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Fields joins AFC East on March 16. The past two days in the quarterback’s room have been exciting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They finally complete the trade with the Chicago Bears that everyone has been waiting for, having traded away Kenny Pickett on Friday.
The Bears are reportedly trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Should Fields play at least 51 percent of Pittsburgh’s offensive snaps in 2024, the pick may increase to a fourth-round selection.
With the first overall choice in the April draft, Chicago is predicted to choose USC signal caller Caleb Williams. The NFL community has been waiting for Chicago to deal Fields to a suitor, but the Bears’ asking price—which they received for the No. 1 pick last offseason—was reportedly several No. 1 picks.
Justin Fields and Russell Wilson are currently in the quarterback’s room with the Steelers.
Steelers Trade Picket, March 15 Kenny Pickett, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to sources on Friday.
Pittsburgh will get two 2025 seventh-round selections, as well as a third-round selection (98th overall), according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. To complete the transaction, Philadelphia will also receive a fourth-round pick (No. 120) in addition to the quarterback.
In the last two seasons, Pickett has started 24 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers after being selected by them with the 20th overall choice in the 2022 NFL Draft. Pickett’s hometown Steelers were hindered by injuries and poor play, so his 14-10 record wasn’t good enough.
Despite having seven game-winning drives and leading six fourth-quarter comebacks, the Pitt Panthers’ effort was unimpressive overall. Mason Rudolph started in place of Tyler Picket last season when he suffered an ankle injury. Rudolph continued to play even after Picket recovered.
Rudolph was moved to Tennessee this week, making both him and Pickett expendable following the signing of Russell Wilson this week. Both players are now with new clubs.
FLACCO TO INDY ON MARCH 14 According to a report from Adam Schefter, former quarterback Joe Flacco of the Ravens, Jets, and Browns has signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
According to the source, the 2023 Comeback Player of the Year agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $8.7 million, with $4.5 million guaranteed.
As starter Anthony Richardson recovers from a season-ending injury from the previous campaign, Flacco is anticipated to provide backup.
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Winston to Cleveland on March 13 Jameis Winston, a former quarterback for the Saints and Bucs, has decided to sign a $4 million, one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.
After spending five seasons as the starter in Tampa Bay and four as a backup in New Orleans, the former No. 1 overall pick in 2015 is now a member of his third franchise.
Winston became one of just six quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 5,109 yards in 2019. The others are Dan Marino, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, and Peyton Manning.
Former Raven After Deshaun Watson and Dorion Thompson-Robinson suffered injuries during the previous season, Joe Flacco joined the Browns as an injury replacement and guided Cleveland to a brief postseason appearance.
Although Flacco stated he would like to return to Cleveland in 2024, the team showed little interest in signing the former Delaware signal caller.
Wilson signs with Pittsburgh on March 10. Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos has been informed by his team that he is leaving. In search of a franchise signal-caller, other teams are expressing interest, including Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens’ AFC North rivals.
Wilson reportedly spoke with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for hours during his “great” visit with the Steelers on Friday, according to Josina Anderson.
The two parties came to an amicable agreement on Sunday night for a team-friendly one-year contract, according to Adam Schefter. A reported $38 million of his salary will come from the Broncos.
Wilson joins an AFC North quarterback group that currently includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson.
BENGALS TAG TEE MARCH 8 Tee Higgins, a wide receiver out of Clemson, now has more time to work toward a long-term contract after the Cincinnati Bengals tagged him with the franchise tag.
Higgins will play on the tag for a guaranteed $21.8 million in the upcoming season if they are unable to come to an agreement.
“We want him on the roster,” Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin said to Bengals Wire. There was no use in dragging this out once we had the salary cap figures.”
Zac Taylor, the head coach, stated that the group will not allow Higgins to escape.
We don’t want one of the best receivers in the NFL to simply walk out of the building. Thus, I believe it’s crucial when you get the chance to tag him, keep him in the building, and allow him to play for us for at least one more season,” Taylor stated.
XAVIER WORTHY IMPRESSES DECOSTA MARCH 2 At the NFL Combine on Saturday, Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy established a new record for the 40-yard dash, and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta was present to see it happen.
His instantaneous response showed that he was impressed by Worthy’s speed.
On his second attempt, Worthy set a new record by.01 seconds with a lightning-fast time of 4.21 seconds. Next Gen Stats indicates that the Longhorns receiver’s top speed was 24.21 mph.
