Tag: Arizona Cardinals
Winning the NFC West: Reasons the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals can capture the division crown
Last year, the NFC West was thrown for a loop. The San Francisco 49ers, expected by many to be a Super Bowl contender, instead were dealt a rash of injuries and slumped to a last-place finish in the division. The Los Angeles Rams went into their Week 6 bye with a 1-4 record, then reeled…
Agent’s Take: What is holding up NFL Draft second-rounders from signing rookie deals?
Players selected in the NFL Draft began signing at a much faster pace starting in 2012 because of the rookie wage scale implemented in the 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement after the lockout ended. There are very few negotiable items with rookie contracts anymore. Each pick has a salary floor and ceiling based on draft…
Rams bolster offensive line by signing veteran D.J. Humphries
The Rams did not draft an offensive lineman, but they have added a veteran just before the end of offseason workouts. The Rams on Thursday agreed to terms with veteran free-agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, a person with knowledge of the situation said. The person requested anonymity because the contract has not been signed. Humphries,…
Top 10 backup QB situations for 2025 NFL season: Chiefs, Packers, Rams have some of NFL’s best insurance plans
No one ever wants to lose a starting quarterback in the NFL. Even if a team isn’t in the mix for a Super Bowl, a serious injury under center can derail a lot more than playoff hopes; it might also set a franchise back in its long-term building plan. And the harsh reality is that…