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Losers Lounge

It’s been a chaotic week for the NFL with Free Agency Week in the rearview mirror.

We’ve seen a blockbuster trade get nixed right before the start of the league year, we’ve seen a Pro Bowl quarterback basically sign for the veteran minimum, and we’ve seen a few general managers fail to address their biggest needs.

That being the case, let’s discuss the thee “biggest losers” in free agency so far.

Yes, the Baltimore Ravens are dominating the headlines because they “backed out” of their trade for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby.

However, that’s not the only reason why they should be considered one of the biggest losers in free agency.

Before the Ravens pulled the plug on this trade for Crosby, the front office let Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, tight end Isaiah Likely, All-Pro punter Jordan Stout and a few other players sign elsewhere. No excuses.

The Ravens were the biggest losers.

Losing franchise legend Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers was already bad enough for the Tampab Bay Buccaneers, but then the contract details came out. It turns out the future Hall of Famer accepted a three-year deal that’s worth $42.4 million.

Evans clearly took less money to leave Tampa Bay for another NFC team. Let’s also not forget that Todd Bowles and Jason Licht failed to address their need for a game-changing pass rusher. They missed out on Maxx Crosby and failed to sign Trey Hendrickson.

Boo to the Bucs.

Lastly, the Minnesota Vikings got an upgrade at quarterback Thursday by signing Kyler Murray to a one-year, $1.3 million contract.

That’s bad news for J.J. McCarthy, who completed 57.6% of his passes last season for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has not yet named a Week 1 starter, but all signs point to Murray winning the job.

With that being said, McCarthy may have to revitalize his career elsewhere.

Sunday, March 15
OKLAHOMA CITY over Minnesota by 14

Give Minnesota credit — the Timberwolves have treated their supporters well this season, especially on the road where they’re 18-14 SU. But tonight’s assignment is a different beast altogether. This road stop lands them in the den of the defending champs, though, who bring a double-revenge edge and a dominant 72-15 SU / 52-35 ATS home mark over the last two seasons. And when revenge is in play? Forget it. The champs are 18-4 SU / 17-5 ATS at home with same-season payback, including 9-1 SU/ATS off a home game. You know exactly what to do.

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Rumors of an AJ Brown trade by the Eagles are just that. Rumors.

A trade for Brown might be on the horizon this offseason, but it doesn’t appear ready to happen anytime soon.

Brown has been the subject of trade rumors for month, particularly as he became vocal about the Eagles’ offensive woes throughout the 2025 season.

The Eagles have maintained a high asking price for Brown, rumored ot be a first and second-round pick. Brown is coming off his fourth straight 1,000-yard season, and remains one of the better receivers in the game.

As this saga continues into the offseason, here’s a look at the two teams at the center of trade reports surrounding Brown.

• A trade to the Rams would give Brown the highest ceiling. While the Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl run, the Rams have the best roster in the league. The Rams know they only have so many seasons left with Matthew Stafford, and want another ring while he’s still playing. That’s why they’ve traded for Trent McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson.

• The Patriots are another great landing spot for Brown. New England has emerged as a contender, and would give Brown a different chance to play for a winning squad. For Brown, the Patriots could be a more appealing option since he has a better chance at being the No. 1 receiver. The Rams have a No. 1 wideout in Puka Nacua and a strong No. 2 in Davante Adams, and Brown has a better shot at starring in New England.