziaire Williams. This is the exact type of move a rebuilding team should be making. And this is the kind of no-risk move that has paid off big for Sean Marks in the past.

After a promising rookie year, where he played well in the second half of the season, Williams has suffered two injury-plagued seasons and never found his rhythm. As a rookie, the 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.1 points on 45% shooting. From January onward, it seemed Williams had found his footing in the NBA, as he averaged 9.6 points on 48% shooting.

The next two seasons were a mess with injuries and inconsistent play. By the end of last season, Williams was back on the shelf with an injury, and had been passed in the rotation by Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson.

Still, Williams has good size and is a good athlete. He’s only turning 23 before next season. He’s extension-eligible, but it’s unlikely the Nets will look to sign Williams to a new deal.

It feels like Brooklyn is only just getting started with moving on from veterans this offseason. If they trade any of Dorian Finney-Smith, Bojan Bogdanovic or Cameron Johnson, Williams will have a clear path to all the minutes he can handle. At the cost of taking on about $5 million in guaranteed salary, that’s a no-risk flyer with upside.

Memphis Grizzlies

Incoming salary: $2.3 million ($1.4 million guaranteed) in 2024-25

  • Mamadi Diakite (PF, one year, $2.3 million ($1.4 million guaranteed))

Outgoing salary: $6.1 million in 2024-25

  • Ziaire Williams (SF, one year, $6.1 million)

No offense to Mamadi Diakite, but this trade wasn’t about him. Nor was this deal about acquiring the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic either.

Diakite may stick around in Memphis for a while. They could use another frontcourt player, and Diakite is a hard worker who plays with great energy. Considering his deal is guaranteed for $1.4 million, the Grizzlies might as well bring him to camp to see what he can do.

As for Dangubic, the 31-year-old forward is unlikely to ever come to the NBA. He’s found a role as a journeyman backup shooting forward on various European clubs over the years. That’s likely to continue for the next couple of years.

For Memphis, this deal was about clearing some additional room under the luxury tax. The Grizzlies didn’t want to pay the luxury tax this season, and potentially start the clock towards being a tax repeater down the line. But Memphis did want to re-sign Luke Kennard. Something had to give.

Now, the Grizzlies can have the best of both worlds. Memphis is about $10 million clear of the luxury tax. That’s enough room to re-sign Kennard to a fair-value contract. Memphis could even start Kennard’s deal high and have it decline in value from year to year. That might mean shedding another salary along the way, but that’s hardly an impossible task.

This is also a good sign that the Grizzlies are open to cutting bait on former draft picks as necessary. Memphis has historically been reluctant to move on from players they invested in as former draft picks. And the Grizzlies also did swing a trade to acquire Williams, adding to their attachment. But sometimes, when the roster starts to get full, you have to move on, no matter the investment made.

Kennard will play a bigger and more important role in any success the Grizzlies have this season and beyond. Memphis has other options at the small forward spot now too. This was a good, smart move that should pay off in better roster balance with Kennard back in the fold.

 

Keith SmithJuly 20, 2024

The Denver Nuggets had been on the lookout for a backup point guard all offseason. The LA Clippers and Russell Westbrook had been headed towards a breakup, meaning they needed another guard themselves. With the help of the Utah Jazz, all three teams came out ahead.

We’ll cover on Westbrook’s fit with the Nuggets at the end, but first the particulars of the trade.

LA Clippers acquire: Kris Dunn via sign-and-trade

Utah Jazz acquire: Russell Westbrook, draft rights to Balsa Koprivica, 2030 second-round pick swap, $4.3 million in cash

Let’s dive in!

LA Clippers

Incoming salary: $5.4 million in 2024-25 (estimated)

  • Kris Dunn (PG, three years, $17 million (estimated))

Outgoing salary: $4.0 million in 2024-25

  • Russell Westbrook (PG, one year, $4.0 million)

The Clippers and Westbrook were headed for a breakup just about as soon as he picked up his player option. Westbrook didn’t want to leave a couple million on the table, but also didn’t want to stay with the Clippers. LA seemed to be of the same mind, so they immediately set about finding a trade. It took a bit to land on one, but eventually they got there.

Dunn has done a wonderful job getting his NBA career on track. After looking like he was headed out of the league, Dunn became a much-improved shooter. He also because a better playmaker. And his defense is at an elite level.

For roughly the Taxpayer MLE amount, the Clippers get a solid third guard for their rotation. Dunn can also start if/when necessary. On a team where some other guards and wings are older and/or injury-prone, this is an excellent get for LA. Don’t be surprised if Dunn passes some of his more notable teammates in the rotation fairly early in the season.

Utah Jazz

Incoming salary: $4.0 million in 2024-25

  • Russell Westbrook (PG, one year, $4.0 million)

Outgoing salary: $5.4 million in 2024-25 (estimated)

  • Kris Dunn (PG, three years, $17 million (estimated))

The Jazz seemed to be moving on from Dunn this summer, one way or another. They have a lot of other guards, and added another in Isaiah Collier at the draft. So, for renting out a bit of their cap space (and no actual money paid, because the Clippers covered Westbrook’s salary by sending cash), the Jazz picked up the rights to swap 2030 second-round picks.

Utah also received the draft rights to Balsa Koprivica in this draft. The 7-foot-1 inch center has spent the last three seasons playing for Partizan in Serbia. Koprivica has done well for Partizan, but hasn’t established himself as a regular starter. Because he’s only 24 years old, Koprivica could still have a future in the NBA, but it seems unlikely.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets weren’t involved in this trade, but will still land Russell Westbrook in the end. Denver could have acquired Westbrook directly, by absorbing his salary into the trade exception they have from sending Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets. But waiting to sign Westbrook after he’s waived by Utah is the more cost-effective strategy.

By waiting, Denver will sign the Westbrook to a veteran minimum salary worth about $2.1 million. That’s roughly a $2 million savings over the $4 million that will now land on Utah’s books. For Denver, who is dealing with a luxury bill and apron issues, they actually save nearly $5 million this way. And, the Nuggets also have the Jackson TPE, should they want to use it later.

On the court, Westbrook will play a big role for the Nuggets. The point guard depth behind Jamal Murray was pretty shaky. Jackson was salary-dumped, Jalen Pickett doesn’t appear to be ready to step in and Trey Alexander is a rookie on a two-way contract. Westbrook should have a clear runway to the backup job.

In the regular season, the veteran point guard will probably play around 20-25 minutes a night. That’s fine for a team that can use some juice on their second unit. In the postseason, when Westbrook’s lack of shooting shows up in glaring ways, his role will probably be reduced to 10 minutes a night. Michael Malone should be able to spot Westbrook minutes in lineups where his lack of a reliable jumper won’t matter as much.

 

Taylor VincentJuly 19, 2024

In the last month, a majority of the team announcements have been new player signings ahead of the transfer window opening August 1st and mutual agreements for players to be released as the European leagues prepare for the new season. 

Top of the NWSL Orlando on the other hand, spent the last month signing five players to contract extensions: Brianna Martinez, Cori Dyke, Summer Yates, Viviana Villacorta, and Ally Watt. Four of the five signings were through 2025 with mutual options for 2026, while Martinez’s new contract doesn’t have the 2026 option. The additional contract extensions puts Orlando firmly in second when it comes to teams with players signed through 2025. 


Current look at the 2024-25 offseason contract statuses

North Carolina looks to be in the best position to minimize roster turnover next year as they have 23 of the maximum 26 roster spots occupied, signing forward Kerolin who is coming off an end-of-season ACL tear from last year should be the top priority ahead of the roster freeze October 10th where free agents can begin negotiations with different teams. Last season, the existence of an NWSL Expansion Draft in December meant that although free agents could’ve started signing contracts as soon as the season completed, that would’ve been one more asset to protect or leverage for the Expansion teams when it came to trading for protections. 

Kansas City, who will host the NWSL Championship this year and currently is only three points out of first place in the table surprisingly has only nine players signed through 2025 and a league–high nine unrestricted free agents. In the coming months, they’ll need to sign key extensions with players in order to cover themselves from having their current cohesion disrupted by free agency. Additionally, four of their nine 2025 options will lead to some form of free agency if the 2025 options aren’t exercised ahead of the roster freeze deadline. 

Seattle has been of the teams who has been more active than most to give extensions to potential free agents with three extensions already signed since the beginning of the season, but they remain in a precarious position. After losing key pieces like Emily Sonnett, Angelina, and Rose Lavelle via free agency last season the team who made it to the 2023 NWSL Championship has been struggling in the 2024 season. Unfortunately, even with the moves they only have 12 players under contract for 2025 and 11 potential free agents looking toward the upcoming offseason. With the team’s sale being up in the air throughout the offseason and only finalized in June, ideally the new ownership group is ready to invest quickly to bring in new talent in the secondary window and keep continuity into 2025. 

More details on 2024-25 Free Agency:

https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/2348/roundup-nwsl-teams-limiting-exposure-to-free-agency 

Keith SmithJuly 18, 2024

The bulk of the offseason work is done around the NBA. There are a handful of impact free agents still available, but the vast majority of big names are off the board. Some teams are still looking at trades.

But we’re mostly done with the offseason. That means it’s time to start figuring out where teams are and what they’ve done this summer. Instead of grades, we’re going to bucket teams into one of four categories:

  • :+1: Liked: Their moves or non-moves were solid and made sense 
  • :-1: Disliked: Their moves or non-moves were questionable or didn’t make sense
  • :man-shrugging: Confused: What are they doing?
  • :neutral_face: Incomplete: Feels like there has to be more to come

Let’s dive in!

Eastern Conference

Atlanta Hawks: :-1: Disliked 

The Hawks did ok in the Dejounte Murray trade. He was the only player of consequence that they lost. But they still traded him less than a year after signing him to a fair-value extension. That’s not great. Of the players the Hawks brought in, there’s a chance that only Dyson Daniels sticks and has a role. Larry Nance Jr. could be flipped in another trade, and E.J. Liddell and Cody Zeller might not make the opening night roster.

Murray was the only player of consequence that Atlanta lost this summer. The big addition for the Hawks was Zaccharie Risacher. It’s not Atlanta’s fault that they got the first overall pick in the weakest draft in a decade. But Risacher looks like he’ll be a player. However, that’s a crowded forward group that’s he’s trying to crack.

Mostly, this feels like the Hawks could and should have picked more of a direction. Instead, they feel like they are still somewhere around the Play-In Tournament. Not good enough to be a real playoff team. Not bad enough to get another high pick in a great draft. Just sort of stuck in the middle.

Boston Celtics: :+1: Liked 

Boston was miles above the second apron, so what they could do this summer was pretty limited. They re-signed Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman Sr. and Neemias Queta at the center spot. That’s big, considering Kristaps Porzingis is likely to be out until the holidays and Al Horford will have his minutes and games managed. All three of Kornet, Tillman and Queta contributed at various points during the title run.

Most importantly, the Celtics extended both Jayson Tatum and Derrick White without even a hesitation on the part of the players or the team. Yes, the core is insanely expensive, and the team may not have a super long window with this group. But the champs are running it back. That’s great for Boston.

Adding Baylor Scheierman at the draft seems like a solid value with the 30th pick in the draft. And he played in South Dakota for part of his college career, so the cold weather in Maine won’t be anything new for him!

Brooklyn Nets: :+1: Liked 

The Nets are probably going to be awful next season. Maybe worst-in-the-NBA awful. But that’s ok! At least they have a direction.

Keeping Mikal Bridges and making some moves around him probably puts Brooklyn where Atlanta is: Play-In Tournament, but without much upside. That’s…not great.

Now, the Nets have their own picks back in the next two drafts, which look to be very deep. They have control over most of the New York Knicks draft future. That probably won’t yield much in the next few seasons, but things flip fairly quickly in the NBA. Having picks five-to-seven years out is huge.

The Nets have another trade or two in them too. Bojan Bogdanovic, Dorian Finney-Smith and Cameron Johnson won’t bring back monster returns, but all should net Brooklyn some assets.

This is going to be an ugly season. But an ugly season with purpose is a good thing.

Charlotte Hornets: :-1: Disliked 

This one is best termed as a pretty mild dislike. The Hornets didn’t really do anything bad. But they didn’t do anything great either. So, we’re just kind of in the same spot as before, but with a bit more salary on the books.

Miles Bridges’ contract isn’t bad. It declines in value year over year, which is nice. If he really pops, it’ll be hard to extend him, but that’s tomorrow’s problem. The bigger issue is whether or not Charlotte should have cut ties with Bridges entirely. It’s hard to argue against that, but they’ve already taken the PR hit that came from welcoming him back. If they believe Bridges is truly changing who he is, then it makes sense to keep working with him.

Josh Green was a pretty good flyer for the Hornets. His contract is fine and he’s already the best perimeter defender on the roster. If he shoots it well enough, Green will fit in nicely as a 3&D wing.

The knock on the offseason is two-fold. First, drafting Tidjane Salaun felt like a bit of a reach. Salaun is very young, so this is all about potential. Maybe he learns to shoot, and Salaun and Branon Miller become a like-sized switchable perimeter duo. But there were other players on the board with just as much upside, and far less downside.

The second knock is that the Hornets didn’t maximize their cap space. They took on Green, which was fine. But they ate Reggie Jackson’s contract for a second time. They got some second-round picks out of that, which is ok. But why not use that space to bring in someone who can actually help?

Chicago Bulls: :-1: Disliked 

If we were ranking the worst offseasons, the Bulls would near the top, if not at the very top, of the list. This is a real mess.

Trading Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey may end up working out fine. Giddey is good. He’ll have even more on-ball freedom in Chicago. We’re going to find out what he can really be this season. The downside, beyond his inability to shoot? Giddey is extension-eligible right now. That’s a tough needle to thread. It’s probably best to let it play out, but that could backfire if Giddey has a great season. Pay him now and he doesn’t play well, you’re stuck with his contract. Oh…and how do you not get even a single pick when making a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder? They gave five second-round picks to the Knicks for a single late first-round pick. The Bulls couldn’t have gotten a second or two in this deal? Sheesh.

As for the rest of the summer, there were things that look good. Matas Buzelis looks like a steal. He’s incredibly competitive and he’s skilled. That’s a great combination. Plus, Buzelis is playing with a giant chip on his shoulder after slipping in the draft.

Patrick Williams’ contract is fine. There’s been some handwringing about the deal, but it’s fine. By the end, Williams will be making MLE money. He should at least deliver that kind of value. At least!

Jalen Smith’s deal is also a good one. The value is very fair at $9 million AAV. He’s young enough to fit on a rebuilding team, or good enough to fit on a team making a push for the Play-In Tournament.

And therein lies the rub: What is the plan here? Did the Bulls get caught trying to bottom out, but couldn’t find trades for Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic? Do they not want to trade one of both of those guys?

As it stands, Chicago is going to be bad, but if they have both LaVine and Vucevic, they won’t be really bad. And really bad is where they want to be in this draft. This is more of the same, half-in stuck-in-the-middle stuff. That’s not good enough, nor bad enough and not what Bulls fans deserve.

Cleveland Cavaliers: :-1: Disliked 

This assessment is strictly about a summer of mostly inaction. Cleveland did well to get Donovan Mitchell extended, even if he’ll hit the market earlier than hoped for. The Cavs also didn’t cave to pressure and trade away Jarrett Allen or Darius Garland. Making no deal far outweighs making a bad deal.

But making no deals at all, of any kind, that’s not a good thing. The only new player Cleveland has added is first-round pick Jaylon Tyson.

That’s the whole list.

And it’s not like Boston, who re-signed a bunch of guys off a title, or Memphis, who is welcoming back players who missed large chunks of last season.

The Cavs are just the Cavs.

That’s not necessarily bad, but as the rest of their Eastern Conference standings neighbors got better, Cleveland didn’t. That sort of doing nothing isn’t helpful. And it’s likely to cost the Cavaliers this season.

Detroit Pistons: :man-shrugging: Confused 

Look, the Pistons had to add some veteran talent. That part makes sense. Especially adding a couple of shooters. The worst thing you can do for young playmakers is to tell them to drive and kick, only to watch the jumpers repeatedly clank of the rim. Those drive-and-kicks become contested off-the-dribble shots instead. No one gets better that way.

Adding Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. makes sense. They should both help open the floor the Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and rookie Ron Holland II (who was a good upside pick for Detroit).

But did they really have to sign Tobias Harris? And who were the Pistons competing against? And don’t say “Well, they need to hit the salary floor!” One, they don’t. That’s a choice. Two, there are a lot of other ways to hit the salary floor. And that’s true even if we recognize Harris isn’t nearly as bad as some pretend and that he’ll help the Detroit this season.

Swinging back to positives…Simone Fontecchio got a really good deal. Paul Reed was a terrific waiver claim. Bobi Klintman might be a steal in the second round.

Are the Pistons better? They should be. Are they good? Nope. Not yet. Did this knock them out of the running for a top-five pick in a deep draft? Unclear. And that’s where the confusion comes in.

Indiana Pacers: :-1: Disliked 

This one is really probably more of a “Meh” than a true dislike. Did the Pacers do anything truly bad? Nope. Did they do anything really good? Not really.

Some of this is the nature of Indiana making a pre-agency move by trading for Pascal Siakam last year. They were always going to re-sign him. He was always going to get the max or really close to it. So, good on the Pacers for making it for only four years. That part is probably a minor win.

This space also really likes Obi Toppin. And he got a pretty team-friendly deal too. If he played around 30 minutes per game, this deal would probably look even better.

But that’s the problem! The Pacers gave almost $250 million over the next four years to two guys who play the same position and can’t really play together. Maybe they’ll start putting Siakam and Toppin on the floor together, but in 17 playoff games (when Indiana was missing players due to injuries), the two power forwards logged only 8.9 minutes together. That was up from 6.0 minutes per game together in the regular season.

If Siakam and Toppin can’t play together, having that much money invested in overlapping players isn’t a good use of resources. That’s especially true of a team that has often acted with the luxury tax as a self-imposed hard cap.

To close on some positives: James Wiseman was a terrific flyer. Indiana did really well with Jalen Smith, who had failed to live up to his draft position. If they can work similar magic with Wiseman, they’ll have a steal for a partially guaranteed contract. Also, Johnny Furphy was a nice pickup in the second round. Most had a first-round grade on him, so he seems like a good value pick.

Miami Heat: :-1: Disliked 

The Heat lost a key rotation player in Caleb Martin, and it’s not entirely clear why. Martin ultimately took less money from the Philadelphia 76ers than the Heat reportedly offered him. This may have been about playing time or a bigger role. No matter what, Miami lost a good player and they lost him to a conference competitor.

Alec Burks was a nice pickup for the veteran minimum. He’ll play a big role while Josh Richardson works his way back. Richardson said recently that he’s hoping to be ready for training camp. That gives Burks an immediate avenue to playing time.

The draft delivered Kel’el Ware. He’s got talent for days, but his work ethic and hustle were question marks. It’s a good bet Miami believes they can correct that. Summer League has been a good indicator that they were right.

In the end, the Heat are kind of bringing the same team back as last year. And the year before that. But some of their key guys are older and just as injury-prone as before. And Jimmy Butler doesn’t seem happy. That’s never a good sign for a team.

Milwaukee Bucks: :+1: Liked 

When you start the process of considering, or grading, NBA offseasons, you have to keep in mind what the team had to work with in the first place. In Milwaukee’s case, they didn’t have much to work with, but made the most of their limited resources.

Adding Gary Trent Jr. (who should start), Taurean Prince (who will probably start when forwards miss time), and Delon Wright (ditto for when Damian Lillard is out) all on veteran minimums is great work. All three can play and are upgrades over the players they are replacing.

A.J. Johnson and Tyler Smith were upside picks at the draft. Doc Rivers isn’t about to play either rookie, so we’ll be tracking their development through the G League this season.

The Bucks probably didn’t close the gap on the Celtics by a significant margin or anything. And the Knicks and Sixers are now on the same tier as the Bucks are. But Milwaukee got deeper and better with only minimums to work with. That’s a solid summer.

New York Knicks: :+1: Liked 

The Knicks gave up a lot to get Mikal Bridges, but it was probably worth it. Especially if Bridges being in the fold influenced Jalen Brunson to sign such a team-friendly extension. They probably overpaid a tad to re-sign OG Anunoby, but it’s not by a glaring margin or anything.

The only real hole on this roster is at backup center. It’s kind of a big one, given Mitchell Robinson’s track record of missing games. But New York has enough tradable players to fill that spot when they find the right guy to acquire. In the interim, re-signing Precious Achiuwa to a reasonable deal is more than a serviceable get-by, should that come to pass.

There are some long-term questions, even with Brunson leaving some money on the table. Will Mikal Bridges do the same? What happens with Julius Randle? What if there are too many overlapping players for everyone to play enough?

But none of those questions are “right now” questions. The Knicks are deep, versatile and better. This is the best team New York has entered a season with in several years.

Orlando Magic: :+1: Liked 

The Magic had a busy summer. The big move was that they essentially replaced Markelle Fultz with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. As much as Fultz is a feel-good story for making it back from injuries to become a solid rotation player, Caldwell-Pope is a huge upgrade. He’s probably the best shooter on the roster now. And a Caldwell-Pope and Jalen Suggs backcourt is going to make life really difficult on opposing ballhandlers.

Beyond that, Orlando took care of their own guys. They re-signed Moe Wagner, Gary Harris, Goga Bitadze and renegotiated-and-extended Jonathan Isaac. All four of those players got fair-value deals. And the Magic have some level of team control/protection on Wagner, Harris and Isaac too. That’s good for future flexibility as the team gets more expensive.

Part of that “getting more expensive” is because the Magic extended Franz Wagner on a max deal. That might be a bit of an overpay, but it’s probably fine. Even in a terrible shooting year, Wagner played pretty well. If he can rediscover his shot, and he should be able to, Wagner is an All-Star candidate. And Wagner was the first to extend of a trio that also includes Suggs (this summer) and Paolo Banchero (next summer).

Orlando still needs to extend Suggs too, but unless they make a major mistake there, this was an outstanding summer for the Magic.

Philadelphia 76ers: :+1: Liked 

The Sixers put together their plan a year in advance. For a year, Daryl Morey made moves while preserving 2024 cap space. It all paid off in a monster summer for Philadelphia.

Paul George is the headliner, obviously. He’s the best player to change teams this summer, and it’s by a decent margin too. George is the only All-Star to jump to a new team. Even at his age, a max deal is perfectly fine.

Are there injury concerns for George and Joel Embiid? 100%. Anyone saying otherwise is trying to convince themselves that an alternate timeline has merged with ours.

Injury issues being acknowledged, George is an outstanding fit. He’s the big versatile wing the 76ers needed between Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. He can carry the offense when Embiid or Maxey are off the floor or missing a game. George is also a good, versatile defender, which Nick Nurse will love.

Beyond landing George, Morey worked some cap magic to fill out the roster. Maxey got his max deal, as we all knew was coming. Well-earned by him. Kelly Oubre Jr. was re-signed via the Room Exception. Andre Drummond is a luxury when Embiid plays, but a necessity when Embiid doesn’t play. That’s $5 million well spent.

Caleb Martin for the remaining cap space? Perfect fit. Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon as the backup backcourt for the minimum? Yes, please! Jared McCain and Adem Bona as developmental players from the draft? Sign me up!

Even re-signing K.J. Martin to a perfectly tradable “human trade exception” contract is a win for both player and team.

The Sixers have been good before, but always a touch overrated. Is this team a title favorite? No. But they are close. Closer than ever since getting Embiid, actually. It’ll all depend on health come April, May, and Philadelphia hopes, June.

Toronto Raptors: :man-shrugging: Confused 

The Raptors have a nice collection of players. You look at the roster, and you’ll probably say to yourself, “I like him!” about at least 10 guys. But is this really a team?

They’ve got wings for days. Big wings, small wings, shooters, defenders, playmakers. It’s a grab-bag of talented guys who we have no idea if they fit together.

Maybe this one should have gotten more of the “Incomplete” moniker. But it’s more confusing than it is incomplete.

All of that said, Scottie Barnes is worth the max. He’s an All-Star level guy and the franchise building block. Immanuel Quickley’s deal might seem like some massive overpay, but he’s the 16th highest-paid point guard in the NBA this season. Deal doesn’t look so bad now, right?

They haven’t traded Bruce Brown yet, so that will probably linger into the season and maybe to the trade deadline. The Sasha Vezenkov situation is still playing out. It’s unclear how there will be minutes for so many wings, or which players will miss out.

None of these are necessarily bad things. They are just things that need sorted out that don’t have clear answers. Thus, the confusion about where this team is and where they are headed.

Washington Wizards: :neutral_face: Incomplete 

The Wizards are on a path. They’re still working on the teardown process. Rather than simply letting players walk for nothing, Washington has retained players on tradable contracts, while making trades for others. The Jordan Poole acquisition, might have been a misstep, but that was last year.

This summer, it sort of feels like the Wizards aren’t done yet. Kyle Kuzma and Poole are both still around. Poole is probably going to stick for a while longer, but Kuzma could be on the move at any moment.

The same is true of Malcolm Brogdon, who was acquired this summer for Deni Avdija and draft picks. Heck, Richaun Holmes was extended on a deal that is specifically designed for him to get traded.

The Wizards did well at the draft with Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George. Saddiq Bey was a nice flyer on a good contract. But those guys won’t pay dividends this year, beyond development for the rookies and ACL rehab for Bey.

So, we’re just sort of waiting for the other shoe to drop. And that might carry on for a bit. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s just sort of incomplete.

Taylor VincentJuly 17, 2024

Today Angel City Football Club announced officially what was originally rumored two weeks ago, that Willow Bay and Bob Iger were close to purchasing control in the club. The transaction is still awaiting closing conditions, and approval by the NWSL Board of Directors, but the deal valued Angel City as the most valuable women’s sports team in the world with an enterprise value of $250 million.

RELATED: Current Angel City FC Roster

Last year, a Sportico valuation of the NWSL teams had Angel City at the top of the table worth $180 million with a $31 million revenue for 2023. Most recently, the Seattle Reign were sold for $58 million earlier this year and it was reported that the San Diego Wave were being sold in a phased approach for a total of $113 million.

In early July the pitch deck which Bay and Iger used to present to the ACFC Board of Directors was leaked by Semafor with the original story, which did include a new practice facility as an opportunity for growth. Since joining the league in 2022, Angel City has been practicing at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks campus??, which is about a 50 mile drive from BMO Stadium—where ACFC plays its home matches. Originally it was announced that ACFC would only spend two seasons at Cal Lutheran and the club has extended the deal likely until a more permanent practice facility can be built.

Source: https://www.semafor.com/article/07/02/2024/disney-ceo-bob-iger-and-willow-bay-to-by-soccer-team

As a part of the purchasing agreement for the team, Bay and Iger will invest $50 million to support the Club’s future growth. Bay will also serve on and have full control of the ACFC Board of Directors as well as be the team representative on the NWSL Board of Governors. The sale was unanimously approved by the ACFC Board of Directors, and is hoping to close in the next 30-60 days.

Bay stated in a team press release, “As fans and friends of ACFC, we are thrilled to join this team as owners at this historic moment in sports. ACFC and these incredible athletes have already had a tremendous impact on the NWSL, women’s soccer, and the Los Angeles community. With this investment of resources and capital, we hope to accelerate the growth of the Club and the NWSL. Working with the team and Board, and the incredible community of ACFC fans, we are committed to advancing the Club’s mission of driving equity on and off the field.

Angel City currently sits 11th in the NWSL standings table, and has really struggled in the first half of the season, with only four wins and three draws in their 16 matches. They currently sit only three points below the playoff line of eighth place.

Michael GinnittiJuly 15, 2024

With training camps just days away from officially opening, the time to recap the NFL offseason that was is here. Spotrac takes a look at current financial figures, notable free agent additions & subtractions, contract extensions, trades & future thoughts for each NFL franchise from the 2024 league year to date.

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AFC EAST: BUF | MIA | NE | NYJ
AFC NORTH: BAL | CIN | CLE | PIT
AFC SOUTH: HOU | IND | JAX | TEN
AFC WEST: DEN | KC | LAC | LV
NFC EAST: DAL | NYG | PHI | WAS
NFC NORTH: CHI | DET | GB | MIN
NFC SOUTH: ATL | CAR | NO | TB
NFC WEST: ARI | LAR | SEA | SF

Arizona Cardinals

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $34M (5th)
Total Cap: $270M (23rd)
Dead Cap: $21.6M (20th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Justin Jones (DT, 27): Left the Bears on a 3 year, $31M contract that includes fully guaranteed salary in all 3 seasons. He projects to be a starter on the DL.

Bilal Nichols (DT, 27): Left the Raiders on a 3 year, $21M contract that includes $12M fully guaranteed through 2025. He projects to be a starter on the DL.

Jonah Williams (OT, 26): Left the Bengals on a 2 year, $30M contract that includes $19M fully guaranteed through 2025. He projects to be the starting RT.

Sean Bunting (CB, 27): Left the Titans on a 3 year, $25.5M contract that includes $14.1M fully guaranteed through 2025. He projects to be the starting LCB.

Mack Wilson (OLB, 26): Left the Patriots on a 3 year, $12.75M contract that includes $6.4M through 2025. He projects to be the starting WLB.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Marquise Brown (WR, 27): Joined the Chiefs on a 1 year, $7M contract ($6.5M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

Acquired Desmond Ridder (QB) from the Falcons in exchange for Rondale Moore (WR).

Additional Thoughts

The Cardinals enter 2024 with just 3 cap figures north of $10M (Kyler Murray, $49M, Budda Baker, $19M, Jalen Thompson, $12M). #4 overall selection Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of the most anticipated team adds of the entire NFL offseason. Last year’s LT D.J. Humphries was designated a Post 6/1 release, leaving behind a $7M dead cap hit each of this and next season.

Atlanta Falcons

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $3.1M (31st)
Total Cap: $290M (4th)
Dead Cap: $6.1M (30th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Kirk Cousins (QB, 35): Left the Vikings on a 4 year, $180M contract that includes $100M guaranteed through 2026. He projects to be the Week 1 starting QB.

Darnell Mooney (WR, 26): Left the Bears on a 3 year, $39M contract that includes $26M guaranteed through 2025. He projects as the Week 1 WR2.

Charlie Woerner (TE, 26): Left the 49ers on a 3 year, $12M contract that includes $4.1M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to be the TE2 for the upcoming season.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Jonnu Smith (TE, 28): Joined the Dolphins on a 2 year, $8.4M contract ($3.96M guaranteed).

Cordarrelle Patterson (RB, 33): Joined the Steelers on a 2 year, $6M contract ($1.9M guaranteed).

Bud Dupree (ED, 31): Joined the Chargers on a 2 year, $6M contract ($2.7M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

Acquired Rondale Moore (WR) from the Cardinals in exchange for Desmond Ridder (QB).

Additional Thoughts

The selection of QB Michael Penix Jr. at #8 overall just weeks after guaranteeing $100M to Kirk Cousins remains the big storyline for this team heading into the 2024 season. Across the roster, CB A.J. Terrell & TE Kyle Pitts are already extension eligible, while WR Drake London will become so after the upcoming campaign. It feels like a make or break season for a LOT of people attached to this organization.

Baltimore Ravens

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $6.3M (28th)
Total Cap: $278M (13th)
Dead Cap: $14.8M (26th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Derrick Henry (RB, 30): Left the Titans on a 2 year, $16M contract that includes $9M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects to be the RB1 for the upcoming season.

Deonte Harty (KR/WR, 26): Left the Bills on a 1 year, $1.3M contract ($1.1M guaranteed) to take over return duties in Baltimore.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Patrick Queen (LB, 24): Joined the Steelers on a 3 year, $41M ($13.8M guaranteed).

Jadeveon Clowney (ED, 31): Joined the Panthers on a 2 year, $20M contract ($12M guaranteed).

Geno Stone (S, 25): Joined the Bengals on a 2 year, $14M contract ($6M guaranteed).

John Simpson (G, 26): Joined the Jets on a 2 year, $12M contract ($6M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Justin Madubuike (DT, 26): Signed a 4 year, $98M extension from a $22M franchise tag offer that includes $53.5M fully guaranteed, $75.5M for practical purposes.

Rashod Bateman (WR, 24): Signed a 2 year, $12.8M extension (3 year, $15.25M total value) to replace a potential 2 year, $18.5M remaining rookie contract. The new deal includes $4.5M fully guaranteed.

Nelson Agholor (WR, 31): Signed a 1 year, $3.75M fully guaranteed extension.

Notable Trades

Sent Morgan Moses (OT, 33) to the Jets with a 4th round pick for a 4th & 6th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

The free agent signing of RB Derrick Henry carries the headline into training camp, though a massive extension for DL Justin Madubuike certainly set a tone. Post-2024 futures for OT Ronnie Stanley, CB Marlon Humphrey, & even TE Mark Andrews could very much be in question, so the upcoming season could feel like a bit of a last ride in certain cases, especially when we include $275M+ of cap allocated to the 2025 roster already.

Buffalo Bills

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $7.5M (26th)
Total Cap: $281M (9th)
Dead Cap: $61.2M (2nd)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Curtis Samuel (WR, 27): Left the Commanders on a 3 year, $24M contract that includes $13.1M fully guaranteed. He projects to be the WR2 for the upcoming season.

DaQuan Jones (DT, 32): Rejoins the Bills on a 2 year, $16M contract that includes $10.5M fully guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start on the DL.

A.J. Epenesa (ED, 25): Rejoins the Bills on a 2 year, $12M contract that includes $6.5M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the DL.

Nicholas Morrow (LB, 29): Left the Eagles on a 1 year, $1.5M contract that includes $750,000 guaranteed. He projects to start at the SAM position.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Gabriel Davis (WR, 25): Joins the Jaguars on a 3 year, $39M contract ($24M guaranteed).

Leonard Floyd (ED, 31): Joins the 49ers on a 2 year, $20M contract ($12M guaranteed).

Mitch Morse (C, 32): Joins the Jaguars on a 2 year, $10.5M contract ($7M guaranteed).

Tre'Davious White (CB, 29): Joins the Rams on a 1 year, $4.25M contract ($3.25M guaranteed).

Jordan Poyer (S, 33): Joins the Dolphins on a 1 year, $2M contract ($1M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Dion Dawkins (OT, 29): Tacked on 3 years,$60M to a 1 year, $10.3M remaining contract, including $30M fully guaranteed through 2025.

Taron Johnson (CB, 27): Signed a 3 year, $30.75M extension that includes $17.8M fully guaranteed through 2025.

Dawson Knox (TE, 27): Signed a 3 year, $29.5M renegotiated contract through 2026 that includes $12.75M fully guaranteed.

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Notable Trades

Sent Ryan Bates (G, 27) to the Bears for a 5th round pick.

Sent Stefon Diggs (WR, 30) to the Texans with a 5th round pick, for a 2nd round pick.

Additional Thoughts

The Bills went through a painful February and March, releasing & trading away key pieces of their recent successful puzzle. For the most part, each yang received a corresponding ying via free agency & the draft to follow, but there’s no question that a very different Buffalo Bills team will hit the field in a few months. One unmentioned notable from above: OLB Von Miller took a near $9M pay cut to remain with the organization this season.

Carolina Panthers

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $5.6M (30th)
Total Cap: $288M (5th)
Dead Cap: $46M (9th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Robert Hunt (G, 27): Left the Dolphins on a 5 year, $100M contract that includes $63M practically guaranteed through 2026. He projects as the starting RG.

Damien Lewis (G, 27): Left the Seahawks on a 4 year, $53M contract that includes $26.2M guaranteed through 2025. He projects as the starting LG.

A'Shawn Robinson (ED, 29): Left the Giants on a 3 year, $22.5M contract that includes $7.3M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the DL.

Jadeveon Clowney (ED, 31): Left the Ravens on a 2 year, $20M contract that includes $12M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start as the SAM LB.

Josey Jewell (LB, 29): Left the Broncos on a 3 year, $18.75M contract that includes $10M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start as an inside linebacker.

D.J. Wonnum (ED, 26): Left the Vikings on a 2 year, $12.5M contract that includes $1.25M guaranteed. He projects to start on the DL.

Dane Jackson (CB, 27): Left the Bills on a 2 year, $8.5M contract that includes $5.1M guaranteed. He’s projected to start at LCB for the upcoming season.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Frankie Luvu (LB, 27): Joined the Commanders on a 3 year, $31M contract ($19M guaranteed).

Yetur Gross-Matos (ED, 26): Joined the 49ers on a 2 year, $18M contract ($9.4M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Derrick Brown (DT, 26): Tacked on 4 years, $96M to an $11.6M 5th-year-option, including $60.6M practically guaranteed through 2026.

J.J. Jansen (LS, 38): Signed another 1 year, veteran minimum extension to remain in Carolina.

Notable Trades

Acquired Diontae Johnson (WR, 28) from Pittsburgh with a 7th round pick in exchange for Donte Jackson (CB, 28) and a 6th round pick. Johnson brings a 1 year, $10M contract with him.

Sent Brian Burns (ED, 26) & Tyrone Tracy (RB, 24) to the Giants for a 2nd round pick and two 5th round picks.

Additional Thoughts

The Panthers are taking another stab at buying a better ball club in 2024, pumping out a league-high $260M worth of free agent contracts this past spring. There’s a world where more than a dozen players added via free agency, trades, or the draft this offseason become new starters for the Panthers in 2024. Carolina has the 6th most overall salary cap allocated this season, but are middle of the pack in 2025 as currently constructed.

Chicago Bears

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $21.6M (14th)
Total Cap: $270M (24th)
Dead Cap: $13M (27th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

D'Andre Swift (RB, 25): Left the Eagles on a 3 year, $24M contract that includes $15M practically guaranteed through 2025. He projects to be the starting RB1.

Kevin Byard (S, 30): Left the Eagles on a 2 year, $15M contract that includes $7.4M fully guaranteed. He projects to be the starting FS.

Gerald Everett (TE, 30): Left the Chargers on a 2 year, $12M contract that includes $6M fully guaranteed. He projects to serve as the TE2 behind Cole Kmet.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Darnell Mooney (WR, 26): Joins the Falcons on a 3 year, $39M contract ($26M guaranteed).

Justin Jones (DT, 27): Joins the Cardinals on a 3 year, $31M contract ($24M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Jaylon Johnson (CB, 25): Replaced a $19.8M franchise tag with a 4 year, $76M extension that includes $44M practically guaranteed through 2025.

Patrick Scales (LS, 36): Returns to Chicago on a 1 year veteran minimum contract.

Notable Trades

Sent Justin Fields (QB, 25) to the Steelers for a conditional 6th round pick.

Acquired Keenan Allen (WR, 32) from the Chargers for a 4th round pick. Allen brings a 1 year, $23.1M contract with him to Chicago.

Acquired Ryan Bates (G, 27) from the Bills for a 5th round pick. Bates brings a 2 year, $8M contract with him to Chicago.

Additional Thoughts

Big Draft. Notable Trades. Plenty of Juice. The Bears added 3 key offensive weapons (Swift, Allen, Odunze) to go with their new QB1 but also didn’t go “all the way in” this offseason (14th most cap space still entering camp). Any sign of life in 2024 could mean for a massive 2025 offseason however (projected $74M of cap space).

Cincinnati Bengals

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $23.3M (13th)
Total Cap: $271M (21st)
Dead Cap: $6.5M (29th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Sheldon Rankins (DT, 30): Left the Texans on a 2 year, $24.5M contract that includes $8M fully guaranteed. He projects to start on the DL.

Geno Stone (S, 25): Left the Ravens on a 2 year, $14M contract that includes $6M fully guaranteed. He projects to be the starting FS.

Zack Moss (RB, 26): Left the Colts on a 2 year, $8M contract that includes $3M fully guaranteed. He projects to be the starting RB1.

Trenton Brown (OT, 31): Left the Patriots on a 1 year, $4.75M contract with $2M guaranteed. He projects to be the starting RT.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Chidobe Awuzie (CB, 29): Joins the Titans on a 3 year, $36M contract ($19M guaranteed).

Jonah Williams (OT, 26): Joins the Cardinals on a 2 year, $30M contract ($19M guaranteed).

D.J. Reader (DT, 30): Joins the Lions on a 2 year, $22M contract ($7.4M guaranteed).

Tyler Boyd (WR, 29): Joins the Titans on a 1 year, $2.4M contract ($1.2M guaranteed)

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Notable Extensions

Ted Karras (C, 31): Signed a 1 year, $6M extension that added $1.2M to his 2024 compensation package.

Notable Trades

Sent Joe Mixon (RB, 27) to the Texans for a 7th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

Tee Higgins signed his $21.8M franchise tag and is fully expected to play out 2024 on it before hitting the open market next March. This should mean a massive contract extension for Ja’Marr Chase is in the works (but not necessarily imminent). Cincy made a few calculated offseason additions, but for the most part - remained fairly conservative.

Cleveland Browns

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $12.7M (20th)
Total Cap: $311M (1st)
Dead Cap: $15.7M (25th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Za'Darius Smith (ED, 31): Rejoins Cleveland on a 2 year, $23M contract that includes $12M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the edge.

Shelby Harris (DT, 32): Rejoins Cleveland on a 2 year, $9M contract that includes $4M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the DL.

Jordan Hicks (LB, 32): Leaves the Vikings on a 2 year, $8M contract that includes $4.5M guaranteed through 2024. He projects as the starting middle linebacker.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Jordan Elliott (DT, 26): Joins the 49ers on a 2 year, $7M contract ($2.3M guaranteed)

Sione Takitaki (LB, 29): Joins the Patriots on a 2 year, $6.6M contract ($2M guaranteed).

Joe Flacco (QB, 39): Joins the Colts on a 1 year, $4.5M contract (fully guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Jerry Jeudy (WR, 25): Signed a 3 year, $52.5M extension on top of a $13M 5th-year-option that includes $41M fully guaranteed through the 2026 season.

Dustin Hopkins (K, 33): Signed a 3 year, $15.9M extension including $8.3M guaranteed that keeps him under contract through 2027. He's now the 5th highest average paid kicker in football.

Notable Trades

Acquired Jerry Jeudy (WR, 25) from the Broncos for a 5th & 6th round pick. Jeudy would extend out to a 4 year $65M contract a week later.

Sent Leroy Watson (TE, 26) to the Titans for a 7th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

For the most part, the 2024 offseason was about retainment for this Browns organization. The addition of Jerry Jeudy to the receiving core offers depth for today, and a possible replacement for Amari Cooper, who enters 2024 on an expiring contract. Cleveland boasts a league-high $311M of cap allocated to their roster right now.

Dallas Cowboys

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $10M (23rd)
Total Cap: $280M (10th)
Dead Cap: $21M (23rd)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Eric Kendricks (LB, 32): Left the Chargers on a 1 year, $3M contract that includes $2.5M guaranteed. He projects to be the starting middle linebacker.

Ezekiel Elliott (RB, 28): Left the Patriots on a 1 year, $2M contract with $1.6M guaranteed. He projects as the starting RB1.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Dorance Armstrong (ED, 27): Joins the Commanders on a 3 year, $33M contract ($16.1M guaranteed).

Tyler Biadasz (C, 26): Joins the Commanders on a 3 year, $29.25M contract ($17.7M guaranteed).

Tony Pollard (RB, 27): Joins the Titans on a 3 year, $21M contract ($10.5M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

None.

Additional Thoughts

The Cowboys certainly lost more than they gained this offseason, but still may be good enough to post a playoff berth in 2024. That won’t help the situation surrounding expiring contracts for QB Dak Prescott, WR CeeDee Lamb, & G Zack Martin. Is it one last ride for this Cowboys collective as we know it?

Denver Broncos

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $6.4M (27th)
Total Cap: $285M (7th)
Dead Cap: $67.6M (1st)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Brandon Jones (S, 26): Leaves the Dolphins on a 3 year, $20M contract that includes $11M fully guaranteed through 2025. He projects as the starting FS.

Josh Reynolds (WR, 29): Leaves the Lions on a 2 year, $9M contract that includes $4.2M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects as a WR2 for the upcoming season.

Wil Lutz (K, 30): Rejoins Denver on a 2 year, $8.4M contract that includes $4.5M fully guaranteed. He’s the only rostered kicker.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Lloyd Cushenberry (C, 26): Joins the Titans on a 4 year, $50M contract ($30M guaranteed).

Josey Jewell (LB, 29): Joins the Panthers on a 3 year, $18.75M contract ($10.1M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

John Franklin-Myers (ED, 27): Signed a 2 year, $15M renegotiated contract that includes $8M fully guaranteed.

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Notable Trades

Acquired Zach Wilson (QB, 24) from the Jets with a 7th round pick for a 6th round pick. The Jets agreed to retain $2.7M of Wilson’s 2024 salary, leaving Denver with a 1 year, $2.7M (guaranteed) contract.

Acquired John Franklin-Myers (DE, 27) from the Jets for a 6th round pick. Franklin-Myers signed a 2 year $15M renegotiation upon his arrival.

Sent Jerry Jeudy (WR, 25) to the Browns for a 5th & 6th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

Impossible to say anything about the Broncos’ offseason without referencing the Post 6/1 release of QB Russell Wilson. The move leaves behind $53M of dead cap in 2024, which is the 3rd largest cap hit in any capacity right now for the upcoming season (Watson, $63M, Prescott, $55M). Denver ripped off a lot of band-aids this spring, but still show signs of life on paper - for now.

Detroit Lions

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $38.4M (2nd)
Total Cap: $251M (32nd)
Dead Cap: $25.2M (16th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

D.J. Reader (DT, 30): Leaves the Bengals on a 2 year, $22M contract that includes $7.4M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the DL.

Amik Robertson (CB, 26): Leaves the Raiders on a 2 year, $9.25M contract that includes $4.5M through 2024. He projects to slot in as their nickel corner.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Jonah Jackson (G, 27): Joins the Rams on a 3 year, $51M contract ($34M guaranteed).

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (S, 26): Joins the Eagles on a 3 year, $27M contract ($10M guaranteed).

Josh Reynolds (WR, 29): Joins the Broncos on a 2 year, $9M contract ($4.2M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Jared Goff (QB, 29): Tacked on 4 years, $212M to a 1 year, $27.3M remaining contract, including $114M fully guaranteed at signing. He’s now set to earn $193M over the next 4 seasons for practical purposes.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, 24): Tacked on 4 years, $120M to a 1 year, $3.3M remaining contract that includes over $87M for practical purposes through 2027.

Penei Sewell (OT, 23): Tacked on 4 years, $112M to a 2 year, $23M remaining contract. Sewell is now guaranteed $85M over the next 4 seasons.

Graham Glasgow (G, 31): Signed a 3 year, $20M extension prior to free agency that includes $8M fully guaranteed through 2024.

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Notable Trades

Acquired Carlton Davis (CB, 27) from the Buccaneers with two 6th round picks for a 3rd round pick. Davis signed a 1 year, $14.5M restructured contract that includes $12.7M guaranteed through 2024.

Additional Thoughts

Despite four major contract extensions hitting the books this spring, the Lions enter camp with the 2nd most Top 51 cap space in the league, and the least amount of total cap allocations. They’ve constructed themselves to make a multi-year contention run, and are set up to be aggressive next March should the roster require it.

Green Bay Packers

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $26.8M (7th)
Total Cap: $272M (20th)
Dead Cap: $50.1M (7th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Xavier McKinney (S, 24): Leaves the Giants on a 4 year, $67M contract that includes $23M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects as the starting FS.

Josh Jacobs (RB, 26): Leaves the Raiders on a 4 year, $48M contract that includes $12.5M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects as the starting RB1.

Keisean Nixon (CB, 27): Rejoins the Packers on a 3 year, $18M contract that includes $6.5M fully guaranteed through 2024. He projects to serve as the nickel corner.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Jon Runyan (G, 26): Joins the Giants on a 3 year, $30M contract ($17M guaranteed).

Darnell Savage (S, 26): Joins the Jaguars on a 3 year, $21.75M contract ($12.5M guaranteed).

Aaron Jones (RB, 29): Joins the Vikings on a 1 year, $7M fully guaranteed contract.

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

None.

Additional Thoughts

An organization that almost never focuses on free agency almost exclusively focused on free agency this offseason. The Packers smell blood in the water both divisionally and across the NFC, and added impact players with hopes of pushing into serious contention. Look for some of that ample cap space ($27M) to be utilized in a massive extension for QB Jordan Love in the coming weeks.

Houston Texans

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $16.8M (16th)
Total Cap: $277M (15th)
Dead Cap: $23.8M (19th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Danielle Hunter (ED, 29): Leaves the Vikings on a 2 year, $49M contract that includes $48M fully guaranteed. He projects to start on the edge.

Azeez Al-Shaair (LB, 26): Leaves the Titans on a 3 year, $34M contract that includes $21.5M fully guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start at middle linebacker.

Denico Autry (DL, 33): Leaves the Titans on a 2 year, $20M contract that includes $10.5M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the DL.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Jonathan Greenard (ED, 27): Joins the Vikings on a 4 year, $76M contract ($38M guaranteed).

Sheldon Rankins (DT, 30): Joins the Bengals on a 2 year, $24.5M contract ($8M guaranteed).

Blake Cashman (LB, 28): Joins the Bengals on a 3 year, $22.5M contract ($9.5M guaranteed).

Devin Singletary (RB, 26): Joins the Giants on a 3 year, $16.5M contract ($9.5M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Nico Collins (WR, 25): Tacked on 3 years, $72.75M to a 1 year, $3.1M remaining contract, including $54M for practical purposes through 2026.

Dalton Schultz (TE, 28): Signed a 3 year, $36M extension prior to free agency that includes $23.5M guaranteed through 2025.

Joe Mixon (RB, 27): Turned a 1 year, $5.75M remaining contract into 3 years, $25.5M upon his acquisition, including $16M guaranteed through 2025.

Ka'imi Fairbairn (K, 30): Signed a 3 year, $15.9M extension prior to free agency that includes $11M guaranteed through 2025.

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Notable Trades

Acquired Ben Skowronek (WR, 27) from the Rams with a 7th round pick for a 6th round pick.

Acquired Joe Mixon (RB, 27) from the Bengals for a 7th round pick.

Acquired Stefon Diggs (WR, 30) from the Bills with a 5th round pick, for a 2nd round pick.

Sent Maliek Collins (DT, 29) to the 49ers for a 7th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

Aggressive. Realizing your 2nd-year QB may be a generational talent can make a front office do crazy things, and the Texans took the guardrails off this offseason in hopes of building an immediate AFC contender. Acquiring 3 offensive weapons via trade, and bolstering the defensive line with major free agent contracts is a pretty great start. Houston will need to get creative next offseason from a cap perspective, as they currently boast 10 cap hits north of $10M in 2025.

Indianapolis Colts

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $24.5M (11th)
Total Cap: $269M (25th)
Dead Cap: $8.4M (28th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Grover Stewart (DT, 30): Rejoins the Colts on a 3 year, $39M contract that includes $18M fully guaranteed. He projects to start on the DL.

Kenny Moore (CB, 28): Rejoins the Colts on a 3 year, $30M contract that includes $16M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to serve as the nickel corner.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Gardner Minshew (QB, 28): Joins the Raiders on a 2 year, $25M contract ($15M guaranteed).

Zack Moss (RB, 26): Joins the Bengals on a 2 year, $8M contract ($3M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Michael Pittman Jr. (WR, 26): Replaces a $21.8M tag with a 3 year, $70M contract that includes $41M fully guaranteed.

DeForest Buckner (DT, 30): Tacks on 2 years, $46M to a 1 year, $12.3M remaining contract that includes $53.25M total for practical purposes.

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Notable Trades

None.

Additional Thoughts

Feels more like a do-over than an add-on year for the Colts, who most certainly are looking to see a full season out of QB Anthony Richardson before making too many offseason splashes. Locking in their WR1 (with value) & retaining their defensive line certainly helps their cause for the upcoming season. Indy holds 9 cap hits north of $10M in 2025 right now, so there’s work to be done.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $25M (9th)
Total Cap: $277M (14th)
Dead Cap: $24.5M (17th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Arik Armstead (DL, 30): Leaves the 49ers on a 3 year, $43.5M contract that includes $28M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start on the DL.

Gabriel Davis (WR, 25): Leaves the Bills on a 3 year, $39M contract that includes $24M guaranteed through 2025. He projects as the WR2.

Darnell Savage (DB, 26): Leaves the Packers on a 3 year, $21.75M contract that includes $12.5M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to serve as the nickel corner.

Mitch Morse (C, 32): Leaves the Bills on a 2 year, $10.5M contract that includes $7M guaranteed through 2024. He projects as the starting center.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Calvin Ridley (WR, 29): Joins the Titans on a 4 year, $92M contract ($50M guaranteed).

Darious Williams (CB, 31): Joins the Rams on a 3 year, $22.5M contract ($7M guaranteed)

Rayshawn Jenkins (S, 30): Joins the Seahawks on a 2 year, $12M contract ($6.2M guaranteed)

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Notable Extensions

Trevor Lawrence (QB, 24): Tacks on 5 years, $275M to 2 years, $31.2M remaining, including $142M fully guaranteed at signing, and $202M practical through 2028.

Joshua Hines-Allen (ED, 27): Signed a 5 year, $141.25M contract to replace a $24M franchise tag, including $91M practically speaking through 2026.

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Notable Trades

Acquired Mac Jones (QB, 25) from the Patriots for a 6th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

QB & EDGE rusher under contract long-term, O-Line & D-Line bolstered via free agency, ample cap space to maneuver midseason or rollover into 2025. This is a team on the cusp of contention, if they’ve made the correct choices. Watch for a late summer extension for offensive weapon Travis Etienne.

Kansas City Chiefs

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $13M (19th)
Total Cap: $270M (22nd)
Dead Cap: $6M (31st)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Michael Danna (DL, 26): Rejoins the Chiefs on a 3 year, $24M contract that includes $13M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start on the DL.

Marquise Brown (WR, 27): Leaves the Cardinals on a 1 year, $7M contract that includes $6.5M guaranteed. He projects as the WR2 for 2024.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Nick Allegretti (G, 28): Joins the Commanders on a 3 year, $16M contract ($9M guaranteed).

Tommy Townsend (P, 27): Joins the Texans on a 2 year, $6M contract ($2M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Chris Jones (DL, 29): Signed a 5 year, $158.75M extension prior to free agency, including $95M practically guaranteed through 2026.

Travis Kelce (TE, 34): Signed a 2 year $34.25M restructured contract that increased his 2024 compensation from $13M to $17M.

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Notable Trades

Sent L'Jarius Sneed (CB, 27) to the Titans with a 7th round pick for a 3rd & 7th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

A sizable cap-conversion on QB Patrick Mahomes’ 2024 salary opened up enough room to retain two important DL pieces (Chris Jones, Michael Danna), but the loss of Sneed in the secondary will be something to monitor this fall. Jones & Mahomes account for $101M of 2025 salary cap right now.

Las Vegas Raiders

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $34M (4th)
Total Cap: $260M (30th)
Dead Cap: $29M (14th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Christian Wilkins (DT, 28): Leaves the Dolphins on a 4 year, $110M contract that includes $84.25M through 2026 for practical purposes. He projects to start on the DL.

Gardner Minshew (QB, 28): Leaves the Colts on a 2 year, $25M contract that includes $15M guaranteed through 2025. He’s competing for the QB1 role this summer.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Josh Jacobs (RB, 26): Joins the Packers on a 4 year, $48M contract ($12.5M guaranteed)

Bilal Nichols (DL, 27): Joins the Cardinals on a 3 year, $21M contract ($14M guaranteed).

Jermaine Eluemunor (OT, 29): Joins the Giants on a 2 year, $14M contract ($6.75M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Andre James (C, 26): Signed a 3 year, $24M contract prior to free agency that includes $16.8M practically speaking through 2025.

Notable Trades

None.

Additional Thoughts

Bringing in Gardner Minshew to compete for Aidan O'Connell for the QB1 role is certainly one way to go, but there are already murmurs from some of the veteran players on this squad (Maxx Crosby, Davante Adams) that turnover could be coming soon. Adding Wilkins to the D-Line will help, but this roster doesn’t seem complete enough to be consistently successful. This could be very active trade deadline team.

Los Angeles Chargers

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $20M (15th)
Total Cap: $275M (19th)
Dead Cap: $54M (5th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Will Dissly (TE, 28): Leaves the Seahawks on a 3 year, $14M contract that includes $10M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to serve as the TE1.

Gus Edwards (RB, 29): Leaves the Ravens on a 2 year, $6.5M contract that includes $3.3M guaranteed through 2024.He projects to serve as the RB1.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Kenneth Murray (LB, 25): Joins the Titans on a 2 year, $15.5M contract ($7.5M guaranteed).

Gerald Everett (TE, 30): Joins the Bears on a 2 year, $12M contract ($6M guaranteed).

Mike Williams (WR, 29): Joins the Jets on a 1 year, $10M contract ($8.3M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

Sent Keenan Allen (WR, 32) to the Bears for a 4th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

The Chargers enter into a new regime with a lot of new offensively (Ekeler, Allen, Williams, Everett out), and not as much new defensively as we expected (Bosa, Mack return on pay cuts). This is a middle of the road team financially speaking, but it seems like the pendulum could swing either way after 2024. If the wheels fall off, look for a significant purge next March.

Los Angeles Rams

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $9.2M (24th)
Total Cap: $280M (11th)
Dead Cap: $4.1M (32nd)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Jonah Jackson (G, 27): Leaves the Lions on a 3 year, $51M contract that includes $34M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to serve as the LG.

Colby Parkinson (TE, 25): Leaves the Seahawks on a 3 year, $22.5M contract that includes $15.5M practically guaranteed through 2025. He projects to serve as the TE2.

Darious Williams (CB, 31): Leaves the Jaguars on a 3 year, $22.5M contract that includes ($7M guaranteed through 2024). He projects to start at RCB.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Coleman Shelton (G, 28): Joins the Bears on a 1 year, $3M contract ($1.75M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Kevin Dotson (G, 27): Signed a 3 year, $48M contract ahead of free agency that includes $11.25M guaranteed through 2024.

Demarcus Robinson (WR, 29): Signed a 1 year, $4M contract ahead of free agency that includes $1.5M guaranteed.

Notable Trades

Sent Ben Skowronek (WR, 27) to the Texans with a 7th round pick for a 6th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

The Rams are a team sitting on the fringe, ready to pounce when the opportunity arises. They prioritized edge defense at the top of their draft, fortified the interior of their offensive line in free agency, and added a few depth weapons for QB Matthew Stafford, who could be in line for a renegotiated extension of his own this summer.

Miami Dolphins

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $15M (18th)
Total Cap: $275M (18th)
Dead Cap: $29M (13nd)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Jordyn Brooks (LB, 26): Leaves the Seahawks on a 3 year, $26.25M contract that includes $9.5M guaranteed through 2024. He’s competing for a starting middle linebacker role.

Kendall Fuller (CB, 29): Leaves the Commanders on a 2 year, $15M contract that includes $8M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start at LCB.

Odell Beckham, Jr. (WR, 31): Leaves the Ravens on a 1 year, $3M contract (fully guaranteed) and should slot into the WR3 role.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Christian Wilkins (DT, 28): Joins the Raiders on a 4 year, $110M contract ($82.75M guaranteed).

Robert Hunt (G, 27): Joins the Panthers on a 5 year, $100M contract ($63M guaranteed).

Brandon Jones (S, 26): Joins the Broncos on a 3 year, $20M contract ($11M guaranteed).

Andrew Van Ginkel (ED, 29): Joins the Vikings on a 2 year, $20M contract ($10M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Jaylen Waddle (WR, 25): Tacked on 3 years, $84.75M to a 2 year $20M remaining contract, including $77M practically guaranteed through 2027.

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Notable Trades

None.

Additional Thoughts

There’s no question that on paper, the Dolphins lost more than they gained this offseason. But a deep roster can afford to take on subtractions for the greater good of the business when needed. So far that business has led to a sizable extension for WR1B Jaylen Waddle. Will it come to full fruition with an extension for QB Tua Tagovailoa this summer as well? If not, the Dolphins will be in the franchise tag business next February.

Minnesota Vikings

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $26M (8th)
Total Cap: $265M (28th)
Dead Cap: $57M (3rd)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Jonathan Greenard (DE, 27): Leaves the Texans on a 4 year, $76M contract that includes $38M guaranteed through 2025.He projects to start on the DL.

Blake Cashman (LB, 28): Leaves the Texans on a 3 year, $22.5M contract that includes $9.4M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start at middle linebacker.

Andrew Van Ginkel (ED, 29): Leaves the Dolphins on a 2 year, $20M contract that includes $10M guaranteed. He projects to start as an edge.

Sam Darnold (QB, 27): Leaves the 49ers on a 1 year, $10M contract with $8.75M guaranteed. He’s competing for the QB 1 role this summer.

Aaron Jones (RB, 29): Leaves the Packers on a 1 year, $7M, fully guaranteed contract. He projects to serve as RB1.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Kirk Cousins (QB, 35): Joins the Falcons on a 4 year, $180M contract ($100M guaranteed).

Danielle Hunter (DE, 29): Joins the Texans on a 2 year, $49M contract ($48M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Justin Jefferson (WR, 25): Tacked on 4 years, $140M to a 1 year, $19.7M remaining contract, including $88M fully guaranteed at signing, $125M+ practically guaranteed through 2027.

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Notable Trades

None.

Additional Thoughts

Minnesota had a plan to get younger in every facet of their roster this offseason. Has it torpedoed their ability to contend in the NFC North? Vegas certainly thinks so (+1000 to win the division, +300 to make the playoffs). With that said, three notable defensive additions (Greenard, Cashman, Van Ginkel) plus multi-year guarantees for Jefferson, Addison, & Hockenson seem to be a strong framework to quickly rebuild from. Look for a big-boy extension for OT Christian Darrisaw this summer.

New England Patriots

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $41M (1st)
Total Cap: $258M (31st)
Dead Cap: $21M (22nd)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Mike Onwenu (OL, 26): Rejoins the Patriots on a 3 year, $57M contract that includes $36.5M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start at RT.

Kendrick Bourne (WR, 28): Rejoins the Patriots on a 3 year, $19.5M contract that includes $5.5M guaranteed through 2024. He projects as the WR1 for 2024.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Mack Wilson (LB, 26): Joins the Cardinals on a 3 year, $12.75M contract ($6.4M guaranteed).

Trenton Brown (OT, 31): Joins the Bengals on a 1 year, $4.75M contract ($2M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Christian Barmore (DT, 24): Tacked on 4 years, $83M to a 1 year $1.8M remaining contract, including $31M fully guaranteed through 2025.

Kyle Dugger (S, 28): Signed a 4 year, $58M contract to replace a $13.8M transition tag, including $32M guaranteed through 2025.

Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, 26): Tacked on 4 years, $36M to a 1 year $3.1M remaining contract, including $17.1M guaranteed through 2026.

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Notable Trades

Sent Mac Jones (QB, 25) to the Jaguars for a 6th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

A new era is ushered in with - extensions. New England’s two biggest free agent deals went to players they ended up retaining (Onwenu/Bourne), and the Patriots handed out $200M total to new contracts for Barmore, Dugger, & Stevenson this spring. Obviously there’s a core here that the front office is pleased with. Will a swap from Mac Jones to Drake Maye be the big flip that this organization needs to get back on track? The Pats enter camp with the most Top 51 cap space ($41M) in football, while also holding a league-high $102M of projected cap space in 2025.

New Orleans Saints

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $11.2M (21st)
Total Cap: $280M (12th)
Dead Cap: $41M (10th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Chase Young (ED, 25): Leaves the 49ers on a 1 year, $13M contract, including $12.5M guaranteed. He’ll compete for a starting edge role.

Willie Gay Jr. (LB, 26): Leaves the Saints on a 1 year, $3M (fully guaranteed contract). He projects to start at middle linebacker.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Malcolm Roach (DE, 26): Joins the Broncos on a 2 year, $7M contract ($3M guaranteed).

Andrus Peat (G, 30): Joins the Raiders on a 1 year, $2M contract ($450k guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Demario Davis (LB, 35): Signed a 2 year, $17.25M restructured contract that reduced his 2024 compensation from $12M to $9M.

Tyrann Mathieu (S, 32): Signed a 2 year, $13.75M restructured contract that reduced his 2024 compensation from $9M to $6.5M.

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Notable Trades

None.

Additional Thoughts

The Saints are operating like a team that is stuck somewhere in the middle right now. They did their usual amount of cap-conversion/renegotiation work to stabilize financially, but only dabbled into the player addition market this offseason. This feels like an organization just trying to survive (ride out) its current QB contract right now.

New York Giants

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $10M (22nd)
Total Cap: $284M (8th)
Dead Cap: $21M (21st)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Jon Runyan (G, 26): Leaves the Packers on a 3 year, $30M contract that includes $17M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start at RG.

Devin Singletary (RB, 26): Leaves the Texans on a 3 year, $16.5M contract that includes $9.5M guaranteed through 2025. He projects as the RB1.

Jermaine Eluemunor (OL, 29): Leaves the Raiders on a 2 year, $14M contract that includes $6.75M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start at LG.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Xavier McKinney (S, 24): Joins the Packers on a 4 year, $67M contract ($23M guaranteed).

Saquon Barkley (RB, 27): Joins the Eagles on a 3 year, $37.75M contract ($26M guaranteed).

A'Shawn Robinson (DE, 29): Joins the Panthers on a 3 year, $22.5M contract ($10.3M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Brian Burns (ED, 26): Replaced a $24M franchise tag with a 5 year, $141M contract that includes $76M guaranteed at signing and $90M practically speaking through 2026.

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Notable Trades

Acquired Brian Burns (DE, 26) from the Panthers with a 5th round pick in exchange for a 2nd & two 5th round picks.

Additional Thoughts

The Giants saw significant players leave on massive deals this offseason, but did an adequate job of replacing the majority of their holes (at least on paper). Adding Brian Burns to the mix defensively, and Malik Nabers to the arsenal offensively could be major shots in the arm for a team that lost its way last season. QB Daniel Jones has a clear out in his contract after 2024 if the wheels fall off again.

New York Jets

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $6M (29th)
Total Cap: $285M (6th)
Dead Cap: $52M (6th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Tyrod Taylor (QB, 34): Leaves the Giants on a 2 year, $12M contract that includes $8.5M guaranteed. He’ll serve as the QB2.

John Simpson (G, 26): Leaves the Ravens on a 2 year, $12M contract that includes $6M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start at LG.

Mike Williams (WR, 29): Leaves the Chargers on a 1 year, $10M contract that includes $8.3M guaranteed. He projects to fill in the WR2 role.

Tyron Smith (OT, 33): Leaves the Cowboys on a 1 year, $6.5M, fully guaranteed contract and projects to start at LT.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Bryce Huff (ED, 26): Joins the Eagles on a 3 year, $51.1M contract ($34M guaranteed).

Jordan Whitehead (S, 27): Joins the Buccaneers on a 2 year, $9M contract ($4.5M guaranteed).

Quinton Jefferson (DT, 31): Joins the Browns on a 1 year, $4M contract ($3.6M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

Sent John Franklin-Myers (DE, 27) to the Broncos in exchange for a 6th round pick.

Sent Zach Wilson (QB, 24) to the Broncos with a 7th round pick in exchange for a 6th round pick.

Acquired Haason Reddick (ED, 29) from the Eagles for a conditional 3rd round pick. Reddick brings a 1 year, $14.5M contract to NY (begrudgingly).

Acquired Morgan Moses (OT, 33) with a 4th round pick from the Ravens in exchange for a 4th & 6th round pick. Moses brings a 1 year $5.5M contract with him to NY.

Additional Thoughts

The Jets continued their push to bolster the offensive line this offseason both in free agency (Tyron Smith, John Simpson) and at the top of their draft (Olu Fashanu). They then focused in on adding additional air weapons in free agency (Mike Williams) & the top of the draft (Malachi Corley). Tell us you’re going all-in to keep Aaron Rodgers happy & healthy without telling us. This is a Top 5 financially allocated roster right now that could turn a few heads in 2024 if things bounce the right way.

Philadelphia Eagles

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $24.6M (10th)
Total Cap: $269M (26th)
Dead Cap: $50M (8th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Bryce Huff (ED, 26): Leaves the Jets on a 3 year, $51.1M contract including $34M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start on the edge.

Saquon Barkley (RB, 27): Leaves the Giants on a 3 year, $37.75M contract including $26M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to serve as RB1.

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (S, 26): Leaves the Lions on a 3 year, $27M contract that includes 

$10M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start at SS.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

D'Andre Swift (RB, 25): Joins the Bears on a 3 year, $24M contract ($15.3M guaranteed).

Kevin Byard (S, 30): Joins the Bears on a 2 year, $15M contract ($7.4M guaranteed)

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Notable Extensions

A.J. Brown (WR, 27): Tacked on 3 years, $96M to a 2 year, $47M remaining contract, including $84M practically guaranteed through 2026.

Landon Dickerson (G, 25): Tacked on 4 years, $84M to a 1 year, $4.9M remaining contract, including $50M practically guaranteed through 2026.

DeVonta Smith (WR, 25): Tacked on 3 years, $75M to a 2 year, $19M remaining contract, including $51M practically guaranteed through 2026.

Jordan Mailata (OT, 27): Tacked on 3 years, $66M to a 2 years, $31M remaining contract, including $70M practically guaranteed through 2026.

Jake Elliott (K, 29): Tacked on 4 years, $24M to a 1 year, $3.7M remaining contract, including $9.7M guaranteed through 2025.

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Notable Trades

Sent Haason Reddick (ED, 29) to the Jets in exchange for a conditional 3rd round pick.

Acquired Kenny Pickett (QB, 26) from the Steelers with a 4th round pick in exchange for a 3rd, 7th, & 7th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

Retirements from Jason Kelce & Fletcher Cox forced the Eagles to turn over a few younger leaves for the upcoming season. Additions of Bryce Hugg & Chauncey Gardner-Johnson certainly help defensively in that regard, but a decision to bring in an older (more expensive) Saquon Barkley over a departing D’Andre Swift could prove to be controversial. With that said, Philly handed out 5 notable extensions this offseason (a product of their aggressive bonus/cap structures), furthering their plan to be an NFC contender for the foreseeable future.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $16M (17th)
Total Cap: $275M (15th)
Dead Cap: $24M (18th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Patrick Queen (LB, 24): Leaves the Ravens on a 3 year, $41M contract that includes $13.8M guaranteed through 2024. He’ll center the Pittsburgh D in 2024.

Cameron Johnston (P, 32): Leaves the Texans on a 3 year, $9M contract including $2.8M guaranteed through 2024. He’s the only rostered punter.

Deshon Elliott (S, 27): Leaves the Dolphins on a 2 year, $6M contract that includes $1.5M guaranteed. He projects to be the starting SS.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Mitchell Trubisky (QB, 29): Joins the Bills on a 2 year, $5.25M contract ($2.7M guaranteed).

Chukwuma Okorafor (T, 26): Joins the Patriots on a 1 year, $4M contract ($3.1M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

Acquired Justin Fields (QB, 25) from the Bears in exchange for a conditional 6th round pick. Fields brings a 1 year, $3.2M contract with him to Pittsburgh.

Sent Kenny Pickett (QB, 26) to the Eagles with a 4th round pick in exchange for a 3rd round pick & two 7th round picks.

Acquired Donte Jackson (CB, 28) from the Panthers with a 6th round pick in exchange for Diontae Johnson (WR, 28) & a 7th round pick. Jackson signed a 1 year, $6M restructured contract ($4.75M guaranteed) upon his arrival.

Additional Thoughts

Pittsburgh didn’t just replace Kenny Pickett this spring, they replaced him with a future Hall of Famer AND a former first rounder at the same time. Everything about this roster from a financial standpoint screams middle of the road. Will their place in the standings echo that?

San Francisco 49ers

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $30M (6th)
Total Cap: $301M (2nd)
Dead Cap: $19M (24th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Leonard Floyd (ED, 31): Leaves the Bills on a 2 year, $20M contract that includes $12M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the edge in 2024.

Yetur Gross-Matos (ED, 26): Leaves the Panthers on a 2 year, $18M contract that includes $12.4M guaranteed through 2024. He’ll compete for a starting edge spot this summer.

Jordan Elliott (DT, 26): Leaves the Browns on a 2 year, $7M contract that includes $2.3M guaranteed through 2024. He’ll compete for a spot on the D-Line.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Arik Armstead (DE, 30): Joins the Jaguars on a 3 year, $43.5M contract ($28M guaranteed).

Chase Young (DE, 25): Joins the Saints on a 1 year, $13M contract ($12.5M guaranteed).

Charlie Woerner (TE, 26): Joins the Falcons on a 3 year, $12M contract ($6.5M guaranteed).

Sam Darnold (QB, 27): Joins the Vikings on a 1 year, $10M contract ($8.75M guaranteed).

Javon Kinlaw (DT, 26): Joins the Jets on a 1 year, $7.25M contract ($6.9M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Christian McCaffrey (RB, 27): Tacked on 2 years, $38M to a 2 year, $24M remaining contract, including $24M fully guaranteed through 2025.

Jauan Jennings (WR, 27): Signed a 2 year, $15.4M extension prior to free agency, including $8.4M fully guaranteed.

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Notable Trades

Acquired Maliek Collins (DT, 29) from the Texans in exchange for a 7th round pick. Collins brings a 2 year, $18.5M contract ($8M guaranteed) with him to San Francisco.

Additional Thoughts

San Francisco utilizing a revolving door approach with much of their defensive line this offseason, opting for better business outcomes in almost every regard. Sweetening Christian McCaffrey’s pot certainly seemed a worthy move, but much of the attention this summer will turn to the WR room, where both Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk have been rumored in trades, while top draft pick Ricky Pearsall will be looking to make an immediate impact in Year 1. Oh, and of course there’s that looming Brock Purdy extension discussion coming this December…

Seattle Seahawks

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $24k (32nd)
Total Cap: $291M (3rd)
Dead Cap: $36M (12th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Leonard Williams (DE, 30): Rejoins the Seahawks on a 3 year, $64.5M contract including $27M guaranteed through 2024. He’ll start on the D-Line again in 2024.

Noah Fant (TE, 26): Rejoins the Seahawks on a 2 year, $21M contract that includes $11.5M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to serve as the TE1 in 2024.

Rayshawn Jenkins (S, 30): Leaves the Jaguars on a 2 year, $12M contract that includes $6.2M guaranteed. He projects to start at FS.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Damien Lewis (G, 27): Joins the Panthers on a 4 year, $53M contract ($26.2M guaranteed).

Jordyn Brooks (LB, 26): Joins the Dolphins on a 3 year, $26.25M contract ($9.5M guaranteed).

Colby Parkinson (TE, 25): Joins the Rams on a 3 year, $22.5M contract ($10.2M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

Acquired Sam Howell (QB, 23), a 4th round pick & a 6th round pick from the Commanders in exchange for a 3rd & 5th round pick. Howell brings a 2 year, $2M (non-guaranteed) contract with him to Seattle.

Additional Thoughts

The Seahawks had a chance to rip the band-aid off completely this past winter, but chose to run most of their roster back for 2024. This is still a talented roster on paper, but they could be eyeing the same near .500 outlook they finished with in 2023. Most of their major contracts (Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Dre’Mont Jones, Julian Love) hold clear cut outs after 2024 should the wheels fall off completely.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $8.5M (25th)
Total Cap: $276M (16th)
Dead Cap: $55M (4th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Jordan Whitehead (S, 27): Leaves the Jets on a 2 year, $9M contract that includes $4.5M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start at SS.

Lavonte David (LB, 34): Rejoins the Buccaneers on a 1 year, $8.5M contract, fully guaranteed. He’ll center Tampa’s defense once again.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Shaquil Barrett (ED, 31): Joins the Dolphins on a 1 year, $7M contract ($6.75M guaranteed).

Devin White (LB, 26): Joins the Eagles on a 1 year, $4M contract ($3.5M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

Baker Mayfield (QB, 28): Signed a 3 year, $100M extension prior to free agency, including $40M fully guaranteed through 2024.

Antoine Winfield Jr. (S, 25): Replaced a $17.1M franchise tag with a 4 year, $84.1M extension that includes $45M fully guaranteed through 2025.

Mike Evans (WR, 30): Signed a 2 year, $41M contract prior to free agency that includes $29M fully guaranteed at signing.

Notable Trades

Sent Carlton Davis (CB, 27) to the Lions with two 6th round picks in exchange for a 3rd round pick.

Additional Thoughts

Tampa ran it all the way back this offseason, locking in Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield, Lavonte David, and even bringing back old friend Jordan Whitehead to round out the spring. It’s a winnable division if a few young pieces develop quickly, and Mayfield continues his veteran growth spurt, but this is also a team carrying $55M of dead cap (4th) after a 2023 season where they carried over $81M. Rebuilding on the fly in this regard comes with its challenges, but the NFC South might be weak enough to make this approach doable.

Tennessee Titans

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $23M (12th)
Total Cap: $269M (27th)
Dead Cap: $39M (11th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Calvin Ridley (WR, 29): Leaves the Jaguars on a 4 year, $92M contract that includes $50M practically guaranteed through 2025. He’ll slot into a top WR role alongside DeAndre Hopkins.

Lloyd Cushenberry (C, 26): Leaves the Broncos on a 4 year, $50M contract that includes $30M practically guaranteed through 2025. He projects as the starting center in 2024.

Chidobe Awuzie (CB, 29): Leaves the Bengals on a 3 year, $36M contract that includes $23M practically guaranteed through 2025.

Tony Pollard (RB, 27): Leaves the Cowboys on a 3 year, $21M contract that includes $10.5M guaranteed through 2025. He’ll compete for the RB1 role this summer.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Azeez Al-Shaair (LB, 26): Joins the Texans on a 3 year, $34M contract ($21.5M guaranteed).

Sean Bunting (CB, 27): Joins the Cardinals on a 3 year, $25.5M contract ($14M guaranteed).

Aaron Brewer (C, 26): Joins the Dolphins on a 3 year, $21M contract ($10.2M guaranteed).

Derrick Henry (RB, 30): Joins the Ravens on a 2 year, $16M contract ($9M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

L'Jarius Sneed (CB, 27): Signed a 4 year, $76.4M contract to replace a $19.8M franchise tag that includes $44M fully guaranteed through 2025.

Morgan Cox (LS, 37): Returns on a 1 year veteran minimum contract.

Notable Trades

Acquired Leroy Watson (TE, 26) from the Browns in exchange for a 7th round pick. Watson brings a 1 year, $915,000 contract with him to Tennessee.

Acquired L'Jarius Sneed (CB, 27) from the Chiefs with a 7th round pick in exchange for a 3rd & 7th round pick. Sneed was extended out 4 years, $76.4M upon his arrival.

Additional Thoughts

The Titans responded to finishing near the bottom of the AFC last season with an aggressive about face this March that included two big secondary adds (Sneed/Awuzie), a bigtime receiver (Ridley), & an immediate attempt to replace Derrick Henry in Tony Pollard. If the goal is to give Will Levis a legitimate chance to grow into the QB1 of this franchise going forward, Tennessee’s front office has certainly stepped up their part of the deal. With that said, this is still a bottom 3rd team in terms of cap allocations for both 2024 & 2025. There’s room to grow if the success on the field dictates.

Washington Commanders

Current 90-Man Roster Financials

Top 51 Space: $36M (3rd)
Total Cap: $262M (29th)
Dead Cap: $29M (15th)

Notable Free Agent Adds

Dorance Armstrong (DE, 27): Leaves the Cowboys on a 3 year, $33M contract that includes $16.1M guaranteed through 2024. He projects to start on the DL.

Frankie Luvu (LB, 27): Leaves the Panthers on a 3 year, $31M contract that includes $19.1M practically guaranteed through 2025. He’ll center the Washington defense in 2024.

Tyler Biadasz (C, 26): Leaves the Cowboys on a 3 year, $29.25M contract that includes $20.7M practically guaranteed through 2025. He projects to start at center this season.

Nick Allegretti (G, 28): Leaves the Chiefs on a 3 year, $16M contract that includes $9M guaranteed through 2025. He projects to serve as the starting LG.

Austin Ekeler (RB, 29): Leaves the Chargers on a 2 year, $8.34M contract that includes $4.2M guaranteed through 2024. He’ll compete for RB1 duties with Brian Robinson.

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Notable Free Agent Losses

Curtis Samuel (WR, 27): Joins the Bills on a 3 year, $24M contract ($15M guaranteed).

Kendall Fuller (CB, 29): Joins the Dolphins on a 2 year, $15M contract ($8M guaranteed).

Antonio Gibson (RB, 26): Joins the Patriots on a 3 year, $11.25M contract ($5.3M guaranteed).

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Notable Extensions

None.

Notable Trades

Sent Sam Howell (QB, 23) to Seattle with a 4th & 6th round pick in exchange for a 3rd & 5th round pick.

Additional Thoughts

New regime, new QB1, and apparently no time to waste in Washington. The Commanders were far more aggressive this past free agency than many expected them to be, but are still very much in “evaluation” mode with much of their roster. If a few of these 2024 draft picks pop early, look for a young front office to be extremely active in trade discussions as early as this October. Washington boasts the 3rd most cap space ($36M) heading toward camp.

Scott AllenJuly 15, 2024

Robert MacIntyre wins the Genesis Scottish Open. MacIntyre earns $1.58 million million bringing his 2024 on-course earnings to $4.2 million and his career on-course earnings to $6.19 million. 

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Harry Hall wins the ISCO Championship. Hall earns $720k bringing his 2024 on-course earnings to $1.2 million and his career on-course earnings to $3 million. 

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Sergio Garcia wins the tenth LIV Golf event of 2024 at Andalucia earning himself $4 million, plus $750,000 from his team finishing first. 

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