https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815

Tom Pelissero
@TomPelissero
Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a two-year
deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.

After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a new
home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey of
@DynamicSportGrp
..
3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024

phlash74 wrote:
> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>
>
> Tom Pelissero
> @TomPelissero
> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a two-year
> deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>
> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a new
> home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey of
> @DynamicSportGrp
> .
> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>
>

Well, there we go. An answer on that question.

Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.

--Robin

Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> writes:

> phlash74 wrote:
>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>>
>>
>> Tom Pelissero
>> @TomPelissero
>> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a
>> two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>>
>> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a
>> new home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey
>> of
>> @DynamicSportGrp
>> .
>> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>>
>>
>
>
> Well, there we go. An answer on that question.
>
> Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.
>
> --Robin

What a crazy year for productive FA RBs. Some teams with a good one have
signed a FA, and presumably will cut their current one. My list of next
to watch is Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon. I know I'm crazy, but I'd happily
swap out any of the big contracts if they are available on the cheapish.

Eddie Grove wrote:
> Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> writes:
>
>> phlash74 wrote:
>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom Pelissero
>>> @TomPelissero
>>> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a
>>> two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>>>
>>> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a
>>> new home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey
>>> of
>>> @DynamicSportGrp
>>> .
>>> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Well, there we go. An answer on that question.
>>
>> Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.
>>
>> --Robin
>
> What a crazy year for productive FA RBs. Some teams with a good one have
> signed a FA, and presumably will cut their current one. My list of next
> to watch is Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon. I know I'm crazy, but I'd happily
> swap out any of the big contracts if they are available on the cheapish.
>

Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero

The #Bengals are releasing RB Joe Mixon, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.

Mixon is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard season. Now he becomes a free
agent at age 27.

https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767371463181345061

--Robin

Robin Miller wrote:
> Eddie Grove wrote:
>> Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> writes:
>>
>>> phlash74 wrote:
>>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tom Pelissero
>>>> @TomPelissero
>>>> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a
>>>> two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>>>>
>>>> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a
>>>> new home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey
>>>> of
>>>> @DynamicSportGrp
>>>> .
>>>> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, there we go. An answer on that question.
>>>
>>> Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.
>>>
>>> --Robin
>>
>> What a crazy year for productive FA RBs. Some teams with a good one have
>> signed a FA, and presumably will cut their current one. My list of next
>> to watch is Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon. I know I'm crazy, but I'd happily
>> swap out any of the big contracts if they are available on the cheapish.
>>
>
>
> Tom Pelissero  @TomPelissero
>
> The #Bengals are releasing RB Joe Mixon, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.
>
> Mixon is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard season. Now he becomes a free
> agent at age 27.
>
> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767371463181345061
>
> --Robin

And Aaron Jones also already released, I didn't realize that. Yes, quite
a game of musical chairs for RBs.

--Robin

On 3/11/24 10:31 PM, Robin Miller wrote:
> Eddie Grove wrote:
>> Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> writes:
>>
>>> phlash74 wrote:
>>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tom Pelissero
>>>> @TomPelissero
>>>> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a
>>>> two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>>>>
>>>> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a
>>>> new home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey
>>>> of
>>>> @DynamicSportGrp
>>>> .
>>>> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, there we go. An answer on that question.
>>>
>>> Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.
>>>
>>> --Robin
>>
>> What a crazy year for productive FA RBs. Some teams with a good one have
>> signed a FA, and presumably will cut their current one. My list of next
>> to watch is Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon. I know I'm crazy, but I'd happily
>> swap out any of the big contracts if they are available on the cheapish.
>>
>
>
> Tom Pelissero  @TomPelissero
>
> The #Bengals are releasing RB Joe Mixon, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.
>
> Mixon is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard season. Now he becomes a free
> agent at age 27.
>
> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767371463181345061
>
> --Robin

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767572244140564762

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
Plot twist: The #Bengals are now trading Joe Mixon to the #Texans,
rather than releasing him, sources say.

So Zack Moss signs in Cincy, Mixon is traded to Houston. From Joe Burrow
to CJ Stroud.
8:23 AM · Mar 12, 2024

phlash74 wrote:
> On 3/11/24 10:31 PM, Robin Miller wrote:
>> Eddie Grove wrote:
>>> Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> writes:
>>>
>>>> phlash74 wrote:
>>>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Tom Pelissero
>>>>> @TomPelissero
>>>>> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a
>>>>> two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>>>>>
>>>>> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a
>>>>> new home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey
>>>>> of
>>>>> @DynamicSportGrp
>>>>> .
>>>>> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well, there we go. An answer on that question.
>>>>
>>>> Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.
>>>>
>>>> --Robin
>>>
>>> What a crazy year for productive FA RBs. Some teams with a good one have
>>> signed a FA, and presumably will cut their current one. My list of next
>>> to watch is Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon. I know I'm crazy, but I'd happily
>>> swap out any of the big contracts if they are available on the cheapish.
>>>
>>
>>
>> Tom Pelissero  @TomPelissero
>>
>> The #Bengals are releasing RB Joe Mixon, sources tell me and
>> @MikeGarafolo.
>>
>> Mixon is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard season. Now he becomes a
>> free agent at age 27.
>>
>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767371463181345061
>>
>> --Robin
>
> https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767572244140564762
>
>
> Ian Rapoport
> @RapSheet
> Plot twist: The #Bengals are now trading Joe Mixon to the #Texans,
> rather than releasing him, sources say.
>
> So Zack Moss signs in Cincy, Mixon is traded to Houston. From Joe Burrow
> to CJ Stroud.
> 8:23 AM · Mar 12, 2024
>
>

I don't understand, unless this is a trade that will go through after
the new league year starts. A FAQ from the NFL confirms that trades
can't be made until then:

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-trade-deadline-information-faq

"NFL teams can resume trading [after the 2023 trade deadline] when the
new league year begins (4 p.m. ET on March 13, 2024), which is the same
day teams are allowed to sign players who became free agents that year."

--Robin

On 3/12/24 10:30 AM, Robin Miller wrote:
> phlash74 wrote:
>> On 3/11/24 10:31 PM, Robin Miller wrote:
>>> Eddie Grove wrote:
>>>> Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> writes:
>>>>
>>>>> phlash74 wrote:
>>>>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tom Pelissero
>>>>>> @TomPelissero
>>>>>> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a
>>>>>> two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a
>>>>>> new home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> @DynamicSportGrp
>>>>>> .
>>>>>> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, there we go. An answer on that question.
>>>>>
>>>>> Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.
>>>>>
>>>>> --Robin
>>>>
>>>> What a crazy year for productive FA RBs. Some teams with a good one
>>>> have
>>>> signed a FA, and presumably will cut their current one. My list of next
>>>> to watch is Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon. I know I'm crazy, but I'd
>>>> happily
>>>> swap out any of the big contracts if they are available on the
>>>> cheapish.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom Pelissero  @TomPelissero
>>>
>>> The #Bengals are releasing RB Joe Mixon, sources tell me and
>>> @MikeGarafolo.
>>>
>>> Mixon is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard season. Now he becomes a
>>> free agent at age 27.
>>>
>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767371463181345061
>>>
>>> --Robin
>>
>> https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767572244140564762
>>
>>
>> Ian Rapoport
>> @RapSheet
>> Plot twist: The #Bengals are now trading Joe Mixon to the #Texans,
>> rather than releasing him, sources say.
>>
>> So Zack Moss signs in Cincy, Mixon is traded to Houston. From Joe
>> Burrow to CJ Stroud.
>> 8:23 AM · Mar 12, 2024
>>
>>
>
>
> I don't understand, unless this is a trade that will go through after
> the new league year starts. A FAQ from the NFL confirms that trades
> can't be made until then:
>
> https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-trade-deadline-information-faq
>
> "NFL teams can resume trading [after the 2023 trade deadline] when the
> new league year begins (4 p.m. ET on March 13, 2024), which is the same
> day teams are allowed to sign players who became free agents that year."
>
> --Robin
>

I guess it's like all the FA signings that have been announced, teams
are allowed to discuss and agree to terms, but can't actually complete
the trade until the new league year starts. The thing I'm interested to
understand is the salary cap implications, since a lot of teams -
especially the Chargers - are trying to trade players before being
forced to release them, I guess if both teams notify the league they've
agreed to a trade they can clear that off their books?

One Chargers fan account posted a story from the Boston Herald that the
Pats have had contact with the Chargers about the big four (Allen, Bosa,
Mack, and Williams). There's speculation that their top FA WR target
(Calvin Ridley) is leaning towards re-signing with the Jags.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/03/12/sources-patriots-checked-in-with-chargers-on-trade-candidates/

Michael

phlash74 wrote:
> On 3/12/24 10:30 AM, Robin Miller wrote:
>> phlash74 wrote:
>>> On 3/11/24 10:31 PM, Robin Miller wrote:
>>>> Eddie Grove wrote:
>>>>> Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>> phlash74 wrote:
>>>>>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767322959725592815
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tom Pelissero
>>>>>>> @TomPelissero
>>>>>>> Veteran RB Austin Ekeler is signing with the #Commanders on a
>>>>>>> two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, per sources.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> After seven seasons — and 69 TDs! — with the #Chargers, Ekeler has a
>>>>>>> new home on a deal negotiated by agents Justin Ross and Greg Brookey
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> @DynamicSportGrp
>>>>>>> .
>>>>>>> 3:53 PM · Mar 11, 2024
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Well, there we go. An answer on that question.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Knew he wouldn't be back, but wondered where he'd end up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --Robin
>>>>>
>>>>> What a crazy year for productive FA RBs. Some teams with a good one
>>>>> have
>>>>> signed a FA, and presumably will cut their current one. My list of
>>>>> next
>>>>> to watch is Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon. I know I'm crazy, but I'd
>>>>> happily
>>>>> swap out any of the big contracts if they are available on the
>>>>> cheapish.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tom Pelissero  @TomPelissero
>>>>
>>>> The #Bengals are releasing RB Joe Mixon, sources tell me and
>>>> @MikeGarafolo.
>>>>
>>>> Mixon is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard season. Now he becomes a
>>>> free agent at age 27.
>>>>
>>>> https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767371463181345061
>>>>
>>>> --Robin
>>>
>>> https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767572244140564762
>>>
>>>
>>> Ian Rapoport
>>> @RapSheet
>>> Plot twist: The #Bengals are now trading Joe Mixon to the #Texans,
>>> rather than releasing him, sources say.
>>>
>>> So Zack Moss signs in Cincy, Mixon is traded to Houston. From Joe
>>> Burrow to CJ Stroud.
>>> 8:23 AM · Mar 12, 2024
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> I don't understand, unless this is a trade that will go through after
>> the new league year starts. A FAQ from the NFL confirms that trades
>> can't be made until then:
>>
>> https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-trade-deadline-information-faq
>>
>> "NFL teams can resume trading [after the 2023 trade deadline] when the
>> new league year begins (4 p.m. ET on March 13, 2024), which is the
>> same day teams are allowed to sign players who became free agents that
>> year."
>>
>> --Robin
>>
>
>
> I guess it's like all the FA signings that have been announced, teams
> are allowed to discuss and agree to terms, but can't actually complete
> the trade until the new league year starts. The thing I'm interested to
> understand is the salary cap implications, since a lot of teams -
> especially the Chargers - are trying to trade players before being
> forced to release them, I guess if both teams notify the league they've
> agreed to a trade they can clear that off their books?
>
> One Chargers fan account posted a story from the Boston Herald that the
> Pats have had contact with the Chargers about the big four (Allen, Bosa,
> Mack, and Williams). There's speculation that their top FA WR target
> (Calvin Ridley) is leaning towards re-signing with the Jags.
>
> https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/03/12/sources-patriots-checked-in-with-chargers-on-trade-candidates/
>
>
> Michael

Michael, I don't think that works. I think teams have to be actually
below the cap at 4 pm ET tomorrow. But they can agree, as you suggest,
to make a trade tomorrow after 4 pm ET/1 pm PT. And then sign a free
agent with the cap room created by the trade.

--Robin