Jared Koch

Deputy Editor, Utah Jazz On SI at Sports Illustrated

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Houston Texans Battling NFC Team in Nick Chubb Sweepstakes

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Jared Koch

During his last season for the Browns, Chubb saw his year derailed due to injury on the front and back end, but still suited up in eight games for 102 carries, 332 yards, and four total touchdowns. Now, he'll look join a new situation in Houston as a one-two punch next to another veteran back in Joe Mixon, which at it's ceiling, could be one of the best running duos across the entire league.
Houston Texans Battling NFC Team in Nick Chubb Sweepstakes

3 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

While the Houston Texans are the leaders in the clubhouse to land four-time Pro Bowler Nick Chubb as soon as Monday with a positive visit and pending physical, there seems to be one other team in the mix with interest in the veteran running back. According to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the New Orleans Saints are among the teams with interest in Chubb, along with the Cleveland Browns still with lingering interest to re-sign, though the Texans still look to be the favorites to land him.
Indianapolis Colts Offense Receives Ugly Take Ahead of Next Season

3 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

When it comes to the outlook of the Indianapolis Colts' offense for the 2025 season, some are seemingly not too high on what this newly refurbished scoring unit could look like for the year ahead, even after an offseason with a few changes on that side of the ball.
One Indianapolis Colts Position Group Rated Just 'Average' Among NFL

4 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

While the Indianapolis Colts' offense could have a chance to be on the upward swing for the 2025 season, there's one area on that side of the ball that could have its fair share of questions entering the year, outside of the quarterback position: the offensive line.
Utah Jazz's Collin Sexton, John Collins Gaining Rumored Trade Interest

4 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

There might be two Utah Jazz veterans gaining some traction on the trade market for this NBA offseason. According to a post on X from NBA insider Tony Jones, he's hearing that both Collin Sexton and John Collins have their "respective" trade markets around the league, perhaps hinting at some outlying intrigue from opposing GMs looking to make a move with Utah. "Collin [Sexton] and John [Collins] from everything I hear have their own individual markets," Jones wrote.
NBA Insider Provides Big Update on Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors

4 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

As the NBA offseason begins to get underway, we've already begun to see a bit of lingering buzz surrounding the Utah Jazz and their chances to trade star forward Lauri Markkanen. However, when asking NBA insider Tony Jones of The Athletic, a Markkanen trade won't be made on a whim–– if the Jazz are trading their All-Star talent, they'll be getting "worthwhile" value back in return. "The Jazz don’t feel the need to trade [Lauri Markkanen]," Jones said in a reply on X. "They don’t want to trade him.
Heat Land Lauri Markkanen From Utah Jazz in Wild NBA Trade Idea

4 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

With the 2025 NBA offseason heating up, the trade buzz and proposals surrounding the Utah Jazz and their chances to ship off Lauri Markkanen continue to build around the NBA. And among those teams linked with a potential opportunity to trade for the Jazz All-Star forward–– the Miami Heat could have the package in place in order to deal for Markkanen in the eyes of Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz.
Texans Second-Year Player Could Be Primed for Breakout Season

4 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

While the Houston Texans have made a considerable number of offensive changes throughout the past few months of this offseason, there's one player in the mix still on board from their most recent campaign who could be primed for a second-year breakout as a result of this group's newest adjustments.
Former Houston Texans Starter Still a Top Remaining Free Agent

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Jared Koch

Fant, who has experience with three different teams through his eight-year NFL career, including a three-year stint with the New York Jets, could still be a plug-and-play, serviceable option on the right side. In the weeks ahead of training camp, he could find his way to a late spot to compete for a role as a starter or depth piece on a 53-man roster.
New England Patriots Discussed Trade for Ravens WR

4 days ago | si.com | Jared Koch

The New England Patriots were seemingly among a short list of teams earlier this offseason inquiring about a wide receiver trade with the Baltimore Ravens. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots held conversations with the Ravens about a potential deal for Rashod Bateman, before he and Baltimore agreed on a three-year, $36.75 million extension. "What led to his contract extension was that he was almost traded during this offseason," Fowler said.