Blockbuster draft trade puts new team on the clock. Free agency set to begin. What about Aaron Rodgers?
The Chicago Bears traded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and it was the Carolina Panthers who made the massive leap forward, giving up a bevy of picks and Pro Bowl-caliber receiver DJ Moore in order to have their choice among this year's quarterback crop. USA TODAY Sports' Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz updated his mock draft to project who the Panthers might be eyeing with that top selection. Who do you think might go No. 1?
- Winners and losers of the Bears-Panthers trade
- Panthers on the clock: NFL draft decision could make or break Carolina's fortunes for years
NFL Big week ahead: Free agency, Aaron Rodgers news?
At noon ET on Monday, NFL players with expiring contracts can begin negotiating new deals with other teams ahead of the official opening of the free agent market, which occurs at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis takes a look ahead to free agency and what he believes to be the 23 best players available.
Elsewhere, Aaron Rodgers teased that a decision could be coming soon regarding his NFL future.
- OPINION: If Aaron Rodgers goes to the Jets, the New York media will have a field day
- Rams trade Jalen Ramsey to Dolphins
- NFL franchise tag winners and losers
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