#trade-deadline

#trade-deadline

The New England Patriots used a second-round pick on hybrid defensive tackle/end Keion White in 2023. Unfortunately, White hasn't lived up to his lofty draft status, and it's time to evaluate the pros and cons of whether they should trade him before this year's deadline for a player or future draft capital. Through seven games, there are two players ahead of White on the depth chart at edge, where he's aligned the most for the Patriots in 2025.

The New York Islanders might be in the NHL's most hopeless situation, and if the constant losing keeps up, there could be whispers of a potential fire sale that could make waves through Long Island, perhaps even before the league takes a break for the Olympics. It makes sense at first, considering the Isles' recent track record as a team that has been in steady decline.

Ford's due only $1.2 million over the rest of 2025, and he has averaged a respectable 4.4 yards per carry as a pro, often with dismal passing attacks. As a veteran back who can soak up meaningful touches now and complement Hampton after the rookie returns, Ford fits the sort of profile the Chargers would be looking to add via trade.

Because the Patriots are projected to be potential buyers ahead of the trade deadline in a couple of weeks, there's a good chance they will be looking to improve some of their weaker positions before it's too late. They still have an estimated $54 million in cap space, most of which they'll want to rollover to next year, but there are a few players who might be on their radar.

But, if the 4-2 Patriots really want to seize the opportunity this season in a wide-open AFC field, Eliot Wolf should leave no stone unturned when it comes to upgrading Maye's arsenal of pass-catchers. And after showcasing his explosive speed against New England on Sunday, could Saints wideout Chris Olave be a viable target for the Patriots ahead of the NFL's Nov. 4 trade deadline?

They still need help there (as evidenced by AA stating that that would be one of the positions "in the discussion" for improvement during this offseason) but at least they won't have to look far when it comes to finding some initial help. Kinley's initial stint with the Braves went about as well as everybody could've hoped for and again, bringing him back on the club option should really be a no-brainer.

During Lou Lamoriello's tenure with the NY Islanders, a portion of the contracts the former GM gave out involved max-term or close to it. The AAV given out was fair, but as the salary cap continues to rise, many of these contracts can be looked at as steals in their later years. The salaries given out this off-season have been substantially inflated. Today, Jake Walman signed a seven-year, $7M AAV contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

This is an ugly loss, about as ugly as it's been in the coach Mike McDaniel era. Forget about WR Tyreek Hill being out with a season-ending knee injury. The run defense was terrible and the Dolphins' ability to get the ball to TE Darren Waller disappeared. There's no excuse for this kind of loss, especially blowing a 17-0 lead in the process.

Bader himself later spoke to reporters (including Tim Kelly of On Pattison) and revealed that he would be undergoing imaging to determine the extent of his injury. While the situation might seem concerning, Bader is considered day-to-day for the time being and expressed confidence that he'll return to the Phillies' lineup during this series. He noted that he'll rest during tomorrow's day off and "go from there," adding that playing in the postseason is the time where you "empty the tank," suggesting a willingness to try and play through an injury that might otherwise sit him down at another point in the season.

We're a month into the NFL season, and insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano have been making calls to sources around the league for the latest news and buzz on key situations heading into October play. One of the biggest storylines of the week is what's going on with the Ravens and their 1-3 start. Jeremy and Dan have intel on the sentiments in Baltimore and how much panic the Ravens are feeling.

Pretty good! A winning record in a month is always a plus. We had win streaks going. We took three of four from the Yankees and four of four from the Orioles in their own houses. Roman Anthony really started to dominate. Payton Tolle debuted. I can't really complain. It seemed like every loss this month was extra annoying, though.

As the season dwindles, so too must your spectrum of usable starters, given how much more information you're working with. This necessitates a more strategic approach in roster management.

Trading veteran players like Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe, who do not fit into the Washington Nationals' long-term plans, was missed at the trade deadline, especially with two promising power hitters in Triple-A.