Last-minute NFL free agency nuggets: What we're hearing on Eagles plans, top RBs and WRs
Why it matters: The NFL free agency frenzy is here, with blockbuster trades and high-stakes negotiations reshaping team rosters.
- Maxx Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, a move that shocked some given Baltimore's draft-oriented philosophy, but aligns with the high value placed on elite pass rushers.
- Dallas Cowboys bowed out of the Crosby sweepstakes, unwilling to part with two first-round picks, despite having eyed him for a long time and being willing to offer a veteran player.
- Philadelphia Eagles are actively engaged in the pass-rush market and are asking for a steep price (first- and second-round picks) for A.J. Brown, with New England reportedly in the mix.
- Trey Hendrickson, Jaelan Phillips, Odafe Oweh, Khalil Mack, and Boye Mafe are now firmly on the Dallas Cowboys' radar as they pivot to free agency for a pass rusher after losing out on Crosby.
- Alec Pierce and Kenneth Walker III are expected to command significant paydays, according to league executives and coaches.
As the NFL free agency negotiation window opens, teams are making aggressive moves and setting high prices for star players. The Baltimore Ravens surprisingly acquired Maxx Crosby for two first-round picks, outbidding the Dallas Cowboys who refused to part with that much draft capital, while the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly seeking a first- and second-round pick for A.J. Brown.
