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We graded both sides of the Justin Fields trade -- and it's bad news for one team

The Bears traded the quarterback to the Steelers for a 2025 conditional draft pick. Is that really the best Chicago could do?

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Will Fields ever start in Pittsburgh? Was this the Bears' only offer? Answering key questions

The Bears seemingly eliminated any doubt Caleb Williams will be their No. 1 pick, but what's next for both teams?

7hCourtney Cronin and Brooke Pryor

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FREE AGENCY IN FULL SWING

Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor

We're following every NFL signing, trade and cut for 2024 free agency, along with buzz around potential new deals.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT

NFL DRAFT: APRIL 25-27

What the free agency frenzy means for April's NFL draft: Seven things we learned, plus intriguing teams

What has NFL free agency told us about April's draft? Our draft experts break down what the signings mean for Round 1.

21hMatt Miller and Jordan Reid
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Updated mini-mock draft: Yates projects picks 1-15 during free agency

How has this week impacted early-Round 1 draft plans? Will Minnesota trade up?

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IN-DEMAND POSITIONS

It's NFL trade-a-palooza! Why did the Eagles, Seahawks and Cardinals deal for QBs? Let's untangle each move

We're breaking down the most intriguing trades of the past 48 hours, and what does -- and doesn't -- make sense for each team.

9hBill Barnwell
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Biggest surprise? Best fit? Experts break down historic RB movement

Was Saquon Barkley's deal the biggest surprise? Our insiders answer the biggest questions.

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STEELERS ADD SECOND QB

Adam Schefter: The Bears wanted to do right by Justin Fields

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The ripple effect of Justin Fields' trade to the Steelers

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BREAKING DOWN A BUSY WEEK

Grading NFL free agency's biggest deals: Making sense of 70 signings and trades

How much will the addition of Tyron Smith help the Jets? Did the Bears win the Keenan Allen trade?

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A look at every free agent signing for all 32 NFL teams

The first wave of free agency is in the books. Which moves will have the biggest impact?

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NFL NATION

Is edge rusher Brian Burns the new face of the Giants?

The Giants lost running back Saquon Barkley in free agency and may look to draft quarterback Daniel Jones' replacement in April.

22hJordan Raanan
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Colts stay in-house after surprising success

22hStephen Holder

Whether it's Williams or Fields, the next Bears QB will have elite WRs

1dCourtney Cronin

Gardner-Johnson apologizes to Eagles fans in return to Philly

2dTim McManus

Lions extend Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes; what's next?

2dEric Woodyard

QUARTERBACKS IN FOCUS

Booger analyzes Steelers' decision to trade Kenny Pickett

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Why Jim Harbaugh's system will take pressure off Justin Herbert

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END OF AN ERA

'The genius and the beauty of Aaron Donald': Why opponents, coaches revered the retiring Ram

Over his 10-year career, the 32-year-old Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle remained one of the most feared defenders any opposing quarterback could face.

2dSarah Barshop
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111 sacks, 10 dominant seasons for Aaron Donald: Is he the best DT ever?

Here's what the numbers say about Donald's career, and where he stacks up among the best of all time.

2dAaron Schatz

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