The Kansas City Chiefs began their organized team activities on May 26, but wide receiver Rashee Rice will not be in attendance after violating his probation. He will also miss the team’s mandatory minicamp in June while serving a 30-day jail sentence.

While Rice’s absence provides an opportunity for other receivers to step up and master the offense, it also means Kansas City’s scoring attack will be missing another key aspect. Ultimately, the Chiefs may feel like they have no choice but to strengthen their WR corps, possibly via trade.

according to Sports IllustratedAccording to Albert Breer, the Chiefs could “circle back” to a trade for Philadelphia Eagles receiver AJ Brown. Previous reports have suggested that it is “somewhat understandable” that the Eagles are trading Brown, but the assumption is that the Pro Bowl wideout will head to the New England Patriots, where he will reunite with his former head coach, Mike Vrabel.

Still, without submitting a trade to the NFL, there is always a chance for a team like the Chiefs to “circle back” and make a stronger offer than the Patriots for the Browns.

Additionally, the Chiefs were a popular choice to select a receiver in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s possible the draft board didn’t stack up the way Chiefs general manager Brett Veach wanted, so he ended up with cornerback Mansur Delaney and defensive tackle Peter Woods on the first night.

If the Chiefs do indeed have a receiver high on their target list ahead of draft night, it’s certainly possible that Kansas City will make a strong effort for the impact receiver before training camp begins on July 21.

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There are 32 teams in the NFL, and the Arizona Cardinals are expected to be one of the worst teams in the league. That’s the expectation moving forward after going 3-14 last season, finishing in fourth place in the NFC West, hiring a first-year head coach and with a veteran journeyman starting quarterback like Jacoby Brissett.

The Cardinals’ voluntary organized team activities began on May 18, but they were missing a key member of the roster, former Pro Bowl pass-rusher Josh Sweat. As mentioned, these workouts are completely voluntary, so there is no punishment for players who do not participate.

According to John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix, Sweat was not injured. Then, Cardinals insider Kyle Odegaard added fuel to the fire by revealing that Sweat “isn’t particularly happy in AZ.”

The 29-year-old Sweat recorded a career-high 12 sacks and four forced fumbles last season. This was his first season in Arizona after signing a four-year, $76.5 million contract with the Cardinals in free agency after helping the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIX.

Nevertheless, Sweat signed when the Cardinals were coached by defensive-minded Jonathan Gannon. While the Cardinals are now led by the offensive mind of first-year coach Mike LaFleur, not much should change for Sweat, who will still play for defensive coordinator Nick Rallis for the second consecutive season.

Perhaps Sweat wants a raise after dominating individually to protect the bottom line. Sweat’s contract has him ranking 21st in annual average salary among edge rushers, but he performed at an elite level last season. His $16.3 million cap hit in 2025 is more than reasonable for the type of production Sweat is producing.

Perhaps he feels like Arizona is in no position to compete, and he wants to join a contender, no matter what that is; Sweat is trying to send a message.

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Last year, the Indianapolis Colts gave their fans reason to celebrate, both with a 7-1 start and by acquiring an NFL superstar in Sauce Gardner. Unfortunately, it all collapsed when breakout star quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a knee injury. The Colts went 1-8 the rest of the trip, so much so that they turned to 44-year-old Philip Rivers in desperate times.

Jones is still recovering from his concussion, but eventually, the Colts will be back at full strength. We saw how capable Shane Steichen’s offense was last season, and the Colts spent a lot of money keeping their group intact, retaining Jones and receiver Alec Pierce in free agency. Still, there might be a way to further weaponize the offense in Indianapolis.

Recently, ESPN’s Matt Bowen said the Colts are the “best team fit” for former All-Pro and Pro Bowler, free agent receiver Deebo Samuel.

The 30-year-old Samuel spent last season with the Commanders, where he appeared in 16 games and recorded 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns. Still, the Commanders didn’t utilize him as much as a rusher, where Samuel had only 17 rush attempts for 75 yards and one touchdown, both rushing totals his lowest since 2020.

Samuel’s last season with over 1,000 all-purpose yards came in 2023, yet he has only had one season with fewer than 800 yards from scrimmage. This could make him an ideal complementary weapon to Warren, Pierce, Downs and Westbrook-Ikhin.

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The Miami Dolphins are entering a rebuild with a new head coach, a new starting quarterback, and several unproven players hoping to make their mark in the NFL. While they enter the season with low expectations in a top-heavy AFC East division that includes a Super Bowl representative from last year, it’s also a very exciting time for Dolphins fans, knowing that there’s always the chance that Malik Willis and company could be much better than skeptics expect.

Internally, the Dolphins, led by first-year head coach Jeff Hafley, will have to be confident in what they have. They may also feel like they are a piece or two away from competing in their conference.

One way to give the offense a better chance to succeed would be to strengthen the offensive line, which includes star running back D’Von Achane. There are several potential impact players still available.

Recently, ESPN’s Matt Bowen called the Dolphins the “best team fit” for former Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker, who is still unsigned in free agency. Decker requested and was granted his release from the Lions earlier this offseason, and has not found a new home since.

However, the 2024 Pro Bowl lineman is still only 32 years old (will turn 33 in August), and he has started all 140 of his appearances since being drafted as the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Decker will definitely help the Dolphins get the best from their offensive line, allowing some of the younger players to show off some veteran moves.

Whether Decker, who has become accustomed to entering the season with playoff expectations in Detroit in recent times, wants to join the rebuilding effort in Miami remains to be seen. Still, playing football, especially in South Beach while getting paid millions of dollars, is better than not competing at all.

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The Los Angeles Rams were a popular choice to select a wide receiver or tight end in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are both in the final year of their contracts, making it worthwhile for the Rams to consider the future of the position.

While Nacua is a franchise cornerstone and certainly a part of the Rams’ future plans after the 2026 season ends, Adams will turn 34 next season. Five receivers were selected among the 32 picks of the first round, but the Rams did not contribute to those numbers, instead making the surprise selection of quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick.

In fact, the Rams didn’t address the receiver room until the sixth round of the draft. Given that this is a team that is ready to win now, it’s a little surprising they didn’t bring in someone who had more potential to make an immediate impact.

However, everyone recognizes the Rams as a potential Super Bowl contender, which makes them an attractive landing spot for the best receivers still available in free agency.

Recently, ESPN’s Matt Bowen named the Rams as the “best team fit” for four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs.

Diggs’ last Pro Bowl season came in 2023, but the Rams aren’t asking him to come in and be a superhero next to Nacua and Adams. Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford just needs a reliable third weapon that can win his 1-on-1 battles, and even at age 32, Diggs has shown he can get the job done.

Last season, Diggs recorded 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while serving as the No. 1 target for Drake Mays during the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl run. He won’t get as many opportunities in Los Angeles, but signing with the Rams and accepting a reduced role could give Diggs his best chance yet to win a Super Bowl.

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The San Francisco 49ers returned last season after missing the playoffs in 2024. Their resurgence now leads many to believe that coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have once again assembled a Super Bowl contender.

Yet, as we have seen time and time again, injuries can be a major factor in the overall success and/or failure of a team. At the same time, there are still some areas, like the interior offensive line, that have room for improvement.

Recently, ESPN’s Matt Bowen suggested that the 49ers are the “best team fit” for unsigned free agent offensive guard Kevin Zeitler. The 36-year-old one-time Pro Bowler spent last season with the Tennessee Titans, where he started 16 games. Also, last year’s starting left guard Spencer Burford has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency.

Whether the 49ers still feel like Zeitler has something left in the tank remains to be seen. He has played for three different teams over the past three seasons, but he earned his only Pro Bowl nomination in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens.

If signed, the 49ers will soon have the NFL’s oldest starting offensive tackle in 38-year-old Trent Williams and oldest starting offensive guard in Zeitler. Still, they will certainly not be short on experience, having each made more than 200 starts.

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Last year, the Washington Commander’s leading receiver was Deebo Samuel with 727 yards and five touchdowns. But now the 30-year-old is a free agent.

The Commanders’ next leading receiver was Terry McLaurin, who had 582 yards and three touchdowns, but was limited to only 10 games due to injury. While the Commanders selected Antonio Williams in the third round, there is no guarantee the rookie will contribute immediately. So, how will Washington replace Samuel’s production?

Sports IllustratedAlbert Breer recently suggested the Commanders sign free agent receiver Stefon Diggs. It may help that Diggs is a DC native. However, as Breyer noted, several other teams may be interested in the four-time Pro Bowler.

Now that teams can sign free agents without impacting their 2027 compensatory pick formula, we may see the market heat up for starters like Diggs.

Last season, Diggs made a significant impact in New England, recording 85 receptions for 1,013 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He could make a similar difference in Washington, and he might even be able to add his younger brother, cornerback Trevon Diggs, to the mix. Dan Quinn was Diggs’ defensive coordinator in Dallas for three seasons from 2021 to 2023.

Together, the Diggs brothers could help the Commanders in their quest to return to the playoffs this season.

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A new report suggests that the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens may be on the verge of acquiring the two multi-time Pro Bowl receivers still available in NFL free agency.

The 2025 season brought something football fans are not used to. losing seasons to the league’s dynasty team, the Chiefs, and perennial playoff contenders, the Ravens. Both franchises were hit by serious injuries and surprisingly disappointing play. However, a pair of AFC teams feel they have made changes this offseason that will get them back to Super Bowl contention in 2026.

However, they still have one glaring position on the roster that could provide some help: the wide receiver core. There are still some interesting veteran options on the market, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler suggested the pair of AFC powerhouses are likely candidates to pick one of them.

“You have Keenan Allen, you have Stefon Diggs, you have Tyreek Hill, and you have a lot of teams that need help,” Fowler said on Saturday’s edition of ESPN. sports center. “The Kansas City Chiefs are a little thin at receiver. The Baltimore Ravens are also a little thin.”

Why are Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs still in free agency?

Hill is an eight-time Pro Bowler who was among the star veterans cut by the Miami Dolphins this offseason as part of their new regime’s downsizing strategy. In 2024, he had his first season with less than 1,000 yards receiving and played only four games in 2025 after tearing his ACL.

Diggs had a comeback season as the No. 1 receiver for the AFC champion New England Patriots. Posting a distance of 1,013 yards. He also had a torn ACL, but that came two years ago. However, he has built a reputation for causing drama on and off the field.

Hill has a similar reputation, which is why the 30-something duo remains in free agency. There has been much speculation throughout the offseason about a reunion with the Chiefs and Hill. In Kansas City, Hill became one of the top pass catchers in the game and earned his six Pro Bowl honors there.

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The Green Bay Packers have always felt like they are capable of competing for a playoff spot. Considering they have missed a playoff berth in six of Matt LaFleur’s seven seasons as head coach, the Packers are right to feel this way.

Yet, for whatever reason, the Packers were never able to overcome adversity and compete for the Super Bowl. The last time the Lombardi Trophy came was in 2010, when Mike McCarthy led the franchise to its fourth Super Bowl victory.

Is this the year that changes? To do that, the Packers will have to be nearly perfect, which will require contributions from all 53 players on the roster and then some.

While the Packers may already have a playoff roster, Sports IllustratedEva Geitheim recently made her case for why Green Bay should still add an impact rotational edge rusher in free agency. His advice for the Packers is to target a pair of former Pro Bowl pass rushers, Jadeveon Clowney or Joey Bosa.

Even though he is reportedly further along in his recovery process, Parsons is working to recover from a major injury. Making some contingency plans is never a bad idea, especially for a top contender who has often been bitten badly by the injury bug.

Clowney turned 33 in February, but the former No. 1 overall pick has still been productive. Last season, he recorded 8.5 sacks with the Cowboys. The 30-year-old Bosa is a five-time Pro Bowler who has recorded at least five sacks in each of the last three seasons. Both will provide Green Bay with more pass-rushing juice.

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The Chicago Bears made a huge jump in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach, going from a five-game winning team in 2024 to an 11-winning team in 2025. Still, it looks like there’s another level of development available to unlock in the Windy City.

While Bears general manager Ryan Poles has done a good job of upgrading the team in every way, as well as addressing key weaknesses, there is still one area of ​​concern. Is the offensive line ready to compete for another playoff spot?

However, Sports IllustratedEva Geitheim believes the Bears can still address their offensive line by turning to one of Coach Johnson’s old friends, Taylor Decker. The Detroit Lions’ longtime left tackle requested and received his release from Johnson’s former team earlier this offseason, and he is still unsigned in free agency.

Decker, who turns 33 in August, earned his only Pro Bowl nomination in 2024 after starting 14 games for the Lions. Still, after a 10-year career with the Lions, Decker was ready to move on, and Chicago has a soft landing spot available with a coach he’s already very familiar with.

Additionally, with Trapillo set to miss a significant amount of time, Decker can ensure that the left side of Chicago’s offensive line remains in good shape. Having started all 140 of his appearances since arriving as the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Decker still has a lot left in the tank.

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In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young No. 1 overall. He has improved each season since, and so has the Panthers’ record, going from 2-14 to 4-8, 8-8 and making the playoffs.

A big reason for Young’s continued improvement is that the Panthers have continued to improve the foundation around him. This includes spending more than $100 million on the offensive line. The Panthers also invested first-round picks in back-to-back drafts on wide receivers Xavier Leggett and Tetaroa McMillan.

The Panthers used their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on an offensive tackle, but Carolina also invested a third-round pick on Tennessee wideout Chris Brazell. Still, some believe the Panthers should not add to their corps of pass-catchers.

recently, Sports IllustratedEva Geitheim urged the Panthers to consider signing free agent tight end Darren Waller.

Waller retired for the 2024 season, but surprisingly returned and joined the Miami Dolphins in 2025. Waller, who turns 34 in September, could potentially help a team like the Panthers even after recording a respectable 283 yards and six touchdowns in just three starts and nine appearances.

The one-time Pro Bowler has made no suggestion that he’s headed back into retirement this offseason, and with training camp around the corner, there could be more activity on his front soon.

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Rumors regarding the Philadelphia Eagles have been hot and heavy throughout the offseason. That’s usually the norm for general manager Howie Roseman, who runs the show.

The Eagles also pulled off a semi-blockbuster on draft weekend by landing Pro Bowl pass rusher Jonathan Greenard of the Minnesota Vikings. Still, the worst-kept secret is that the Eagles probably didn’t make the deal.

The most talked about trade in the NFL right now, and for many months now, is the expected move to potentially send three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots. It is widely expected that Brown will be dealt, but the actual destination has not been decided.

According to ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, it is “somewhat understood” that Brown will be traded at some point, possibly on or after June 1. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is gathering teammates for a workout, but it’s no surprise Brown isn’t there.

Fowler said, “You like how I put it in there? Let me put it this way, AJ Brown is not at these workouts, so it’s making sense right now.”

Fowler also said that DeVonta Smith is now the Eagles’ new No. 1 receiver. Obviously, that title belonged to the Browns, but Smith was actually the team’s leading receiver in 2025, the first time since the Browns arrived via trade in 2022.

In other words, it appears that everyone associated with the Eagles is operating with the mindset that Brown will not be with Philadelphia in 2026. It remains to be seen whether that will be in New England or another destination.

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We’ve reached the part of the offseason where the Giants are starting to see the writing on the wall. Last year, the Indianapolis Colts traded two picks in the first round to make Sauce Gardner their new No. 1 CB. This did not change the role of Kenny Moore, who served as the team’s nickelback, but it did mean there was a new defensive leader in the clubhouse.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Moore requested and was granted his release by the Colts on Thursday.

Moore, a one-time Pro Bowler in 2021, has started 111 of the 132 games he appeared in with the Colts in 2017, when he arrived as an undrafted rookie free agent. Now 30, Moore feels he still has something to offer, just not to the Colts.

Still valued as one of the better nickelbacks in the NFL, Moore will be in high demand as a free agent. Which teams should sign a veteran corner?

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While Moore will likely want to join a contender, we can’t completely rule out the Titans hiring Gus Bradley as their defensive coordinator. Bradley was Moore’s defensive coordinator for three seasons from 2022 to 2024, and we think both sides would welcome a reunion under the right circumstances.

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After saying goodbye to franchise icon Lavonte David, the Buccaneers would benefit from more experienced defensive leadership. Additionally, the team should still be looking for an upgrade considering the Buccaneers ranked near the bottom in points allowed, passing yards allowed and passing touchdowns allowed, and Tampa Bay hasn’t made many additions to its secondary this offseason.

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As mentioned, Moore may want to join a contender, and the 49ers could provide a comfortable home. The 49ers’ defensive coordinator is Matt Eberflus, who was the Colts’ defensive coordinator from Moore’s second season through his fifth season, including Moore’s only Pro Bowl season in 2021. After recording career-highs in interceptions (4) and tackles (102) in 2021, Moore will certainly welcome the chance to play for Eberflus again.

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The Cowboys entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a need to improve at the cornerback position. While safety Caleb Downs would help in the secondary, the Cowboys did not select a corner until the fourth round. While Devin Moore could be part of the long-term solution in Dallas, the Cowboys may prefer to hire a veteran like Kenny Moore to help coach them.

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The New York Jets appear to be committed to keeping Geno Smith as their starting quarterback for the start of the 2026 NFL season. Still, the front office has invested in other players, including spending a fourth-round choice on Clemson QB Cade Klubnik.

The other options, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappé, are not starting material. However, Jets general manager Darren Maugy has recently attempted to strengthen the Jets’ QB room by bringing in another starting-caliber arm.

According to free agent QB Russell Wilson, the Jets recently offered him a contract when they brought the 37-year-old in for a private workout.

While Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and former Super Bowl champion, appreciated the offer, he says he’s still considering what to do next. Some possible options include becoming an NFL analyst, discussing your favorite sport on TV.

Still, Wilson also suggests that he “knows I can play ball at a high level.”

“It was great,” Wilson said, via Ryan Dunleavy New York Post. “They offered me, and I’m trying to figure out what’s the next best thing for me. I still know I can play ball at a high level, but I also have a chance to work in TV, so we’ll see what happens.”

Those comments lead us to believe that instead of making good money talking about football on TV, Wilson will, at some point during the 2026 NFL season, be joining an NFL roster. He can talk about football until he’s blue in the face, but he’ll only get more chances to actually get on the field. In fact, this could be one of the Jets’ last chances to compete.

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Despite entering the 2025 campaign with very low outside expectations, the New Orleans Saints performed better than anyone expected in Kellen Moore’s first season as head coach, finishing with a 6–11 record. If nothing else, the Saints’ season, which saw several young players receive extensive playing time, set the table for a bright future.

Now, after an offseason of retooling, the Saints feel like they are ready to take a big leap forward as Tyler Shaw enters his second season of play. To get there, the Saints will continue to take risks on star talent.

Recently, the Saints invited one-time Pro Bowl kicker Youngho Koo to their upcoming rookie minicamp.

New Orleans had two different kickers last season, Charlie Smith and Blake Grupp. The latter really struggled, missing an NFL-high eight kicks during Week 12. The Saints released Group due to his accuracy issues, and he has since signed with the Indianapolis Colts.

Smith was more accurate, completing 75% of his field goal attempts, compared to Gruppe’s 69.2%. Both made all their extra point attempts.

As for Koo, the 31-year-old kicker played one game with the Atlanta Falcons and five games with the New York Giants last season. Still, he only made 66.7% of his field goals and 92.9% of his extra points, which is why he’s still looking for a contract at this stage in the offseason.

The Saints have Smith and undrafted rookie Mason Shipley on the roster. Koo hopes to work his way into the mix as well, and a strong showing in minicamp from May 8-10 will certainly help.

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The San Francisco 49ers are no strangers to adding impact players, whether it be in free agency, through the NFL Draft, or via trade. We’ve already seen 49ers general manager John Lynch spend big on signing Mike Evans to a three-year, $42 million contract. They also made a deal for a new starting defensive tackle, Osa Odighizuwa.

Overall, the 49ers have assembled a group of consistent star players on offense and defense. Now, another former Pro Bowl player would like to join the fray.

on Tuesday’s appearance up and adams showFree agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy revealed that he would “really love to play with the Niners with my little brother, Fred Warner.”

“I think they’ve got something cooking in there,” Van Noy said. “I know they like Joey Bosa because of Nick and all that. I get that, but I would love to play with my little brother. That’s my boy, and I think they’ve got something cooking there.”

While Van Noy is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, he is also now 35 years old. Nevertheless, he played in 15 games with the Baltimore Ravens last season, recording 20 tackles, two sacks, one interception and four pass deflections.

In 2024, Van Noy recorded a career-high 12.5 sacks, resulting in his first and only Pro Bowl season. Perhaps the 49ers, or another team, still feel that Van Noy can be an impact player on their defense; We already know how he feels.

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Green Bay Packers rumors have been flying throughout the offseason even before Malik Willis left to sign with the Miami Dolphins. No one expected the Packers to get a chance to sign Willis, who was widely expected to get an opportunity to play better elsewhere. Nevertheless, given that Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has long been appreciative of developing quarterbacks, rumors have suggested that Green Bay could trade for another young prospect with untapped potential.

The name most linked to the Packers has been former No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson. While the Indianapolis Colts are open to trading their former first-round pick for forward Daniel Jones. Green Bay’s latest move shows that a trade for Richardson may not be a top priority right now.

On Monday, the Packers announced they have signed 36-year-old QB Tyrod Taylor to a one-year contract to back up starter Jordan Love.

Taylor is a one-time Pro Bowler who spent the past two seasons with the New York Jets, appearing in eight games and making six starts. He completed 62.2% of his passes for 898 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions with the Jets.

Taylor Love joins a somewhat crowded Packers QB depth chart led by Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord and Kyron Draughns. McCord, 23, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round last year. The drone is an untested newbie. Ridder is a 26-year-old former third-rounder who has made 18 starts in the NFL, but he is equally unproven.

If nothing else, Taylor brings 15 years of NFL experience to a group that hasn’t seen much time on the field. He will be a veteran voice in the QB room to complement Love. Whether the Packers are still willing to invest more in that group, such as trading a third-day pick for Richardson, remains to be seen, but it’s possible only Love and Taylor make the roster, which could leave room for a developmental option.

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General manager Joe Hortiz recently completed his second draft with the Los Angeles Chargers. Hortiz added eight new players to head coach Jim Harbaugh’s roster during the three-day draft event, including Miami’s Akhim Messidor with the 22nd overall selection in the first round.

Not surprisingly, the Chargers placed a heavy emphasis on rebuilding in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Six of the team’s eight draft selections were either offensive linemen or defensive linemen. The other two were used at a wide receiver and a safety, but the team did not select any tight ends to compete with or pursue Oronde Gadsden and free agency arrival Charlie Kolar.

However, the Chargers have indicated a desire to boost their tight end room. On Monday, the Chargers will bring in former Cleveland Browns running back David Njoku for a workout.

Njoku’s contract with the Browns expired this offseason and the one-time Pro Bowler not surprisingly faced a strong market. Still only 29 years old, Njoku is coming off a poor season where he recorded only 293 yards and four touchdowns. In 2023, Njoku posted a career-high 882-yard, six-touchdown campaign.

While he likely won’t return to his peak form with the Chargers, Njoku would give Justin Herbert another reliable weapon on a team that could use more playmakers.

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The New York Jets landed the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Most years, that’s good enough to hone in on a potential franchise quarterback. But not this year, when most analysts projected to draft only one quarterback in the first round.

Thus, the Jets made other plans, such as trading a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Geno Smith long before he was drafted. With two-time Pro Bowl QB Smith, it appears the Jets have their starting QB for 2026. However, they also traded up to select Clemson’s Cade Klubnik in the fourth round.

Still, the Jets’ QB room, which currently consists of Smith, Klubnik, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappé, can’t be set.

According to ESPN’s Jets insider Rich Cimini, the team recently hosted 10-time Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson for a free agency visit. Still, Cimini reports that “nothing is imminent” as the Jets are going through “their process” in looking for an experienced backup QB. Interestingly, Smith’s relationship with Wilson during his time in Seattle may have helped the former Super Bowl-winning Seahawks QB work out with the Giants.

Wilson doesn’t have any starting opportunities left unless he’s willing to join a rebuild like Arizona or go back to Pittsburgh (which still seems to be tied to Aaron Rodgers), or wait out a potential injury to another starter. Thus, a return to New York, this time with the Jets instead of the Giants, could make sense for the 37-year-old QB.

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Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, there have been a lot of Minnesota Vikings trade rumors. Some involve trading up from the 17th overall pick in the first round to acquire top-tier talent.

Others include a trade down to add the nine draft selections the Vikings already have. The idea is that there is not much difference between a player who is selected in the middle of the first round and a player who is selected on the second day.

Meanwhile, other Vikings rumors suggest they are thinking about selling one of their best players. Now, a new report suggests the Vikings are ready to pull the trigger.

According to the Guardian’s Ollie Connolly, the Vikings and Eagles have already agreed to a trade that sends Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia in exchange for a second-day draft pick.

“You’re saying the (Eagles) are nabbing Jonathan Greenard, huh? Is that breaking news or is it out there?”

“I think it’s there, right?”

“I don’t think so, Ollie.”

“Well, uh-oh… I think the need for an edge will be solved on Day 2 or 3 of the draft, via trade…”

Of course, we won’t know whether this is actually true until the second day or possibly the third day, as Connolly suggests. Still, we have a hard time believing the Vikings would trade Greenard for a fourth-round pick or even less. In other words, if this trade is going to go down, expect it to happen on Friday.

Greenard has been vocal internally about wanting a new contract or an increase in his 2026 salary. Still, the Vikings were hesitant to do so as he only played in 10 games and recorded three sacks. Sitting with a $22 million cap hit for 2026, it’s possible the Vikings are willing to make a deal.

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The 2026 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and there has been a lot of attention paid to which direction the New Orleans Saints might lean with the eighth overall selection in the first round. Still, with a total of eight selections in the three-day event, the Saints will still find immediate contributors later on, especially considering they have two other selections in the top 73 selections.

However, the Saints could also use the draft as an opportunity to acquire one of their most recognizable players, depending on how the draft board looks for both them and other teams.

According to Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, the outcome of this weekend’s draft could “impact” the future of Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan’s status with the team.

“I think it could have an impact on it,” Loomis said. “You know, we’ll see what happens, and it goes both ways, it could impact them, from their perspective and also from our perspective.”

Jordan is already a free agent. Meanwhile, the Saints signed running back Travis Etienne to a four-year, $48 million contract this offseason, and Kamara is entering the final year of his contract. It’s certainly possible that another team would be willing to part with a third-day draft selection in exchange for Kamara. The five-time Pro Bowl back is now 30 years old and is playing his first season without at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage.

For a Saints team that has already moved on at the RB position, parting ways with Kamara for any type of draft compensation would be a win. Plus, they would be doing one of their franchise icons a favor by giving them a better opportunity elsewhere. Of course, they could have done him an even bigger favor by releasing him entirely, giving Kamara the chance to choose his own team rather than being traded there.

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So far, ever since the New England Patriots lost in Super Bowl LX, we’ve seen general manager Eliot Wolf make radical changes to the team’s receiving corps. But are they better than before?

Stefon Diggs has been let go (and has yet to sign anywhere else). The Patriots have replaced him with Romeo Dobbs on a $68 million contract. But Dobbs, who has played four seasons, has never gone above 750 yards in a year. However, he finished with a career-high 724 yards passing with the Packers.

Nevertheless, the Patriots may still want to upgrade their group of pass-catchers, and those around the NFL expect New England to do so via trade.

According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Patriots are “likely” to trade for AJ Brown from the Eagles. But not until after June 1, when they will be allowed to spread the Browns’ dead salary cap charge over two seasons instead of taking the $40 million penalty in 2026.

While the Patriots and Eagles have more than a month to work out the specifics of a potential Browns trade, others believe there may already be a verbal agreement between the two teams. Or, the Eagles could still hope another team comes along with an even stronger offer than the one New England is making for the four-time Pro Bowl receiver.

If traded to New England, Brown would be reunited with Mike Vrabel, who was his head coach on the Titans from 2019 to 2021. Suddenly, the receiving tandem of Brown and Dobbs looks better than New England’s top two pass-catchers did last season, when it was just Diggs and Hunter Henry, who were second on the team with 768 receiving yards. Henry is still under contract through 2026.

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While New York Giants fans and players are thrilled that John Harbaugh is their new head coach, one of their former stars the Baltimore Ravens is very happy to see him go.

After three poor seasons with Brian Daboll leading the roster, Big Blue fans are excited about the team’s potential with Harbaugh overseeing the veterans. And for good reason. He has a career record of 180–113, led the Ravens to the playoffs in 12 of his 18 seasons, and has a Super Bowl victory on his resume (2012).

Due to his impressive success, it would be understandable if some players in Baltimore were disappointed with Harbaugh’s firing and were fearful about maintaining the standard he set. However, don’t count Jay Flowers out of that group as the two-time Pro Bowler blames the coach for the team’s injury problems in 2025.

Zay Flowers calls John Harbaugh the reason for the Baltimore Ravens’ injury problems in 2025

“Full pads all the time,” Flowers said. Fourth and South Podcast about practices under Harbaugh. “There are any number of practices you can get in pads (in the NFL), every single one. Week 17, we’re practicing one-on-one, everybody out there, we’re tired, we’re still going… That’s why we had a lot of injuries, because of how we practiced, how we went. The load was heavy.”

The Ravens faced a surprising amount of injuries in 2025, with season-ending illnesses to Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington Jr. and top star Lamar Jackson missing several weeks. In an era where players compete in 17 games and are getting injured more than ever, it is concerning that Harbaugh is still practicing hard at the end of the season.

This approach may have worked 10 years ago, but it may not be suitable for current players. With Harbaugh having so much control in New York, it’s unlikely he’ll be forced to part with his favorite habits in a year. If the Giants have injury problems in 2026, Flowers may have provided an early warning.

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The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of cap space ahead of next week’s 2026 NFL Draft. While the Cowboys have the 12th overall and 20th picks in the first round, they also have a lot of needs, especially on a defense that gave up the NFL’s most points a season ago.

Many draft analysts predict the Cowboys will double up on defensive prospects by focusing both of their first-round selections on that side of the ball. Others believe a trade could be in the works for one of the draft’s best defensive prospects.

If the Cowboys package their first-round selection together to acquire a top prospect, Dallas may have to get creative to address other needs on their roster. This may involve another trade involving a proven professional rather than more novices.

Recently, Albert Breuer’s Sports Illustrated There have been suggestions that the Cowboys are a team the Indianapolis Colts could look at as they look for a trade partner for cornerback Kenny Moore. The two sides recently agreed to seek a trade this offseason, and that process could yield results at some point during the upcoming three-day draft event.

Breyer believes Moore could be available for the equivalent of a third-day draft pick. If so, the Cowboys could get the former Pro Bowl cornerback at a fraction of the normal cost.

Cornerback is one of the positions commonly targeted by Cowboys mock drafts. Still, with this trade, Dallas may not feel as much urgency to address the position at the top of the draft and may feel more comfortable circling back to upgrade the secondary later in the selection process.

If Moore can indeed be a third-day draft selection, we would imagine he would generate a lot of interest. After all, teams, especially contenders, can never have too many capable cornerbacks.

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As incredible as their season was, the New England Patriots didn’t have enough to win Super Bowl LX. Still, since the 29-13 loss to Seattle, one could argue that the Patriots have only gotten better.

While swapping Stefon Diggs for Romeo Dobbs could either backfire or be a great signing, the Patriots have already strengthened one of their biggest weaknesses by signing left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and backup left tackle James Hudson III. While the line has undoubtedly improved, has Drake Mays’ receiving corps gotten worse?

No matter how you feel about the Diggs/Dubs swap, one thing that can’t be denied is that the Patriots could use another playmaking pass-catcher. The solution may be available through trade.

Recently, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the AJ Brown trade rumors. It’s no surprise that New England is willing to add the Pro Bowl receiver to their team at the right price.

“We’ll try to do whatever we can to continue to strengthen the roster,” Vrabel said.

Of course, one of the biggest reasons the Patriots are often the first team linked to a trade for an Eagles receiver is because Vrabel was the Browns’ head coach with the Titans from 2019 to 2021. The receiver has always had a strong relationship with Coach Vrabel, regardless of who was the general manager of the Titans at the time Brown was traded to the Eagles.

With the Patriots reaching the Super Bowl in 2025, New England fits the criteria of the type of team Brown would want to play for, and already being familiar with the head coach certainly wouldn’t hurt. Still, if the Eagles’ asking price is too high, New England could look to younger, more affordable options in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The New Orleans Saints have already made some big moves in free agency to boost Kellen Moore’s offense ahead of his second season as head coach. From signing running back Travis Etienne to a $52 million contract and signing guard David Edwards to a $61 million contract, it’s clear the Saints aren’t afraid to spend to get the upgrades they want.

Still, the Saints can’t continue adding expensive players. Eventually, they too may have to say goodbye to someone.

Recently, Matthew Paras of Nola.com reported that the Saints are still not comfortable withholding Alvin Kamara’s $10.5 million cap hit for 2026. Unless five-time Pro Bowler Kamara agrees to take a pay cut, he could be released from the team. That is, unless a trade partner emerges for the 31-year-old tailback soon.

As head coach Kellen Moore said Monday, Kamara “definitely belongs on the roster.” But based on Paras’ reporting, this may not last long.

Kamara was having a poor season, playing and starting only 11 games, recording 471 rushing yards and just one touchdown. He also threw for another 186 yards as a receiver. Still, it dwarfs Kamara’s typical production, making it easy to see why they were willing to pay so much money for a new starter in Etienne.

While Kamara may remain in a fairly reduced role, he may get better opportunities to see the field elsewhere. Still, perhaps he would prefer to stick with the only team he has known since being taken as the 67th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers may have a new head coach, but that hasn’t changed their approach at quarterback. Like last year, the team is waiting for future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Last year, he waited very patiently for the 2025 NFL Draft. Rodgers did not sign a contract until June. This time the team wants a quick answer.

However, what if the Steelers get a response from Rodgers indicating he is retiring after 21 NFL seasons? Some believe the Steelers will turn to another former Pro Bowl quarterback.

recently, Sports IllustratedAlbert Breer indicated that the Steelers may decide to sign Kirk Cousins ​​instead.

“If the answer is no, the Steelers could turn to Kirk Cousins,” Breyer wrote. “But for now, their inaction is a good sign that they’re comfortable with the state of things.”

Cousins ​​is available in free agency after the Falcons waived him just two years into a four-year, $160 million contract. He started 22 games for the team in that span, leading to a 12–10 record.

The four-time Pro Bowler wants to play, which is why, like Rodgers, he’s taking his time finding the right opportunity. Arizona also has a starting job available, but internal candidate Jacoby Brissett may have the upside to win the job after a career year. Thus, if Rodgers opts out, the Steelers would easily present the best opportunity for Cousins ​​in 2026.

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The Green Bay Packers said goodbye to a backup quarterback this offseason after seeing Malik Willis sign a $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. They haven’t changed his spot in the cubby room yet.

While the Packers have Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord as backups to Jordan Love, they don’t inspire any confidence if Love is taken out of action, as he was in each of the last two seasons. Still, the Packers are internally discussing adding another QB with 14 seasons of NFL experience.

Green Bay has considered the possibility of signing free agent QB Kirk Cousins, according to Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst.

“Yeah, we’ve discussed a lot of those options. Obviously, he’s a guy who has made a lot of impacts on the wall in this league, so we’ve definitely discussed all those types of things.”

Cousins ​​spent two seasons being coached by Packers head coach Matt LaFleur in Washington from 2012 to 2013, so there are already some strong familiarities here. Cousins ​​themselves may welcome a potential partnership.

Still, Cousins ​​will be looking forward to a better opportunity to see the field in 2026. However, this opportunity may not present itself as most entry-level jobs are already filled. It’s clear that Cousins ​​is a popular target among league circles, with him also being linked to Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Rams.

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After being selected with the 144th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft last year, Cleveland Browns quarterback Chedure Sanders finally earned the starting job and was selected to the Pro Bowl. However, recent comments from the front office suggest it could be an uphill battle to reclaim the starting job in 2026.

Speaking to reporters, including Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, Browns general manager Andrew Berry said it is “completely realistic” that the club will spend one of its picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on a quarterback.

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“Our inclination would be that if we add somebody to the quarterback room, it would be somebody that’s probably a young player. But I can’t tell for sure because I don’t know what happens over the next few weeks.

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry on potentially adding a QB

He also acknowledged that he has met with former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson and would like to spend more time meeting who many view as the second-best passer in the class.

Some believe Simpson will be a first-round pick in April. There is a possibility he could be available to Cleveland with the 24th overall pick, which they acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars, or they could move up from Round 2 (39th overall) to the end of Round 1 to try to land Simpson.

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One thing Berry made very clear is that whichever young quarterback Cleveland brings in, he will “compete” for the starting job. If the Browns see someone whose skill set translates immediately to playing in Todd Monken’s offense, they are willing to draft him and allow him to compete for the starting quarterback in 2026.

This isn’t the only bad sign for Sanders’ hopes of becoming the Browns’ starting quarterback this season. If Berry proves himself performance-wise and outperforms Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, Berry would not rule out signing Deshaun Watson to a new deal.

While Sanders finished ahead of Gabriel on the Browns’ depth chart at the end of the season, a change at guard looks very likely. Watson will be given a real chance to earn the job, and it now seems plausible that another young quarterback could be added through the 2026 NFL Draft.

Just two months after Sanders was named to the Pro Bowl and a few weeks after his connection with Monken, it seems likely the second-year quarterback won’t see much of the field this fall.

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The Los Angeles Rams are looking for a potential quarterback who can seamlessly take over after Matthew Stafford walks off into the sunset. While he is now 38 years old, he is also coming off his first MVP season. He doesn’t appear ready to slow down or retire any time soon, even though he is one of the oldest players in the NFL.

Still, Sean McVay understands the importance of a strong depth chart at the QB position. The Rams will face a major absence if Stafford misses time, and Jimmy Garoppolo, his backup through 2024, is a free agent.

On Sunday, Coach McVay addressed his QB room, which currently only consists of Stafford and 2023 fourth-round pick Stetson Bennett. When asked what the plans were, McVay admitted that his past relationship with free agent QB Kirk Cousins ​​is legitimate, and that he would “love” to reunite with him in L.A. Nevertheless, McVay would also be open to re-signing Garoppolo.

“People make some connections with Kirk.” “If it doesn’t work out with Jimmy, it’s definitely something — Kirk has been as influential in helping me get to L.A. in the first place as anyone. I know he has some other options and some other boyfriends, but Jimmy and Kirk are guys I would love to have back with us.”

McVay and Cousins ​​overlapped for five seasons with the Commanders from 2012 to 2016, including Cousins’ first Pro Bowl season in 2015. Still, he’s now looking for another place to play, and the Rams need a high-level backup who can get the job done. Ultimately, Rams and Cousins ​​could be a perfect fit, especially considering he will have very little time to learn when it comes to mastering an offense for which he already knows most of the terminology.

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Overall, the Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to make Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s even reportedly already learning the offense from Brian Griese, who has overlap with first-year Raiders head coach Clint Kubiak on the 49ers in 2023.

Still, Mendoza is not expected to be the Raiders’ Week 1 starter. Las Vegas would love to find a bridge QB who can hold down the starting job until they determine the Heisman winner is ready for the job, no matter how long that takes.

recently, athleticSaad Youssef gave an idea of ​​who that QB could be. He plans to sign free agent Kirk Cousins ​​for the Raiders.

The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback wants an opportunity to play in 2025 after being limited to just eight starts. That opportunity could come in Vegas, where he would be an ideal veteran mentor for a rookie QB.

Cousins ​​not only has 14 seasons of NFL experience, but he spent the first three seasons of his career largely as a backup, starting only nine games in that time. Mendoza’s career certainly won’t start off the same way, but that doesn’t mean he can’t learn a lot from Cousins ​​early on.

Ultimately, Cousins ​​and the Raiders could be a perfect fit. He gets a chance to play (even if there’s no guarantee he’ll play for long), and they make sure a talented veteran who isn’t afraid to work can help coach their young franchise QB.

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The Cleveland Browns are in the midst of an organizational overhaul. They have already moved on from two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski and hired Todd Monken to replace him. Despite having three QBs on the roster, the Browns also do not have a franchise quarterback.

Still, to properly evaluate Cleveland’s quarterback situation, they may want to strengthen the foundation around him. Whether it’s offensive line, pass-catcher, or both, Brown has a lot of unproven upside. They also have two first-round picks, one or possibly two of which could be used at respective positions.

However, recently, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski had another idea. Why not try to trade for a proven talent who is already an NFL veteran? He suggests that the Browns trade wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to the Jaguars.

While trading for Thomas, a one-time Pro Bowler who is still only 23 years old, might seem like an ideal solution in Cleveland, there is no guarantee Jacksonville wants to trade him. In fact, more reports suggest that the 23rd overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft isn’t actually even available.

Thomas started 14 games last season, recording 707 receiving yards and two touchdowns. A year ago, Thomas started all 17 games while recording 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. If he can get back to that level of production, Thomas could emerge as Cleveland’s new alpha receiver, forming a strong tandem with Jerry Jeudy.

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It may be the offseason, but it’s a busy time for Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. Roseman, who has always been active in the free agency and trade markets, has made several additions on the sidelines. But the Eagles haven’t made any major changes. As yet.

Possibly the biggest move the Eagles made is the signing of wide receiver Hollywood Brown. But the Eagles have a bigger acquisition in mind; We don’t know if they can accomplish it yet or not.

according to athleticZach Berman, the Eagles are still “interested” in trading for the Vikings’ Pro Bowl pass-rusher Jonathan Greenard.

Greenard reportedly wants a contract adjustment two years after signing a four-year, $76 million deal with the Vikings as a free agent. Still, like the Eagles, the Vikings are tight on budget, and Greenard recorded just three sacks while missing five games due to injury last season.

For now, Greenard has a cap hit of $22.1 million for 2026. He’ll turn 29 in May, but is just a year away from recording 12 sacks for the second consecutive season.

The Vikings are said to be asking at least a second-day draft pick in return. Minnesota also has Pro Bowl pass-rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner manning the edge rusher positions, but Greenard is arguably one of their best defenders.

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Entering the offseason, there was some talk that backup Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee could emerge as a popular trade candidate. After all, many teams were in need of a new starting QB when the offseason began. Many of those spots are filled, though the Cardinals and Steelers could still use more competition.

The Eagles could still trade the 26-year-old McKee, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract. However, after seeing Philadelphia’s third-string quarterback, Sam Howell, sign with the Cowboys, the Eagles were also in need of another third-string QB.

On Wednesday, they filled their need by trading for Andy Dalton from the Panthers. The Eagles agreed to send a 2027 seventh-round pick to Carolina in exchange for the three-time Pro Bowl QB.

The 38-year-old Dalton brings 169 games of starting experience to Philadelphia, where he will be joining his sixth NFL team. Dalton will use what he has learned in 15 NFL seasons to help Hurts and McKee prepare for their next opponent on a weekly basis. Having made at least one start in each of the last 15 years, Dalton is always ready to step up at a moment’s notice.

Barring another move, Dalton will likely step in as the Eagles’ QB3 behind Hurts and McKee. Still, he could be one of the most capable QB3s in the NFL in 2026. For the low price of a future seventh-round pick, that type of protection is worth the price.

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The Miami Dolphins have been one of the busiest teams of the offseason. We’ve already seen them move on from their head coach and general manager, and the new leadership group has wasted no time in whittling down the roster.

That process took a big leap Tuesday, then, when GM John-Eric Sullivan traded star receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a first-round pick plus changes. It’s clear the Dolphins are in the middle of a fire sale. It has also prompted teams to go after other players on Miami’s roster. But it turns out that not everything is ready to be achieved.

According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, teams are also trying to trade for Pro Bowl running back D’Von Achane. However, the Dolphins have no interest in trading their 24-year-old starting running back. The Dolphins are responding to teams by telling them he is not available.

However, Achane is eligible for a contract extension this summer, and he could be one of the few players with whom the new arrangement commits to a multi-year deal immediately. Thus, teams looking to inject some pace into their attack will have to look elsewhere.

Achen was drafted by the Dolphins in the third round as the 84th overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. He started only four games as a rookie, but the Dolphins still couldn’t keep him off the field, as Achane was so effective. He has rushed for 800, 907 and 1,350 yards in his three playing seasons, and South Beach could have more meat for one of the game’s best running backs.

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After missing the postseason in 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals are doing everything they can to make sure they don’t take another step back in 2026. After losing top pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency, the Bengals know it won’t be easy. The arrival of Boye Mafe with a $60 million contract will certainly help. But the work of Bengal is not completed.

Recently, the Bengals signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson to a one-year contract. He joins Joe Burrow and Sean Clifford as the only QBs on Cincinnati’s roster. But Bengals general manager Duke Tobin can’t be included in this position.

according to athleticBengals insider Paul Dehner Jr. says the team is “waiting” for Joe Flacco in free agency.

If the Bengals sign Flacco after already adding Johnson, they will have the oldest group of quarterbacks in the NFL. Flacco is 41, and Johnson isn’t far behind at age 39. Burrows is 29 years old.

Although injuries are always a factor throughout the season, the Bengals are prioritizing experience when it comes to the QB room. Last year’s backup, Jake Browning, has already signed a new deal with the Buccaneers, so no matter what happens, the Bengals’ depth chart at QB will look a little different next year.

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Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes ended just as Patrick Mahomes’ season ended with a torn ACL after 14 games. Since the injury occurred so late in the season (December 14), it is likely that Mahomes will not be ready to start in Week 1.

While the Chiefs missed the postseason for the first time since 2014, another 6-11 season would not be acceptable for a team that has won three Super Bowls since 2019. On Monday, the Chiefs traded for former first-round quarterback Justin Fields. Many assumed he would take over as Mahomes’ backup and/or take over the Chiefs’ QB1 duties until Mahomes was ready.

But, what if he was brought in to provide coach Andy Reid with a specific piece to his offense, even if that means using specific packages or possibly a tush push? Certainly Mahomes won’t be suddenly used in that role, especially after suffering a torn ACL.

In other words, what if the Chiefs are still eyeing another, more traditional QB to join the depth chart?

Recently, the Chiefs were reported to be discussing signing Russell Wilson in free agency.

Florio wrote, “On Monday morning, before the Chiefs traded for former Jets quarterback Justin Fields, someone was throwing spaghetti over the question of whether Kansas City was keeping an eye on Russell Wilson as Patrick Mahomes insurance.”

While that idea may have gone away after adding Fields, what if signing the 10-time Pro Bowl QB is still on the table? After all, as Florio later said, there aren’t many clear-cut starting opportunities left.

Eventually, Wilson would have to give up his pride and accept the role of backup QB. Unless, of course, he wants to play at all and remain unsigned, in the hopes that one of the team’s starters will suffer an injury that will keep him out for a good portion of the season.

After all, there aren’t many quarterbacks available who are as capable as the former Super Bowl winner. Plus, after starting just three games last season, the 37-year-old won’t be able to demand much as a free agent, especially if his phone isn’t going off.

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Some of the questions about the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation are now over. Still, new questions will arise now, as a potential QB competition looms in the Twin Cities.

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Vikings have signed Kyler Murray to a one-year contract. He’s signing a minimum of $1.3 million for a veteran player, which is an incredible deal in a situation where the salaries of the highest-paid players approach $60 million.

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– Kyler Murray (@K1) 12 March 2026

According to Murray’s agent Eric Burkhardt, a no-tag clause will be included in Murray’s Vikings contract. This prevents the Vikings from making a transition or placing the franchise tag on him next offseason.

Of course, if all goes well, the Vikings and Murray could work on an extension before hitting the open market again. If not, Murray gets one season to prove his worth and maximize his value on the open market next year.

That means the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback enters the season as a motivated guy who wants to show that the Cardinals made a big mistake by moving on from their franchise QB. Murray has completed 67.1% of his passes for 20,460 yards, 121 touchdowns and 60 interceptions.

Still, Murray adds another element that the Vikings’ offense hasn’t seen since a short stint with Josh Dobbs following Kirk Cousins’ injury in 2023. An uber-athlete who was even a top-ten pick in the MLB draft, Murray had 819 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in 2020. Overall, he racked up 3,193 yards and 32 touchdowns on the ground, adding a unique aspect to Coach Minnesota’s scoring attack.

Murray is entering an excellent situation playing for Kevin O’Connell, who also helped Sam Darnold maximize his potential. Plus, it never hurts to have Justin Jefferson, who is also joined by Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson. Another option could be to move up to the middle rounds of the draft after losing Jalen Naylor to the Raiders in free agency.

Next, the focus will be on whether the 28-year-old Murray finds himself in competition with JJ McCarthy, the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Still, the Vikings may not be ready to give up McCarthy, 23, but signing a proven seven-year veteran who has started all 87 games sends a strong signal that could send the 23-year-old to the bench.

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Before the offseason began, it felt like a foregone conclusion that the San Francisco 49ers would consider trading Mac Jones to capitalize on his newfound value. After all, the 49ers were able to get the 2021 first-round pick under contract to a two-year deal last offseason worth just $4.2 million per season.

Jones probably played the best football of his life in San Francisco, leading the 49ers to a 5–3 record while Brock Purdy was injured. With Jones now entering the final year of his contract, many felt the 49ers would trade away the 27-year-old.

Then, the 49ers’ front office started talking about how much they value Jones as a quality backup to Purdy. After all, they found themselves relying heavily on Jones last season, and he was a key part of their comeback run to the postseason. They don’t want to just give up on the QB, even if it’s a big opportunity for his career.

Thus, reports began to surface indicating that zero teams have inquired about trading for Jones. Others suggested that the 49ers might have spooked teams by asking for a second-day draft pick in exchange for Jones, who would have come with only one year of protection.

Now, athleticThe latest report from Diana Russini reveals exactly why teams are shying away from a Jones trade. Russini indicated that “a few teams” have called the 49ers about trading for Jones. Still, those interested have described the 49ers’ asking price as “astronomical.”

However she was not able to detail what the trade costs might be. Still, when other former Pro Bowl quarterbacks can be found at an even lower rate than Jones, it’s not hard to see why teams might not want to part with precious draft compensation. If the 49ers want to trade Jones, they will either have to lower their asking price or expect the team to be extremely desperate to miss out on their top target.

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Although some interesting reports are suggesting otherwise, all signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders making Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. After all, they already moved on before the start of last year by sending Geno Smith to the New York Jets.

With Aidan O’Connell the only quarterback left on the Raiders roster, Las Vegas has no choice but to add another arm to the roster this offseason. Chances are, he’ll be a veteran who can help Mendoza navigate the ups and downs of his first season.

A potential guru came forward on Wednesday. according to athleticAccording to NFL insider Diana Russini, Raiders fans should “expect” the team to “show interest” in signing the recently released Kirk Cousins ​​to help Mendoza.

While Cousins ​​certainly wants to play in 2026 rather than play a backup role, he would be an ideal fit for the Raiders. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback has mastered the art of preparing for his opponents, whether it’s adjusting his body or diving into individual matchups and film to break down coverages. Cousins ​​could be a huge asset for the young QB.

Additionally, if he is pressed into action, Cousins ​​could still help swing some games in the Raiders’ favor. The 37-year-old still led the Falcons to a 5-3 record last season, keeping them in the playoff race for as long as he could. If asked to do the same in Las Vegas, both parties need to be confident he is the right person for the job.

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It feels like the Philadelphia Eagles acquire a new pass-rusher every offseason. This trend could continue in 2026 as the future of 37-year-old Brandon Graham is up in the air.

For now, Jelix Hunt and Nolan Smith Jr. are viewed as the Eagles’ starting edge rushers, but that tandem has combined for just 9.5 sacks in 2025. Elite players outperform all of those numbers, and the Eagles are strongly considering a move for the Pro Bowl edge rusher.

according to athleticDiana Russini has been in contact with the Minnesota Vikings about trading Eagles edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. The Vikings, who are subject to cap constraints, are reportedly thinking about trading Greenard this offseason, and they are asking for at least a Day 2 pick in exchange for the 28-year-old.

The Eagles actually appear to be close to a trade, as they have been in contact with Greenard’s agent about a potential new contract, should a trade occur. He reportedly wants a new deal after signing a four-year, $76 million contract with the Vikings as a free agent in 2024.

Meanwhile, the Vikings have no interest in giving Greenard a raise after recording just three sacks in 10 games last season. Thus, a trade seems like a very real possibility for a Vikings team that also has Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner at cornerback position.

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The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers are two of the NFL’s most famous franchises. After all, they are two of four NFL franchises with four or more Super Bowl wins. Yet, playing in different conferences, we rarely see them clash with each other.

Now that it’s the offseason, both teams can do some business business.

according to Fort Worth Star-TelegramNick Harris, several teams have called the Steelers about trading for linebacker Patrick Queen. Harris says the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are two teams that have called up the two-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker.

Harris says the Cowboys entered free agency with several MLB targets in mind, but their board was “pretty much wiped out” on the first day of negotiations. This led them to turn their attention elsewhere, possibly toward a trade for Queens, whom the Steelers are reportedly hanging on to for a mid-round draft pick.

The Cowboys look to continue upgrading their defense after allowing the NFL’s most points in 2025. They have traded for pass-rusher Rashaan Gary and signed safety Jalen Thompson, but Dallas still needs another middle linebacker with Kenneth Murray set for free agency.

Rani could be a good fit. The 26-year-old player has never missed a game in his six-year career. He has recorded 100 or more tackles in five of his six seasons of play, including last year. Queen would definitely help set the tone in Dallas, if they could get her out of Pittsburgh.

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On Wednesday, when the NFL’s new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET, the Arizona Cardinals are expected to officially release Kyler Murray from their roster. He will be free to choose his next team of his choice, leaving Arizona with a depth chart that includes Jacoby Brissett and newly signed Gardner Minshew III.

Certainly, this is not a satisfactory group. Some NFL insiders believe more QB moves are coming to Arizona, possibly even a trade involving Brissett to capitalize on a career year.

Meanwhile, others, like, believe the Cardinals could be positioning themselves to pursue Kirk Cousins ​​in free agency.

Florio makes a good point connecting the dots between Cardinals first-year head coach Mike LaFleur and Cousins’ previous coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. Cousins ​​was coached by Shanahan and McVay in Washington and by Kevin O’Connell in Minnesota, who like LaFleur also comes from the McVay tree.

In other words, Cousins ​​should take a leading role in mastering Arizona’s new offense. Having a chip on his shoulder from not only being pushed out of Atlanta but also going up against his former coaches could be a positive development for Cousins ​​as well.

Plus, if the QB chairs continue to move this way leaving him without a starting job, moving his family to Arizona will start looking better and better by the hour. For a Cardinals team looking to find its footing quickly, Cousins ​​could help speed up the process, even if he isn’t a long-term solution.

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NFL free agency has a tendency to shatter expectations. Talented players hit the open market, and teams with needs are eager to fill them, no matter the cost.

The Las Vegas Raiders are beginning a new era with a first-year head coach in Clint Kubiak. Soon, they are expected to make Fernando Mendoza the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, they are giving their offense a huge boost.

according to athleticDiana Russini, signing the Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum. The 25-year-old was a strong candidate to be re-signed by the Ravens, but the three-time Pro Bowler was highly coveted, with the Browns and Commanders also registering interest.

However, it was the Raiders who landed one of the NFL’s top free agents by signing Linderbaum to a record-setting contract for a center. He is being signed to a three-year, $81 million contract. The NFL’s second-highest paid center is now two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler Creed Humphrey, who is averaging $18 million per season.

Still, the Raiders are getting an excellent player in Linderbaum who may still have more room for development. Center is also an extremely important position in Coach Kubiak’s attack.

Center is an extremely important position in Clint Kubiak’s offense, and Tyler Linderbaum fits his scheme in almost every way. Depending on how the system works, having Linderbaum be (potentially) huge for Fernando Mendoza.

That’s a lot of money. But a logical overpayment. https://t.co/oJOcl5x2sp

– Albert Breyer (@albertbreyer) 9 March 2026

Linderbaum is not only effective, but he’s also durable, having missed just two games since becoming the 25th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Now he will be a big part of the Raiders’ future, and help create a pocket for Mendoza for years to come.

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The Atlanta Falcons will have a new head coach next season. They may also have a new quarterback.

Michael Penix Jr., the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered on Nov. 16. He may not be ready for the start of the season.

Either way, the Falcons are making other plans at the QB position after recently moving on from Kirk Cousins, who is set for free agency again. With Cousins ​​gone, the Falcons need more depth at the position, and new head coach Kevin Stefanski may also have a say in the matter.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Falcons are “making a push” to sign recently released Tua Tagovailoa.

The Dolphins are still paying Tagovailoa $54 million in 2026, so they are expected to sign the veteran for a minimum of $1.3 million. It’s an incredible deal for him, whether he gets any starts or not.

Still, the Falcons can have confidence in Tagovailoa returning as a Pro Bowl QB under Coach Stefanski. At least, the 28-year-old brings 76 games of starting experience to Atlanta, where Penix has only 12 starts.

Additionally, Penix and Tagovailoa are both left-handed quarterbacks, which should make for an easier transition for receivers to catch passes moving in a different direction.

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We’re less than 24 hours away from when teams can start talking in NFL free agency. The Washington Commanders, who boast more than $80 million in salary cap space, are expected to be especially busy.

After a disappointing 5-12 season, the Commanders could be aggressive, and take advantage of Jaden Daniels playing under a rookie contract. Recently, the Commanders released former Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz, who has since signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, Commanders can get closer to a significant upgrade than their former starting point.

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Commanders could “heavily pursue” free agent center Tyler Linderbaum. That is, if Linderbaum doesn’t first agree to re-sign with the Baltimore Ravens.

“Should he not re-sign with the Ravens, there is an assumption among teams that the Commanders will heavily pursue C Tyler Linderbaum in free agency,” Schultz wrote. “Washington recently released its starting center Tyler Biadasz.”

Linderbaum, a three-time Pro Bowler, is widely viewed as the best center available this offseason. He would be a big signing for a Commanders team that saw its offense slip to 22nd in scoring after finishing fifth in 2024.

Linderbaum arrived in the 2022 NFL Draft as the 25th overall pick. He has started all 66 games since being selected in the first round, missing only two games due to injury in 2023, but still earned Pro Bowl honors for his performance.

Pro Football Focus ranked Biadas 11th among centers last season. Linderbaum ranked 5th best as a run blocker (4th best) while posting very strong marks. Linderbaum is expected to become the NFL’s highest-paid center ever, with a salary of $20 million per season.

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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is often praised for his roster-building skills, always keeping his team in contention. In recent years, we have seen the Eagles add several impact guards through the NFL Draft.

However they have built such a strong unit that now other teams are coming for what Philadelphia has built.

According to ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Eagles are also receiving trade calls for starting defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

“With defensive tackle Jordan Davis now extended, Philly will also have to consider whether to extend running back Jalen Carter, who is eligible for a new deal,” Fowler wrote. “I’m told Philly has received trade calls regarding Carter.”

The two-time Pro Bowler’s contract is only for one more season. However, the Eagles can always pick up a fifth-year option on the former No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

As Fowler mentioned, fellow Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis recently signed a three-year, $78 million contract, worth an average of $26 million per year. Carter’s fifth-year option will give him a salary of $27 million in 2027.

The Eagles may be reaching the point where their star defensive tackle tandem becomes too rich for their blood. Or, perhaps teams are willing to trade for one of the team’s cornerstones, hoping they can snag a 24-year-old player who may still have more room for development in his future.

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The Baltimore Ravens have attempted to bring in some fairly high-profile receivers to catch passes from two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. Still, a strong case can be made that Odell Beckham Jr. and De’Andre Hopkins were past their prime by the time they arrived in Baltimore.

Now, the Ravens may be closing in on a trade for the three-time Pro Bowl receiver who has been a major part of their team’s overall success, including a Super Bowl win in 2024.

According to Jeff McClain philadelphia enquirerThe Ravens have emerged as a “potential” trade suitor for AJ Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. But the Ravens are not alone. McClain suggests the New England Patriots, who are led by Mike Vrabel, the Browns’ former head coach at Tennessee, are another “potential” suitor.

Brown has recorded 1,000-yard seasons in six of seven seasons since being drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the 51st overall pick. After three seasons he was traded from Tennessee to Philadelphia when the Titans would not commit to the type of long-term contract Brown wanted.

When Brown was 24, he was traded for first- and third-round selections. Now 28 years old, still established, we’ll see what the business costs this time. Even if he has been dealt with, teams are certainly trying.

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Jerry Jones has never been afraid to make a big deal. The Dallas Cowboys have proven this time and again. Whether it’s a record-setting contract extension or trading their best player a week before the season starts, the Cowboys aren’t afraid to be bold.

Nevertheless, the Cowboys are still looking to replace the pass-rushing production that Micah Parsons was known for. That could change this offseason. Obviously, the Cowboys have already tried.

According to ESPN’s Trey Wingo, the Cowboys “thought” they completed a trade for Maxx Crosby last night. Nevertheless, the Las Vegas Raiders backed out after receiving several other offers, including a first-round pick, for the five-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher.

Wingo reports that the Cowboys now plan to sign Trey Hendrickson in free agency, where he won’t have to part with any draft compensation.

If Wingo’s report is accurate, it means the Raiders are indeed not only willing to trade Crosby, but they may also be close to making a deal. Previous reports indicated that a Crosby trade could be conducted as soon as “this week.”

While the Cowboys appear to be trading out Crosby, other teams are apparently willing to break the bank for the 28-year-old sack artist. The Raiders have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they will likely gain another first-round selection because of the Crosby trade. Perhaps that selection could be an attempt to replace Crosby.

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The Buffalo Bills come close to reaching the Super Bowl every year, especially since Josh Allen emerged as a Pro Bowl quarterback in 2020. Nevertheless, Sean McDermott was somewhat surprisingly sacked after failing to meet his targets.

Now that the Bills have a new head coach in Joe Brady, some changes are expected, even if he is already a current member of the team. With free agency around the corner, the Bills may be preparing to say goodbye to some members of their core.

That could include one-time Pro Bowl center/guard Connor McGovern, who is set for free agency after three seasons in Buffalo.

The 28-year-old recently told athleticTold Tim Graham he wanted to return to Buffalo. Still, he hasn’t heard a single peep from the team. Due to the lack of contact, McGovern’s “gut” tells him that he will not be asked to return for a fourth season with the Bills.

“They haven’t contacted me once,” McGovern said. “In my conscience, it says it’s over and done with.”

If the Bills are indeed willing to allow McGovern to test free agency, we would imagine he would have a fairly healthy market, considering he has started all 49 games he has appeared in since signing in Buffalo. Before joining the Bills, McGovern spent three seasons with the Cowboys where he started 29 of his 45 appearances.

As a player with positional versatility capable of playing guard or center, McGovern should have no problem landing with another contender if that’s what he wants.

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The Miami Dolphins have been one of the busiest teams of the offseason so far. New general manager John-Eric Sullivan isn’t afraid to make tough decisions, even if it means moving away from the cornerstones of the former franchise. The Dolphins have already traded away two Pro Bowl players in Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb this offseason. Minkah Fitzpatrick is also reportedly on the trade block.

Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa has long been rumored to be on the chopping block, yet Miami is trying to trade the former Pro Bowl quarterback instead.

Still, ESPN’s NFL insider Dan Graziano is “hopeful” the Dolphins will waive Tagovailoa instead. In other words, the Dolphins have not been able to find a trade partner for Tagovailoa, who has a $56.2 million cap hit for 2026.

Tagovailoa is coming off the worst season of his career after throwing a career-high 15 interceptions. However, the 28-year-old is still seen as someone who can potentially return to his top form with a change in scenario. Now hopefully the Dolphins give him the same opportunity that Murray is getting from the Cardinals.

Tagovailoa led the NFL in completion percentage in 2024, and had his only Pro Bowl season in 2023, when he led all passers with 4,624 yards. Certainly, another team would be eager to take a chance on him getting back on top, especially since it would likely come at a significantly lower rate than the veteran’s minimum contract.

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All teams have strengths and weaknesses. Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Polese has done a good job trying to establish the strongest roster possible, without too many weaknesses. Unfortunately, an unexpected hole has suddenly developed on the Bears roster.

Bears starting center Drew Dallman is retiring at the age of 27, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. This move was completely unexpected.

Dallman is coming off his first Pro Bowl season after starting all 17 games in his first year with the Bears. The team signed him to a three-year, $42 million contract as one of its prized free agency picks. Dallman was a key figure in helping transform Chicago’s offensive line from one of the worst to one of the best.

Dallman was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft as the 114th overall pick and spent the first four seasons of his career with the Atlanta Falcons. If so, Dallman finished his career by starting 57 of his 74 appearances, which is a huge accomplishment for a former fourth-round pick.

Now the Bears enter the offseason with a major question mark at center. However, they are already hosting former Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz, who was recently released by the Washington Commanders.

Biadasz is a possibility. If they’re willing to be patient and throw some money around, Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum could also be available in free agency, unless the Baltimore Ravens re-sign him first.

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The Minnesota Vikings are trying to open up some cap space after entering the offseason about $44 million over the 2026 spending cap. Moving on from a pair of Pro Bowl players could be in play.

Once the Vikings are cap compliant again, they are expected to pair/compete with JJ McCarthy or possibly look for another quarterback to replace him. He has been linked to a large number of quarterbacks, and that continued this week at the NFL Scouting Combine.

K Vincent Bonsignore California Post Said, “There was a lot of discussion in Indy about the Vikings being linked to Derek Carr.” Bonsignore said he “would imagine that if (Carr) came back, it would be with a contender.”

Carr is believed to be considering a return to the NFL after leaving the league due to a shoulder injury. Now possibly healthy again, Carr, 34, is eyeing a return to form.

The Vikings are looking to add experience to a QB room that features the 23-year-old McCarthy, as well as soon-to-be 25-year-old former undrafted free agent, Max Broesmer. Carr, who has 11 seasons of experience, will add a vital element to the Vikings.

If Carr comes out of retirement, the assumption is that the Saints will attempt to trade him. Still, with Carr having a $36.6 million cap hit in 2026, coming out of retirement could force the Saints to release him. After all, New Orleans is already moving forward with Tyler Shaw as their potential franchise quarterback. They are not returning to Carr now.

Thus, there is a scenario in which Carr could hit the open market. If so, he will have a chance to choose his next NFL team.

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