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The New York Giants have already improved a lot during the 2026 offseason. New York hired John Harbaugh at head coach, which instantly changed the team’s outlook on the future. But an escape from New York could be in the cards for one veteran defensive player. Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade […] The post 3 best Dexter Lawrence destinations after Giants trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Vikings have experienced some key losses throughout the last month.The most notable of these losses are WR Jalen Nailor, DL Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, and P Ryan Wright. Though the free agency frenzy has been over, that doesn’t mean the losses are over, however.Minnesota just watched another role player walk to another […] The post Vikings’ Ex-Role Player Signs With New NFL Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Oldest Starting Quarterback: Longevity in the NFL, especially at quarterback, is a rare and remarkable feat. The position demands not only elite talent but also physical durability, mental sharpness, and the ability to adapt as the game evolves. While most quarterbacks fade before their late 30s, a select few have defied time, taking the field well into their 40s and continuing to lead their teams. From Tom Brady’s legendary run with the Buccaneers to Brett Favre’s ironman streak and Vinny Testaverde’s unexpected late-career starts, the league has seen veterans step under center long after most players have retired. Each NFL franchise has its own story of a quarterback who pushed the limits of age and endurance. Here’s a look at every NFL team’s oldest starting quarterback in history — the men who proved that age is just a number when it comes to competing at the highest level. Who are the oldest starting quarterbacks for each NFL team? Arizona Cardinals: Kurt Warner, 38Nov. 6, 2005; Tempe, AZ, USA; Quarterback (13) Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals against the Seattle Seahawks at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 Mark J. Rebilas At 38, Kurt Warner looked more like a Marvel hero than a retiree-in-waiting. In 2010, he led the lowly Cardinals to a 10-5 record and even shredded the Packers for five touchdowns in a playoff thriller, proving age hadn’t dulled that quick release and brilliant offensive mind for a quarterback. Unfortunately, they were upended soon thereafter by the New Orleans Saints, putting an anticlimactic end to Warner’s movie-like career. Atlanta Falcons: Steve DeBerg, 44 In 1998, the Falcons called a 44-year-old who’d been retired for years. DeBerg dusted off the playbook, started one game as a quarterback, and instantly set the franchise age record. DeBerg cemented himself as the model -glass-in-case-of-emergency quarterback every coach dreams of by completing 30 of 59 passes for 369 yards and three touchdowns to just one interception across his eight appearances. However, it is worth noting that his lone start against the Jets did not go particularly well, with the Falcons losing 28-3. New York is limiting him to nine completions for 117 yards and a pick. Baltimore Ravens: Randall Cunningham, 38 Cunningham started twice for the Ravens in 2001 at age 38, backing up Elvis Grbac. He wasn’t the MVP version anymore, but he still had the same graceful deep ball and the Baltimore Ravens trusted the veteran NFL quarterback to steady a defending champion roster. And with good reason, as the vet led them to two victories in the process. Buffalo Bills: Derek Anderson, 35Oct 29, 2018; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson (3) goes off the field with trainers after getting hurt during the second half against the New England Patriots at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports In 2018, the Bills phoned a 35-year-old Anderson after Josh Allen’s injury. The rust showed in a big way with four interceptions in two starts, but he still claims the record as Buffalo’s oldest starter. Although it does serve as a reminder that sometimes “veteran presence” is just a polite way of saying “we’re out of options.” Carolina Panthers: Vinny Testaverde, 44November 18, 2007; Green Bay, WI, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Vinny Testaverde (16) throws a pass during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Hanisch Signed off the couch in 2007, Vinny Testaverde won a game four days later. At 44, he became the oldest to start—and win—for this NFL team as quarterback. Decades in, the arm still worked, and the legend of Vinny Testaverde, Football Nomad, grew another chapter. Chicago Bears: Todd Collins, 39Aug 28, 2010; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Todd Collins (10) warms up prior to a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports In 2010, the Chicago Bears turned to 39-year-old Todd Collins. He threw four picks in one of the ugliest wins you’ll ever see, but technically and historically, that mess made him the oldest quarterback ever to start for Chicago. And even if it was ugly as it gets with just 10 completions for 67 yards and five interceptions—a win is a win at that age! Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Flacco, 40 Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) runs off before a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The Bengals won, 33-31. Leave it to Joe Flacco to stroll into Cincinnati at 40 years old, fresh off reviving Cleveland the year before, and lead Cincinnati to a couple of good wins. Now he’s the oldest QB ever to start for the Bengals and maybe the first guy to age gracefully while playing for two AFC North rivals. Cleveland Browns: Joe Flacco, 39Jun 12, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) walks off the field during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images In case you missed it, a year earlier, Cleveland signed Flacco and everyone laughed after his misfortunes with the Jets… until he started throwing dimes through snowstorms. He turned 39 the next week, but that brief playoff run made him the Browns’ oldest—and arguably most surprising—hero in decades, as he provided a brief respite for a quarterback-starved NFL franchise. Dallas Cowboys: Vinny Testaverde, 41 In 2004, the Cowboys dusted off Vinny Testaverde for another spin. At forty-one, he threw for more than 3,500 yards as well as more interceptions than touchdowns in a bridge year that felt like it lasted five seasons. Dallas fans didn’t get glory, but they got a gritty showing from Testaverde each week as he was determined to prove that he still had something left in the tank—even if it wasn’t his peak form. Denver Broncos: Peyton Manning, 39Dec 30 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 38-3Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Peyton’s last year in Denver was a far cry from the record-breaking campaigns he put up in the preceding years.The arm was cooked, but the brain was still running at Mach 5. Manning still managed to lead his team to one more Super Bowl win, relying on a dominant defense and a couple of timely throws to guide them through the season. Credit to one of the greatest to do it—he smiled through the pain and rode off with one more Lombardi. Not a bad final act at all! Detroit Lions: Dave Krieg, 36Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks former quarterback Dave Krieg at the Seattle Seahawks 12Fest fan rally in the Desert at Chase Field prior to Super Bowl XLIX. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports In 1994, 36-year-old Dave Krieg took over after Scott Mitchell’s injury and quietly went 5 and 2 with a 14-to-3 touchdown-to-pick ratio. He was calm, efficient, and suddenly made Detroit look organized—something Lions fans hadn’t seen in years. The oldest QB ever to start for the franchise, and arguably one of its most underrated. This showing allowed Krieg to cash in on a couple more years of contracts around the NFL as an older quarterback, too, so while it may have hurt his body, I’m sure his bank account thanked him. Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers, 39Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs for yardage against the New Orleans Saints on October 26, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La. The Saints won 44-23. His final start in green and gold came late in 2022, just before the trade drama began. Rodgers was thirty-nine and still whipping lasers through the cold Wisconsin air. Though he followed the Packers’ sad tradition in which every franchise icon eventually finishes somewhere else, he managed to become their oldest starter ever before leaving town. Houston Texans: Case Keenum, 35Aug 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (18) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports When rookie phenom C.J. Stroud missed time in 2023, Keenum—at thirty-five—stepped in and went 1-1. He’s been everywhere, but Houston’s where it all started, and where he set the Texans’ “oldest starter” record. That’s poetic enough for a Hall of Fame-caliber backup’s final dance. Indianapolis Colts: Matt Hasselbeck, 40Dec 6, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) scrambles with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Hasselbeck looked like an accountant but played like a prizefighter in 2015, going 5-3 as a forty-year-old fill-in. He looked like he could barely move his neck, yet still read opposing defenses with the best of them. Oldest starter in Colts history—and proof that mental competence can win games. Jacksonville Jaguars: Todd Bouman, 38Jan 2, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Todd Bouman (4) prepares for a game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports In 2010, the Jags called Todd Bouman, who was literally coaching high-schoolers at the time. At thirty-eight, he delivered 222 yards and two scores in an emergency start. Jacksonville didn’t win, but the man hadn’t thrown a pass in years—that’s movie-script stuff for an older NFL quarterback. Kansas City Chiefs: Warren Moon, 44 In 2000, the Chiefs handed the ball to a forty-four-year-old Warren Moon. One start, but that was all he needed for this record. He was already a Hall of Famer in Canada and on his way to Canton, yet still had juice left for Kansas City. His lone start wasn’t a huge success, as he completed just 44% of his passes for 208 yards, one touchdown, and one pick in a loss… but it was still a solid showing all things considered. Las Vegas Raiders: George Blanda, 43Unknown date, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oakland Raiders kicker George Blanda (16) on the sidelines during the 1974 season. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports At 43, he was literally older than some teammates’ fathers, and somehow still running two jobs better than most people do one. The NFL legend, famous for kicking, quarterback, and even a little bit of linebacking in his early days, became the oldest Raider starter ever in 1970—and an excellent reference point for any old-timers who want to argue that they don’t build ’em like they used to! Los Angeles Chargers: Doug Flutie, 42 Doug Flutie started a game in ‘04 for the Chargers at 42 and still managed to scramble around like a kid in the CFL snow. He may be five-foot-nothing, but he balled out for then-San Diego, completing 20 passes for 276 yards and one score in the win. An impressive showing for the journeyman of all journeyman NFL quarterbacks. Los Angeles Rams: Chris Chandler, 39 Chris Chandler may have been the oldest quarterback to start for the Rams, but he was far from the most effective. His ill-fated stint as the Rams’ QB1 in 2004 was one of the most depressing periods we’ve seen… He appeared in five games, started two, and completed just 56.5% of his passes for 463 yards and two touchdowns with a whopping eight interceptions. Miami Dolphins: Earl Morrall, 41Dec 31, 1972; Pittsburgh, PA; USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins quarterback (15) Earl Morrall looks to throw during the 1972 AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium. Miami defeated Pittsburgh 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK Morrall was forty-one when he started as a quarterback in 1975—older than most NFL coaches at the time. He’d already saved the Perfect Season three years earlier, so Miami gave him one last curtain call. Oldest Dolphin starter ever, and in classic Earl Morrall fashion, he delivered, winning his lone start over the Patriots in a 10 to 7 overtime thriller. Just 135 yards and a score, but he completed 14 of 17 and got the job done. Not bad for a season veteran in every sense of the expression. Minnesota Vikings: Brett Favre, 41Dec 20, 2010; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. The Bears defeated the Vikings 40-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Favre turned forty-one and kept playing because, of course, he did. This is Brett Favre we are talking about… But the 2010 season was a big disappointment coming off his NFC Championship run with the Vikes. It was ugly, full of hits and interceptions… 19 to be exact—to just 11 touchdowns. More importantly, it saw the Vikings miss the playoffs entirely, with the team going just 5-8 in his 13 starts. A tough end to an otherwise impressive final act with Minnesota. New England Patriots: Tom Brady, 42New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls an offensive play in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Indianapolis Colts Versus New England Patriots At Gillette Stadium In Foxborough Mass Thursday Oct 4 2018 In 2019, Brady started every game for New England at forty-two, proving avocado ice cream might actually work… in fact… it looked like they might end up rattling off another Super Bowl run, though the team faded out toward the end of the season and it came to an underwhelming finish against the Titans in the first round of the playoffs… But the stat line didn’t lie: putting up over 4000 yards and 24 touchdowns to eight interceptions is still productive on a general NFL scale—not adjusted for age. There is a reason why he is the GOAT! Can he still play in 2025? He sure knows how to tease fans, though. New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees, 41Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the NFC Championship playoff football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. Drew Brees was forty-one in his final season with New Orleans and seemingly held together by tape and heart, but he still put together a relatively impressive final season, completing over 70% of his passes for 2942 yards and 24 touchdowns to just six interceptions. It wasn’t vintage Drew with the explosives and monster stat lines, but 9 and 3 in 12 starts with competent, efficient football was impressive regardless. Please don’t feel too bad for him, though. Brees already had a new job lined up after saying goodbye to the NFL. New York Giants: Eli Manning, 38New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waves to fans as he leaves the field. The New York Giants lose to the Dallas Cowboys 36-35 on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford. Nyg Vs Dal In late 2019, Eli got one last send-off after his controversial mid-season benching. The Giants’ legendary quarterback rallied behind an emotional crowd to get one final win and waved walking off the field as the NFL fans cried, saying goodbye to their signal caller of sixteen years and the oldest starter to get under center in franchise history. New York Jets: Vinny Testaverde, 42New York Jets Vinny Testaverde (16) passes against the Broncos during the BroncoÕs defense during the AFC Championship game at Mile High Stadium in Denver Jan 17, 1999. Denver won the game 23-10 In 2005, Vinny returned… again… for another team! And started at forty-two. He even threw a touchdown on Monday Night Football, reminding everyone that on any given night, he could still dial it up a little bit… though… he wasn’t exactly writing performance records for the Jets, as he went 1 and 3 in his four starts and threw six interceptions to that lone touchdown. Philadelphia Eagles: Jeff Garcia, 36Jan. 13, 2007; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the 1st quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mandatory Credit: G.M. Andrews-USA TODAY Sports © 2007 G.M. Andrews Garcia’s 2006 stretch run was straight out of a Hallmark movie. The Birds signed the 36-year-old off the scrap heap when the rest of the league thought he was done, and he managed to lead Philly to the playoffs. He danced, he flexed, and he set the age record for Philly QBs. Still beloved for that mini-miracle and his 5 and 1 record that came with a playoff win to boot! Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Rodgers, 41Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass while being pressured by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images Rodgers is spending 2025 in black and gold, rewriting the Steelers’ age record one Zen presser at a time. At 41 and counting, he’s the oldest quarterback starter they’ve ever had—and still throws a prettier deep ball than half the NFL. Will he retire in 2026? Who knows at this point? San Francisco 49ers: Steve Young, 39Jan 1, 1989; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young (8) on the sideline against the Minnesota Vikings during the 1988 NFC Divisional Playoff game at Candlestick Park. The 49ers defeated the Vikings 34-9. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports His 1999 season ended early after a concussion… and sadly, so did his career—as he didn’t want to risk further long-term health risks… But at 38, Young was still elite. And the final start closed the book on an era where mobility met arm talent before it was cool. Oldest Niner starter in history, and he left fans wondering what could’ve been had he not been forced out of the action. Seattle Seahawks: Warren Moon, 42 Moon became the oldest starting quarterback in Seahawks history in 1998 at 42. He was solid… but didn’t quite hit the level he did in ‘97 as a 41-year-old when he made the Pro Bowl. Even with his regression, he was one of the more impressive guys on this list, coming up just short of a .500 record with a 4- 6 record, and threw 11 touchdowns in 10 starts. Plus, he still had all of the swagger that made him famous in his younger days, which has to give him some bonus points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady, 4520. Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021) – 374.7 points The 2022 Bucs were chaotic, but Brady at forty-five was still breaking records just for fun and managed to get his team into the postseason. The team came up short of its Super Bowl aspirations, but it is hard to knock the GOAT, given all he accomplished at his advanced age in Tampa. Tennessee Titans: Kerry Collins, 38Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins (5) his set to throws a pass against the Houston Texans at LP Field in Nashville on Sept. 20, 2009. The Titans lost their home opener 34-31. In 2010, Collins started for the Titans at thirty-eight, the final chapter of a quietly durable career. He wasn’t flashy, but he was semi-competent—and for Tennessee fans back then, that was basically a miracle. Though… it did appear to come at the cost of their first round pick, Vince Young’s confidence, as his squabbles with then-coach Jeff Fisher seemed to tank his confidence. Washington Commanders: Ryan Fitzpatrick, 38Aug 28, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Week One of 2021, Fitzmagic took his final NFL snap as a quarterback at thirty-eight before a hip injury ended it. A short ride, a lasting record, and another entry on the league’s favorite passport. Must have been a bummer for Washington fans who were pumped to have the popular, NFL folk-hero break up some of the quarterback monotony that the franchise was trapped in before landing Jayden Daniels.
The Kansas City Chiefs have had a busy offseason, recently signing reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency in an attempt to add to their backfield. The Chiefs could also use some help on the defensive side of the ball, especially after trading star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams […] The post NFL rumors: Jonathan Greenard to Chiefs? ESPN drops intriguing Vikings trade hypothetical appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with a need for an interior defensive lineman.They’ve been heavily linked to most of the class’s top prospects at the position. Kayden McDonald, Caleb Banks, and Dominique Orange are just a few examples. They’ll be looking for a running-mate next to breakout star Jalen Redmond.In […] The post Vikings Could Make Major Trade for All-Pro DT appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Some players are in the right place at the right time. Great teams, great systems, situations that just make sense, and keep them content with their NFL squad. Then there are these guys… who hate their current teams. It is the same every offseason… You can just sort of feel the tension building around certain players and their franchises. Sometimes it’s about money. Sometimes it’s about winning… or the persistent, maddening lack of winning. And sometimes… it comes down to a superstar who is somewhere he clearly doesn’t want to be anymore, and the only question left is when the break actually happens. Let’s take a look around the league at 10 NFL players who, heading into 2026, are absolutely, undeniably at odds with their current team. Which NFL players hate their current teams? Keon Coleman, WR, Buffalo BillsNov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images When the team owner steps to the microphone and tells the world that the coaching staff pushed to draft a guy and that he was just being a “team player” by going along with it, you know the relationship is off to a really bad start. That’s exactly what Buffalo’s Terry Pegula did in January, publicly distancing himself from the Keon Coleman pick and pinning the decision squarely on the fired Sean McDermott staff. Think about that for a second. The men who believed in you are gone. And the man who signs your checks just told everyone he wasn’t one of them. Coleman was the 33rd overall pick in 2024 and was supposed to be the next foundational piece at receiver for a franchise trying to win a championship. Through two seasons, he’s totaled 67 catches for 960 yards and 8 touchdowns. Fine for a third option, nowhere near the upside that comes with an early second-round pick. He was benched multiple times in 2025 for what the organization described broadly as maturity issues… New head coach Joe Brady and GM Brandon Beane are calling it a “full reset” for Year 3, but trade rumors have floated his name to New Orleans for a mid-to-late-round pick. Beane says the door is open if Coleman earns it. Hard to walk through a door when the owner has already told everyone it wasn’t his idea to let you in. It is no wonder he’s not the biggest fan of his NFL team. Anthony Richardson, QB, Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. There’s no proper way to exist as the fourth overall pick in the NFL Draft once you find yourself third on your team’s depth chart. Richardson was drafted out of Florida with some of the most jaw-dropping physical tools we’ve seen from a quarterback prospect in years — the arm, the size, the athleticism, the ceiling everyone kept talking about. Through three seasons with the Colts, though, he’s made it into just 17 games, and it hasn’t looked particularly good for any extended amount of time. A broken hand in his rookie year. A midseason benching in 2024 for Joe Flacco because the team wasn’t happy with how he was preparing. And then in 2025, when he entered camp as the presumed starter, lost the job to Daniel Jones during training camp, settled into the backup role… and then suffered a fractured orbital bone in a freak pregame warmup accident before Week 6. Now it looks like he will never play another meaningful snap for the Colts. GM Chris Ballard says he believes in Richardson, but with the way the depth chart is looking and the rumors coming out of Indy, the franchise isn’t saying the quiet part loudly, which has put Richardson at odds with the organization. Breece Hall, RB, New York JetsSep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) reacts to a play during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Four seasons, three different head coaches, and a lopsided record of 22 wins. 46 losses. That is the Breece Hall experience in New York, where he has been the most consistent player on the most consistently disappointing team in football. He put up 1,065 rushing yards in 2025 and over 1,200 yards from scrimmage for the third straight season, but ended up watching the team crater to 3-14. At the trade deadline, Hall had already privately made clear how he felt about the losing, and though the interest in him from contending teams was reportedly significant, the Jets declined to move him as part of the fire sale that claimed Quinnen Williams, Sauce Gardner, and others. Now, Breece Hall and all his talent are stuck, held captive, by a dysfunctional and rudderless Jets organization. Maxx Crosby, DE, Las Vegas RaidersOct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports This one isn’t just about a player who hates his NFL team. This is about a player who thought he was already gone — and then got sent back. Crosby had made clear by January that he wanted out of Las Vegas. The Raiders were rebuilding. He wanted to win. Both sides agreed it was time to move on, and honestly, good for everyone involved for being adults about it. So when the Ravens came calling with two first-round picks — including the 14th overall selection — the Raiders took it. The deal was done. Crosby filmed an emotional farewell video and posted it. He flew to Baltimore. He met with coach Jesse Minter and GM Eric DeCosta. And he genuinely believed a new chapter was starting. Then the Ravens backed out. Baltimore flagged a degenerative issue in his knee during the physical and walked away from two first-round picks—a move that sent shockwaves through the entire league. Crosby is publicly saying all the right things: “I’m a Raider, I’m back, everything happens for a reason.” And to his credit, he’s handled an absolutely brutal situation with remarkable composure—extending beyond even the failed trade… But let’s not kid ourselves. This is a guy who wanted out, thought he was out, and got handed back to a team that went 3-14 last year, has a first-time head coach, and is expected to start a rookie quarterback. Las Vegas literally couldn’t move him right when it mattered most. They may get another shot at a trade before the season starts. They may not. But one thing is certain—Maxx Crosby did not get on that plane back to Las Vegas feeling great about the people running this franchise. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Arizona CardinalsJan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images When it comes to the worst possible landing spots for a first-round receiver, it’s hard to beat Arizona right now. Harrison was the 4th overall pick in 2024, anointed a generational talent coming out of Ohio State. Son of a Hall of Famer and the most polished route runner in his draft class. This guy was supposed to make the Cardinals relevant immediately. Instead, through two seasons in the desert, he became an afterthought—and is now at odds with the NFL team that drafted him. The situation isn’t getting better either… Kyler Murray is gone. The projected starting quarterback for 2026 is Jacoby Brissett, who went 1-11 as a starter last season. And Michael Wilson is outproducing MHJ. The murmurs keep getting louder and louder that he wants out. JJ McCarthy, QB, Minnesota VikingsJ.J. McCarthy (Credit: IMAGN) The 10th overall pick in 2024. The centerpiece of the Vikings’ future. The quarterback, Kevin O’Connell, was going to develop into a franchise star. Heading into Year 3, he might be the backup. McCarthy missed his entire rookie year with a preseason knee injury. He returned in 2025 and made 10 starts—going 6-4, which sounds okay until you look at the box score and see he threw more interceptions than touchdowns. And it only got worse when you watched the tape… Nine struggled with decision-making and processing to the point where sources told reporters the coaching staff had real frustrations about how things were going. The Vikings’ response? Sign Kyler Murray — a guy the Cardinals just paid $36.8 million to get rid of — to come in and compete for the job. The framing of it as a “competition” seems dubious at best… and now McCarthy, the franchise’s top-10 pick, is likely going to be watching the action happen from the sideline. No wonder he’s not happy with his team! Garrett Wilson, WR, New York JetsGarrett Wilson (Photo Credits: Imagn) Yes, this is the second Jets player on the list. That should tell you everything you need to know about the state of that organization. Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million extension right before the 2025 season began. He committed… He believed in what Aaron Glenn was building and was ready to be the cornerstone. Then the Jets stumbled out of the gate, his friend Justin Fields got benched, and the front office traded Quinnen Williams, then Sauce Gardner, his other best friend on that roster, a guy he’d drafted alongside, signed extensions with on the same day. The two had grown up as NFL players together. Wilson sat in the locker room, dealing with a knee injury that would end his season in November, watching the team he had just committed to for four years come apart at the seams in real time. Wilson is too good and too competitive to feel at ease heading into 2026 on this roster… But the reality is that he made his bet and his bed—now he’s gotta lie in it. AJ Brown, WR, Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown in the end zone (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Brown has made his frustrations with Philadelphia’s offense clear enough over the last two seasons that everyone already knows the temperature in that room. The targets haven’t been coming consistently, and the scheme hasn’t been built around him the way it should be. And after the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2024, instead of things opening up for one of the best receivers in football, he posted his lowest output as an Eagle. A guy with three straight second-team All-Pro nods is suddenly being called overpaid by analysts. The Eagles had serious conversations with both the Patriots and the Rams about a trade this offseason. There have been several reports that Brown’s exit is seen as “inevitable” by sources around the league, but still… no movement. In part because the dead cap hit before June 1 has complicated things as a pre-June trade carries a $43 million charge, but even so, it feels like the Birds are in no rush to deal the talented wideout. They apparently even signed Elijah Moore, Brown’s close college friend, in an attempt to keep him happy. Brown is locked up through 2029 at $32 million per year. The Eagles aren’t in a rush. But this smoke has been burning for two years now, and at some point… it feels like something has to give. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass in the first quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. The Jaguars led 17-10 at halftime. There’s a specific kind of misery that comes from being the best player on an NFL team that keeps finding new ways to waste your prime. Late in the 2025 season, a year in which Burrow missed eight games with a turf toe injury, the Bengals went 6-11, and the offense still ranked top-ten in EPA per play when he was actually healthy, he sat at press conferences and sounded miserable. He talked about going through “more than most” and left the door open when asked whether he could see himself as the QB1 for another franchise. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the organization that took him first overall back in 2020… which is fair considering how maddening the Bengals are to watch operate every offseason. It is the same old story every year… Mike Brown keeps the budget tight. The defense keeps collapsing. And Burrow, who has the talent to compete for championships, watches the window close a little further every single year. Reports have been direct about what comes next: if the Bengals miss the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season in 2026, Burrow demands a trade. This is a slow-motion disaster in motion, and everyone can see it coming. Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland BrownsMyles Garrett (Photo via Imagn Images) In 2025, Myles Garrett broke the NFL’s all-time single-season sack record with 23. The only problem was that he did it on a team that went 5- 12. Sit with that for a moment. The best defensive player in football put together the most productive individual defensive season in the history of the league… And his team won five games. No wonder he is disgruntled! Even with the massive contract extension he took last offseason. Yup… This isn’t new territory. He publicly requested a trade last offseason before the Browns extended him at $40 million per year — the richest contract in history for a defensive player — to stay. He agreed, came back, and proceeded to have arguably the greatest defensive season anyone has ever produced, but the Browns remained woefully dysfunctional. Then this week, the Browns quietly modified the language of his contract, pushing his $29.2 million option bonuses from March to just before the regular season each year, a move that creates zero cap savings for Cleveland unless they actually trade him. Cap experts around the league were immediate: this makes Garrett more tradeable, full stop. ESPN’s Adam Schefter went directly to the Browns. Their response: “100 percent definitely not trading Myles Garrett.” He has a no-trade clause and hasn’t publicly asked to be moved… yet. And of course, the Browns say he’s going nowhere, but the greatest pass rusher alive is entering his age-31 season on a team in year two of a rebuild with no visible endpoint… and he is clearly sick of their schtick. Garrett has already asked out once, and the haul Cleveland could get for him right now—potentially three first-round picks—won’t be available forever. Somebody in that building should be paying very, very close attention because their biggest star absolute HATES them.
The 2026 NFL Draft is a little more than two weeks away. That makes it the perfect time for analysts to get a little whacky with their mock drafts. After all, fans are thirsty for something new after months of similar mock drafts. One national analyst suggested a bold trade during his latest mock. ESPN’s […] The post NFL rumors: ESPN’s J.J. McCarthy trade hypothetical sends him to Rams appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of needs to address in the NFL Draft later this month, but there’s one surprising position that may actually be more important to fix early than initially thought. While most experts have the Vikings taking a defensive back or a defensive tackle with their first or second-round pick, Bleacher Report’s Alex […] The post A ‘Surprising Need’ for the Vikings Could Lead Them To Draft Butkus Award Winner appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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If there's one absolute certainty in the 2026 NFL draft, it's that the Las Vegas Raiders will select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick. This one is in the books, right? He's the perfect quarterback for Klint Kubiak's offense, right? Raiders shot-caller Tom Brady sees ...
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Former Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs could return to the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, an analyst predicts. The post Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Faces Surprise Free Agency Prediction appeared first on Heavy Sports.
While Josh Allen continues preparing for the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills quarterback recently celebrated a personal milestone: the birth of his first child, a baby girl, with his wife, Hailee Steinfeld. Just days after sharing the news, the couple was spotted celebrating another NFL moment. ...
Since Brian Flores took over as defensive coordinator in 2023, the Minnesota Vikings defense has been one of the league’s best. From generating pressure to forcing turnovers, the Vikings have tormented opposing offenses year after year. But with rumors swirling of a possible Jonathan Greenard trade, could those days be numbered?Greenard has voiced some frustration […] The post Inspiring Stat Shows Why The Vikings Shouldn’t Fear a Jonathan Greenard Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Chicago Bears make sense as a trade destination for a recent Pro-Bowl pass-rusher if they can get him for a third-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The post Bears Trade Pitch Nets Rival $76 Million Pass-Rusher at Strong Value appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Out-of-the-box thinking and roster building has never been more paramount to finding success in the NFL. Recent examples include the Jacksonville Jaguars taking a two-way player second overall in last year’s draft, the Seattle Seahawks handing the keys of their offense to a former draft bust, and the Los Angeles Rams avoiding owning first-round picks […] The post Out-of-the-box 2026 NFL Draft move that all 32 teams must make appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with nine total selections throughout the course of the event. Round 1, Pick 18 Round 2, Pick 49 Round 3, Pick 82 Round 3, Pick 97 (compensatory) Round 5, Pick 163 (via Eagles) Round 6, Pick 196 (via Colts) Round 7, Pick 234 Round 7, Pick 235 […] The post Vikings Eyeing Generational 2026 NFL Draft Prospect appeared first on Heavy Sports.
THE defending Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks and runner-up New England Patriots will be the next two HBO’s Hard Knocks teams – but several others were brutally snubbed. The…
There’s no denying that Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy has had bountiful struggles already in his young NFL career.Including playoffs, McCarthy has only been available for 10 of a total 35 games. That looks even worse when he failed to finish two of them (@NYG, vs. GB in 2025).Compounding on the unavailability thus far in his […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Brutal Honesty from Former Teammate appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings hold the No. 18 pick, and could the team decide to move up for a player who slides outside of the Top 10? Every draft teams move up for players who they didn’t think would be near where they’d be drafting. Nonetheless, if the Vikings do decide they want to move up […] The post Vikings Hit With Clear Warning Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings need a WR3 after the departure of Jalen Nailor to the Las Vegas Raiders. With the NFL Draft approaching, they could draft one, or they could head back into free agency and sign a veteran to a manageable contract.One player who has entered the speculation to help fill that WR3 role is […] The post Ravens Land Big Stefon Diggs Take Amid Vikings Prediction appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t get a smooth recovery of LT Christian Darrisaw from his 2024 ACL tear quite questionably in 2025.PurplePTSD’s Janik Eckhardt laid it out plainly to understand just how much the injury hampered Darrisaw a season later.“Darrisaw initially suffered the injury in October of 2024 when a Rams defender hit him in the […] The post Vikings Provide Major Updates on Christian Darrisaw Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Stephon Gilmore hopes for one last achievement in football after calling it quits.
Georgia State Panthers wide receiver Ted Hurst is drawing attention ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with 12 teams scheduling in-person visits and workouts, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. Among the franchises confirmed to meet with Hurst are the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings, with his itinerary […] The post Georgia State WR to meet with 12 teams ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
