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2 days ago
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Seahawks urged to trade offensive star for draft picks
There's one Seattle Seahawks star who has been the frequent subject of recent trade rumors. That's running back Kenneth Walker. Another writer, Bleacher Report's Matt Holder, has hopped aboard the Walker trade train, too. He thinks the Seahawks should specifically trade Walker in exchange for future draft assets. "Walker is entering a contract year and has had declining production since his rookie season," Holder writes. "Meanwhile, Zach Charbonnet was more efficient in 2024, averaging half a yard more per carry than Walker. Also, Damien Martinez has the makings of being a steal as a seventh-round pick. The Seahawks might want to see how the running backs look in training camp before being completely comfortable making a move. But, especially if he doesn't have a future with the club, getting something for the 2022 second-round pick wouldn't be a bad idea." MORE: Von Miller makes his free agency decision Nothing Holder says is wrong. It really just sums up the modern plight of the RB. By the time it's your turn to get paid, you're being moved on from. There's almost no chance the Seahawks give Walker a hefty contract, so moving on now might really be the correct call. MORE NFL NEWS: Tua Tagovailoa's contract pays him extra if he stays healthy Browns' defender retires the day before turning 27 The locker room reason Trey Hendrickson's contract saga could go sideways Shemar Stewart takes step toward unprecedented path back to college football Justin Fields given a career ultimatum before Jets debut Johnny Manziel reveals a big college regret
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6 days ago
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Bengals' Trading Trey Hendrickson Deemed Inevitable By Analyst
Bengals' Trading Trey Hendrickson Deemed Inevitable By Analyst originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As they pack their bags for training camp next week, the Cincinnati Bengals remain at a stalemate with superstar pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, all but predicting another holdout due to his contract extension disagreements. Advertisement This continued saga has fueled trade rumors as Hendrickson's future with the Bengals remains uncertain. Cincinnati has expressed that they would like to keep their defensive cornerstone, but if they cannot come to a new deal sometime during training camp, a separation could become inevitable. After all, Hendrickson has threatened to hold out regular season play, which would make matters worse for everybody. CBS Sports analyzed some major storylines across the NFL ahead of training camp week, and Jeff Kerr labeled the possibility of a Hendrickson trade as a "reality" rather than an "overreaction". "Cincinnati has failed to give Hendrickson an extension after paying Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason, which was the Bengals' top priority," Kerr said. "They want to keep Hendrickson and haven't entertained trade offers for him, but Hendrickson may force their hand." Hendrickson hasn't appeared in front of the media since a surprise press conference at the Bengals facility when he expressed his frustrations, and since a report came about about re-opened conversations, we have yet to see any progress. The explanation could probably be the terms of value, and Kerr believes it's a worthy debate. Advertisement "How much Hendrickson is worth makes this difficult. Hendrickson is 30 years old and won't be getting $40 million a season like Myles Garrett or $35 million a season like Maxx Crosby -- but he should be in the ballpark. Unless he gets near Crosby's salary, the Bengals will have issues signing him. " Obviously Cincy would like to keep Hendrickson, but the defensive end "has the leverage", as Kerr says. Last year's sack leader has done plenty in proving his candidacy as one of the game's best, thus deserving of a high figure. If no contract is reached early in training camp or August, more and more teams will come calling. That could leave the Bengals no choice but to entertain an option and get some type of return for Hendrickson if they can't get his services on the field. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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Flames' Nazem Kadri Responds to Maple Leafs Trade Talk
Flames' Nazem Kadri Responds to Maple Leafs Trade Talk originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri has broken his silence on the trade rumors linking him to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a possible offseason move that would see him return to his first NHL team. Advertisement Kadri, however, killed the buzz quickly, calling the speculation 'a little bit bizarre' while acknowledging he's seen his name surface repeatedly in recent weeks. 'It's happened quite often over the last couple months,' Kadri said on the "Knight Shift" podcast. 'It's a little bit bizarre scrolling around and seeing your face pop up and your name pop up. 'Obviously, the rumour mill is pretty strong, especially around these parts.' Kadri spent the first 561 games of his NHL career in Toronto, scoring 357 points, including 161 goals. The center still holds a full no-movement clause, and as far as it's publicly known, he's not requested a trade out of Calgary. Advertisement The forward, however, added a bit of fuel to the fire by saying that while he's aware the speculation and rumors are fan-driven, it's a fun thing to discuss. 'There's not a whole lot in terms of sports right now,' Kadri said. 'I think it's definitely a topic to talk about. Why not talk about it?' Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) has been linked to the Maple Leafs in a potential return to Belski-Imagn Images As far as how real the whispers about a potential move from Calgary are, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently shut it down by denying the veracity of a few fabricated quotes related to Kadri and attributed to his name. 'They're not in a hurry to trade Nazem Kadri right now,' Friedman said. 'Not after he had such a fantastic season for them.' Advertisement Kadri is coming off scoring 35 goals and 67 points in 82 regular-season games, and has four years remaining on his current seven-year, $49 million contract, set at a $7 million annual cap hit. Related: Elliotte Friedman Debunks 'Fake' Nazem Kadri-Maple Leafs Trade Quotes This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
