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Kyle Stackpole

@kylefstackpole

Senior NFL Editor (Ravens, Packers) at @TheAthletic | Past: @CBSSports, @WashingtonNFL, @HoCoTimesSports, @DBKSports

 Baltimore, MD
Joined October 2013
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Loved the analogy (and the rest of the story)
Conor Orr (@ConorOrr) profile pictureConor Orr@ConorOrrNov 10
On Kirk Cousins, going to Disney and just springing for the damn princess character breakfast si.com/nfl/kirk-cousins-trad…
The Kirk Cousins Trade Was Necessary and Should’ve Been Obvious All Along

The Kirk Cousins Trade Was Necessary and Should’ve Been Obvious All Along

The Vikings needed an upgrade at quarterback, and at such a low cost, the only surprise is that people thought it wouldn’t get done.

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If the Vikings make the Super Bowl, Kirk Cousins has gotta perform this on Super Bowl opening night
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This is too good😭😭 #SKOL Video credit: foresomes on IG
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NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Jags go all-in, Eagles can’t pass up a great deal, Kyler Murray demoted and Jonathan Taylor stranded (via @ByMikeJones) nytimes.com/athletic/article…
NFL trade deadline winners, losers: Vikings find QB, Jags go all-in, Jonathan Taylor stranded

NFL trade deadline winners, losers: Vikings find QB, Jags go all-in, Jonathan Taylor stranded

Cousins makes Minnesota legitimate contenders, while the Colts traded away all of their best players — except for their star running back.

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@jeffzrebiecNov 10
Plus, Neuzil is a pending FA. Seems likely that he'll sign this offseason for a big enough deal to get Ravens a 6th or 7th-round comp in '28. So Ravens feel like they'll get the pick they traded back in form of a comp pick. So ultimately, that would make it a Neuzil for Vorhees swap.
Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) profile pictureJeff Zrebiec
@jeffzrebiecNov 10
From what I can gather, trading for Falcons C Ryan Neuzil is more of a depth move for Ravens. He can play both center and guard and he has a strong advocate in the building in OL coach Dwayne Ledford, who worked with him in Atlanta. It also gives the Ravens an experienced center behind Jurgens and creates some roster flexibility because they won't necessarily need to have Hergel active on game days now and they moved out Vorhees.
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Jonathan Jones@jjones9Nov 10
Trades aren’t done yet! The Falcons are trading C Ryan Neuzil for Ravens G Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 6th round pick, source tells @TheAthletic
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*Looks up Dolphins' backup QB* Kyle McCord time in Miami
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) profile pictureAdam Schefter
@AdamSchefterNov 10
Dolphins are placing QB Malik Willis on injured reserve due to a groin injury.
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Kirk Cousins said the driving force behind extending his NFL career was making sure his sons were old enough to remember him playing. Now they get to watch their 38-year-old dad back with the Vikings, competing for a Super Bowl in Year 15. nytimes.com/athletic/7690961…
The NFL isn’t built for aging players. These veterans found a way to survive

The NFL isn’t built for aging players. These veterans found a way to survive

Calais Campbell, Joe Flacco and other NFL elders deem the sacrifices necessary to achieve longevity well worth it.

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Jourdan makes a great point about the Jaguars’ all-in approach: Jacksonville could lose both coordinators this offseason, making its window of opportunity even more urgent.
Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) profile pictureJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueNov 10
The NFL machine hates risk and tends to define process within that framework. The phrase “all in” doesn’t begin to cover what must be true for a team to actually BE that. Enter the Jaguars, who are leaning on risks of the past to guide a bold present: nytimes.com/athletic/7770004…
The Jaguars have gone ‘all-in’ against an NFL that hates risk. Will it pay off? (Gift Article)

The Jaguars have gone ‘all-in’ against an NFL that hates risk. Will it pay off? (Gift Article)

The Jaguars' leaders have learned from the risks and rewards of their past. They decided the time to strike is now.

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2.5 hours until the NFL trade deadline
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@jeffzrebiecNov 10
Ravens players are off until Wednesday, so they'll need a kicker in place by tomorrow afternoon's practice. A few of available FAs: Nick Folk, Daniel Carlson, Riley Patterson, Harrison Mevis. They can try and poach a kicker off another team's practice squad.
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@jeffzrebiecNov 10
Sounds like Ravens were willing to put Moody on 53, but he was attracted by the Atlanta situation, a chance to kick indoors and not necessarily be a placeholder (like he may have been in Baltimore when Loop was back healthy/off IR).
Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) profile pictureJeff Zrebiec
@jeffzrebiecNov 10
Ravens have an empty spot on their 53-man roster, so it's curious why they wouldn't have just added Moody to keep him. Also could have been a matter of Moody knowing Tyler Loop will be back in a few weeks and wanting the longer-term opportunity that the Falcons could offer.
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The Falcons just poached Jake Moody off the Ravens’ practice squad -- despite Moody being the team’s only healthy kicker and the team having a roster spot open.
Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) profile pictureJeff Zrebiec
@jeffzrebiecNov 10
Ravens have an empty spot on their 53-man roster, so it's curious why they wouldn't have just added Moody to keep him. Also could have been a matter of Moody knowing Tyler Loop will be back in a few weeks and wanting the longer-term opportunity that the Falcons could offer.
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Matt Schneidman
@mattschneidmanNov 10
With Josh Jacobs out, and even if MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks are healthy, it might be Kaleb Johnson’s time to shine. Story: nytimes.com/athletic/7768948…
With Josh Jacobs sidelined, the case for Kaleb Johnson to lead the Packers’ backfield (Gift Article)

With Josh Jacobs sidelined, the case for Kaleb Johnson to lead the Packers’ backfield (Gift Article)

Johnson’s 68-yard day against the Patriots awakened a lifeless Green Bay running game.

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Mike Jones@ByMikeJonesNov 10
No better place to monitor all of comings, goings, news and analysis from the NFL trade deadline than right here: nytimes.com/athletic/live-bl…
NFL trade deadline 2026 live updates, tracker: Jonathan Taylor latest; news and analysis

NFL trade deadline 2026 live updates, tracker: Jonathan Taylor latest; news and analysis

Follow along for news on all the latest deals ahead of today's 4 p.m. ET deadline.

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Unsurprisingly, Ravens guard Vega Ioane gets a first-team nod.
Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) profile pictureDane Brugler
@dpbruglerNov 10
Arvell Reese and David Bailey have been as advertised...and then some. But not every position had slam dunk picks for the top rookies at the midway point. Several interesting debates. Midseason All-Rookie Team: nytimes.com/athletic/7767453…
NFL midseason All-Rookie Team: Arvell Reese, David Bailey pacing 2026 draft picks (Gift Article)

NFL midseason All-Rookie Team: Arvell Reese, David Bailey pacing 2026 draft picks (Gift Article)

Which rookies have excelled through the halfway point of the NFL season?

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@jeffzrebiecNov 9
The Ravens have never acted the part of a seller before, making just 2 pre-deadline player for pick trades in team history and both involved players who wanted out. Will that change this yr? The better question, what is there to sell? (FREE TO READ) nytimes.com/athletic/7760118…
The Ravens should be sellers at the trade deadline. What do they actually have to offer? (Gift...

The Ravens should be sellers at the trade deadline. What do they actually have to offer? (Gift...

Between contract costs and struggling veterans, Eric DeCosta has fewer trade chips than fans think.

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Minter on Joe Fagnano: "That guy earned a lot of respect in the locker room for going out there Thursday night and dealing with what he had to deal with physically. He's well aware of how we feel about him. He gave us everything he had."
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Asked about the struggles of some of the veterans and how long he can remain patient, Minter said, "We got to look at where we're at right now. That's what the reset gives you a chance to really look at. We'll see how it shakes out."
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Minter on Marlon Humphrey: "I think Marlon will be the first to tell you that the consistency hasn't been what any of us would want."
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This is low-key massive for a Ravens offense that either: 1) Fails to convert in short yardage 2) Commits a pre-snap penalty that takes itself out of short yardage
Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) profile pictureRyan Mink
@ryanminkNov 9
Over his career, Jacoby Brissett has gained a first down (or touchdown) on 81.2% of his rushes with 1 or 2 yards to go, per @TruMediaSports. Besides his arm, Brissett should help the Ravens' short-yardage run game.
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