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Matthew Stafford given permission to speak to other teams
The Rams have given Matthew Stafford‘s agent permission to speak to other teams.
Fantasy Impact
The Rams still hope to keep Stafford, but they are allowing him to speak to other teams. There have been teams linked to Stafford this offseason, including the Giants. The Rams had extension talks with the veteran last offseason, but they ended in Stafford giving up guaranteed money in 2025. This will be a situation to monitor.
Ari Koslow
Sam Darnold: Vikings open to contract extension, franchise tag not likely
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Vikings are not expected to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold, but they are open to bringing him back.
Fantasy Impact
Minnesota would have to pay Darnold around $40 million if they place the franchise tag on him, so that is unlikely. While they could still give him another contract, that seems unlikely as of now compared to what offers Darnold may get from other teams in free agency. This will be a situation to monitor heading into free agency as J.J. McCarthy continues to rehab.
Ari Koslow
Gerald Everett released by Chicago Bears
Gerald Everett has been released by the Chicago Bears after one season with the team. The move will save the Bears over $5 million in cap space.
Fantasy Impact
Everett was part of the retooling of the Bears’ offense in 2024, following former Charger teammate Keenan Allen to the team. However, he never really caught on and caught just eight passes all season. He will look to find a home elsewhere and improve his stock.
Garrett Ball
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