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Okay, I’ll be the one to address the elephant in the New Jersey Devils room.

There is still an obvious problem with Dougie Hamilton. Did you know, the $9 million rescuer who has refused to speak publicly since January?

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Additionally, the Devils traded options to bring in center forward Quinn Hughes to fill a void in terms of nuclear tackles.

Elsewhere, the Blueshirts have their eye on the Twins, a free-agent target for the Devils, and Philly’s rookie is earning it.

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Forever Blueshirts: With the New York Rangers’ final pick of the first round, it looks like they are targeting one of the WHL’s two standout twins.

Philly hockey now: One reason the Philadelphia Flyers made a late run and reached the playoffs and then the second round is that they got some unexpected boost. Here’s how the Flyers rookies earned their ice time.

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After months of Minnesota Vikings trade rumors, the front office agreed to send out Jonathan Greenard over draft weekend. While 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner is set to replace Greenard’s spot in the starting lineup, where he will play opposite Andrew Van Ginkel, the Vikings’ forward depth is undoubtedly thin.

Prior to this, the Vikings had a strong three-man rotation. Behind Turner and Van Ginkel, they have a trio of former undrafted free agents in Bo Richter, Tyler Batty and Chase Chambliss, all unproven players with less than three years of experience. Thus, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is likely aiming to sign another pass-rusher before the season starts.

Below, we look at five edge rushers the Vikings could still sign, as they recently did with Jaun Jennings.

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leonard floyd

Floyd recorded 19 pressures last year, which was actually the fewest in his eight-year career. He only had 3.5 sacks, the second fewest of his career. So, why would the Vikings want him? While the 33-year-old Floyd is coming off a rough season, even those numbers would be respectable as a rotational edge rusher, especially if Coach Flores thinks there’s a chance Floyd can return to top form in 2024 after recording 8.5 sacks. Plus, Kevin O’Connell and Floyd overlapped for two seasons on the Rams, so he already knows what the veteran will add to the locker room.

AJ Ebenezer

Still only 27 years old, AJ Epenesa may still have some untapped potential hidden in his bones. He has never recorded more than 6.5 sacks in a season, but he has recorded at least 6 sacks in three of his six playing seasons. This is a respectable track record, considering he has only once started more than two games in a season. The Vikings’ coaching staff may feel like they can get the most out of the 6-foot-6-inch, 260-pound defender.

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The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer has reached his prime, yet Von Miller is still extremely productive. Last season, he managed to record nine sacks despite starting only three games. Plus, he’s already won the Super Bowl once with Coach O’Connell; Who’s to say they don’t want to pair up and aim for another Lombardi Trophy?

Jadeveon Clowney

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft is somehow still only 33 years old, and he’s become a bit of a journeyman, but still a productive guy. Last year, he recorded 8.5 sacks as a member of the Cowboys, despite only making six starts and appearing in 13 games. Clowney also has a very high floor and a high ceiling, having recorded over 20 pressures in each of the last three seasons.

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Last year, Dallas Turner and Jonathan Greenard tied for the Vikings lead with 24 pressures. This is the same pressure that Joey Bosa generated. Bosa is a five-time Pro Bowler who won’t turn 31 until July. Although he hasn’t had a double-digit sack season since 2021, the Vikings don’t need him to be a superstar; They just need someone who can generate pressure on demand, and Bosa certainly fits the bill.

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Rumors regarding the Philadelphia Eagles have been hot and heavy throughout the offseason. That’s usually the norm for general manager Howie Roseman, who runs the show.

The Eagles also pulled off a semi-blockbuster on draft weekend by landing Pro Bowl pass rusher Jonathan Greenard of the Minnesota Vikings. Still, the worst-kept secret is that the Eagles probably didn’t make the deal.

The most talked about trade in the NFL right now, and for many months now, is the expected move to potentially send three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots. It is widely expected that Brown will be dealt, but the actual destination has not been decided.

According to ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, it is “somewhat understood” that Brown will be traded at some point, possibly on or after June 1. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is gathering teammates for a workout, but it’s no surprise Brown isn’t there.

Fowler said, “You like how I put it in there? Let me put it this way, AJ Brown is not at these workouts, so it’s making sense right now.”

Fowler also said that DeVonta Smith is now the Eagles’ new No. 1 receiver. Obviously, that title belonged to the Browns, but Smith was actually the team’s leading receiver in 2025, the first time since the Browns arrived via trade in 2022.

In other words, it appears that everyone associated with the Eagles is operating with the mindset that Brown will not be with Philadelphia in 2026. It remains to be seen whether that will be in New England or another destination.

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The Los Angeles Rams made two of the boldest moves in the NFL this offseason by trading for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie and taking quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round. It looks like another big move could be coming later this year.

The Athletic’s Nate Atkins reports that the Rams could consider trading for All-Pro edge rusher Max Crosby in October if the Las Vegas Raiders make him available.

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Atkins said the Raiders organization has improved its relationship with Crosby. As a result of the Baltimore Ravens withdrawing from a deal for Crosby, the Raiders appear to be committed to keeping him for the regular season.

If the team doesn’t live up to expectations and isn’t in the mix for a playoff spot, Las Vegas’ stance on trading Crosby could certainly change during the season. While the All-Pro edge rusher won’t be returning a pair of first-round picks, the Raiders could still get premium draft capital for him.

Read more: NFL defense rankings 2026, Rams on top

Los Angeles Rams taking unique approach on trade

One problem Las Vegas will likely face if it makes another Crosby trade is the value teams are offering on the 2027 NFL Draft. This is viewed as a deeper class of prospects with more high-level talent than the 2026 class and potentially one of the best pools of talent in years.

As a result, teams have been more reluctant to trade 2027 draft picks. While this stance is shared by most of the league, that is not the case in Los Angeles.

Atkins wrote that the Rams “want to be” one of the very few teams willing to trade 2027 draft capital. This would give them potential leverage in trade negotiations, especially as teams in rebuilds are placing more emphasis on picks in next year’s class.

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The New York Giants added seven new prospects to the 2026 NFL Draft, and some, like first-round picks Arvel Reese and Francis Mauigoa, are expected to make immediate starts. The new starters mean Giants general manager Joe Schoen has more potential roster changes coming.

This could also include trading a player with whom Schoen signed a three-year, $30 million contract just two years ago.

according to athleticDan Duggan The arrival of Mauigoa could lead the Giants to consider trading offensive lineman John Runyon Jr. Mauigoa played offensive tackle in Miami, but the Giants are expected to play guard instead. Duggan believes the presence of Mauigoa, along with newly signed Daniel Falele, could make Runyon more expendable in New York’s eyes.

The Giants are trying to build the best team possible under John Harbaugh. If he believes Runyan is one of the team’s five best starters, we would expect him to stick, even if his price tag is higher than Fallale.

At this point, Felipe should be viewed as a low-cost insurance policy in case one of the Giants’ guards gets injured. He even has experience playing offensive tackle. But that doesn’t mean the Giants should trade any of their prized free agency picks from two offseasons ago, even if Runyon hasn’t lived up to expectations (67th out of 81 guards graded by Pro Football Focus in 2025).

In the final year of his contract, the Giants can use this season to determine if Runyon is truly the right fit, or if they can make do with a less expensive option, such as someone like Falele.

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Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has been in NHL trade rumors for a while now and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. Tkachuk’s future is a major topic of conversation after the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Is the 26-year-old leaving Ottawa? An NHL insider has given a big update on the situation.

David Pagnotta would be “a little surprised” if Tkachuk was still a Senator for the 2026-27 NHL season, according to a Hello Hockey insider. Since Ottawa’s captain has a no-movement clause, he would have to approve any trade this summer. This means Tkachuk could essentially make his way to a specific organization.

Tkachuk has two years left on his contract and the easiest connection in a potential trade or future signing is the Florida Panthers. Tkachuk’s brother, Matthew, plays for the Panthers, and would be an excellent addition to the organization. After missing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Florida could use a boost to its lineup.

However, this specific situation requires both Tkachuk and Ottawa to work together. If the 26-year-old forward does not plan to extend his contract, the Senators will now be incentivized to move him. Ultimately, it depends on whether Tkachuk wants to stay with the organization in the future.

Tkachuk struggled in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring zero points in a four-game sweep. After entering the playoffs with a lot of momentum, Ottawa’s captain did not live up to the standards. Now, Tkachuk’s future could cast a dark cloud over the Senators’ upcoming NHL offseason.

Tkachuk is under contract for two more seasons, but finding a new position moving forward may be best for both parties.

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Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, there have been a lot of Minnesota Vikings trade rumors. Some involve trading up from the 17th overall pick in the first round to acquire top-tier talent.

Others include a trade down to add the nine draft selections the Vikings already have. The idea is that there is not much difference between a player who is selected in the middle of the first round and a player who is selected on the second day.

Meanwhile, other Vikings rumors suggest they are thinking about selling one of their best players. Now, a new report suggests the Vikings are ready to pull the trigger.

According to the Guardian’s Ollie Connolly, the Vikings and Eagles have already agreed to a trade that sends Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia in exchange for a second-day draft pick.

“You’re saying the (Eagles) are nabbing Jonathan Greenard, huh? Is that breaking news or is it out there?”

“I think it’s there, right?”

“I don’t think so, Ollie.”

“Well, uh-oh… I think the need for an edge will be solved on Day 2 or 3 of the draft, via trade…”

Of course, we won’t know whether this is actually true until the second day or possibly the third day, as Connolly suggests. Still, we have a hard time believing the Vikings would trade Greenard for a fourth-round pick or even less. In other words, if this trade is going to go down, expect it to happen on Friday.

Greenard has been vocal internally about wanting a new contract or an increase in his 2026 salary. Still, the Vikings were hesitant to do so as he only played in 10 games and recorded three sacks. Sitting with a $22 million cap hit for 2026, it’s possible the Vikings are willing to make a deal.

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Casual fans who came to watch Miami Dolphins football last season will be in for a special surprise when the 2026 NFL season begins this fall. The team’s most notable players have either been waived or traded, including Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Bradley Chubb, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Heck, even head coach Mike McDaniels has been let go. While the Dolphins’ departures already look like a Pro Bowl roster, more changes could be coming to South Beach.

While first-year Dolphins general manager John-Eric Sullivan has previously stated that the team has three “pillars”. He said those players are Pro Bowl running back D’Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer and All-Pro linebacker Jordan Brooks. However, all three of those cornerstones or “pillars” are entering the final year of their contracts.

With the way the Dolphins have torn the roster down to the studs, some of these players may not have much interest in re-signing with Miami. Sure, the burden of money may sway his opinion, but other teams smell blood in the water, and trade activity could increase during the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

While Sullivan had previously committed to the three names above sticking with the Dolphins for years to come, when questioned again recently, he changed his tune.

Now Sullivan is saying, “No one is untouchable in this business.” Dolphins fans found out just how hard it was to see one of their biggest stars leave earlier this offseason. Yet now dolphins are seen putting up for sale signs in their yards for leftover scraps.

Of course, Sullivan is right that no one is untouchable in the NFL. But that still doesn’t reveal how willing the team is to actually deal its remaining top talent. Yet, as we’ve seen before, it only takes one offer for Miami to refuse to change plans.

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After a year of searching for a new starting quarterback, the New York Jets had to find another starter this offseason. This time, they agreed to trade for Geno Smith, which cost New York only a sixth-round selection (they also received a seventh-round selection from Las Vegas).

Although the Jets were likely thrilled to trade for the former Pro Bowl QB at such a low rate, he reportedly was not New York’s first choice. He wasn’t even the first QB Jets general manager Darren Maugy tried to trade for this offseason.

According to ESPN’s Jets insider Rich Cimini, New York previously attempted to trade for QB Tanner McKee from the Eagles. However, when Philadelphia informed them they were asking for a second-round pick in exchange for the previous sixth-round selection, the Jets hung up the phone.

Rumors have indicated that several teams have expressed interest in McKee in the past. However, the Eagles have always set a high price for a 25-year-old QB with only 88 career pass attempts.

McKee is in the final year of his rookie contract, so teams believe he could be available via trade. Still, he didn’t expect Philadelphia to ask for so much from a player with only two NFL starts to his name.

Thus, it was likely an easy decision for the Jets to look elsewhere, allowing them to retain their two prized second-round selections (Nos. 33 and 44). Plus, maybe now the Jets could turn around and use one of them on another potential future franchise QB.

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It may be the offseason, but it’s a busy time for Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. Roseman, who has always been active in the free agency and trade markets, has made several additions on the sidelines. But the Eagles haven’t made any major changes. As yet.

Possibly the biggest move the Eagles made is the signing of wide receiver Hollywood Brown. But the Eagles have a bigger acquisition in mind; We don’t know if they can accomplish it yet or not.

according to athleticZach Berman, the Eagles are still “interested” in trading for the Vikings’ Pro Bowl pass-rusher Jonathan Greenard.

Greenard reportedly wants a contract adjustment two years after signing a four-year, $76 million deal with the Vikings as a free agent. Still, like the Eagles, the Vikings are tight on budget, and Greenard recorded just three sacks while missing five games due to injury last season.

For now, Greenard has a cap hit of $22.1 million for 2026. He’ll turn 29 in May, but is just a year away from recording 12 sacks for the second consecutive season.

The Vikings are said to be asking at least a second-day draft pick in return. Minnesota also has Pro Bowl pass-rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner manning the edge rusher positions, but Greenard is arguably one of their best defenders.

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Even though the Philadelphia Eagles continue to support him, AJ Brown trade rumors won’t go away. Recently, they also included the Los Angeles Rams, who were reportedly interested in acquiring the three-time Pro Bowl receiver.

Still, if the Rams were to add Brown to a mix that already includes Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, would there be enough targets to go around in LA? Obviously, Ram also considered this.

According to , the Rams considered trading Adams if they had traded for the Browns.

Given that Brown is set to make $29 million in 2026, and Adams is set to make $24 million, considering Nacua is certainly on track to become the NFL’s highest-paid receiver, it’s no surprise that they might not want to make such a significant financial commitment to the receiver position. Also, Adams is 33 years old, compared to Brown, who is only 28 years old.

While the Rams were considering a trade for Brown, that no longer appears to be the case, as they were likely hoping to get a deal done by today.

It remains to be seen if the Eagles will still try to trade Brown. Still, they may have scared off teams by setting too high a price for a six-time 1,000-yard receiver.

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The Atlanta Hawks are one of the hottest teams in the league as they are riding a nine-game losing streak, their longest since the 2014-2015 season. It seems like everyone on the team is clicking at the right time, and Jalen Johnson has been the head of the snake, doing almost everything on the court.

At the beginning of the season, there were rumors about the Hawks whether they would consider Johnson for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they were quickly shut down. Rich Paul also weighed in on the rumors and suggested that the Milwaukee Bucks should trade for Johnson.

“If I’m the Bucks, I’m looking at a young player, high character, high talent, high IQ,” Paul said on his show with Max Kellerman. “I’m calling Atlanta. I want Jalen Johnson. He’s from Milwaukee.”

Johnson claims he heard the rumors, but according to NBA insider Jake Fisher, the Hawks’ front office immediately reminded him that they were not going to trade him.

“It was probably the first time in my career [hearing] Rumors and things like that,” Johnson said. “But I got assurances from everyone here that that’s not the plan. Obviously, it means a lot… his trust in me and his belief in me.”

It seems like the Hawks did the right thing by retaining Johnson, and he’s set to be a cornerstone of the franchise for years to come. This season, Johnson averaged 23.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.0 assists, and was an All-Star for the first time. It would not be a surprise if at the end of the season, he is on the All-NBA team, which would be a huge accomplishment for him.

Johnson and the Hawks still have a lot of work to accomplish as they continue to try to top the Eastern Conference during the season.

A new rumor suggests the New York Giants are in favor of trading down or out of Round 1 despite having the fifth overall selection in April’s NFL Draft.

The only benefit to having a terrible season in the NFL is that it means a team will have a premium selection in the early rounds of the draft. After finishing 4-13 in 2025, the NY Giants traded away the No. 5 pick at next month’s event. The suffering of the fans last season now provides a big opportunity for the team.

One of the top five franchises gets a chance to pick a player who can be the cornerstone of their roster for at least the next five years. In 2026, there are some very good prospects available, and the players who have been most linked to the NY Giants in recent weeks are Ohio State stars Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate, and Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiah Love.

All of them have the potential to become impact players in the coming years. However, there are many football evaluators who believe the prospects for the 2027 class are even better. And that’s why the NY Giants would be willing to give up the No. 5 pick.

NY Giants will trade up from No. 5 pick to acquire 2027 NFL Draft assets

“Sure, if they can do it,” SNY NFL insider Connor Hughes wrote in response to a fan’s question about whether the team could trade up in Round 1. “Recapturing additional draft capital this year — or in a much more talent-rich class in 2027 — would be perfect [John] Harbaugh’s Alley. “It’s hard to see that happen.”

Trading away a top-five pick may disappoint some Big Blue fans. However, the strategy makes sense as the team could use players with long-term impact at certain positions. Yet, Hughes also revealed why getting more assets into next year’s event could prove difficult.

“Teams are already holding on to every piece of the 2027 draft,” he wrote. “You can probably find something in this year’s class, but to go down, someone needs to come up. There really aren’t a lot of players capable of doing that.”

If the NY Giants were to give up such a big pick, they would need a serious comeback. It seems likely that another first or second rounder will return next year. If that opportunity comes, it seems like the team could be convinced to trade out of Round 1 when the draft return date is 2027.

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It feels like the Philadelphia Eagles acquire a new pass-rusher every offseason. This trend could continue in 2026 as the future of 37-year-old Brandon Graham is up in the air.

For now, Jelix Hunt and Nolan Smith Jr. are viewed as the Eagles’ starting edge rushers, but that tandem has combined for just 9.5 sacks in 2025. Elite players outperform all of those numbers, and the Eagles are strongly considering a move for the Pro Bowl edge rusher.

according to athleticDiana Russini has been in contact with the Minnesota Vikings about trading Eagles edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. The Vikings, who are subject to cap constraints, are reportedly thinking about trading Greenard this offseason, and they are asking for at least a Day 2 pick in exchange for the 28-year-old.

The Eagles actually appear to be close to a trade, as they have been in contact with Greenard’s agent about a potential new contract, should a trade occur. He reportedly wants a new deal after signing a four-year, $76 million contract with the Vikings as a free agent in 2024.

Meanwhile, the Vikings have no interest in giving Greenard a raise after recording just three sacks in 10 games last season. Thus, a trade seems like a very real possibility for a Vikings team that also has Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner at cornerback position.

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The Carolina Hurricanes were particularly quiet on Friday, getting only one player, Nick Deslauriers, an hour before the deadline. However, by the final minutes of the deadline, it was noted that they were working with the New York Rangers in an effort to bring back Vincent Trocheck.old north state‘.

The deal had fallen through by three, and Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky soon joined the media, where he called the price too high for this season. Now, one of the top NHL insiders, Elliotte Friedman, has revealed that he may have heard about the heavy demand for Trocheck.

On Monday, Friedman joined Sportsnet’s The Fan Hockey Show to discuss his perspective on the trade deadline. One of the first topics they discussed was Rangers’ price tag for the 32-year-old centreman.

“I will say this, I talked to another team that was on Trocheck,” he said. “They told me the Rangers were looking for a first-rounder, a player off your roster, and a legitimate prospect. That was a lot, and they decided not to pay it.

“I heard that’s what was asked. I don’t know what Carolina was willing to do, but [Tulsky] Just said ‘Hey, this is too much for us’.”

Really Overpriced Trading Deadline

Realistically, a first-round pick, roster players and quality prospects aren’t a particularly high price for someone to fill the top-six center role. However, if the price tag for Carolina had remained the same as it was for the team referenced by Friedman, the Rangers may have been eyeing specific players or prospects that the Hurricanes were unwilling to part with.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi was the top name on the trade block, while Alexander Nikishin was rumored to be the name available at the right price: a superstar-level player with a good contract. With that in mind, Kotkaniemi would likely be the only roster player the Hurricanes would be willing to trade for Trocheck, and the Rangers would likely be considering other players instead.

Later on in the show, Friedman said he believed the Hurricanes looked at other players who could fill that role, but ultimately came up with nothing.

Many believed that Robert Thomas could have been a fit for Carolina, but Friedman also pointed out that if a deal had been attempted, the price the Buffalo Sabers would have paid the St. Louis Blues would have ‘devastated’ the Rochester Americans, adding that they would have had to trade for AHL vets to fill out their roster.

Considering what the Hurricanes had to lose, it seems like a conservative deadline approach may be better than it initially seemed.

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The Minnesota Vikings have some clear objectives this offseason. The first thing to do is clear up cap space. Right now, they’re $40 million over the 2026 spending limit. While cutting or trading Aaron Jones and/or Javon Hargrave could provide some cap relief, more work needs to be done.

One area the Vikings have almost too much depth is the pass-rusher position. Now they may be willing to thin the herd to improve their salary cap sheet, even if it means trading one of their best players.

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Vikings are “open” to trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. However, Schefter reports that the Vikings “would like to keep Greenard.” However, the salary cap issue has prompted some trade discussion. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says teams he has talked to are operating under the belief that the Vikings want a second-day draft pick for Greenard.

Even with the emergence of Dallas Turner as well as the presence of second-team All-Pro Andrew Van Ginkel, it’s surprising if the Vikings would even listen to trade offers on Greenard. She was essentially a replacement for Danielle Hunter’s departure in free agency two seasons ago. But this was before Van Ginkel became a Pro Bowler, and before they selected Turner in the first round.

Greenard performed strongly in Minnesota, producing 12 sacks and earning a trip to the Pro Bowl after signing a four-year, $76 million contract. He is still under contract for two more seasons and has a cap hit of $22.1 million in 2026.

The 28-year-old battled a shoulder injury and was limited to 10 starts and 12 appearances, recording three sacks in the process. If the Vikings are considering a Greenard trade, it would naturally create an even bigger role for Turner, but it would leave the Vikings a little weaker on the edge.

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There are definitely changes coming to the San Francisco 49ers’ roster this offseason. The team has already acknowledged that Brandon Aiyuk’s days with the 49ers are over, but they have not announced any transaction yet.

Meanwhile, if the 49ers can’t reach a contract settlement soon, they could be preparing to say goodbye to All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams. But not only this.

There has also been a lot of talk this offseason about a possible trade of Mac Jones, but the 49ers aren’t ready to declare him a goner. However, the 49ers have indicated that they would prefer to retain Jones, who only has one year left on his contract.

However recently, 49ers general manager John Lynch admitted that the 49ers are willing to listen to a trade offer for the Pro Bowl QB. But he also warned other general managers that the 49ers would need a “fairly strong” offer to trade with him.

“He’s really good to us, and we value him.” Lynch said. “So somebody has to come up with something strong enough for our idea. And then I don’t know what we do. Obviously, there’s always something that will make you [do it]But I think we’re a better team with him and we like having him around.”

Teams are always looking for their next starting quarterback. The 49ers feel they have a franchise QB in Purdy, as well as a starting-caliber backup in Jones. Still, they can now take advantage of Jones’ superior value and pair it with another contributor if they get the draft compensation they want.

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When Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, he thought he put himself in a position to win his fifth championship. But now, Luka Doncic is no more, Anthony Davis played only 29 games before being included in the trade, and Kyrie Irving is still recovering from knee surgery.

Two years after Thompson’s arrival, the Mavericks have become a completely different entity. They are in the bottom half of the standings with a 19–35 record and are highly unlikely to return to the NBA Finals, where they reached a season before Thompson joined the team.

Dallas Cooper will continue to build around Flagg and find young pieces for the future. For Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, he not a good sign For Thompson and other veterans.

“Besides (Daniel) Gafford, a big name we should try to keep an eye on, whether it’s a shopping in the offseason or a potential trade, is Klay Thompson,” Siegel said on “Clutch Scoops.”

“Because he’s in the last year of his contract, he doesn’t fit their timeline anymore, and he wants to be on a team that’s going to compete for championships. So I’ll keep an eye on Klay Thompson to see what’s going to happen with him at draft time.”

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It’s not hard to imagine the 36-year-old Thompson playing for a new team next season. As Siegel mentioned, the Mavericks are moving in a different direction with Flagg’s meteoric rise, making the older guys on the roster more expensive.

While Thompson is still one of the most lethal shooters in the NBA and has been serviceable off the bench for the Mavericks, he has been significantly slowed by his past injuries.

The four-time champion is averaging a career-low 11.6 points, 38.8% field goals, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 22.1 minutes per outing.