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The article discusses the complex and strategic landscape of NBA veteran contract extensions, highlighting key players like Luka Dončić, Kevin Durant, and Nikola Jokić, and the various considerations and potential deals involved in their negotiations amid league rules and team strategies.
The Washington Commanders are actively negotiating with veteran free agents during the legal tampering period, with reported deals and salary cap hits subject to change. The team has added defensive players Clelin Ferrell and Dante Fowler Jr, quarterback Marcus Mariota, long snapper Tyler Ott, and safety Jeremy Chinn. The front office is focusing on middle-tier free agents under 30 years old, aiming to build a solid roster and bridge to a better future through short-term contracts. The team is expected to continue adding players through veteran free agency and the upcoming draft.
Before NFL free agency begins, teams are evaluating their rosters and considering cutting notable veterans to address financial constraints. Some potential cut candidates include Russell Wilson, Jamal Adams, Tre'Davious White, Joe Mixon, and Michael Gallup, as teams look to create cap space and make room for younger talent.
CBS Sports has released its ranking of the top 30 NFL players who are 30 years old and over entering the 2023 season. The list includes players from various positions, highlighting their past performance, future projection, and positional value. Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs tops the list as the best player in this age group, followed by Aaron Donald, Davante Adams, Trent Williams, and Aaron Rodgers. Despite the NFL being a young man's game, these veteran players continue to make a significant impact on the field.
The Green Bay Packers may still add veteran players to their roster before or during training camp. The positions that may require a veteran addition include quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, defensive line, safety, and kicker. The Packers have the least experienced quarterback group in football and a depth chart full of first- and second-year players at receiver and tight end. The defensive line is also unproven, and safety is considered the worst position on the roster. The Packers may also want competition for rookie kicker Anders Carlson.