Jim Ayello

Mar 16, 2024 | theathletic.com | Jim Ayello

The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday for a conditional draft pick, league sources told The Athletic. It's a sixth-rounder that could bump to a fourth- based on playing time. Why they made the moveThe Bears own the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, so they're the presumptive favorites to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who is probably the highest-regarded prospect at the position since Trevor Lawrence.

Mar 14, 2024 | theathletic.com | Jim Ayello

The Atlanta Falcons traded quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals for wide receiver Rondale Moore. Why they made the moveThe Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins this week to a four-year, $180 million contract to finalize a long-expected transition at the position. Cousins is expected to be the starter in Atlanta for the foreseeable future. Ridder, a third-round pick in 2022, was benched last season and no longer had a future with the Falcons.

Mar 10, 2024 | theathletic.com | Jim Ayello

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a trade Sunday to acquire quarterback Mac Jones from the New England Patriots for a sixth-round draft pick. Why they made the tradeThe Patriots had to move on from Jones this offseason. The 2021 first-round pick delivered a solid rookie season before coach Bill Belichick turned on him and stalled his development, leading to Jones' freefall over the past two seasons.

Jan 11, 2024 | theathletic.com | Jim Ayello

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will have a chance to chase down Don Shula's wins record if he chooses to do so. Belichick parted with the Patriots on Thursday morning after meeting with owner Robert Kraft throughout the week, and sources close to Belichick have believed he intends to remain on the sideline. There were seven head coaching vacancies outside of New England at the time of Belichick's departure. The key number to keep in mind is 15.

Sep 10, 2023 | theathletic.com | Jim Ayello

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley posted seven catches for 92 yards and a touchdown in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium as the receiver made his first NFL appearance in nearly two years.