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The Kansas City Chiefs have some major problems to solve during the 2026 NFL Draft. Kansas City trade away Trent McDuffie and ended up losing Jaylen Watson in free agency, with both players going to LA. Now the Chiefs are positioned well to load up on defensive talent during the draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. […]

The Detroit Lions have already made some huge changes to start the 2026 offseason. Detroit traded David Montgomery to Houston and parted ways with veteran left tackle Taylor Decker just before free agency. The Lions could find his replacement in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. released a new […]

NFL fans will not soon forget how the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade. The Ravens followed up that shocking move by signing Trey Hendrickson during NFL free agency. Now the Ravens have a new edge rusher and still get to use the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys disappointed during the 2025 NFL season. Dallas finished the regular season 7-9-1 after the defense was a constant embarrassment after trading away Micah Parsons. The team owner is no longer shy about talking about last season’s dreadful defensive performances. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke with the media on Monday from the Grand […]

The Arizona Cardinals are making some foundational changes during the 2026 offseason. Arizona already hired Mike LaFleur at head coach and made the difficult choice to release QB Kyler Murray after leading the team for seven seasons. The Cardinals made one sneaky free agency addition on Monday that should provide some stability on defense. The […]

The Baltimore Ravens have made some big changes under head coach Jesse Minter. Baltimore brought in superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson after backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade. Now one draft prospect might have put himself on Baltimore’s radar after his recent comments. Kay Adams asked Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren about his message for […]

The Houston Texans have already been quite active during the 2026 offseason. However, only a small portion of that activity has actually come during NFL free agency. The Texans have instead leaned on the trade market, swinging two big trades just one week into the new league year. Houston acquired running back David Montgomery in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have brought in a few hometown heroes during the 2026 offseason. Pittsburgh started by adding Mike McCarthy at head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down from the role. Now one Steelers free agent expressed his gratitude for joining the team he rooted for as a child. Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker explained how […]

The New York Jets have spared no expense upgrading their defense this offseason. New York spent more than $68 million just on the first first day of NFL free agency alone making moves. One document released by the league on Monday reveals why the Jets may have gotten a bargain on one of those free […]

The NFL offseason is always full of twists and turns. Former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay seemed open to a reunion with his former team after a lackluster 2025 season with the Steelers. Unfortunately, the veteran cornerback instead decided to hang up his cleats for good. Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, per […]

The Los Angeles Rams came very close to the Super Bowl during the 2025 playoffs. Los Angeles had an incredible regular season with Matthew Stafford playing MVP-caliber football for the first time in his lengthy career. Their heartbreaking playoff exit gave the Rams plenty of motivation to make some big moves during the 2026 offseason. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have not been afraid to make a splash during NFL free agency. They added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker III and traded away Trent McDuffie for draft picks. Now the Chiefs are set to acquire a new backup quarterback for Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are finalizing a deal to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles could still makes some big moves after the first week of NFL free agency. Eagles WR A.J. Brown is still popping up in trade rumors, with an eventual move feeling inevitable. One other possibility could be reuniting with one veteran defensive back. Former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay dropped an interesting comment in […]

The Dallas Cowboys have already made some big moves during NFL free agency. Perhaps the biggest move was trading for Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary. New reporting indicates that Gary revised his contract as part of the trade that brought him to Dallas. Gary agreed to a pay cut as part of his trade from […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are still surrounded by A.J. Brown trade rumors. Philadelphia’s veteran receiver has been in the spotlight since the regular season and will seemingly be traded at some point One NFL insider explained why that might not happen until the summer. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport gave an update on the latest trade rumors […]

The Cincinnati Bengals came into the 2026 offseason feeling a sense of urgency. Cincinnati let another season slip through their fingers after Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury. He missed a large chunk of the regular season, and the Bengals could not win games without him. The Bengals need to do everything […]

The Carolina Panthers took a big step forward during the 2025 season. Carolina only went 8-9, but they won the NFC South and nearly beat the Rams during the playoffs. The Panthers made a big move in free agency, signing edge rusher Jaelen Phillips and vaulting the team into the NFC contender conversation. Panthers reporter […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering uncharted territory during the 2026 season. Pittsburgh hired Mike McCarthy at head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down, ending his 19 years leading the team. It appears that McCarthy has already won over one of Pittsburgh’s newest offensive weapons. Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. teased McCarthy’s “classified” secret sauce […]

The Chicago Bears have an obvious need at edge rusher opposite of Montez Sweat. Chicago made a push to trade for Maxx Crosby, but ultimately broke off their pursuit due to high asking price. So where will the Bears land their next edge rusher of the future this offseason? ESPN’s Courtney Cronin warned that the […]

The New Orleans Saints were pleasantly surprised by QB Tyler Shough during his rookie season. Shough logged 2,384 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions through 11 games during a rebuilding season in New Orleans. But will the Saints be able to cash in on one veteran quarterback who is mulling a return to […]

The New York Jets came into the 2026 offseason poised to make some splashy signings. New York cleared up salary cap space after going on a fire sale at the trade deadline, trading away Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. They gained a mountain of draft picks between those two moves which should help solidify the […]

The Arizona Cardinals have already made some aggressive moves to start the Mike LaFleur regime. Arizona parted ways with franchise quarterback Kyler Murray and made a flurry of additions during the first week of NFL free agency. Now they’ve signed a veteran player who should provide value both on offense and special teams. The Cardinals […]

The Arizona Cardinals have already made some bold moves to start the Mike LaFleur era. Perhaps Arizona’s biggest move of the offseason so far was cutting QB Kyler Murray after seven seasons as the team’s franchise player. Now the Cardinals will enter uncharted territory and begin their hunt for another franchise quarterback. But first, there’s […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should feel a sense of urgency to improve the roster during the 2026 offseason. Tampa lost the NFC South title to Carolina after putting up a miserable 8-9 record during the regular season. Baker Mayfield turns 31 years old this offseason and is not getting any younger. Tampa needs to make […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst defenses in the NFL in 2025. Cincinnati has already felt the pressure and made a handful of big additions during NFL free agency. They just added another veteran defensive lineman to shore up the interior of their defensive line. The Bengals have signed veteran defensive tackle Jonathan […]

The Washington Commanders could look a lot better on paper after NFL free agency. Washington looks poised to pounce on Brandon Aiyuk after making a flurry of additions over the past few days. Washington just agreed to bring back one veteran lineman for another season. The Commanders are re-signing veteran offensive lineman Trent Scott, per […]

The New York Jets have not been shy about making moves during NFL free agency. New York completely overhauled their defense with a flurry of activity on Monday. They also acquired QB Geno Smith from the Raiders, presumably giving them a new starting quarterback in 2026. One former coach thinks that was a great move […]

The Detroit Lions have already experienced a lot of turnover during the 2026 offseason. Detroit traded away David Montgomery and released veteran left tackle Taylor Decker, signaling a changing of the guard in 2026. The Lions also let some key free agents walk out the door, including linebacker Alex Anzalone and cornerback Amik Robertson. But […]

The New York Jets have prioritized defense early in the 2026 offseason. New York went on a spending spree in free agency, acquiring multiple defensive players. One recent quote seemingly confirms one rumor surrounding the Jets this offseason. Former NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale made a revealing statement on a recent podcast appearance. Martindale sneakily […]

The Chicago Bears have always made the offensive line a priority under head coach Ben Johnson. In fact, Chicago went on a spending spree last offseason to upgrade their o-line after hiring Johnson. Chicago just re-signed another backup offensive lineman who played an important role during the playoffs in 2025. The Bears have re-signed backup […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been in the spotlight quite a bit this offseason. Baltimore shocked the NFL by backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade on March 10th. They turned around and signed Trey Hendrickson to a massive $112 million contract. Now Baltimore has parted ways with their backup quarterback who started a handful of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made a handful of strong moves during NFL free agency. LA has added multiple players to help their potent running game, including former Commanders center Tyler Biadasz and fullback Alec Ingold. Now the Chargers have added another running back who should fill a particular niche on offense. The Chargers have […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers played surprisingly well during the 2025 season. Pittsburgh won the AFC North after finishing the regular season 10-7. Unfortunately, they got blasted by the Texans in the first round of the playoffs. While getting to the playoffs was an impressive accomplishment, it fits into the narrative of “elite mediocrity” that’s hung over […]

The Chicago Bears have already proven they’re willing to make some big moves this offseason. Chicago agreed to trade DJ Moore to Buffalo on March 5th ahead of the new league year. One Bears player is clearly hopeful that Chicago can pounce on Maxx Crosby after Baltimore backed out of their trade on Tuesday. Bears […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Daniel Jones are in business once again. Indy signed Jones to a two-year extension worth $88 million on Wednesday. That deal is worth up to $100 million counting incentives. Now “Indiana Jones” is under contract with the Colts through the 2027 NFL season. Indianapolis used a $37.8 million transition tag on […]

The Baltimore Ravens shocked the entire NFL on Tuesday evening. Baltimore pulled out of the Maxx Crosby trade after the superstar edge rusher failed his physical at the team facility. The trade was not yet finalized, which gave Baltimore a chance to back out and retain their first-round picks over the next two years. Baltimore […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were blindsided on Monday night. Baltimore backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade after Crosby failed his physical on Tuesday. Crosby remains a Raider, for now, and the Ravens will get their draft picks back. But the whole debacle has not changed Las Vegas’ position on trading their superstar edge rusher. […]

The New York Jets have already been an exciting team to watch this offseason. New York went on a spending spree over the first few days of NFL free agency, adding tons of talent on defense. The Jets made a big move on offense on Tuesday, reuniting with QB Geno Smith in a trade with […]

The Detroit Lions are feeling the pressure after a disappointing 2025 season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell took ownership for the team’s struggles last fall after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Detroit just made one roster move that could free them up to add more free agents over the next few […]