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Danny Lehmann Potentially Getting Hired As New Braves Manager
Part of the Los Angeles Dodgers enjoying a sustained run of success that now includes three World Series titles in six seasons has come members of their organization being considered by other teams. Last offseason, that amounted to the Miami Marlins hiring Clayton McCullough as their new manager. With several managerial openings arising this year, Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann has been the subject of reported interest. According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, the Atlanta Braves might be angling to hire Lehmann as their new manager: Lehmann was previously reported as being in the running for the open position with the Washington Nationals, but they ultimately elected to hire Blake Butera. It’s not clear if Lehmann garnered an interview with the Nationals. Lemann’s name also surfaced last offseason when the Chicago White Sox were in search of a new manager before hiring Will Venable. The Braves are in need of a new manager for the first time in 10 seasons. Brian Snitker is transitioning from his managerial position into an advisory role and will be inducted into the Braves’ Hall of Fame in 2026. Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has a prior connection to Lehmann through their time together in the Dodgers organization. Danny Lehmann’s career Lehmann has held several roles with the Dodgers, including advanced video scout and game planning and communications coach. He was promoted to Dodgers bench coach at the start of the 2023 season. Lehmann’s promotion comes after spending four overall seasons (2018, 2020-2023) as the Dodgers’ game planning and communications coach. In 2019 he was a special assistant to the club.
Packers have two trade options to replace Tucker Kraft
The Green Bay Packers lost much more than a game on Sunday afternoon. Star tight end Tucker Kraft, who had blossomed as one of the biggest threats for their passing game, suffered a potential season-ending knee injury. Kraft's production was quite valuable for Matt LaFleur's team, hauling in 32 passes on 44 targets for 489 yards and six touchdowns. Now, with Kraft potentially out of the picture and the trade deadline just hours away, the Packers have two candidates to consider as his replacement. Packers should trade for David Njoku or Chig Okonkwo Jordan Love is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in intermediate throws and using the middle of the field. The Packers need to exploit that with another playmaking tight end. With the Cleveland Browns sitting on a 2-6 record and David Njoku still waiting to get a contract extension, he'd be a solid and reliable addition at a reasonable price. He's up to 27 receptions for 260 yards and two scores this season. While he's been vocal about his desire to stay in Cleveland, Browns rookie TE Harold Fannin Jr. is already the No. 1 option. If the Browns are reluctant to give Njoku up, the Packers can always reach out to the Tennessee Titans, who, at 1-8, are already going through a panic sale of their own. Cam Ward hasn't developed much chemistry with Chigoziem Okonkwo. Given that Okonkwo is in the final year of his rookie contract, he's also a no-brainer trade candidate. Despite the limited opportunities and inconsistent playing time, Okonkwo has turned 29 catches into 281 yards. He may only need a change of scenery to break out.
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A potential Cowboys Pro Bowl trade target just became available
The Dallas Cowboys have multiple ways in which they could address the defense ahead of the NFL's Nov. 4 trade deadline but fixing the secondary should be at the top of the list. Dallas has Pro Bowl talent at cornerback in Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland but have been devastated by injuries and lack of production, as safeties Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker have also missed time. Many of the top names linked to the Cowboys ahead of the trade deadline have been edge rushers or linebackers but a notable face has now emerged into the fold as a player Dallas should target. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Miami Dolphins are "open" to trading safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and that there "has been interest from multiple teams." For the sake of Cowboys fans' sanity, they will be hoping that Dallas is one of the teams interested in the five-time Pro Bowler. Minkah Fitzpatrick Could Fix Major Cowboys Problem If the Cowboys are brave enough to make a move to acquire Fitzpatrick, he could help bolster a safety room that has made headlines for the wrong reasons this season. In Week 8's loss to the Denver Broncos, the Cowboys went as far as to give undrafted cornerback Reddy Steward his first-career NFL snaps at safety in a last-ditch effort after Aljiah Clark joined the aforementioned Wilson and Hooker as safeties on the roster dealing with injuries. Fitzpatrick would bring a veteran presence to Dallas while also providing continued production. At age 28, it's likely he is past his prime but has still managed to post 50 total tackles (36 solo), one fumble recovery, one interception and seven pass breakups in nine games this season. The Cowboys will host the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night but should stay busy on the phones, especially with the Dolphins. — Sign up for the Cowboys Daily Digest newsletter for more free coverage from Dallas Cowboys on SI — Cowboys' final Week 9 injury report lists 6 players out, including 3 starters on D 3 keys to victory for Dallas Cowboys in pivotal Week 9 matchup vs. Cardinals 3 under-the-radar candidates Cowboys must consider at NFL trade deadline Cowboys secondary catches lucky break with major Cardinals injury news Cowboys-Cardinals live stream options amid ESPN-YouTube TV dispute Meet Camille Sturdivant: Star of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Netflix docuseries
Cowboys Go Big: 3 Bold Trades Change Everything
The Cowboys could trade for Maxx Crosby, T’Vondre Sweat, and Minkah Fitzpatrick, reshaping their defense with bold moves before the 2025 NFL trade deadline. Cowboys Eye a Defensive Overhaul The Dallas Cowboys could be on the verge of one of the boldest defensive shakeups in franchise history. With the offense ranking among the NFL’s best, owner Jerry Jones is exploring trades to rebuild the defense around proven veterans — could those players be Maxx Crosby, T’Vondre Sweat, and Minkah Fitzpatrick? Each move would fill a critical void: Crosby would restore Dallas’s edge pressure, Sweat would anchor the interior alongside Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizuwa, and Fitzpatrick would take over as the Cowboys’ top safety, replacing Donovan Wilson. With tradable assets like Trevon Diggs, Jalen Tolbert, and Mazi Smith, and multiple future high draft picks, Dallas has both the means and the motivation to make major moves before the 2025 trade deadline. Maxx Crosby: The Elite Edge Dallas Needs Maxx Crosby is everything the Cowboys defense has been missing since parting ways with Micah Parsons — a relentless, emotional leader who sets the tone every snap. The Las Vegas Raiders continue to insist he’s untouchable, but the Cowboys may force their hand with a massive offer involving future first-round picks. Crosby recorded 12.5 sacks and over 80 pressures last season, ranking among the top three edge rushers in both total pressures and pass-rush win rate. His relentless playstyle and durability make him a perfect fit in Dallas, where physical toughness has too often been inconsistent. Potential Trade Scenario 1: Cowboys receive: Maxx Crosby Raiders receive: 2026 1st-round pick (Dallas) and 2026 1st-round pick (via Green Bay) Why it works: Dallas gets an All-Pro pass-rusher still in his prime and under contract through 2029. Las Vegas gains valuable draft capital for a potential rebuild. Fit: Crosby opposite Jadeveon Clowney, with rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku in rotation, would give the Cowboys one of the NFL’s most feared edge units. T’Vondre Sweat: Power for the Interior One Cowboys’ defensive weakness has been their run defense, and T’Vondre Sweat could solve that overnight. The 6’4”, 360-pound defensive tackle from Texas has quickly developed into a powerful run defender for the Tennessee Titans, capable of clogging lanes and collapsing the pocket. Sweat would join Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizuwa in a three-man rotation that finally gives Dallas the interior stability it has lacked. Potential Trade Scenario 2: Cowboys receive: T’Vondre Sweat Titans receive: DT Mazi Smith and a 2027 2nd-round pick Why it works: Dallas upgrades instantly with a young, dominant tackle, while Tennessee gains a developmental replacement and a valuable future pick. Fit: Sweat’s presence would allow Clark and Osa to rotate more efficiently, keeping the front line fresh deep into games. For Dallas, this move would finally transform the defensive front from soft to stout. Minkah Fitzpatrick: New Leader in the Secondary With the Miami Dolphins facing roster and cap pressure after multiple major extensions, the Cowboys could pounce on an opportunity to land Minkah Fitzpatrick. The veteran safety is one of the NFL’s most intelligent and versatile defensive backs, capable of playing single-high, man coverage, or in the box. Potential Trade Scenario 3: Cowboys receive: Minkah Fitzpatrick Dolphins receive: CB Trevon Diggs, WR Jalen Tolbert, and a 2026 4th-round pick Why it works: Dallas upgrades at safety, replacing Donovan Wilson with an All-Pro who brings more range, communication, and consistency on the back end. Miami, meanwhile, gets a younger Pro Bowl corner and valuable depth for its offensive system. Fit: Fitzpatrick’s arrival would push Wilson out of the starting lineup, creating a safety trio of Fitzpatrick, Malik Hooker, and Juanyeh Thomas — giving Dallas flexibility and experience across the board. Building a Championship-Caliber Defense If Dallas pulled off even two of these trades, the defensive identity would completely change. Crosby gives Dallas the edge terror it’s lacked since Parsons’ departure. Sweat turns the interior into a wall with Clark and Osa. Fitzpatrick commands the secondary with experience and playmaking ability. Each trade represents a short-term gamble with long-term potential payoff — exactly the kind of aggressive approach Jerry Jones has long been known for. Time for Bold Moves Trading two 2026 first-rounders for Crosby, Mazi Smith and a 2027 second for Sweat, and Diggs, Tolbert, and a 2026 fourth for Fitzpatrick would reshape the Cowboys defense overnight. It’s costly. It’s aggressive. And it’s exactly the kind of move that can turn a playoff team into a Super Bowl threat. With Dak Prescott playing some of the best football of his career and the offense firing on all cylinders, this may be Dallas’s best window to win big. Adding stars like Crosby, Sweat, and Fitzpatrick could make the Cowboys’ defense as dangerous as their offense — and finally make them true contenders again.
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