Conor Orr is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, where he covers the NFL. He is also the co-host of the MMQB Podcast. Conor has been covering the NFL for more than a decade. His award-winning work has also appeared in The Newark Star-Ledger, NFL.com and NFL Network. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two children and a loving terrier named Ernie.
Steelers’ Trade for Justin Fields Puts Quarterback Moves Into Focus
Pittsburgh’s total reshaping of its QB depth chart is an exercise in maximizing value at football’s most valuable position, and it just might work under Mike Tomlin.
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Derrick Henry Fits Into, but Will Not Transform, the Ravens’ Title Pursuit
Three years ago, the Titans running back could have changed Baltimore’s trajectory. Today, his signing bolsters an already contending team headed to take on the Chiefs.
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Saquon Barkley Was No Longer a Necessity for the Giants
The running back will go from one NFC East team to another in what is likely the most poetic departure of this year’s offseason.
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Long Live Kirk Cousins: Capitalist, Artist and Cool as Hell
In agreeing to a four-year contract with the Falcons, the veteran QB has once again maximized the open market, securing a big deal as the only sensible option left.
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Mike Tomlin’s Job Now Is Fixing the Destructive Aura of Russell Wilson
The Steelers’ coach clipped the wings of his 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett by signing the former Bronco, and now has no choice but to work on the rebrand for his new quarterback.
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Ten NFL Free Agency 2024 Predictions: Patriots Will Spend Big, Bears Anticipate QB Arrival
Forecasting which teams to keep an eye on, where big-name stars will land in the market and how a few potential contracts will materialize.
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Caleb Williams’s Parents Are Right to Be Protective During Pre-Draft Process
No matter what the detractors might say, the involvement of the presumptive No. 1 pick’s family in his career isn’t unheard of—and it shouldn’t be considered a bad thing.
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Russell Wilson's Broncos Breakup Was Inevitable
In Seattle, Wilson had the perfect environment for his unique skill set to develop and thrive. In Denver, the magic was bound to run out eventually.
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