Bears reportedly declined Caleb Williams’ request regarding franchise tag

Reports indicate that the Bears have rejected Caleb Williams’ franchise tag request The Chicago Bears have not yet signed No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams despite reports of a $39M deal with $25M guaranteed. Negotiations are ongoing due to contract language, with Williams requesting the Bears not to franchise tag him after his rookie deal, … Read more

Why the Ravens declined eight trade offers to draft CB Nate Wiggins

The reasoning behind the Ravens rejecting eight trade offers to select CB Nate Wiggins Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN, focusing exclusively on the team since 2013. The Ravens had a surprising draft pick with speedy corner Nate Wiggins falling to them at the bottom of the first round due … Read more

Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?

Monitoring the 2021 first-rounders’ fifth-year options: Which options have been exercised or declined? NFL teams must decide whether to pick up fifth-year options on the rookie contracts of 2021 first-round draft picks by the end of Thursday. Some teams will sign players to contract extensions, while others will pick up the option or decline it. … Read more