#roster-building
#roster-building

Build your own 2024 49ers: Can you assemble a sustainable 53-man roster?

Fans can simulate managing the San Francisco 49ers using The Athletic's roster-building tool by staying under the salary cap.

The roster builder offers options such as free-agent signings, trades, cuts, extensions, and restructures to manage the team. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

With Adam Peters moving on, what's next for the 49ers front office?

Assistant General Manager Adam Peters is leaving the San Francisco 49ers to become the general manager of the Washington Commanders.

Peters has been a key part of building the 49ers' successful roster. [ more ]

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49ers Webzone

Has 49ers offense gotten better or worse this offseason?

The addition of edge rusher Leonard Floyd has likely improved the 49ers' roster.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper predicts the 49ers addressing their offensive line needs in the upcoming draft. [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Patriots needs after first free agency wave, ranked from quarterback to punter

The New England Patriots were active in re-signing core players but did not make splash moves in NFL free agency.

The Patriots' focus on depth-building with cost-effective contracts positions them for potential bigger acquisitions during the draft. [ more ]

Steelers Wire

2024 NFL draft: Updated Steelers draft needs after free agency

Multiple trades and signings in free agency have helped rebuild and improve the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster.

The Steelers are focusing on the upcoming 2024 NFL draft to fill in the remaining gaps in their team. [ more ]

The Athletic

How 49ers are surfing the salary-cap wave anticipating Brock Purdy's huge new deal

The 49ers had a top-heavy financial structure with several high-salary players and needed to balance it for long-term success.

Retaining the core star players was crucial, but improving the roster's depth at lower costs was also a priority. [ more ]

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New York Knicks

Knicks forced to sign two players before Thursday, Feb. 22

Teams are looking to add talent through free-agent/buyout market post-trade deadline.

NBA franchises must have at least 14 players signed to adhere to rules. [ more ]

The Athletic

Los Angeles Rams

Assessing the Rams' top free agents and whether they factor into 2024

The Los Angeles Rams will prioritize re-signing free agents based on their roster-building strategy and available resources.

General manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay may take a disciplined approach during the first wave of free agency, starting with extending in-house free agents depending on their market value. [ more ]

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Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Offseason Positional Review - Outside Linebacker

The Steelers are in need of answers to build a contending roster

T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig are key players at outside linebacker. [ more ]

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Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Offseason Positional Review - Nose Tackle

The Pittsburgh Steelers are focusing on building a contending roster this offseason.

Keanu Benton and Montravius Adams are key players at the nose tackle position. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Steelers Land 'Physically Imposing Blocker' In Latest Mock Draft From ESPN

The Pittsburgh Steelers are focusing on roster-building for the 2024 NFL Draft.

They have a specific need at offensive tackle and are projected to select Taliese Fuaga in the first round of the draft. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

White Sox' Chris Getz on Dylan Cease talk, the plan for 2024

Dylan Cease is a major trade target in baseball, but the White Sox are being selective in potential deals.

The White Sox have strategically built a roster blending young promising players with experienced veterans. [ more ]

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