In the not-too-distant past, it was relatively rare for organizations to break camp with their very best prospects on the roster. It still happened at times, but MLB's service time structure was set up such that keeping a top prospect in the minors for even two weeks to begin the season effectively ensured that he'd be controllable for seven years rather than the standard six. … [Read more...] about Which Top Prospects Could Be On 2026 Opening Day Rosters?
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/9/26
Here are the minor move from a frenzied free agency first day: Atlanta Falcons Signed: CB Natrone Brooks, LB Christian Harris, DE Cameron Thomas Buffalo Bills Re-signed: P Mitch Wishnowsky Carolina Panthers Signed: CB Akayleb Evans, CB Robert Rochell Houston Texans Signed: DE Dominique Robinson Jacksonville Jaguars Re-signed: OLB Dennis Gardeck Released: TE Johnny … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 3/9/26
Falcons To Sign DL Chris Williams
The Falcons have agreed to a one-year contract with defensive lineman Chris Williams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It’s a $2MM deal. Undrafted out of Wagner in 2020, Williams caught on with the Colts and spent his rookie season on their practice squad. The 298-pounder went on to play sparingly with Indianapolis from 2021-22, during which he appeared in 13 games and made … [Read more...] about Falcons To Sign DL Chris Williams
Falcons To Sign OLB Azeez Ojulari
Azeez Ojulari is headed back to Georgia. The Marietta native and former Bulldog is signing with the Falcons on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Ojulari, 25, will need to rebuild his stock in Atlanta after appearing in just three games for the Eagles last season. He will add edge rushing depth behind 2025 first-rounders Jalon Walker and James Pearce, the latter … [Read more...] about Falcons To Sign OLB Azeez Ojulari
Falcons Release QB Kirk Cousins
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham recently confirmed Kirk Cousins would be released at the start of the new league year. With that checkpoint having been reached this afternoon, Cousins is indeed a free agent. The Pro Bowl quarterback has been cut, ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms. Cousins’ Atlanta run ends halfway through the four-year, $160MM pact he signed in free agency. A much … [Read more...] about Falcons Release QB Kirk Cousins