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The Dodgers celebrated their World Series victory with a parade and stadium celebration, over 100 players entered free agency with negotiations limited until November 6, and teams are making decisions on player contract options, with some already declined and others still uncertain.
Seattle Sounders FC has announced its roster decisions for the 2025 season, exercising contract options for several players, bringing the roster to 22 contracted players. The team finished the 2024 season fourth in the Western Conference and reached the Western Conference Final, the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals, and the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals. The club is in discussions with João Paulo and Albert Rusnák about returning, while declining options for Sota Kitahara, Nathan, and Dylan Teves. Preparations for the 2025 season are underway.
The Miami Dolphins will exercise the fifth-year options for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and linebacker Jaelan Phillips, both integral pieces of the team's roster. Waddle, who set an NFL rookie record with 104 catches in his debut season, and Phillips, who set a Dolphins rookie record with 8.5 sacks in 2021, have been key contributors. The team also plans to enter contract negotiations with safety Jevon Holland, while discussions with free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. have not resulted in an agreement yet.
The NFL offseason is in full swing with key dates and decisions affecting player contracts, salary cap, and free agency. Teams have begun exercising options, voiding contracts, and guaranteeing salaries for players, setting the stage for the 2024 league year beginning on March 13. Notable players like Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, and many others have contract years voided, making them unrestricted free agents. Franchise tag designations, roster bonuses, and option payments are also key factors in shaping teams' rosters for the upcoming season.
Seattle Sounders FC has exercised the 2024 contract options of 10 players, bringing their roster to 22 contracted players for the upcoming season. The club's general manager expressed pride in the team's performance and plans to improve the roster for 2024. Several players' contract options were declined, while others are out of contract. The Sounders finished the 2023 season in second place in the Western Conference and are now preparing for the 2024 campaign.
With the NBA season over, all 30 teams are now in offseason mode, preparing for the 2023 NBA draft and this summer's free agency. More than 30 players are in line for qualifying offers that would make them restricted free agents, and more than 100 players are eligible for either rookie or veteran extensions. Teams have important deadlines to exercise contract options, and the league's calendar is moving toward the start of the 2023-24 season this fall.
The San Francisco 49ers will decline the 2024 fifth-year option on defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw's rookie contract and exercise the same option on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's deal. Kinlaw has struggled with injuries and production, while Aiyuk has become one of the team's most productive offensive players. The Niners hope Kinlaw can emerge as a key rotational player, while Aiyuk's future looks bright with the team.