Teams are starting to decide on their restricted and exclusive rights free agents ahead of the start of the new league year next week. Here are the latest tender/non-tender updates: RFAs Non-tendered: Raiders: WR DJ Turner The Raiders are open to re-signing Turner, but even the lowest RFA tender of $3.3MM was too expensive. The 2022 UDFA played primarily special teams in his … [Read more...] about RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/3/25
Limited Market For QB Sam Darnold?
After a career year on a one-year, prove-it contract, there was a bit of an expectation that Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had done an impressive bit of work to improve his contract outlook for 2025. The way the 2025 offseason has been developing, though, it’s looking like it might be a bit of a challenge for Darnold to make the most of his upward momentum, per Ben Volin of … [Read more...] about Limited Market For QB Sam Darnold?
Raiders Won’t Place RFA Tender On Desmond Ridder, Looking Into Justin Fields
The Raiders are not planning to place a restricted free agent tender on quarterback Desmond Ridder, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Ridder appeared in six games for the Raiders in 2024 with one start. He completed 52 of his 85 passing attempts for 458 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, resulting in a career-low 73.6 passer rating. That performance made it clear that … [Read more...] about Raiders Won’t Place RFA Tender On Desmond Ridder, Looking Into Justin Fields
Raiders Shopping TE Michael Mayer, RB Zamir White?
While the Raiders’ 2024 campaign offered more disappointments than positives, the team can rest easy knowing they have a foundational piece in rookie Brock Bowers. However, with the tight end establishing himself as one of the best players at his position, the Raiders could now look to trade some of their positional depth. According to Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed of The Athletic, … [Read more...] about Raiders Shopping TE Michael Mayer, RB Zamir White?
Raiders, Matthew Stafford Finding Common Ground On Contract; Team Not Open To Trading First-Round Pick
It appears the Raiders have moved to the front of the line among the Matthew Stafford suitors. In a situation that has begun to remind of the Steelers’ pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk last summer, a trade partner is moving toward agreeing on contract parameters. Although trade terms would still need to be worked out, the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent Bonsignore reports the … [Read more...] about Raiders, Matthew Stafford Finding Common Ground On Contract; Team Not Open To Trading First-Round Pick