McMichael Joins 15-Player Arbitration Stampede

Connor McMichael is one of 15 players heading to salary arbitration, a number that signals another contentious offseason for contract negotiations across the league. When this many players file simultaneously, it typically means teams and agents are miles apart on what the market actually supports. The arbitration cases will play out over the coming weeks, and the decisions could set precedent for how comparable players get valued going forward.