The Steelers landed D.K. Metcalf in a trade from the Seahawks last month. According to Brady Henderson of ESPN, Metcalf requested to be traded “multiple times” in previous offseasons. Henderson writes that Seattle didn’t plan on making a trade to start this year’s offseason, but they had to weigh Metcalf’s unhappiness and the risk of signing him to a large contract … [Read more...] about D.K. Metcalf Requested Trade Multiple Times In Recent Years Before Seahawks Dealt Him To Steelers
NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Cooper Kupp, Brock Purdy, 49ers, Seahawks
49ers 49ers GM John Lynch says he expects WR Brandon Aiyuk to be a part of the team this year and doesn’t regret signing him to an extension: “We love Brandon Aiyuk as a football player. We did when we drafted him, and we’re excited to move forward with him.” (Nick Wagoner) Lynch was asked whether it was realistic to expect QB Brock Purdy to play for $5 million this season if … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Cooper Kupp, Brock Purdy, 49ers, Seahawks
NFC Notes: Brock Purdy, Draft Visits, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
49ers 49ers QB Brock Purdy believes that fatigue played a big role in the team’s down season after they made deep playoff runs in several seasons before going 6-11. “And then last year, man, guys were tired,” Purdy said, via 49ersWebzone.com. “That season is no joke, and when you go from July of training and everything, all the way to the end of February, and then you really … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brock Purdy, Draft Visits, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
Four Teams & Two Markets Added To NFL’s Global Markets Program, Updated List
The National Football League announced Monday that they’ve added four new teams and two new markets as part of their Global Markets Program (GMP). Four New Teams: Baltimore Ravens: Granted rights in the United Kingdom. Green Bay Packers: Granted rights across Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Los Angeles Chargers: Granted rights in Greece. Washington … [Read more...] about Four Teams & Two Markets Added To NFL’s Global Markets Program, Updated List
Seahawks Don’t Plan To Sign OL Help Until After Draft
Speaking at the NFL owners meetings this week, Seahawks GM John Schneider admitted he probably wouldn’t sign any other players to help the offensive line until after the draft, despite it remaining a glaring need for the team. “It probably wouldn’t be until after the draft as a cap casualty guy or something like that,” he said via ESPN’s Brady Henderson. Seattle entered this … [Read more...] about Seahawks Don’t Plan To Sign OL Help Until After Draft