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Eagles Trade Up To Select Cooper DeJean

Apr 26, 2024 9:13 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles moved up in the second round to select Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean. 

The Eagles traded both of their second-round picks - Nos. 50 and 53 - along with a fifth-round pick to the Washington Commanders for picks 40 and 78.

DeJean was a projected first round pick, but was still available at No. 40.

DeJean totaled seven interceptions and 13 passes defensed over the past two seasons for Iowa while also making an impact as a punt returner.

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Chargers Say Justin Herbert Trade Was Never An Option

Apr 26, 2024 9:02 AM

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz says the team received inquiries about Justin Herbert, but the offers were immediately rejected.

"Justin who?" Hortiz said. "No. No, at the combine I had some people ask me would we consider it, and they were quickly shot down. No, that is never an option."

Adam Schefter reported Thursday night that the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings called about Herbert.

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Vikings GM: Sometimes You Have To Take Swings For Great Players

Apr 26, 2024 8:51 AM

The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice on Thursday night to draft quarterback J.J. McCarthy and edge rusher Dallas Turner.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said the team didn't want to look back and feel they missed out on something.

Minnesota moved up from No. 11 to No. 10 for McCarthy and from No. 23 to No. 17 to take Turner.

"You know, we're always talking about minimizing regret," Adofo-Mensah said. "If you're sitting on your couch one day, and you're like, 'That extra fifth [-round pick] or whatever it was, and you could have had a chance at a guy you think could be special,' you're never going to care about that fifth-round pick. And there's ways of getting it back. Obviously, I'm a spreadsheet guy myself, but sometimes, you've got to step out from there, take your Clark Kent glasses off, have a championship mindset and swing for a great player."

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Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Report: Three Teams Attempted To Trade Up For Michael Penix

Apr 26, 2024 8:47 AM

The Atlanta Falcons surprised many when they used the No. 8 pick on Michael Penix, a month after giving Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract.

The Falcons weren't the only team highly interested in Penix.

According to a report, the Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders all attempted to trade into the top 10 for the former Washington quarterback.

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Niners: WR Trade Unlikely Despite Ricky Pearsall Pick

Apr 26, 2024 8:38 AM

The San Francisco 49ers drafted a wide receiver on Thursday night, but the team says that doesn't mean they'll trade someone like Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk.

Aiyuk is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, which has led to plenty of trade speculation.

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan acknowledged that there had been discussions with other teams, but no deals came close to happening.

Asked late Thursday night if such a trade could still happen heading into Friday, Lynch and Shanahan again didn't sound like a deal for either player was imminent, though they didn't close the door completely.

"It doesn't seem that likely to be honest," Shanahan said. "But I'm still on the table. If someone offered [owner] Jed [York] and John good stuff for me, I'm going to be out of here."

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Chargers Received Trade Calls On Justin Herbert From Pats, Vikings

Apr 26, 2024 12:20 AM

The Los Angeles Chargers received trade inquiries on Justin Herbert from the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz confirmed Thursday that he fielded inquiries about Herbert but did not specify which teams contacted him, adding "they were quickly shot down."

"Justin who?" Hortiz said with a smile. "No. No, at the combine I had some people ask me would we consider it, and they were quickly shot down. No, that is never an option."

The Chargers would have had to take on a $63.5 million salary cap charge for 2024 if they traded Herbert. The Chargers signed Herbert last July to a five-year, $262.5 million extension that included $133.7 million in full guarantees and $193.7 million in injury guarantees.

New England selected Drake Maye at No. 3, while the Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy at No. 10. 

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Vikings Trade Up To No. 10, Select J.J. McCarthy

Apr 25, 2024 9:28 PM

The Minnesota Vikings traded up to No. 10 with the New York Jets to select J.J. McCarthy.

The Vikings sent the No. 11 pick as well as a fourth rounder and a fifth rounder for No. 10 and the No. 203 pick.

McCarthy was the fifth quarterback selected Thursday night, following Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Michael Penix Jr.

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Report: Tee Higgins Reaffirms Desire To Be Traded

Apr 25, 2024 8:43 AM

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has reaffirmed his desire to be traded, according to a report.

Higgins first made it known that he was requesting a trade back in March as his representation continues to push for a long-term contact extension. 

He recently told local media that he anticipates playing for the Bengals this season.

"We'll see. I do anticipate (playing for the Bengals in 2024)," Higgins said. "I've grown a love for Cincy that I didn't think I would. Looking forward to it."

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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Seeking Long-Term Deal, Requests Trade

Apr 25, 2024 8:33 AM

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade.

Hendrickson's agent, Harold Lewis, told ESPN that the defender's request is about a long-term investment from the franchise after the two sides settled on a one-year extension last year.

"Our No. 1 goal is to get a long-term commitment from them," Lewis said. "If we can't, then we're asking for a trade. And hopefully if he gets traded, that's what we do -- get a long-term commitment with somewhere else."

Last year, Hendrickson received a one-year contract extension worth $21 million, which included an $8 million signing bonus. After another season in which he was one of the league's best defensive ends, Hendrickson is looking to cash in again.

The Bengals aren't interested in trading Hendrickson, according to a source.

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Report: Niners Could Still Trade Brandon Aiyuk

Apr 24, 2024 8:39 AM

The San Francisco 49ers have said several times this offseason that they want to keep Brandon Aiyuk over the long-term, but a new report goes against that.

An Aiyuk trade hasn't been ruled out and "anything's possible," according to Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle.

The 49ers reportedly want a 2024 first-round pick for Aiyuk.

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Report: Raiders Attempted To Trade Up To No. 2 Overall

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Decision Imminent On Eagles, Falcons Tampering Charges

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John Lynch: Niners 'Having Good Talks' With Brandon Aiyuk

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Broncos Acquire Zach Wilson From Jets

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Despite Interest, Broncos Have No Interest In Trading Courtland Sutton

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Zach Wilson Skipping Voluntary Workouts With Jets

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Patriots Open To Trading Out Of No. 3

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Rick Spielman: Vikings Will Have To 'Overpay' To Draft QB

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Texans Acquire Stefon Diggs From Bills For 2025 2nd Rounder

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Report: Jets Could Look To Trade Down In Draft

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Justin Fields Had Falcons, Raiders, Vikings On Radar Before Trade

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