NFL Betting Rumors, Trades & News: Mayfield and Darnold Will Fight for Starting Spot, Bears Sign N’Keal

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Rumors are swirling about Deshaun Watson’s suspension, one of the U.S.’s most high-profile football fans buys into a Super Bowl contender and the Bears acquire a former first round pick wide receiver for a seventh round pick. Read more in the latest NFL Betting rumors, trades, and free agents blog.

NFL Rumors, Trades, Free Agents & Betting News | July 13th Edition

2022-23 NFL Regular Season

When: Sep. 8, 2022 – Jan. 8, 2023

Rumors are Deshaun will get a 4 to 6 game suspension

The first rumor was that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson would have to sit out the entire season. Then the second rumor stated that the suspension had gone down to 12 games.

Now the latest rumor is that Watson’s suspension will be 4 to 6 games. The 4 to 6 games rumor appears to be based on the fact that one of the lawsuits seems to be on shaky ground.

Supposedly, the woman’s son claimed that his mother changed her account of meeting Watson after seeing so many lawsuits against the quarterback. Although that might be true, it doesn’t mean the NFL will suspend Watson for such a short period.

The league handed DeAndre Hopkins a 6-game suspension for using performance enhancing drugs. So if the NFL hands down a 4 to 6 game suspension for Watson, what is that saying? That the league doesn’t believe the women? That Watson’s supposed behavior isn’t all that bad?

A 4 to 6 game suspension feels like it would bring way too much heat. So it’s hard to believe this rumor.

Per Matt Rhule, Mayfield and Darnold will battle to be Carolina’s QB1

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said quarterback Baker Mayfield must battle Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job. Rhule won’t make Baker his QB1, which is what the Carolina HC has to say.

We shouldn’t read too much into this. Sam Darnold hasn’t worked out while Mayfield had some success while the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

Not only that, but Baker appears ready to take on the challenge. He signed a contract with the Panthers making it more incentive-based. So Mayfield isn’t afraid of the competition. It will be surprising if Rhule ends up going with Darnold, especially after last season, than his new quarterback.

Former Secretary of State and massive football fan Condoleeza Rice buys into the Denver Broncos

Condoleeza Rice is one of the most well-respected former government officials in the nation. She’s also a well-known football fan. So much so that Rice sat on the first College Football Playoff Selection Committee.

Last week, Rice joined Walmart heir Rob Walton, his daughter Carrie Walton, and Carrie’s husband Greg Penner in their bid to purchase the Denver Broncos. The price is $4.6 billion.

With Rice on board, it’s almost guaranteed the sale goes through. Few people in the U.S. deserve and are as well-respected as Condoleeza Rice. Bronco fans will be lucky to have Rice on board as an owner.

Bears acquire N’Keal Harry from the New England Patriots

The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots made a deal that should work out for both teams. The Bears acquired wide receiver N’Keal Harry from New England for a seventh-round draft pick.

Harry’s days were numbered in New England. The Patriots traded for DeVante Parker to add to a unit that includes Kendrick Bourne, Nelson Agholor, and Jakobi Meyers.

The Bears top wide receiver is Darnell Mooney. Outside of Mooney, though, Chicago doesn’t have a WR1. So Harry should get onto the field for the Bears this season.

Top 3 Trade Rumors: Jimmy G. to Tampa, DK Metcalf heads to Big D, and Deebo becomes a Bolt

The latest trade rumors has Jimmy Garoppolo going to Tampa as Tom Brady’s understudy, 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel becoming a Los Angeles Charger, and Seattle wide receiver DK Metcalf flying the coop to Dallas.

All three trade rumors make sense but are likely just rumors. The Chargers could use Samuel for sure. But Los Angeles might be happy with their current receiving unit.

Metcalf and Dak Prescott, at least on paper, would be a great combination. But CeeDee Lamb is Prescott’s top target and Michael Gallup is a decent WR2. So it’s difficult seeing Jerry Jones giving up too much to add Metcalf.

Garoppolo would be a great backing up Brady like he did when both were in New England. But Jimmy G. should be a starter some place and the Buccaneers would have to re-negotiate Jimmy’s $24 million salary for this season.

Again, all three trades make sense. But the logistics don’t appear to be there for any one of the top three rumored trades to happen.

I have read enough, I need to place my bet now. What to do?