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The Washington Commanders were one of the surprises of the NFL season in 2024, making it all the way to the NFC Championship game after having the No. 2 pick in the draft.
The player they selected with that pick, quarterback Jayden Daniels, had one of the greatest rookie seasons in NFL history. Daniels has given Washington a franchise quarterback, and a player that the franchise can build around for an entire generation.
The Commanders have changed their timeline from rebuilding to contending, and it appears that some of their moves in the offseason will help them gain more flexibility with the roster.
The NFL is a league where difficult cuts are often made in service of the salary cap, and one NFL.com writer believes a Pro Bowl-level player could be on his way out of Washington this offseason.
NFL.com's Matt Okada named defensive back Marshon Lattimore as a potential cut for the Commanders this offseason. The Commanders traded for Lattimore in the middle of the season last year after young corner Emmanuel Forbes struggled.
With Lattimore having significant issues in the playoffs and his Pro Bowl years appearing to be behind him, the Commanders may look to move on after only trading for him a few months ago.
Super Bowl windows open and close quickly in the NFL, and the Commanders may want to capitalize on theirs after making it to the conference championship.
The Houston Texans went all-in in a similar way last year, trading for both Joe Mixon and Stefon Diggs to help C.J. Stroud after a surprising rookie year.
Diggs' season would end early due to injury, but Mixon was one of the best running backs in the league last season and made the Pro Bowl for the second time in his career.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Saquon Barkley in the offseason after putting themselves in position with the salary cap, and they won the Super Bowl.
Lattimore is a proven player with a great track record, but his performance in the biggest games last season left a lot to be desired. Washington may look to move on from the veteran corner this offseason, and a big move could be on the way with the money they save on his contract.
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Las Vegas Raiders finally find a solution to a problem that has emerged since the beginning of training camp
When training camp started for the Las Vegas Raiders, they had a ton of depth all around the roster. But, after one week, they did a scrimmage, and that depth instantly went down. During the scrimmage, backup safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. got hurt and suffered an injury that is bound to keep him out for a while. Now, he will be back at some point, because, as head coach Pete Carroll said, the Raiders want and need him. So, they finally made a move in replacing him. The Raiders signed a guy who can give them some experience in a pretty young position group. Raiders sign safety Terrell Edmunds Terrell Edmunds played college football at Virginia Tech from 2015 to 2017, leading to his selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Edmunds spent five seasons with the Steelers from 2018–2022, playing 79 games, starting 75, and racking up 410 tackles, 5 sacks, five interceptions, and 26 passes defended. His best year was 2019 with 105 tackles. After the Steelers declined his fifth-year option, he re-signed for 2022 but moved on in 2023, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans. In 2024, he briefly joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, he’s been jumping from practice squad to practice squad, but is looking to be a depth piece on the Raiders. Edmunds adds a veteran pretense to a room that has Chris Smith and Trey Taylor, two young guys who have never really played a full-time role in the defensive backfield. If Isaiah Pola-Mao and Jeremy Chinn went down, those two would be next in line, with little to no experience. So, the Raiders quickly got on the phone with Lonnie Johnson Jr. went down, but are finally making a change to the roster, bringing depth and experience. This is a very solid signing for the new regime.
Mets' slide continues with arguably their worst loss of the season
The New York Mets are trending in the wrong direction, and their slide continued on Sunday with what might have been their worst loss of the season. The Mets not only were on the losing end of a 7-6 walk-off loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, they blew a 5-0 lead in the process and extended their losing streak to seven consecutive games. Even worse, they have lost 11 out of their past 12 games during a time where the Philadelphia Phillies are starting to pull away in the National League East race. The biggest issue for the Mets for most of this slump has been an offense that has gone ice cold. But that wasn't necessarily the problem on Sunday as they pushed six runs across the plate. The problem on Sunday was a rough start for Sean Manaea (four earned runs in four innings) and a bullpen that was unable to hold on to a late lead. Trade-deadline addition Ryan Helsley allowed the tying run in the bottom of the eighth inning when he allowed an RBI single to Joey Ortiz. That set the stage for star closer Edwin Diaz to serve up a walk-off home run to Isaac Collins. The Mets are still holding a playoff spot in the National League, but it is getting more uncomfortable by the day. After Sunday's games they are in the third and final wild-card spot in the National League, and only have 1.5 games of cushion between them and the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets had sky-high expectations this season after making the playoffs a year ago and then adding Juan Soto in free agency. While Soto's bat has ended up being everything the Mets hoped it would be, the rest of the offense has struggled in the heat of the summer and now the pressure is only going to keep mounting if they do not get out of this slump soon. With nine of their next 12 games coming against the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals — two of the worst teams in the National League — there is at least an opportunity for them to maybe get back on track. They need to, because after that stretch they have a three-game home series against the Phillies that could go a long way toward determining the path of their season.
Leafs’ Proposed Blockbuster Trade Could Jeopardize Future
A recent trade pitch suggesting the Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell from the Pittsburgh Penguins is undeniably a bold and wild idea. With that in mind, it’s not the kind of trade that makes a ton of sense for Toronto, even if both players are legitimate goal scorers — especially considering what Toronto would have to give up to acquire both players. The likelihood that the Maple Leafs are seeking a trade for both wingers is low to begin with. That they’d be willing to part with a new trade acquisition, one of their more steady defensemen, a high-ceiling winger, and the team’s top prospect is an even more fascinating suggestion. Toronto Isn’t About To Abandon Their Game Plan The suggested trade was as follows: Maple Leafs Acquire: Bryan Rust ($5,125,000) Rickard Rakell ($5,000,000) Penguins Acquire: Nick Robertson ($1,825,000) Jake McCabe ($4,491,898) Matias Maccelli ($3,425,000) Easton Cowan ($873,500) While Rust and Rakell bring impressive goal-scoring credentials — combining for 66 goals last season — the Leafs have just added Matias Maccelli, a promising winger signed to what they hope is a value contract this offseason. On top of that, they’ve invested heavily in Jake McCabe on defense and have Easton Cowan, arguably their best prospect, waiting in the wings. Nick Robertson may be on the move, so his inclusion makes sense, but there’s been no suggestion, whatsoever, that the Leafs are open to moving any of the other three. No doubt, you have to give to get. That said, trading away these useful, cost-controlled assets for veterans like Rust and Rakell seems like a shortsighted mistake. Maccelli’s acquisition signals the Leafs are looking to build with youth, speed, and skill, while McCabe provides a steady defensive presence — something the Maple Leafs desperately need to maintain. Easton Cowan, meanwhile, presents arguably the best future replacement for the offensive output lost with Mitch Marner’s departure. Is There A World In Which Toronto Would Consider This Blockbuster Trade? Never say never. There is no doubt this would be a big swing by Toronto. And, it would add goal scoring in a significant way. That said, given the current roster construction, why would Toronto create obvious holes on their blue line, in the system, and move a player they believe could be a key offensive contributor in Maccelli? This would be GM Brad Treliving mortgaging everything on two Penguins players, who reportedly don’t want to go anywhere — one of whom has an eight-team no-trade clause. This trade screams 2025-25 Cup run, and an attempt to outscore other problems in the present day. Ultimately, this proposed trade serves as an interesting talking point, but it doesn’t quite pass the smell test for a Leafs team focused on a blend of youth and experience heading into the new season.
Warriors Take Strong Stance on Jonathan Kuminga Trade
The Golden State Warriors want free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to agree to the contract they offered this summer. The last deal the Warriors presented to the young forward was a two-year $45 million contract. However, Kuminga still declined it and insists on his desire to have at least a $30 million salary per season. The Warriors want to move on from Kuminga. By giving him a team-friendly contract, they believe it'll be easier to facilitate a sign-and-trade. However, the 22-year-old wants to have a bigger deal than what Golden State has offered. Most people think it's because of the contract extensions that his fellow 2021 draftees have signed with their teams. For example, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs signed a five-year, $150 million extension. Another player who has had a better deal with their team was Franz Wagner. Wagner signed a five-year, $224 million extension with the Magic and was drafted after Kuminga. The Warriors Are Putting Their Foot Down Kuminga has not received a fresh offer from the Warriors, and it appears that it will remain the same. NBA insider Jake Fischer of "The Stein Line" revealed that the organization isn't looking forward to making any amendments to their two-year deal for the forward. "But Golden State, sources say, is not open to amending its stance on the second year of the two-year, $45 million offer it has extended to the 22-year-old swingman. The Warriors are insistent that Year 2 is a team option; Kuminga would naturally prefer a player option," Fischer wrote. There's a stalemate between the two sides, as they both want what's best for their current situation. Kuminga believes in his talent and wants to earn like a starter. Fischer added that the current state might extend until September. This gives the 6-foot-8 forward less time to decide what his next step should be. The Warriors would still prefer that Kuminga accepts the offer, to make it easier for them to make a trade. "The sides thus remain locked into a staring contest that some well-placed observers believe could drag into September at this rate. Kuminga has until Oct. 1 to accept his $8 million qualifying offer for the 2025-26 season and bet on himself to capitalize once he becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer." Kuminga is rumored to be part of a trade that would allow the Warriors to acquire guard-forward Josh Giddey.
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