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Mike McDaniel on trade deadline inactivity: ‘We believe in the roster’

The Dolphins made eight midseason trades between 2019 and 2023, but decided to stand pat at the deadline this year.

The Miami Dolphins did nothing at the 2024 NFL trade deadline. That’s not modus operandi for general manager Chris Grier, who has been aggressive in upgrading the roster with midseason deals throughout his tenure.

In the five-season stretch between 2019 and 2023, Grier completed eight trades in the months of October and November — including deals that added Bradley Chubb and Jeff Wilson Jr. to the current roster. But with the Dolphins sitting at 2-6, they opted against adding players to help turn their season around. They also decided not to send any players elsewhere.

“There was a couple of conversations we had, both about people reaching out to us and different possibilities inward and outward,” Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. “I think the action was that there was no action. That in itself, I think we believe in the roster and want to see guys come through a tough time. I think that’s really what was executed and nothing more than that.”

McDaniel foreshadowed the Dolphins’ inactivity at the trade deadline with a similar answer about his confidence in the current state in the roster Monday.

“Chris Grier’s job is to field all business and listen and think both in the short and the long term of the best interest of the franchise,” McDaniel said. “But I know first and foremost, we are absolutely convicted in this team being better than the win-loss column right now and believe that it can make a turn and that’s how we’re approaching each and every day.”

That could begin Monday night at SoFi Stadium when the Dolphins take on the Los Angeles Rams, who are riding a three-game winning streak. With a win, the Dolphins would validate make their decision to sit pat at the deadline. With another loss, the reluctance to part with aging veterans could quickly look like a stubborn decision that did no favors for the franchise’s long-term outlook.

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Sean Payton implies an NFL team wanted a 2nd-round pick from Broncos

“I don’t think we even got close to discussing someone seriously,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said after the NFL trade deadline.

The Denver Broncos sent outside linebacker Baron Browning to the Arizona Cardinals this week in exchange for a late-round draft pick.

Broncos general manager George Paton and coach Sean Payton decided to part with one player, but Denver did not acquire any new players ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.

Payton was asked about not bringing in any new talent after Wednesday’s practice.

“I like this group and then it’s just a matter of who’s… We weren’t considering giving up a second-[round draft pick],” Payton said. “Or, in other words, I think a lot of it is ‘who’ [is available]. The NFL train, I talk about it all the time. We don’t know who’s driving it yet, but we listen to it, that’s fine. When you really look at it closely. The phone rings, we pick up and yet we have to look at it in the eyes of what’s best for our team.

“We didn’t feel like… I don’t think we even got close to discussing someone seriously. Some teams will have a player that’s available — well that’s different — they’re available in their price range. But hey. We’re focused on this team.”

Payton seemed to imply that the Broncos did have conversations with other teams about potential trades, but the price tags were simply too high.

Payton obviously did not reveal which players they called about and which team seemingly asked for a second-round pick. Some fans wanted Denver to trade for Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku or Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. It wouldn’t be surprising if either team wanted a second-round pick for those players.

With the trade deadline passed, the Broncos can only add free agents from now until the spring. Silly season is over. Now attention turns toward the second half of the NFL season.

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Should the Texans have made a trade for former All-Pro guard at deadline?

The Houston Texans remained quiet at the NFL trade deadline, but could you imagine if they added an All-Pro guard?

The Houston Texans remained quiet as 3 p.m. rolled around Tuesday afternoon’s trade deadline.

Almost too quiet for a franchise sitting at 6-3 and in the hunt for a top-two seed in the AFC. Outside of sending Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings and Khalil Davis to the San Francisco 49ers, Houston stayed out of talks.

Should that be the case? Fans disagreed with general manager Nick Caserio’s decision to remain pat instead of fixing the offensive line. Several analysts agree, stating that Houston’s interior trench play needs a new face if quarterback C.J. Stroud plans to survive through the 2024 regular season.

Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon mentioned that the Texans should have inquired about a deal built around Dallas Cowboys All-Pro offensive lineman Zack Martin, especially with Kenyon Green out for the remainder of the regular season.

“The aging and expensive Zack Martin may be nearing the end of his time days in Dallas if the team undergoes a reset soon,” Gagnon wrote. “In-state neighbor Houston would have made a lot of sense as a landing spot for Martin. The Texans were already a mess along the offensive line even before losing starter Kenyon Green to a season-ending shoulder injury. Second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud needs more protection and support, and the interior line needs more talent in general. Martin could have brought that to the table as well as veteran leadership for a team that is quite young but expects to contend this year.”

Sitting a 3-5, Dallas must win its next four games to finish above .500 without Dak Prescott. The Pro Bowl quarterback is on injured reserve and won’t be cleared to return until after Dec. 1.

In Houston, Martin would pair next to All-Pro tackle Laremy Tunsil, thus leaving Tytus Howard out at right tackle while giving ample secondary reps for Blake Fisher to learn the position.

The Texans now must turn to either Jarrett Patterson or Kendrick Green in pace of Kenyon Green following his season-ending shoulder injury. Both have struggled in pass protection when on the field working with the first-team offense.

Houston returns to NRG Stadium for a  Sunday Night Football showdown in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions.

Darren Rizzi on the Marshon Lattimore trade: ‘That was Mickey’s call’

Darren Rizzi had no part in the Marshon Lattimore trade, but the New Orleans Saints interim head coach does ‘stand by it’

Darren Rizzi may not have made the call to trade Marshon Lattimore, but that doesn’t mean he disapproves of the decision. This is unsurprising. An interim head coach wouldn’t get the power to make that decision on his second day.

That decision was all Mickey Loomis, Rizzi revealed on Wednesday: “I felt like that was Mickey’s call, he felt like that was a great decision, and certainly I stand by it.”

Rizzi has been around the NFL for a long time. He understands what a rebuild looks like, so he’s aware moves like this happen when you’re breaking the team down.

Lattimore has been a great piece, but there was enough reported tension between he and the Saints to have his future in New Orleans in question even if there wasn’t a pending rebuild.

Rizzi also added that he believes the compensation was fair in return. Lattimore garnered a larger return than Jalen Ramsey or L’Jarius Sneed. He did that with a growing injury history and dealing with a hamstring as we speak.

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What did Marshon Lattimore say about his trade to the Commanders?

Marshon Lattimore speaks for the first time since trade to Washington.

The Commanders returned to the practice field on Wednesday, and a new face was in the locker room. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore met with reporters before Wednesday’s practice and spoke about Tuesday’s trade from New Orleans to Washington.

“I ‘m excited; it’s a new start for me,” Lattimore said Wednesday. “I’m just ready to go and see what’s in the future for me.”

What did Lattimore think about coming to Washington?

“It’s good. They got a good young quarterback. They got good things going on, well, we do, let me change how I’m talking. We got stuff going on, it’s a great situation for me to be in, so I’m excited for it.”

You can forgive Lattimore for calling the Commanders “they. ” After all, he spent the first eight seasons of his NFL career with the Saints, where he made four Pro Bowls and is recognized as one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks.

But he will join a team with familiar faces, including three former college teammates. The most interesting part about the four Commanders is that they were all part of Ohio State’s 2014 recruiting class: Lattimore, wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown, and defensive end Jalyn Holmes.

“We all from the same recruiting class, too, so that makes it bigger and better. So, I’m happy to be here, just waiting to play.”

Lattimore then praises McLaurin, who he’s known since they were both 18 and watched each other progress through the NFL.

Does Lattimore think the Commanders can win the Super Bowl?

“Most definitely,” he said.

Washington held Lattimore out of Wednesday’s practice as the training staff evaluates the hamstring injury that forced him to miss New Orleans’ Week 9 game. The Commanders host the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday.

Andrew Berry gave a one-word response when asked about a potential Myles Garrett trade

Never a thought

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry took the podium on Wednesday following the NFL’s trade deadline date to address a potential move of superstar defensive end Myles Garrett.

Berry answered questions about the minimal Browns transactions that were made before the deadline date and if he ever thought about trading some of his stars. One player in particular that the national media wanted to believe was going to be traded was the All-Pro pass Garrett.

There were predicted trades, swirling rumors, and more surrounding the future Hall of Famer throughout the last week or so. When asked if the Browns ever thought about trading Garrett, Andrew Berry had a straightforward answer: “No.”

Despite an unsuccessful season thus far, Myles Garrett has remained a fan-favorite in Cleveland and is very committed to the city on and off the field. It appears that the Browns never came close to trading their star pass rusher, and Cleveland fans were never one to believe that a trade could be possible. The Browns still plan to have Garrett as a cornerstone player for the franchise moving forward.

Panthers GM Dan Morgan explains trading WR Jonathan Mingo to Cowboys

Panthers GM Dan Morgan on trading WR Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys: “I think it was a win-win for both sides.”

Yesterday’s trade of wide receiver Jonathan Mingo may just be a victory for everyone involved.

The man who struck that deal, Carolina Panthers president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan, spoke with reporters about the swap this afternoon. He believes Mingo’s move to the Dallas Cowboys helps out all parties.

“Great player, still a developing player,” Morgan said of Mingo. “Thought it was a good deal between us and Dallas. They get a young player that they can grow and develop and we get a draft pick we’re happy with. So, I think it was a win-win for both sides.”

Carolina shipped away their 2023 second-rounder for a pick swap in the 2025 draft. The Panthers sent Mingo and a seventh-round pick to the Cowboys in exchange for a fourth-round pick.

Mingo has struggled to find success in the NFL thus far, as he’s amassed just 539 receiving yards and zero touchdowns through 24 career games. Meanwhile, a few other young Carolina wideouts—namely Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker—have quickly emerged here in 2024.

Morgan was asked if the recent play from the two rookies helped prompt Mingo’s departure.

“It has to do a little bit with building, too,” he replied. “I think we’re trying to build the roster the right way, and that’s through the draft. We’re definitely excited about a lot of our young guys. We’re excited about a lot of the guys on the roster, in general. So, I like the direction that we’re headed. We just gotta keep building and growing this thing.”

Legette has scored a touchdown in four of the team’s past six games while Coker has totaled 114 receiving yards and a score over the last two.

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Panthers GM Dan Morgan is asked if he considered trading QB Bryce Young

According to Panthers GM Dan Morgan, Bryce Young was never on the trade market.

According to Carolina Panthers president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan, quarterback Bryce Young was never really on the market.

Morgan took some time to chat with reporters on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the passing of the league’s trade deadline. He was asked about the speculation regarding a possible move of the 2023 No. 1 overall pick.

“We never got into any discussions,” Morgan replied. “I never opened that door. Didn’t want to trade Bryce, still don’t and committed to working with him and helping him grow and helping him develop.”

As the assistant general manager last season, Morgan was one of the many voices within the organization who backed the selection of Young. That decision has yet to pay off for the Panthers, who are just 3-17 in his 20 career starts.

Young has, however, sparked a little bit of hope with his recent performances—including this past Sunday’s 23-22 win over the New Orleans Saints.

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Broncos’ updated depth chart following the NFL trade deadline

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated depth chart following the NFL trade deadline.

After trading outside linebacker Baron Browning to the Arizona Cardinals, the Denver Broncos have updated their depth chart ahead of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Last week, the Broncos elevated linebacker Kwon Alexander and fullback Michael Burton to the game-day roster, so we left them on the below depth chart, just note that they are not currently on the active roster.

Here’s how the depth chart stands going into Week 10.

Broncos offensive depth chart

WR Marvin Mims Troy Franklin
LT Garett Bolles Matt Peart
LG Ben Powers Calvin Throckmorton
C Alex Forsyth
RG Quinn Meinerz Alex Palczewski
RT Mike McGlinchey Frank Crum
TE Adam Trautman Greg Dulcich Lucas Krull
WR Courtland Sutton Lil’Jordan Humphrey Devaughn Vele
RB Javonte Williams Jaleel McLaughlin Audric Estime
FB [Michael Burton] Nate Adkins
QB Bo Nix Jarrett Stidham Zach Wilson

Broncos defensive depth chart

DE Zach Allen Jordan Jackson
NT D.J. Jones Malcolm Roach
DE John Franklin-Myers Eyioma Uwazurike
SLB Jonathon Cooper Jonah Elliss
WLB Nik Bonitto Dondrea Tillman
ILB Justin Strnad [Kwon Alexander]
ILB Cody Barton Levelle Bailey
LCB Pat Surtain Levi Wallace Tremon Smith
RCB Riley Moss Damarri Mathis Kris Abrams-Draine
NCB Ja’Quan McMillian
S P.J. Locke JL Skinner
S Brandon Jones Devon Key Keidron Smith

Broncos special teams depth chart

PK Wil Lutz
KO Wil Lutz
P Riley Dixon
H Riley Dixon
LS Mitchell Fraboni
KR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith Jaleel McLaughlin
PR Marvin Mims Tremon Smith

Playing at home, the undefeated Chiefs are considered big favorites against the Broncos this week.

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Commanders updated list of 2025 NFL draft picks

How many draft picks do the Commanders have remaining in the 2025 NFL draft?

Entering Tuesday, the Washington Commanders had nine picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Washington had acquired extra picks due to the summer trades of wide receiver Jahan Dotson (Philadelphia Eagles) and defensive tackle John Ridgeway (New Orleans Saints).

If the 7-2 Commanders wanted to make a move at Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, they were well-equipped to add talent to their NFC East-leading roster.

General manager Adam Peters did make a move, sending three 2025 NFL draft picks to the New Orleans Saints for four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore. The Commanders sent third, fourth, and sixth-round picks to New Orleans for Lattimore and received a fifth-round selection in return.

Peters had two third-round picks but sent the lower projected third-rounder to New Orleans. Also, the sixth-round pick Washington traded to the Saints was the original pick they sent to the Commanders in the Ridgeway deal.

So, how many 2025 NFL draft picks does Washington have remaining?

  • First round
  • Second round
  • Third round
  • Fifth round
  • Seventh round
  • Seventh round
  • Seventh round

Peters’ first draft with Washington looks like a smashing success, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, which features several contributors already.

While Peters dealt three picks, he retained the Commanders’ top three picks in next spring’s draft.