All articles tagged with #trade talks
The Rays reportedly pitched a blockbuster for Shohei Ohtani at the 2023 trade deadline, with top prospects Junior Caminero and Carson Williams headlining the package, but Angels owner Arte Moreno vetoed the deal despite a strong season. Ohtani stayed with the Angels heading into free agency, while Caminero blossomed and Williams struggled, underscoring the Angels’ ongoing competitive woes and relatively weak farm system.
The Pittsburgh Steelers say they’re willing to wait on Aaron Rodgers to salvage their stalled franchise, with GM Omar Khan joking a deal could come within a broad 3-to-100 day window after a disappointing 2025 season, signaling a push to regain relevance amid mounting frustration.
The NBA closed its investigation into the Bucks’ late-season handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo with no penalties, while Giannis reportedly resisted a full shutdown. With the relationship under strain and trade talks ongoing, Milwaukee is expected to field offers this summer as the star’s future with the team remains a topic of intense scrutiny.
Baltimore planned to trade down from 14 in the first round with an unnamed team that would have sent two fourth‑round picks, but that team changed terms and offered a worse deal, so the Ravens kept the 14th pick and drafted guard Vega Ioane; with Rueben Bain Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq still on the board, Baltimore chose to stay put after hearing the new terms, guided by HC Jesse Minter’s strong pull for Ioane. The Ravens later made one fourth-round trade‑up for a tight end, leaving questions about how the failed Crosby deal could affect future negotiations.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he’s open to trade discussions but won’t be the one initiating calls, noting that trades tend to be better when other teams reach out. Dallas holds picks 12, 20 and 92 and could look to move down to gain later-round assets, while remaining willing to listen to offers from other GMs.
With the NFL Draft five days away, the Arizona Cardinals reportedly opened talks with the Kansas City Chiefs to trade up from No. 9 to No. 3, potentially needing additional compensation such as pick 29. The Chiefs are eyeing top pass rushers or offensive-line help, and analysts suggest their No. 9 pick could go toward fortifying the line with targets like Spencer Fano or Francis Mauigoa. The piece also notes Alohi Gilman’s signing for KC’s secondary and summarizes broader draft chatter from multiple outlets.
Dexter Lawrence is reportedly done with the Giants, with CBS Sports and the New York Post stating he wants out regardless of contract talks. With two years left on his deal and a down year tied to an elbow injury, any trade would likely require a first-round pick, and the market appears limited. If no deal is reached, he could sit out the season and forfeit $19.5 million, while the Giants reportedly retain leverage as they seek a package that matches his resume.
The Giants and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence have reportedly reached an impasse and talks have broken off; for a trade to happen, a new team would need to bid an offer the Giants won’t refuse and Lawrence must accept a contract, with discretion around the 2026 draft pick clock—potentially resuming quietly if one side blinks.
The New York Giants remain in an impasse with star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence as the team has begun engaging with other clubs on a potential trade; Lawrence has requested a trade and has missed the offseason program, while GM Joe Schoen says discussions with Lawrence’s representatives continue and a resolution isn’t guaranteed. Lawrence is two years into a four-year, $90 million extension with no guarantees left, and the Giants may push for a trade before the draft to secure favorable compensation.
Patriots executive Eliot Wolf said he’ll keep the door open to any player who could improve the roster, including A.J. Brown amid ongoing trade rumors with the Eagles; a deal likely awaits after June 1 for cap reasons, and questions are expected to continue until then.
Browns GM Andrew Berry said the team will not trade star edge rusher Myles Garrett, calling him a 'career Brown' and a cornerstone of the franchise. Garrett had previously requested a trade and signed a four-year, $160 million extension last year; after Cleveland went 5-12 in 2025, the team tweaked his contract to facilitate a potential trade, but Berry declined to revisit the topic, emphasizing Garrett's value to the organization.
The proposed two-first-round-picks trade of Maxx Crosby to the Ravens fell through due to the Ravens’ concerns about Crosby’s knee. Raiders GM John Spytek emphasized Crosby’s value and expected return healthy in August, signaling the team will move forward with him in 2026 and would only part with him for a high-quality offer.
Tom Brady dodged a follow-up on the failed Maxx Crosby trade during a post-event press session, offering broad remarks about his involvement in the NFL and his Raiders role while the Crosby question went unanswered; the piece notes the Raiders have a long road ahead as Brady’s tenure unfolds.
China warned that Trump’s latest tariff moves could damage bilateral trade ties after high-level discussions, while US officials said any delay to a Beijing trip should not be read as concessions over Iran or the Strait of Hormuz.
Patriots executive VP Eliot Wolf defended seven new signings and said the team will explore any player who can help, including a potential pursuit of Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby and possible trades for players like A.J. Brown, with the door open to Stefon Diggs return if the price is right. The plan also includes lineup changes (Will Campbell to left tackle, Alijah Vera-Tucker to left guard) and Christian Gonzalez extension talks, while Romeo Doubs is projected as the team’s top receiver and the club eyes upgrading the pass rush within salary-cap constraints.