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NFL free agency set to begin, various players tagged

February 28, 2017

Players hate the franchise tag, but it’s a necessity for NFL teams. Instead of letting their best players hit free agency, teams can use the franchise tag. A non-exclusive tag means teams can match any offer s...

Dont’a Hightower will become free agent

Beckett Frappier

February 28, 2017

NFL

The New England Patriots have a lot of salary cap space and linebacker Dont’a Hightower is a key part of their championship defense, so giving the franchise tag to Hightower seemed to be an easy move. The Patr...

Mitch Trubisky breakdown heading into the NFL combine

Beckett Frappier

February 28, 2017

NCAAF, NFL

Some people believe North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky could be selected as high as second overall to the San Francisco 49ers, although there’s a lot of time before the draft for the 49ers to evaluate qu...

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Eric Berry gets long term deal with Chiefs

Beckett Frappier

February 28, 2017

NFL

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry finally got his long-term deal. Berry, who played under the franchise tag last season and said he would not play under the tag in 2017, has the stability he wanted. The Chi...

Aug 8, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) talks along the sidelines during the game with the Oakland Raiders at TCF Bank Stadium. Vikings win 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings will not pick up Adrian Peterson’s team option

Beckett Frappier

February 28, 2017

NFL

The Minnesota Vikings announced that the team will not pick up the 2017 option on running back Adrian Peterson’s contract. That means Peterson is set to become an unrestricted free agent on March 9 and could le...

Jamaal Charles released by Chiefs

Beckett Frappier

February 28, 2017

NFL

On the same day they signed one franchise standout to a multi-year deal, the Kansas City Chiefs are parting ways with another franchise standout: Jamaal Charles. The Chiefs are releasing the two-time All-Pro r...

Redskins place franchise tag on Kirk Cousins

Beckett Frappier

February 28, 2017

NFL

Washington placed the exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Kirk Cousins, with the news coming from his agent, Mike McCartney on Tuesday. As a practical matter, it means Cousins isn’t going anywhere as under l...

Pro Bowl a disappointment once again as AFC defeats NFC 20-13

Beckett Frappier

January 31, 2017

NFL

Alex Smith started at quarterback for the AFC, and Kirk Cousins finished under center for the NFC. This wasn’t the Pro Bowl’s shining moment. Then again, has the Pro Bowl ever had a shining moment? If the NFL...

Trevor Siemian has to pass on Pro Bowl

Beckett Frappier

January 31, 2017

NFL

Trevor Siemian's remarkable journey from relative unknown, seventh-round draft pick to surprise starter almost had an incredible ending Monday. Siemian, the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback in 2016, was in...

Super Bowl Ticket market continues to cool off

Beckett Frappier

January 30, 2017

NFL

Even after losing in the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers continue to have their fingerprints on this Super Bowl. For the NFL’s ticket-resale business, the absences of tho...