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Jalen Ramsey and Cameron Jordan trade updates + latest on Joe Mixon  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb 27, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Jalen [Jalen Ramsey] Jalen Ramsey is “very likely” to be traded Details: According to Tom Pelissero (NFL Network), the Rams have [talked]( to other teams about trading Ramsey. - Pelissero’s sources believe Ramsey is “very likely” to be dealt in the coming weeks. Rationale: The Rams are seeking to “[remodel](” their roster this offseason. Trading Ramsey would free up cap space and increase draft capital. - The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue thinks the Rams will also [consider]( trading (or releasing) OLB Leonard Floyd (9 sacks, 65.7 PFF grade) — who has a $22 million cap hit in 2023. Profile: Ramsey set or tied career-highs in interceptions (4), passes defended (18), tackles (88), and forced fumbles (2) last season. He earned an excellent 86.4 PFF grade. Speculation: The 28-year-old has been linked to the Lions, Raiders, Cowboys, Panthers, and Vikings. Image: Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire Mixon [Joe Mixon] Bengals nearly certain to release Joe Mixon Details: The [insight]( comes from The Athletic’s Jay Morrison, who writes that a Mixon release “feels closer to a certainty than a mere possibility.” Rationale: The Bengals need to clear as much cap space as possible, with extensions for Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins on the horizon. The team would also like to re-sign S Vonn Bell, TE Hayden Hurst, and LB Germaine Pratt. - Cutting Mixon would save $7.3 million in cap space. - The 26-year-old averaged a meager 3.9 yards per carry in 2022. RB Depth: If Mixon is cut, the only running back under contract for next season would be Chris Evans (17 career carries). - Mixon’s primary backup — Samaje Perine — is an impending free agent. Draft: Morrison suspects the Bengals will look to reload at running back through the draft. Top prospects include Bijan Robinson (Texas), Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama), Devone Achane (Texas A&M), and Zach Charbonnet (UCLA). Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire Jordan [Cameron Jordan] Saints DE Cameron Jordan could generate trade interest Details: The insight comes from The Athletic’s Mike Jones, who writes that Jordan’s name may come up in trade [discussions]( during this week’s NFL Combine. Rationale: The Saints are in desperate need of cap space and figure to at least entertain offers for Jordan — who will be 34 years old in July. - Jordan has a $25.7 million cap hit in 2023. Still Excellent: The 8x Pro Bowler recorded 66 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 13 tackles for loss last season. He earned a solid 74.5 PFF grade. Image: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Highsmith [Alex Highsmith] Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith is in line for a huge extension Details: Chris Adamski (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) [believes]( Highsmith is “by far the Steelers’ biggest priority for an extension in 2023.” - The 25-year-old is due $2.7 million in the final year of his rookie contract. Breakout: Highsmith — a 2020 third-rounder — totaled 14.5 sacks (sixth-most in the NFL) last season. He also recorded 63 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 20 QB hits, and 5 forced fumbles. Interesting: With $112 million already committed to T.J. Watt, Adamski writes that it’s “not a slam dunk the Steelers’ braintrust will be willing and able to offer Highsmith the type of contract he can command.” Market Value: Spotrac [projects]( Highsmith’s market value to be $55.6 million over four years (average annual value of $13.9 million). Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire Lions [Joey Porter Jr.] Cornerback will be the Lions’ top priority this offseason Details: The insight comes from The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy, who regards the Lions’ cornerback unit as one of the [worst]( in football. Yuck: Detroit’s defense ranked 30th in passing yards allowed and 29th in points allowed last season. Depth Chart: The team’s cornerback unit consisted of Jeff Okudah (59.4 PFF grade), Will Harris (63.7 PFF grade), Mike Hughes (59.9 PFF grade), Jerry Jacobs (55.8 PFF grade), and Amani Oruwariye (30.0 PFF grade). - Harris, Hughes, and Oruwariye are not under contract for 2023. Free Agent Options: Notable members of this year’s free agent class include Jamel Dean, James Bradberry, Cameron Sutton, Bradley Roby, Marcus Peters, Jonathan Jones, Patrick Peterson, Isaiah Oliver, Rock Ya-Sin, and Byron Murphy. Draft Options: The Lions will likely consider selecting a cornerback with one of their two first-round picks (No. 6 and No. 18). Top prospects include Devon Witherspoon (Illinois), Cam Smith (South Carolina), Kelee Ringo (Georgia), Christian Gonzalez (Oregon), and Joey Porter Jr. (Penn State). Image: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire Jakobi [Jakobi Meyers] Jakobi Meyers could get Christian Kirk-like money this offseason Details: According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Meyer may attract a deal in the [range]( of Kirk — who got $72 million over four years ($37 million guaranteed) from the Jaguars last year. Reliable: Meyers has quietly emerged as one of the league’s more reliable possession receivers. He caught 67-of-96 targets (69.8% catch rate) for 804 yards and 6 touchdowns last season. - The 26-year-old reeled in 83-of-126 targets (65.9% catch rate) for 866 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2021. Patriots: Meyers seems likely to hit the open market, as the Patriots have not prioritized his re-signing. Speculation: Meyers has been linked to the Texans, Ravens, Raiders, Panthers, and Browns. Image: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire More News - [Jaguars]( signed DT Roy Robertson-Harris, QB C.J. Beathard, and RB Jamycal Hasty to contract extensions - [Saints]( signed DE Tanoh Kpassagnon to a contract extension - [Dolphins]( CB Byron Jones tweeted that he "can't run or jump" because of injuries - [Chiefs]( promoted Matt Nagy to offensive coordinator - [Lions]( released DT Michael Brockers - [Eagles]( to conduct second interview with Sean Desai for DC vacancy Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which QB threw for the most yards per pass attempt (min. 250 attempts) last season? - Patrick Mahomes - Jimmy Garoppolo - Jalen Hurts - Tua Tagovailoa 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