News and Notes
- Vikings released LB Eric Kendricks. Kendricks was in the final season of a five-year extension, but the Vikings opted to move on from the 31-year-old.
- Rams released LB Bobby Wagner, Wagner's release will free up at least $5 million in cap savings.
- The Titans released LB Zach Cunningham. Cunningham's release saves Tennessee $8.9 million while incurring a $4.5 million dead cap hit. They also released EDGE Bud Dupree
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chiefs are expected to release EDGE Frank Clark.
- The Rams are expected to release EDGE Leonard Floyd. Per ESPN's Field Yates, releasing Floyd would clear $3 million in cap space if done now. However, with a post-June 1 designation, they could spread out his dead money over two seasons and create $15 million in 2023 cap space. The Rams will reportedly look to trade Floyd if possible, but his time with the team appears to have come to an end.
- Commanders released DB Bobby McCain. McCain's release saves the team $4.42 million, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting that McCain was the "odd man out" with the Commanders having young talent in the secondary.
- The Athletic's Jeff Howe reports a trade of Rams CB Jalen Ramsey to Dallas is "picking up steam in league circles."
- The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes Chiefs DT Chris Jones wants an extension "that will make him at least the second-highest player at his position."
- As expected, the Commanders assigned the franchise tag to DL Daron Payne.
- The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes he expects the Bills to "put their best foot forward" to retain LB Tremaine Edmunds.
- The Score's Jordan Schultz reports Colts LB Bobby Okereke "has a significant market" and could sign a deal "in the $12-14M range, per season."
- The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes it is "unlikely" the Chargers will exercise Kenneth Murray's fifth-year option.
- Big Shoutout to MFL for the move towards true position with the IDP position designations.
Main Event
Combine Review
Linebackers
- Who was an LB who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
- Who was an LB you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
- Was there an LB who surprised or caught your attention?
EDGE/IDL
- Who was an EDGE and/or IDL who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
- Who was an EDGE and/or IDL who you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
- Was there an EDGE and/or IDL who surprised or caught your attention?
Defensive Backs
- Who was a safety and/or CB who stood out to you and helped their draft stock?
- Who was a safety and/or CB who you felt disappointed or didn’t perform as you hoped?
- Was there a safety and/or CB who surprised or caught your attention?
Listener Questions
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- What do you make of Adetomiwa Adebawore's combine performance versus his college production and film?
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- Was there anybody that made a significant rise or drop in your rankings after the combine?
- -Who stood out the most, good or bad?
- -Should Taylor Tuesday be celebrated every week on Twitter?
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- If I was going to invest in a position in this draft what would it be?
