Julio Jones’ holdout for updated contract is odd, but not senseless

Why is Julio Jones holding out of training camp for contract reasons when his current deal is not far out of line? For one thing, he knows Atlanta has an incentive to play along.

Why is Julio Jones holding out of training camp for contract reasons when his current deal is not far out of line? For one thing, he knows Atlanta has an incentive to play along.

Jimmy Garoppolo contract is important, but 49ers are rich enough for patience

Because new star QB Jimmy Garoppolo will be a free agent in 2018, San Francisco must make a decision on a possible long-term contract. The 49ers have enough salary cap space to be flexible with their choices.

Because new star QB Jimmy Garoppolo will be a free agent in 2018, San Francisco must make a decision on a possible long-term contract. The 49ers have enough salary cap space to be flexible with their choices.

Salary cap should not foil Giants’ roster overhaul

New York benching Eli Manning and firing team leaders signals the beginning of major changes. Fortunately for the Giants, they should have plenty of salary cap space for a team rebuild in 2018.

New York benching Eli Manning and firing team leaders signals the beginning of major changes. Fortunately for the Giants, they should have plenty of salary cap space for a team rebuild in 2018.

Why NFL trade deadline does not produce NBA-, MLB-like blockbuster deals

Every year as the NFL trade deadline nears, we speculate about player trades. And every year, the trade deadline comes and goes with almost no action. Here is why.

Every year as the NFL trade deadline nears, we speculate about player trades. And every year, the trade deadline comes and goes with almost no action. Here is why.

Saints might say goodbye to Drew Brees soon thanks to their own mistakes

Disastrous salary cap management has pushed New Orleans closer to the end of the Drew Brees era faster than necessary. The Saints need to face reality and move on from the QB after this season.

Disastrous salary cap management has pushed New Orleans closer to the end of the Drew Brees era faster than necessary. The Saints need to face reality and move on from the QB after this season.