The 49ers have again made Fred Warner the NFL’s highest-paid off-ball linebacker. The franchise did this in 2021 as well. A team that has employed All-Pro NaVorro Bowman and Hall of Famer Patrick Willis over the past 15 years, the 49ers have spent on the high end to fortify this position. Other clubs, however, have been far more hesitant to unload significant cash to staff this … [Read more...] about The Most Lucrative ILB Contract In Each Franchise’s History
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/20/25
Today’s draft pick signings: Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa (third round, Arkansas) Kansas City Chiefs CB Nohl Williams (third round, California) The Lions continue to chip away at their draft class, with only their first-round pick (DT Tyleik Williams) and second-round pick (G Tate Ratledge) remaining unsigned. The Lions clearly have high hopes for the latest signing, as … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/20/25
DB Notes: 49ers, Gordon, Lions, Colts, Titans
The 49ers‘ decision to let Charvarius Ward walk in free agency points to Renardo Green receiving an extended opportunity to become a full-time starter opposite Deommodore Lenoir. Extended months before Ward’s departure, Lenoir has worked as both a boundary and slot corner. His $17.96MM-per-year contract, which checks in far north of the slot-only market, reflects this … [Read more...] about DB Notes: 49ers, Gordon, Lions, Colts, Titans
Lions Tried To Trade Up For Edge Rusher
Despite needing some depth on the edge, the Lions waited until the sixth round to address the position in last month’s draft. That wasn’t for a lack of trying. Detroit traded up twice on Day 2, but general manager Brad Holmes said that he made several more attempts to move up throughout the draft. One of those potential trades was targeting an edge rusher in the first round, … [Read more...] about Lions Tried To Trade Up For Edge Rusher
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/13/25
Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Signed: LB Kaimon Rucker Detroit Lions Signed: DL Keith Cooper Waived: OL Leif Fautanu Houston Texans Waived: CB Gregory Junior Los Angeles Chargers Signed: LB Kana’i Mauga Waived: LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste Los Angeles Rams Signed: DT Da’Jon Terry Miami Dolphins Claimed off waivers (from Raiders): DT Matthew Butler Waived: DT … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 5/13/25