Eagles Land Saquon, Travis Abroad (Again) and The “Bag Boys” of Free Agency | Ep 81
Mar 13, 2024
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Podcast discusses NFL free agency, Travis' trip to Singapore, Jason's retirement, and Eagles landing Saquon. They won podcast awards and talked about scholarships for walk-ons. Also, covered Chiefs roster moves and major contracts in the NFL.
Kirk Cousins signs with the Atlanta Falcons, prioritizing team development over joining a contender.
Sam Darnold joins the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal, utilizing his strengths in their system.
Chris Jones secures a lucrative deal with the Chiefs, reinforcing their defensive capabilities and retaining key players.
The Philadelphia Eagles make significant roster moves, including signing Sequon Barkley and reshaping team dynamics.
Deep dives
Russell Wilson Signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Russell Wilson signs a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with coaching influences. The move brings a seasoned quarterback to the team, enhancing their potential for success.
Kirk Cousins Joins the Atlanta Falcons
Kirk Cousins signs a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, showing confidence in contributing to a team's growth rather than joining an already well-established contender.
Sam Darnold Signs with the Kansas City Chiefs
Sam Darnold signs a one-year, $10 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, aiming to leverage his abilities in a system that suits his strengths.
Chris Jones and Drew Tranquill Re-Sign with the Kansas City Chiefs
Chris Jones secures a lucrative five-year, $158.8 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, reinforcing the team's defensive prowess. Linebacker Drew Tranquill also agrees to a three-year, $19 million contract with the Chiefs, opting to stay with the team.
L'Jarius Sneed Franchise Tagged
L'Jarius Sneed receives the franchise tag from the Kansas City Chiefs, ensuring his stay for the upcoming season. This move provides stability to the team's defense and allows the player an opportunity to showcase his skills further.
Philadelphia Eagles make significant roster moves in free agency
The Philadelphia Eagles have been active in free agency, making key roster moves. Fletcher Cox, a six-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement after 12 years with the team. Brandon Graham signed a one-year deal for his 15th NFL season, aiming to mentor younger players. Landon Dickerson secured a four-year contract extension, becoming the NFL's highest-paid guard. These moves highlight the Eagles' commitment to maintaining a strong roster.
Major signings in the NFL free agency market
Several notable NFL free agency signings have reshaped teams. Sequon Barkley's agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year contract worth $37.75 million includes $26 million in guaranteed money. Derek Henry's two-year, $20 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens strengthens their rushing attack. Other significant moves include Joe Mixon to the Texans, Austin Ekeler to Washington, and Aaron Jones' unexpected departure from the Packers. These signings mark key changes in team dynamics across the league.
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We're breaking down all the biggest moves in NFL free agency so far, talking about Travis' latest trip abroad, what Jason's been up to in his first week since retirement and so much more!
But first, Jason and Travis react to the news that they won "Podcast of the Year" and "Best Ensemble" at the 2024 iHeart Podcast Awards (1:56). The guys also talk about their upcoming trip back home to the University of Cincinnati (5:12). Stay tuned for more details!
Then we check out some fan mentions, first from Drew Brees who announced he's sponsoring 13 scholarships for walk-ons in honor of Jason's 13 NFL seasons (8:14). We also got a shout out from "Forged in Fire" judge Doug Marcaida who invited us to the forge (10:39)!
Next, we get into Travis' latest trip abroad to Singapore (31:03) and what Jason has been up to since officially deciding to hang 'em up, including becoming Beau Allen's personal Uber driver (36:40).
And lastly, we get into all the biggest moves from the start of free agency, beginning with Russell Wilson's decision to sign with the Steelers and Kirk Cousins signing a huge deal with the Falcons (41:04). We then talk about all the Chiefs roster moves so far, including Chris Jones' record big pay day (47:33). Jason then weighs in on the news coming out of Philadelphia, highlighting Fletcher Cox's retirement and the Eagles signing Saquon Barkley (59:36)! We wrap things up by talking about some of the most surprising moves and all the running backs that have new homes in 2024 (01:15:10).
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