All articles tagged with #trade request
Insiders say Joey Porter Jr.'s camp has floated an in-season holdout or a trade as leverage in contract talks with the Steelers, who want him to play the final year of his rookie deal; with top corner deals near $30M APY and Pittsburgh aiming closer to $25M APY, a roughly $5M gap remains, though Porter’s return to practice and the new coaching staff’s support keep a resolution possible.
Michael Wilbon harshly criticized Connor Hellebuyck's public trade request, arguing that a player who signs a long-term contract owes loyalty to the team and shouldn’t demand a move with years left, a stance he aired on PTI that highlights the tensions between a superstar’s desires and a team's rights.
Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed a months-old trade request ahead of training camp, saying he wants a change and that he’d tried to keep the matter private. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said Winnipeg has listened and respects him, but there’s no update yet. The club had signaled willingness to explore options and recently added Stuart Skinner to backstop the team, while Hellebuyck’s five-year extension remains with five years left. The public request could accelerate a goaltending market and force a Jets decision as teams weigh a potential deal.
Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade amid a stalled long-term deal, signaling a growing offseason standoff as camp opens. He’s set to report to training camp to avoid fines but could participate minimally or hold in, while Tampa Bay weighs trade options and continues talks with Vea’s camp (and with Baker Mayfield) that have not yielded an extension. Vea logged solid production in 2025 and is under a sizable 2026 salary with little guarantee, complicating his future with the team.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade after missing minicamp during contract negotiations, signaling an impasse in a deal for a veteran anchor of Tampa Bay’s run defense.
Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has formally requested a trade after extension talks with Tampa Bay stalled; the 31-year-old is in the final year of a $71 million deal with a $17 million base salary in 2026 and could hold in at training camp after attending mandatory minicamp.
Dylan Larkin’s trade request shocks the Detroit Red Wings, forcing a high-stakes offseason rethink around a young core and potential roster overhauls to aim for immediate contention.
Dylan Larkin, the Detroit Red Wings captain, has reportedly asked for a trade, a move that could reshape the franchise amid a long playoff drought and public friction with management, with his full no-trade clause adding complexity. Larkin recently celebrated Olympic gold for the U.S. and has been with Detroit for 11 seasons, a tenure that makes a multi-team deal particularly consequential for the team’s future.
Dexter Lawrence, a three-time Pro Bowler for the Giants, has requested a trade after contract talks stalled and the dispute was described as about more than money; with two years left on his deal and the team focusing on the draft, he has skipped offseason work.
Dexter Lawrence has asked for a trade from the New York Giants and is pushing for a contract extension and higher pay, skipping voluntary offseason workouts. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports multiple sources say Lawrence wants out, while the Giants weigh offers and are reluctant to meet a high market price unless a strong deal—likely including a first-round pick—emerges. Reports from Paul Schwartz of the New York Post corroborate that the Giants will listen to offers, and talks could drag into the spring as both sides negotiate, with potential emphasis on future first-round selections in any deal.
Negotiations between the New York Giants and nose tackle Dexter Lawrence have stalled as Lawrence seeks more guaranteed money and has requested a trade. Giants GM Joe Schoen said talks have been productive but no resolution is imminent, and looming around the April 23 NFL Draft any potential deal could involve 2026 draft picks (and possibly a player). Lawrence, 28, is two years into a four-year, $90 million extension and has skipped voluntary offseason workouts, complicating the team’s planning as they weigh keeping a cornerstone defender versus capital to address roster needs.
All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes has expressed a desire to be traded to the New York Yankees, citing concerns about the Pirates' competitiveness, and his comments have increased the likelihood of a future trade, with the Yankees seen as a prime destination.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson has requested a trade or release, becoming the third defensive player in recent weeks to do so, amid limited playing time and team changes on the defensive staff.
Kirk Cousins, currently a backup quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has requested a trade before the November 4 deadline, seeking a starting opportunity elsewhere. Despite a lucrative four-year deal, his recent performance and the Falcons' roster moves have left his future uncertain, especially with the return of Penix and the Vikings signing a new quarterback.
Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson has requested a trade due to reduced playing time, despite being a key defensive captain, with his snaps decreasing in recent weeks as rookies take more field time.