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Zach Werenski is reportedly willing to be traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, a potential blockbuster for Toronto’s defense, but the deal carries a $9.58 million cap hit and would require significant assets from Columbus, making it uncertain despite Werenski's prime age and strong production.
Alvin Kamara, whose future with the Saints is in doubt due to a $10.5 million cap hit in the final year of his contract and a likely post-June 1 release, appeared with the Savannah Bananas at Neyland Stadium where he faked a hamstring injury and energized the crowd with a dance-off, as the moment sparked ongoing questions about how he fits with New Orleans.
Chicago trades right-shot defenseman Connor Murphy to Edmonton for a 2028 second-round pick, with half of Murphy's $4.4M cap hit retained; Murphy, a top shot-blocker and longtime Blackhawk, heads to bolster Edmonton's blueline as Chicago reloads with youth and added draft capital.
With free agency approaching, the 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams are at odds over trimming his roughly $39 million cap hit for 2026; a resolution could keep Williams in SF, but releasing him would incur heavy dead-cap costs and there’s no clear heir at left tackle.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed a five-year contract with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, totaling $158.8 million with an average annual value of $31.8 million. The deal includes $60 million fully guaranteed at signing, with a 2024 cap hit of just $7.4 million. While the contract provides security for Jones for three years, the Chiefs have structured it to have small cap commitments after that, allowing them to potentially walk away if necessary. With 60 players under contract, the team currently has an estimated $734,000 in cap space, which could increase if cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is traded.