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BIG DeAndre Hopkins trade news + can the Cowboys win on a grass field?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan 11, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Hopkins [DeAndre Hopkins] Cardinals plan to trade DeAndre Hopkins Details: Hopkins is seeking a new deal — which is something the Cardinals are not interested in pursuing. - The 3x Pro-Bowler has two years and $35.36 million left on his existing deal. Cap Savings: The 30-year-old is scheduled to count $30.75 million against the cap in 2023. A [trade]( would result in moderate cap savings. Profile: Hopkins has played in just 19-of-34 games over the last two years, due to a mix of suspension and injuries. - Across nine games this past season, he caught 64-of-96 targets (66.7%) for 717 yards and 3 touchdowns. Pass-Catchers: The Cardinals will move forward with Hollywood Brown, Robbie Anderson, and Greg Dortch at receiver. The team also has two solid tight ends in Zach Ertz and Trey McBride. Potential Fits: The Packers, Patriots, Giants, and Ravens stand out as teams in need of a game-changing receiver. Clause: Hopkins has a no-trade clause, which gives him control over where he ends up. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Ravens [Roquan Smith] Roquan Smith extension frees up franchise tag for Lamar Jackson Background: The Ravens [signed]( LB Roquan Smith to a five-year, $100 million extension on Tuesday. - The deal includes $45 million in guarantees. Building Block: Smith — who the Ravens acquired from the Bears in October — will be the long-term face of the Ravens’ defense. In his nine games in Baltimore, he totaled 86 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 passes defended. Franchise Tag: Smith’s extension frees up the franchise tag for Jackson, whose contract is up after the season. - Jackson is unlikely to be happy with the tag and could hold out until a long-term deal is reached. - The 2019 MVP wants a fully guaranteed contract. Image: Charles Brock/Icon Sportswire Colts [CJ Stroud] Colts GM Chris Ballard willing to do 'whatever it takes' to get a top QB in draft Details: Ballard told reporters that he is willing to give up ‘heaven and earth’ to [trade up]( for a top quarterback. - The Colts (No. 4 pick) will likely have to trade for the Bears' No. 1 pick, as the QB-needy Texans hold pick No. 2. Willing to Deal: The Bears are expected to consider offers for the top pick, as they have a franchise-caliber quarterback in Justin Fields. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus served as the Colts' DC from 2018 to 2021, which could lead to a smoother negotiation process. No More: Ballard’s aggressive approach signals that he is done trying to solve the Colts’ QB problems with washed veterans — see Matt Ryan (2022), Carson Wentz (2021), and Phillip Rivers (2020). QB Targets: The top two quarterbacks in the class are Bryce Young (Alabama) and CJ Stroud (Ohio State). Though Will Levis (Kentucky) and Anthony Richardson (Florida) possess prototypical physical traits and are seen as potential risers. Image: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire Cowboys [Dak Prescott] Cowboys are 1-4 on grass; Dak Prescott set an interception record Grass Issue? The Cowboys have only won 1-of-4 games played on a grass field this season. Those losses are to the Commanders, Eagles, Packers, and Jaguars. - Dallas is 11-1 on turf. Wild Card: The Cowboys face the Buccaneers — on a grass field — in the wild-card round. The last time the two met in Tampa (Week 1 of the 2021 season), the Bucs won 31-29. Interesting: Dallas has not had a winning record on grass [since]( 2017. Record: Prescott became the first quarterback in NFL history to lead (or co-lead) the league in interceptions despite missing five games. - Prescott, who played in 12-of-17 games, tied Davis Mills for the league lead in interceptions with 15. - The 2x Pro Bowler had his worst performance of the season in Week 18 against Washington (on grass) — completing just 14-of-37 passes (37.8%) for 128 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Image: Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire Commanders [Scott Turner] Commanders fire OC Scott Turner Details: Turner was fired after three consecutive seasons of poor offensive output. - Washington ranked 20th in yards (330.3 per game) and 26th in points (18.9 per game) this past season. Philosophical Differences: According to ESPN’s John Keim, HC Ron Rivera and GM Martin Mayhew have long wanted the offense to be based around a physical running game — which never jived with Turner's [preference]( for the vertical passing game. - In Turner’s defense, Mayhew never supplied him with viable options at quarterback. Replacement: The Commanders will interview outside candidates for the role. Though QB coach Ken Zampese is seen as an internal candidate. New QB: The next OC will likely be working with a new quarterback, as the Commanders are expected to move on from Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke in the offseason. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Interesting [George Kittle] Interesting File: George Kittle, David Montgomery, Rashawn Slater, Jalen Carter Kittle: George Kittle is averaging 1.2 touchdowns per game with Brock Purdy at quarterback. Before Purdy, he was averaging 0.4. Montgomery: Bears GM Ryan Poles said that he would like to [keep]( soon-to-be free agent RB David Montgomery in Chicago. The 25-year-old totaled 1,117 scrimmage yards and 6 touchdowns this season. Slater: The Chargers designated LT Rashawn Slater (ruptured biceps) for return from IR. Slater [won't]( be available to play this Saturday against the Jaguars — but could be ready for the Divisional Round. Carter: Georgia DL Jalen Carter has declared for the NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 310-pounder is considered by some to be the best overall prospect in the class. - Carter (92.7 PFF grade) totaled 32 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks in 2022. Image: Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire More News - [Texans]( add Giants OC Mike Kafka to HC interview list - [Jags]( could be without K Riley Patterson on Saturday - [Eagles]( hopeful DE Josh Sweat (neck) will return for the Divisional Round - [Colts]( add Broncos DC Ejiro Evero to HC interview list - [Rams]( OC Liam Coen has officially left for Kentucky Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who finished the season with the most rushing touchdowns? - Derrick Henry - Jalen Hurts - Jamaal Williams - Austin Ekeler Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. [See Answer]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488