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For a time this offseason, it wasn’t clear if generational pass-rusher Khalil Mack would return to play a 13th NFL season. But the future Hall of Famer reportedly wants to play in 2026-27, and should have plenty of suitors as a free agent.  The 35 year old has spent the

The Texans are not finished on the trade front. A much-anticipated running back addition is now being lined up, with another member of their offensive line set to play elsewhere. David Montgomery is heading from Detroit to Houston, as first reported by Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL

The Detroit Lions must have made a huge impact on the life and career of Graham Glasgow. They cut him on Monday in an effort to save about $5.5 million on the 2026 salary cap.  Being fired as a cost-saving measure is always tough, but Glasgow played college ball with

The Raiders are all but guaranteed to use the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The Heisman Trophy winner and national champion’s forthcoming arrival leaves veteran quarterback Geno Smith‘s future with the Raiders up in the air. First-year Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak

The Kansas City Chiefs are moving on from right tackle Jawaan Taylor. It was reported early Monday morning that Taylor is expected to be a cap casualty for Kansas City.  He has one year remaining on a four-year, $80 million deal, but the Chiefs can save $20 million against the

Donovan Ezeiruaku managed to play all 17 games during his rookie season. He will not be available at the start of the Cowboys’ 2026 offseason program, however. Ezeiruaku is recovering from hip labrum surgery, the team announced on Monday. As a result, he is expected to miss at least most of

Conflicting reports emerged in February regarding whether or not the Cleveland Browns will emerge as legitimate contenders to win the Malik Willis sweepstakes after the current Green Bay Packers backup quarterback officially hits free agency once the new league year opens on March 11.  The Browns currently have 2025 rookies

We have been hearing for some time that the Vikings plan to add competition for quarterback J.J. McCarthy this offseason. During a recent appearance on the Scoop City podcast, Dianna Russini of The Athletic threw cold water on the notion that a Minnesota-Kirk Cousins reunion could be in the cards,

After one of the most pivotal games in their season was dramatically changed by one of the most bizarre replay reviews ever, it is no surprise that the Los Angeles Rams are proposing multiple rule changes for the replay process.  On Sunday, we learned some more details about one of

The Buccaneers ranked mid-pack in the league with respect to pass rush production in 2025. Improving in that regard will be a logical goal this spring. Tampa Bay brought in Haason Reddick via free agency last year in a move which ended his bizarre Jets tenure. The two-time Pro Bowler made 13

The Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with one of their most prominent offensive players. The Vikings plan to release running back Aaron Jones unless they can find a trade before the start of the new league year, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  The move will save Minnesota $7.75 million against

It’s really not a surprise at this point in time, but reports indicate that Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza getting drafted No. 1 overall by the Raiders is all but a sure thing. Mendoza cemented himself as the likely first overall pick even before the Hoosiers’ championship run through the College

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may be about to open his wallet. On Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Jones spoke with reporters about his pending approach to free agency, with ESPN’s Todd Archer reporting the longtime Cowboys owner plans to be aggressive this March. “I would bet

Vonn Bell did not announce his retirement at any point, but the longtime NFL safety has lined up the first gig in his post-playing days. Bell has been announced as a member of Deion Sanders‘ staff at Colorado. Bell will work as the team’s safeties coach in 2026. That comes as

Case Keenum is set to hit free agency in March, but if the Bears have it their way, the journeyman will stay in Chicago. But it would not be as a quarterback. Instead, Ben Johnson is hoping that Keenum can join his coaching staff and continue to mentor the team’s

Case Keenum is set to hit free agency in March, but if the Bears have it their way, the journeyman will stay in Chicago. But it would not be as a quarterback. Instead, Ben Johnson is hoping that Keenum can join his coaching staff and continue to mentor the team’s

There are not many teams in North American sports that have a better reputation than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Consistency. A championship history with Hall of Fame head coaches and players.  Stable, great ownership is oftentimes cited as one of the driving forces behind all of it.  If you are paying

For the past several years, efforts to expand the international influence of the NFL have grown with the league’s International Series of games. What began in 2007 as an annual trip across the pond has multiplied with games taking place in Mexico starting in 2016, Germany starting in 2022, Brazil

As had been expected for some time, the Dallas Cowboys confirmed on Friday that they have used the franchise tag worth around $27.3M to retain the rights to wide receiver George Pickens for the 2026 campaign.  Roughly 24 hours before the news went public, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he

After spending the first three seasons of his NFL career in Denver, running back Jaleel McLaughlin is heading for the open market. The Broncos will not tender the restricted free agent a contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. While the Broncos and McLaughlin are at least temporarily splitting up, he

The Cleveland Browns’ never-ending quarterback carousel looks to continue in 2026. Going into the offseason, the Browns have Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson on the roster. On Thursday, Dan Orlovsky and Stephen A. Smith discussed the Browns QB situation, and Smith had a harsh retirement message for Watson.

Jermaine Johnson is the latest defender to see his Jets tenure come to an end under the team’s new regime. The fifth-year edge rusher is on the move. Johnson is being traded by the Jets to the Titans, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat is heading to New

Less than three years after being selected No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, quarterback Anthony Richardson’s time with the Indianapolis Colts could be nearing its end. On Thursday, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder shared that the organization has granted Richardson permission to seek a trade as it works

Tyler Biadasz had one year left on a three-year, $30MM contract. The Commanders are instead moving on early. They are releasing the veteran center, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. This move comes shortly after the team re-signed Andrew Wylie. Despite Wylie working as a backup last season and Biadasz being a

Veterans who could replace Stroud underperformed in 2025 and are on expensive contracts. Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, entering the third year of a four-year, $212.4M contract, tossed a career-high 15 interceptions in 2025. Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, meanwhile, is entering the fourth year of a five-year, $230.5M deal

The Cardinals will explore trades for Kyler Murray this week, but the quarterback’s camp is hoping the team releases him, Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports reports. That would be a best-case scenario for the 28-year-old Murray, who would have the ability to pick his next team in free agency. Cardinals

The Las Vegas Raiders scored the fewest points per game in the league last season (14.2). Hiring Klint Kubiak as their next head coach should help, but that’s just the beginning. They need to bolster the offensive line and get better quarterback play. That’s why they’re almost guaranteed to take Heisman trophy

After speculation circulated earlier this month on the possibility that Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson could retire after only five years in the league, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport are pointing to Dickerson’s most recent Instagram post as evidence that the 27-year-old will be returning for a sixth

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is underway, serving as a key showcase for prospects preparing for the draft in Pittsburgh (April 23-25). The event often highlights under-the-radar talents who can dramatically boost their draft stock through strong athletic testing, measurements and interviews. These “sleeper” prospects frequently come from

11:40am: The Cardinals will explore trade options for Murray at the Combine this week, per OutKick’s Armando Salguero, who offers the Jets as a potential destination. With a weak quarterback draft class behind projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, a 29-year-old with three years left of a reasonable-priced contract could

One of the most-discussed stories of the Buffalo Bills’ offseason involved team owner Terry Pegula saying during a news conference that former head coach Sean McDermott and not general manager/president of football operations Brandon Beane was responsible for the club acquiring wide receiver Keon Coleman with the 33rd overall pick of the 2024

Breece Hall does not have a new Jets deal in hand at this point. Nevertheless, a departure should not be expected in his case. When speaking to reporters at the Combine on Tuesday, general manager Darren Mougey reiterated his desire for a Hall agreement to be reached in time for free agency. Failing

At the official start of the new league year, the Atlanta Falcons will officially turn the page to a new era.  With a new head coach in Kevin Stefanski already at the helm, the Falcons will hand the ball, and also the keys to the franchise, to Michael Penix Jr.

Future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams still has one year left on his contract with the 49ers, but he could end up on the free agent market early. Williams and the 49ers are struggling to reach an agreement on an amended deal that would lower his $38.84MM cap

A recent report indicated that an interested team will “have to knock” the figurative socks off San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch to get Lynch to trade backup quarterback Mac Jones this offseason.  Jones signed a two-year deal with the 49ers last March, meaning the club has plenty of say

Kyle Pitts is set to spend a sixth season in Atlanta. The veteran tight end is in position to receive the franchise tag, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Pitts will not reach the market based on today’s news. Instead of testing free agency for the first time

Nothing is official yet, but the NFL competition committee is reportedly considering a massive change. The change that is being mulled over has to do with replays. There are already off-field officials, both in the stadium and in New York, who assist the on-field referees when it comes to replay-eligible

By Connor Byrne | at February 23, 2026 8:17 pm Here is Monday’s lone minor NFL transaction… Buffalo Bills Mathis came into the NFL in 2022 as a Commanders second-round pick, but he has not lived up to his draft stock. The former Alabama lineman missed all but one game

The Dallas Cowboys aren’t letting George Pickens test the market, but they’re still at risk of losing the star wide receiver.  At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Monday, Cowboys COO and co-owner Stephen Jones said the Cowboys still plan to place the franchise tag on Pickens (a

Mike Evans will play in 2026, meaning his decorated NFL career is set to include a 13th season. It remains to be seen if a new Buccaneers pact will be worked out or if a first ever free agent departure is in store. To no surprise, SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora reports

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah doesn’t seem ready to hang up the cleats just yet. At least that’s what the man known to most as “JOK” seems to be telling his Instagram followers. On Saturday, Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer said it was “doubtful

It’s no secret that Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is a top trade target for many teams across the NFL, but several factors have the potential to affect if Crosby leaves, where he may end up, and just how much the Raiders might receive if they choose to trade

There is no single play in the NFL that has become more polarizing than the tush push. You also better get used to it and all of the complaints and criticisms that come with it, because there does not appear to be any sort of push to ban it this

John Morton will once again find himself in Denver for the 2026 campaign. He will occupy a familiar role on Sean Payton‘s staff next season. Morton is coming back to the Broncos on a full-time basis, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. He will once again hold the title of pass-game coordinator. It

For years, fans and analysts raved about the quarterback class of 2026.  Fast forward to today, and it might not be nearly as impressive as they thought it would be. Most of the “can’t-miss” candidates missed, and there aren’t many true top-tier quarterback prospects about to enter the NFL. That’s

The Cowboys will keep pending free agent running back Javonte Williams from hitting the open market. The two sides have agreed to a three-year, $24MM contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. The deal includes $16MM in guarantees, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Williams will also receive a $6MM signing

The NFL community is mourning the loss of wide receiver Rondale Moore following confirmation of his death. The former Arizona Cardinals playmaker was just 25 years old. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah hasn’t taken the field since he suffered a severe neck injury in Week 8 of the 2024 season. Owusu-Koramoah spent all of last season on the reserve/PUP list. It is now “doubtful at best” that the 26-year-old will play again, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has made it clear: He believes he deserves to be the NFL’s highest-paid player at his position. In a recent interview with WFAA’s Jonah Javad, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion stated he wants the Brinks truck treatment.

The Rams will take the expected route of promoting from within to fill the offensive coordinator spot. Nate Scheelhaase is in position to take on an elevated role in 2026. Scheelhaase is being promoted to the role of offensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. He will serve as Mike LaFleur‘s replacement as