NFL News: Two days until the Draft.

• The Seahawks, as predicted once they signed Russell to all that money, have traded Frank Clark.
  • To the Chiefs, for a 2019 First round pick, a swap of 2019 Thirds, and a 2020 Second. 
    • For the Chiefs, I guess they saw their window closing, and seemingly overpaying means Andy Reid thought it was the drive-thru window.
    • For the Seahawks, given that they had only four picks this year, it seems like a pretty good deal for a guy they could no longer afford.
  • Clark then signed a five-year, $105 million contract, with $63 million guaranteed.
    • On his way out the door, he took a few shots at an organization that drafted him despite his reputation for taking shots at women.
      • “Seattle had used me for everything I had for them already.”
      • “When you’re playing in Seattle it’s not common that they plan to have players around for the long run. It’s obvious.”
      • “I wanted to be somewhere where I’m wanted, where I’m appreciated.”
    • Or, to put it another way,

Kareem Hunt kicked a woman
Tyreek Hill punched his pregnant girlfriend and may have hit his kid
Frank Clark got charged with domestic violence

The Chiefs seem like they have a type

— Dave Rappoccio (@DrawPlayDave) April 23, 2019

• The reason for the trade, Russell Wilson, spent today gifting his offensive linemen Amazon stock.
  • Thirteen linemen X $12,000 in shares = $156,000.
    • In comparison, he makes $17 million this year, and another $140 million through 2023.
  • Proving he’s either a nice guy or always on-brand, he followed that up by saying:
    • “You sacrifice your physical and mental well-being to protect me, which in turn allows me to provide and care for my family. This does not go unnoticed and it is never forgotten. You have invested in my life, [so] this is my investment into yours.”

• Robbie Gould wants the fuck out of San Francisco.
  • He has all-but demanded a trade, and is now threatening to not report to training camp.
    • His wife & family stayed in Chicago after he was cut in 2016, while he played for the Giants (2016) and the Niners (2017-18)
  • He was franchise tagged for 2019, at $4.971 million.

• Jonathan Stewart signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Panthers.
  • He played 11 seasons – 10 with the Panthers & last year (mostly on IR) with the Giants.
    • The Giants declined his 2019 option, making him a free agent.
  • He retires the Panthers all-time leader with 7,318 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns.

.@Jonathanstewar1 signs a one-day contract to retire as a Panther‼️ pic.twitter.com/bOG5bhHHl9

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 23, 2019

Tonight’s sports:

• NHL: GAME 7 BAY-BAY  
  • Maple Leafs at Bruins – 7:00PM | NBCSN / CBC
  • Golden Knights at Sharks – 10:00PM | NBCSN / Sportsnet
• NBA:
  • Magic at Raptors – 7:00PM | TSN / NBATV
  • Nets at 76ers – 8:00PM | TNT
  • Spurs at Nuggets – 9:30PM | TSN5 / NBATV
  • Thunder at Trail Blazers – 10:30PM | TNT / TSN
• MLB:
  • Giants at Blue Jays – 7:00PM | Sportsnet1
    • Kevin Pillar’s return after his trade to the Giants.
  • Dodgers at Cubs – 8:05PM | MLBN
• WWE:
  • Smackdown Live! – 8:00PM | USA / Sportsnet360

We’re thiiiiiiiiiiiiis close to actual NFL content. Mr. Scott?