Nightly Discussion - (March 09, 2025)

[Schefter] LB Nick Bolton is re-signing with the Chiefs on a 3-year, $45 million deal, including $30M fully guaranteed at signing, per source.

Random discussion thread. Anything goes.

Commanders To Re-Sign TE Zach Ertz. The contract has a base value of $6.25M with upside of $9M thanks to incentives.

Colorado Coach Warren Sapp Furiously Trying To Track Down Name of NFL QB Coach Who Bashed Shedeur Sanders

[Rapoport] The Commanders are re-signing standout LB Bobby Wagner, as the leader and playmaker is back with Washington. A key piece, Wagner and the team agreed on a strong 1-year deal worth up to $9.5M with $8M guaranteed. Wagner represented himself on the deal.

Eagles DE Brandon Graham re-tore triceps in Super Bowl LIX

[PFT] Darius Slay: No hard feelings about Eagles release, open to coming back if it works out.

[Schultz] DK Metcalf is expected to draw interest from multiple teams, but dating back to last offseason, the Chargers were the one team that quietly but aggressively pursued him in trade talks—only to be rebuffed by Seattle. The Chargers remain in the receiver market

[Schefter] Eagles are re-signing All-Pro LB Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, including $34 million guaranteed at signing and additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators, per sources. The contract instantly makes Baun one of the highest-paid LBs in the NFL.

[Schultz] Seahawks WR DK Metcalf has requested a trade

[Schefter] Saints released veteran RB Jamaal Williams.

[Schefter] With Matthew Stafford remaining with the Rams, the New York Giants are investigating all veteran quarterback options…..including Aaron Rodgers, per sources.

[PFT] Myles Garrett is “not open” to a contract extension with the Browns

[Schefter] Penn St. DE and potential No. 1 pick Abdul Carter will not work out at the combine because he has not fully recovered from the shoulder injury he suffered vs. Boise State, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

Stephen Jones: Cowboys expect Trey Lance to leave in free agency, intend to draft QB in April

[PFT] Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith is recovering from surgery after suffering a torn triceps during the Super Bowl. Smith suffered the injury during the game but kept playing, had surgery on Wednesday, and should be ready for the start of the 2025 season.

[Underhill] The Saints are hiring Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, per source.

Cowboys G Zack Martin Plans To Retire

Adam Schefter thinks “there’s a real chance that [Mekhi Becton] winds up staying” in Philly

[PFT] Chiefs are not expected to franchise or transition tag Trey Smith

[PFT] Commanders are betting favorites to land Myles Garrett

[PFT] NFL fines Eagles’ Jalyx Hunt $5,690 for bow-and-arrow gesture in Super Bowl LIX

[PFT] Matt Patricia finalizing deal to become Ohio State defensive coordinator

[Awful Announcing] 'Hard Knocks: Offseason' may be in jeopardy