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Not long after the Minnesota Vikings signed former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to a team-friendly one-year contract, the Vikings brought veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz back to the organization.  Understandably, those moves left some wondering if 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy has a future with the Vikings. It appears

Joe Flacco is on track to play a 19th season. The Bengals are bringing him back as Joe Burrow‘s backup, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The 41-year-old passer will see a raise on his 2026 deal, according to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler, who reports this contract will carry $6MM in base

With most of the top NFL free agents signed, rosters are starting to take shape for the 2026 season. So let’s take a look at the best and worst moves of the offseason around the AFC North, as well as one player still available who each team should try to

The Buccaneers have signed two free agent linebackers, and another Lavonte David contract is not forthcoming. The stalwart Tampa Bay defender will retire after 14 seasons. A team announcement Tuesday revealed David is stepping away from the game. He will retire as a career-long Buccaneer and one of the greatest

Happy 50th birthday to 14-time Pro Bowler, five-time NFL MVP, two-time Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion, Peyton Manning! After playing his college ball at Tennessee, Manning and fellow quarterback Ryan Leaf were expected to go in some order of first and second in the 1998 NFL

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has not needed to wait long to secure his Seahawks extension. The reigning Offensive Player of the Year agreed to terms with Seattle on Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Team and player are finalizing a four-year, $168.6MM pact, Schefter reports. With Smith-Njigba’s fifth-year option having recently been picked up,

NFL free agency is in its third week, but clubs in the NFC North have already made splashes.  With that in mind, here’s a look at each team’s best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave. (Contract figures from Spotrac.)  Best signing: S Coby

A 30-game starter in Miami, Robert Jones joined the Cowboys in free agency last year. But the former UDFA offensive lineman suffered a season-nullifying injury, hitting free agency on a low note a year later. Two-plus weeks into this year’s FA period, Jones remains unsigned. But he is drawing interest.

Over the past couple of months, the New England Patriots have been tangled up in trade rumors for A.J. Brown. The Philadelphia Eagles seem reluctant to give up on him, and the Patriots signed former Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs as an insurance policy. That’s why Matt Verderame of Sports

After four years of up-and-down play, the Jets came into the final year of running back Breece Hall‘s rookie contract unsure of whether or not they wanted to extend him to a long-term contract. When, after the season, they tried and failed to reach an extension agreement in time for

Burrow co-captained the Wildcats FFC alongside Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels at BMO Stadium, with the team coached by San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. The Wildcats went 1-2 in the round robin, beating seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady’s Founders FFC before falling to Team USA 39-14. They met

While widely accused of wrongdoing in the fallout of the Maxx Crosby trade debacle, the Ravens themselves were hurt by a delayed start to free agency. Expecting Crosby to be on their books for much of the legal tampering period, the Ravens negotiated through that time with the diminished cap

With most of the primary options already off the table, the Pittsburgh Steelers might be left in an uncomfortable position if Aaron Rodgers retires. The Steelers haven’t shown any signs of wanting to rebuild, and not having their future Hall of Famer at quarterback would throw a huge wrench in their

Since left tackle is a premium position, the top collegiate LTs in a given class frequently hear their names called in the first hour of the NFL draft. This year should be no different, and Miami’s Francis Mauigoa and Utah’s Spencer Fano have long been viewed as possible top-10 selections

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is at the center of a social media storm this weekend, and it has nothing to do with football. Skattebo, selected out of Arizona State in the 2025 NFL Draft, dismissed both CTE and asthma as fake on the “Bring the Juice” podcast

The Bengals were among the teams to make a pass rush addition early in free agency. Boye Mafe was added on a three-year, $60MM deal after playing out his rookie contract in Seattle. Expectations will be high for Mafe as he looks to replace Trey Hendrickson‘s production. The four-time Pro Bowler’s Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had fans very concerned with how hard he was playing in Saturday’s flag football event. Burrow was one of several NFL players taking part in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles on Saturday, and he certainly did not go easy.  At one point,

Former NFL defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale was a strong candidate to take the same role with the Jets this offseason. Martindale was the only coach to fly in for an interview and meet with the Jets twice, but talks fell apart after head coach Aaron Glenn decided he would

The San Francisco 49ers and Trent Williams still haven’t reached a new deal. There were rumblings about the Niners potentially trading or releasing their All-Pro left tackle if he didn’t agree to a restructured contract. That’s why, with the deadline arriving and no imminent deal, they had to make a

The Eagles and Falcons have agreed on a trade that will send safety Sydney Brown from Philadelphia to Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The teams will also swap fourth- and sixth-round picks. The Eagles will receive the 114th and 197th choices, while the Falcons will get the 122nd and

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers. Here’s a look at the top small-school prospects entering the 2026 NFL Draft.    1 of 25 Curtis Allen, RB, Virginia Union Kevin Whitlock /

The Chiefs are bringing back Jack Cochrane for a fifth season. The linebacker announced on Friday that he “just signed back for another year.”  Cochrane, undrafted from South Dakota in 2022, has earned two Super Bowl rings in Kansas City during his four-year career. He was also part of an

Even after the New York Jets brought veteran Geno Smith back to the organization to serve as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, rumors suggested the Jets also wanted to sign fellow journeyman Carson Wentz. However, Wentz has since returned to the Minnesota Vikings. Thus, some understandably have wondered if

Mike Evans‘ decorated Buccaneers tenure came to an end last week when he agreed to join the 49ers. His departure was not the result of Tampa Bay losing a bidding war, though. During his first public comments since losing Evans, general manager Jason Licht spoke about the negotiating process in this case.

After signing quarterback Kyler Murray earlier in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings double-dipped at the position by reuniting with a former starter. On Thursday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared that Carson Wentz is re-signing with the organization on a one-year deal after spending the 2025 season in Minnesota. Last year,

Terrell Williams was hired by the Patriots last offseason to be the team’s defensive coordinator. He was away from the organization during minicamp while dealing with a medical issue, and it was later revealed that the 51-year-old had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Linebackers coach Zak Kuhr took over the

The San Francisco 49ers will host Texas A&M standout wide receiver KC Concepcion for a top-30 visit, college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported Thursday.  The top-30 visit could signal San Francisco has serious interest in drafting the electric wideout. The NFL Draft is April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Each year NFL

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott accepted a revised contract, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, which reduces his 2026 pay by $1MM but ensures he will remain on the roster this season. Elliott, 31, signed a four-year extension with the Eagles in 2024 worth $6MM per year with $9.7MM in guaranteed money.

It doesn’t feel like it was all that long ago when some legitimately wondered if Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar could eventually emerge as the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.  Now, Allar is now trying to prove his worth to interested teams coming off the

The Eagles are trading a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for quarterback Andy Dalton, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Dalton, 38, served as the backup to Bryce Young in Carolina for the last three years. He started one game in 2023 but drew five starts in 2024 with

One of the biggest embarrassments of the past few decades of professional football was the NFL using “replacement referees.” In 2012, the league was unable to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association. That led to a “lockout” that went 110 days and lasted three weeks into

By Sam Robinson | at March 18, 2026 4:22 pm Greg Dortch will complete a quick reunion with Drew Petzing. The new Lions offensive coordinator will once again coach his former Cardinals slot charge. Detroit hosted Dortch on a Wednesday visit, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and

A recent update indicated that Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are essentially on equal ground as it pertains to the Cleveland Browns’ competition for the starting quarterback job. On Wednesday morning, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US repeated previous claims made by others and noted that “Monken is open to the idea

Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby addressed the Ravens’ decision to back out of their trade for him on a recent episode of his podcast, The Rush, offering a detailed timeline of his brief trip to Baltimore. Chatter regarding a potential Crosby trade gained steam in early March, but despite that,

The Minnesota Vikings are adding a very decorated free agent (albeit at a less-heralded position). Minnesota announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to sign veteran punter Johnny Hekker in free agency. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that Hekker is getting a one-year contract from the Vikings. The 36-year-old

The Raiders remain active into the second week of free agency. The team announced the signing of guard Spencer Burford on Tuesday. It’s a one-year deal, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 first reported an agreement was in the works. Burford, 25, spent the first four

Kenneth Walker III’s decision to leave the Seattle Seahawks may have been a long time coming. Walker was “privately irked” at having to share the running back job with Zach Charbonnet last season, according to Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. Walker’s exit was largely sealed in late January when

By Adam La Rose | at March 17, 2026 10:19 am The Broncos’ first outside addition of the new league year is certainly a notable one. Jaylen Waddle is heading to Denver. The Dolphins have worked out a trade to send Waddle to the Broncos, as first reported by Tom Pelissero and

New San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans didn’t ease into his new role — the 12-year veteran declared himself the missing piece. He’s right. “I feel like they were one piece away, and I’m that piece,” the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star said during his introductory news conference, per Nick

New San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans didn’t ease into his new role — the 12-year veteran declared himself the missing piece. He’s right. “I feel like they were one piece away, and I’m that piece,” the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star said during his introductory news conference, per Nick

As expected, Justin Fields‘ time in New York is coming to an end. A trade has been worked out which will send him from the Jets to the Chiefs, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This trade will include a late-round pick swap. The Jets are dealing Fields and a

After one season with the New York Jets, quarterback Justin Fields is on the move once again.  The former 11th-overall Draft pick is heading to Kansas City for a 2027 sixth-round selection, where he’ll play for his third team in three seasons after being traded to the Steelers ahead of the 2024-25

The Dolphins continue to shape their roster under a new decision-making tandem. David Ojabo is Miami’s latest arrival. Ojabo was signed on Monday, per a team announcement. The fifth-year edge rusher hit the market once his Ravens rookie contract expired. A change of scenery may prove to be a welcomed development in

As had been expected for some time, the Atlanta Falcons were finally able to confirm on Friday that they had signed former Miami Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a team-friendly one-year contract.  Before Tagovailoa officially inked his agreement, Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham hinted that Tagovailoa and 2025 Week 1 QB1 Michael Penix Jr.

The Rams have been one of two teams showing considerable interest in A.J. Brown this offseason. Had Los Angeles managed to swing a deal for the Eagles All-Pro, another wideout trade likely would have taken place. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that during discussions about a Brown acquisition, the Rams

As the 2026 NFL free-agency period enters its second week, the initial frenzy of blockbuster signings has started to slow down. High-profile moves like edge rusher Jaelan Phillips landing a four-year, $120M deal with the Carolina Panthers, wide receiver Alec Pierce re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts for four years and $114M and running back Kenneth Walker III joining the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year, $43M contract have reshaped rosters across the league.  Yet, a number of impactful veterans and proven contributors remain on

5:31pm: According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Goedert’s new one-year deal in Philly will be for $7MM. McManus adds that at least $4.25MM of that figure will be guaranteed as he receives that amount as a signing bonus. 3:05pm: Efforts between Dallas Goedert and the Eagles to work out a new arrangement

Tyreek Hill’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins was a bit of a rollercoaster. He was, undeniably, the most impactful wide receiver in the game at one point, but fell off a cliff almost immediately. Of course, some of that wasn’t because of him, and he may still be the same guy

The Ravens made it clear their goal was to extend quarterback Lamar Jackson before the start of the new league year, and when that didn’t happen, they were forced to restructure his contract in order to avoid a massive $74.5MM cap hit. General manager Eric DeCosta informed the media this

Josh Johnson, perhaps the NFL’s ultimate journeyman backup quarterback, is going to have another opportunity to stick around in the league for the 2026 season.  The 39-year-old quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, continuing what has been an absolutely wild career that has taken him across