February 22 NFL News Update: Fields Fed Up, Contract Talks, Trades, and More

By Brice Duhamel — February 22, 2024 at 7:29 a.m.

All the NFL news for February 22.

Hot news

–[Intersaison] Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, the bearer of hope

Justin Fields is fed up with rumors

What will the Bears do with the first pick in the draft? Take a new quarterback or, on the contrary, select a receiver to give more weapons to the one already in place? The future of Justin Fields (QB) in Chicago depends on this choice. And the discussions on this subject are starting to annoy the main person concerned. Visiting the “St.Brown Bros” podcast hosted by the receivers Equanimeous St.Brown (Bears) et Amon-Ra St.Brown (Lions)Fields explained why he unfollowed his team on social media.

“I still play for the Bears. I’m just trying to take a little break. I unsubscribed from the Bears and the NFL. I’m just trying not to have football in my news coverage anymore. What must happen will happen. I just want to get this over with. Just let me know if I get traded or stay. »

Geno Stone will go for the best contract possible

Selected by the Ravens in the seventh round of the 2020 draft, Geno Stone (S) has reached the end of his contract. Author of a remarkable 2023 season, including 68 tackles and 7 interceptions, Stone intends to take advantage of it to get a big contract. Passing through NFL Networkhe clarified that he was happy in Baltimore, but that will not be enough to convince him to stay.

“Baltimore is home, but business is business. You know that when you’ve been in this league this long. I experienced everything, especially during my rookie year. I just want to be somewhere where I’m appreciated, where they want me to be a starter, regardless of the place. I just want to be paid what I’m worth. »

With players like Justin Madubuike (DT) et Patrick Queen (LB) to extend, Stone risks not being the Ravens’ priority. Seeing him find his happiness elsewhere than in Baltimore is therefore probable.

Terron Armstead returning in 2024

It’s not yet retirement time for the Dolphins left tackle. According to The Miami Herald, Terron Armstead will be playing his twelfth NFL season this year. At almost 33 years old, someone who has never finished a season without missing a match could have chosen to preserve his health.

Affected in particular in the knee, ankle and back, the former Saints missed 7 games in 2023. He finally made the choice to continue his career for one more season, while he is still under contract until 2026.

Tyreek Hill opposes Jaylen Waddle departure

On ESPN, Mike Tannenbaum, general manager of the Jets from 2006 to 2012 and vice president of football operations in Miami from 2015 to 2018, gave suggestions for potential trades in the weeks to come. In particular, he suggested that the Dolphins should trade Jaylen Waddle (WR) against Trend McDuffie (CB, Chiefs).

An assumption that did not please Tyreek Hill (WR, Dolphins) who wanted to react to X.

“My boy Waddle is the future. He’s better than I was at this point in his career and it’s ridiculous that people who claim to be fans of this franchise want to trade him. »

To date, no rumors point in this direction. But given the delicate situation of the Dolphins’ payroll, difficult choices will have to be made by the Florida franchise. If this should pass for 2024, it will be more complicated to keep Hill and Waddle in the future without risking unbalancing the squad.

Transactions

– The Texans extend D’Angelo Ross (CB). Mainly used on special teams, the cornerback appeared in 13 games last year with Houston. (PFT)

– Tracy Walker (S) is no longer a Lions player. Selected by Detroit in the third round of the 2018 draft, the safety participated in 17 games last season, starting 6. His cut allows the Lions to recover $5.5 million on their payroll. (PFT)

– The Rams announced that they had terminated the contract of Brian Allen (OL). Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 draft, Allen was the starting center of the team that won the Super Bowl in 2021. It was more complicated later for him who only participated in 5 games in 2023, without never be a holder. His departure frees almost $5 million on the payroll.

The main signatures of the day: Cornell Powell (WR, Chiefs)

Rumors

– According to New York Postthe Giants would consider laying the transition tag on Xavier McKinney (S). That would only cost them $13.9 million, while the franchise tag is $16.2 million for safeties this year. With this tag other teams can negotiate with McKinney but the Giants can match the offer. If they don’t do this, they won’t get any compensation with this type of tag.

Coach, coach, coach

– The Ravens hired Dennis Johnson as defensive line coach (CBS)

– Jeff Howard takes responsibility for defensives back des Seahawks. (NFL media)

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