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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aaron Rodgers 'has not affirmatively' told the Steelers he's signing
Aaron Rodgers is an expert in playing the waiting game. The headline-making quarterback possesses the remarkable talent of making news, whether he speaks or not. In fact, Rodgers is generating more interest this offseason because of his silence rather than anything else. Advertisement That remains a constant theme for the four-time NFL MVP, who hasn't been known for his play on the field in recent years, but rather everything that comes with the experience off it. It was believed Rodgers would sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after the New York Jets released the future Hall of Fame signal caller. As the clock continues to tick, it's anyone's guess whether he plays for Pittsburgh or announces his retirement. During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Friday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero spoke about Rodgers' immediate NFL future and why there is still a good bit of uncertainty. "I have been told that he has not affirmatively told the Steelers that he's coming," Pelissero said. "There's all these signs that he's coming, but he's not affirmatively said, 'Hey, June 9, book me the ticket, I'm coming in and I'm gonna join this team.' That has not happened as of this point." Advertisement Pelissero added that the Steelers are operating under the assumption that Rodgers will eventually sign, but he pondered the idea that the quarterback could change his mind given his unique nature. Options have dried up on the open market for Pittsburgh, who put all their eggs in the Rodgers basket this offseason. Russell Wilson left to sign with the New York Giants and Justin Fields inked a deal with the Jets, essentially emptying their quarterback room from last season. Kirk Cousins figures to be the other potential option, but the insider pointed out that the price for the Atlanta Falcons' backup remains too high and that the Steelers are committed to the idea of Rodgers right now. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on Saturday that the Steelers are just hanging around right now. Advertisement "When I talk to people with the team they say the same thing, that they have had contact with Aaron Rodgers," Fowler said. "They've remained optimistic that he will be a Steeler, but there is just nothing fast and firm yet on him signing with the team. So they continue to develop Mason Rudolph and Will Howard in OTAs." Fowler noted that the situation has been unpredictable. Steelers' mandatory minicamp is slated for June 10-12, leaving little margin for any bumps in the road going forward. Rodgers previously visited the Steelers' facility, but has offered little certainty surrounding the situation in his few public appearances. Advertisement He said on "The Pat McAfee Show" in April that retirement was still a possibility and that he was dealing with some personal things behind the scenes. Rodgers also made an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" but didn't discuss anything football related. More recently, he offered up some information on the 'You Know What I Mean' podcast, saying he wouldn't play for the Chicago Bears, but there is a team that makes a trip to the Windy City next season. As the season quickly approaches and the offseason begins to fade, the Steelers are stuck in a holding pattern. After all, only Rodgers knows what will happen and what his future holds. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aaron Rodgers Steelers: Free agent QB hasn't told team he will sign
NBC Sports
6 hours ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Will someone call the Dolphins after June 1 about a trade for Tyreek Hill?
When Dolphins G.M. Chris Grier was asked in April about a potential trade of receiver Tyreek Hill, Grier didn't shoot it down. 'If someone wants to come and give me two first round picks then we'd consider it,' Grier said. 'But, as of right now, it's not something we're considering.' That could change in a couple of days. Given the realities of Hill's contract (re-done in 2024), it makes sense for the Dolphins to hold Hill until June 2 or later. That's when the cap consequences can be spread over two years. For now, Hill has $28.296 million in unallocated bonus money that will hit the cap. A pre-June 1 trade means all of it lands in 2025. A post-June 1 trade limits the 2025 dead money to $12.728 million, with the remaining $15.568 million landing on the cap in 2026. The same dynamic has always meant cornerback Jalen Ramsey won't be traded until after June 1. And it means that any potential trade of Hill wouldn't happen until after June 1, too. It all comes down to whether a team is waiting for the calendar to migrate past May before making the call. And, more broadly, to whether another team is interested in taking on Hill's contract, which pays out $25.85 million fully guaranteed in 2025. While no one will offer a pair of first-round picks for Hill, Grier's comment from mid-April operates as an invitation to make an offer. Although Grier has disputed that the Dolphins are in a rebuilding year, the sudden interest in moving Ramsey suggests they are at least refocusing. They need players who are fully bought in. Despite Hill's ongoing effort to clean up the mess he made by telling the truth after the end of the 2024 regular season, he wasn't bought in. And even if he has somehow changed his mind, all it will take is a few losses in which he gets fewer targets than he expected, and the frustrations will return. It makes sense for the Dolphins to consider the opportunity to get a clean slate, if someone calls. The only question is whether there's another team that would be interested in taking on Hill's $25.85 million compensation package for 2025 — and in giving the Dolphins whatever it would take to get them to clear out a key player who may not truly believe he's playing for a contender. And who may not truly believe quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is good enough to make the Dolphins into one. When Hill was traded by the Chiefs in 2022, the two finalists were the Jets and the Dolphins. The Jets surely won't be interested this time around. So who would consider it now? The contenders that should at least ponder whether Hill can help get them over the top include the Ravens, Texans, Chargers, and 49ers. (The Bills should think about it, too. However, the Dolphins may not be interested in helping Buffalo get back to a Super Bowl.) The Bears also would be an intriguing option, especially with former Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the coaching staff. But they're currently loaded at receiver; it wouldn't work unless they'd send D.J. Moore to Miami as part of the trade. It's a long shot, for the Bears or any other team. But all it takes is one team to convince itself that Hill can be the difference maker. The guy who can help a team that is close to the mountaintop finish the climb. Maybe, in the end, Hill's recent effort to fix his image isn't about persuading the Dolphins to keep him. Maybe he's hoping it will convince a better team to come get him.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Did the New York Jets sabotage Aaron Rodgers' career to make room for Justin Fields?
The New York Jets are moving on from Aaron Rodgers, pinning their hopes on Justin Fields (Getty Images) The New York Jets appear to be closing the chapter on their troubled relationship with Aaron Rodgers, and in doing so, are placing their hopes on a younger, more determined quarterback—Justin Fields. While Rodgers remains unsigned and reportedly undecided about a potential offer from the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Jets are pressing forward with their newest starter, signaling a fresh start in a city desperate for quarterback stability. Justin Fields takes over as Jets quarterback as Aaron Rodgers remains sidelined and unwanted The saga of Aaron Rodgers in New York was as chaotic as it was underwhelming. After a devastating Achilles injury in Week 1 of the 2023 season, he missed the entire year. In 2024, he returned to start, but the Jets sputtered to a disappointing 5-12 finish—far from playoff contention. — NYJ_Matt (@NYJ_Matt) And despite decent stats (28 touchdowns to just 11 interceptions), his leadership and locker room influence came under increasing scrutiny. Now, the franchise appears to be done waiting on Rodgers. Enter Justin Fields. Once hailed as the future of the Chicago Bears, and then a short-term solution for the Steelers, Fields now gets the chance to rewrite the Jets' quarterback narrative—a tale plagued by inconsistency since the days of Mark Sanchez. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Homens acima dos 40 anos estão comprando esse óculos militar Óculos Max Saiba Mais Undo "I think I can be great," Fields told ESPN. "That's been the goal for me my whole life, my whole career. I think the sky's the limit for this team, for this offense, but we still have a long way to go." Fields is arriving with a chip on his shoulder and a budget-friendly $20 million salary—making him one of the league's lowest-paid starters. But if he succeeds in New York, that could change quickly. Last season in Pittsburgh, Fields posted a solid 4-2 record as a starter, with five touchdowns and just one interception in a conservative offense. Aaron Rodgers fades into the background while Justin Fields rallies the locker room As Rodgers keeps the NFL waiting with vague hints and no commitments, Fields is already taking control of his new huddle. "Our offense and defense are new, so the guys are really focused and committed to learning everything," Fields added. "But I think once we get it down, the sky's the limit. We have all the guys we need… it's really going to come down to discipline and execution." Also Read: Joe Burrow blasts NFL for unfair Ravens rematch in Baltimore on Thanksgiving With Fields' mindset and skillset aligning with the Jets' vision for a disciplined and explosive offense, the real question becomes: has New York finally found the quarterback they've been searching for? Or is this just another chapter in the team's long-running carousel under center?
USA Today
20 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
What is a post-June 1 cut in the NFL? What you need to know ahead of roster moves
What is a post-June 1 cut in the NFL? What you need to know ahead of roster moves Show Caption Hide Caption Greg Olsen expresses excitement for upcoming Olympic flag football Former TE Greg Olsen is excited for some NFL players to showcase their skills in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics and the debut of flag football. Sports Seriously NFL teams began their organized team activities (OTAs) to close out May as players across the league put pads on for voluntary workouts. With the schedule release in the rear view, there are few milestone days until the start of the regular season. One of the first key dates is June 1, when teams can move on from high-cost veterans who may not be part of the franchise moving forward. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the best example of this in 2025. The New York Jets have a new coaching staff and general manager and informed him they will release him as a post-June 1 cut. That means the four-time MVP quarterback can move on from New York after two seasons with the Jets. Critically, they designated him as a post-June 1 release to ease the cost of getting out of his contract early. Here's why post-June 1 designations are important in the NFL: RAVENS: Coach John Harbaugh explains 'complex' decision to release Justin Tucker What is a post-June 1 cut in the NFL? This is when an NFL team releases a player on June 2 or later. In doing so, the team can spread out the player's dead cap money over more time. What is dead cap money in the NFL? Dead cap money is the monetary charge to the salary cap for a player who is no longer on the roster. It commonly comes from signing bonuses, which are guaranteed, owed to players who are released, traded or retired. NFL teams can prorate bonuses in contracts for up to five years. They're often paid upfront but the team spreads the salary cap charge evenly over the full duration of the contract to keep from overloading one single year of the salary cap. But if a team releases a player before the end of their contract, they owe the remaining bonus money against the salary cap and have to account for it in one single year. This is considered dead money. By waiting until after June 1, they can spread this out over two years and reduce the immediate charge on the salary cap for a player who is no longer on the team. This incentivizes teams to release high-price players later on in the offseason to create more salary cap flexibility. Using Rodgers as an example, the Jets were to able to spread out his dead money over the next two seasons. They'll owe him $14 million in 2025 and $35 million in 2026 rather than $49 million in 2025 alone. 'A DISTRACTION': Caleb Williams addresses book saying he wanted to avoid Bears Post-June 1 trades Because the cap penalties are reduced for making moves after June 1, trades can also be impacted this time of the year. Players can re-work their contracts ahead of trades – Bryce Huff did as much with his trade from Philadelphia to San Francisco – but their original teams could carry a lower cap penalty for trading a top player early. For the sake of an example, say the Chicago Bears want to trade tight end Cole Kmet after taking tight end Colston Loveland in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. (To be clear, this is completely hypothetical and there are no reports of Chicago looking to deal Kmet.) If Chicago traded him before June 1 and did nothing to amend his contract, he would carry a $4.8 million dead money hit on the 2025 salary cap. If they waited until after June 1, he would carry a $1.8 million dead money hit on the 2025 salary cap. Potential June-1 cuts in 2025 Rodgers has been confirmed as a post-June 1 cut this offseason. He may not be alone, though. Here are few players who could end up being cut after June 1 with contract information provided by OverTheCap.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Eagles sending ex-Jet Bryce Huff to 49ers in Robert Saleh reunion
The Eagles are moving on from edge rusher Bryce Huff. Philadelphia and the 49ers are working to finalize a deal that would send the 27-year-old to San Francisco in exchange for a mid-round draft pick, according to ESPN. Bryce Huff, seen here with the Eagles in 2025, is headed to the 49ers. Getty Images Advertisement The trade would not be processed until after June 1, but Huff has already restructured his contract to facilitate the transaction. Huff spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Jets before joining the Eagles this past season and winning a Super Bowl with the franchise. Advertisement Huff played under Robert Saleh with the Jets and the team's former head coach is now the defensive coordinator with the 49ers. He had just 2.5 sacks in a disappointing season. More to come on this developing story
