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The Dallas Cowboys will face plenty of difficult decisions during the 2026 offseason. Dallas should feel motivated to improve the roster after finishing the regular season 7-9-1. The Cowboys may already be zeroing in on their first major roster move of the offseason. Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said on Monday that Dallas is “leaning toward” […]

The Atlanta Falcons have already made some important moves this offseason. Atlanta hired Kevin Stefanski at head coach to replace Raheem Morris back in January. They paired Stefanski with new president of football Matt Ryan and general manager Ian Cunningham. That new regime just made their first important roster move of the 2026 offseason. The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders could get a lot better during the 2026 offseason. Las Vegas is off to a good starter after hiring Klint Kubiak at head coach. Now the Raiders need to nail free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, especially because they hold the first overall pick. One former general manager knows what […]

The Green Bay Packers have already lost some talented coaches this offseason. Former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley left to become the head coach of the Dolphins. Now the Packers are preparing to lose a handful of players during NFL free agency, including their backup quarterback. NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal released his annual article ranking the […]

The Indianapolis Colts should feel the pressure to have a strong 2026 offseason. Indy looked like a Cinderella team in 2025, starting the regular season 8-2. But Daniel Jones’ season-ending Achilles injury stopped the Colts from making a late-season push for the playoffs. Now the Colts face the tough task of retaining a few important […]

The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few months away. One important milestone before the draft is the NFL Scouting Combine, which kicks off this week in Indianapolis. There is one college quarterback who could significantly increase his draft stock with a good performance this week. Pete Nakos of On3 explained that there could be […]

The Indianapolis Colts face one major decision at the beginning of the 2026 offseason. Indy has been working on extending QB Daniel Jones after his impressive run during the first half of the 2025 season. The Colts will want to figure out the contract situation for their starting quarterback before addressing the rest of the […]

The Baltimore Ravens are entering a new era in 2026. John Harbaugh is out after 18 seasons following a crushing mistake by Tyler Loop that kept the Ravens out of the playoffs. Now Jesse Minter joins the team as a first-year head coach and will be tasked with getting the Ravens back to the playoffs […]

The Denver Broncos should feel motivated to get better during the 2026 offseason. Denver was one game away from Super Bowl 60, but a brutal Bo Nix injury crushed their hopes of making the big game. Now the Broncos have made an addition to their coaching staff, reuniting with a familiar face. The Broncos are […]

The Houston Texans could be an exciting team to watch during the 2026 offseason. Houston looked incredible during the 2025 season, but lost a brutal playoff game with New England to end their Cinderella run. Now the Texans have plenty of motivation to improve the roster over the next few months. Unfortunately, that could be […]

The 2026 NFL offseason is just a few weeks away from really heating up. NFL free agency officially begins on March 11th at 4PM ET at the start of the new league year. Then the next big tentpole event for many teams will be the 2026 NFL Draft. This year’s draft class already has NFL […]

The Las Vegas Raiders should be one of the most exciting teams to watch during the 2026 NFL offseason. Las Vegas holds the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and is flush with cap space. Multiple NFL figures are convinced the Raiders already know who they are taking at the top of the […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a handful of crushing losses during the 2025 NFL season. One of those came in Week 16 when the Rams lost an overtime thriller to the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. That game included one of the wildest two-point conversions in NFL history, which played a big role in the […]

The Detroit Lions will face some difficult roster decisions this offseason. Detroit floundered during the 2025 season, missing the playoffs after finishing at the bottom of the NFC North at 9-8. That could tempt the Lions to make a big addition during the offseason. But one Lions player is doubtful that his team will land […]

The Minnesota Vikings took a big step back in 2025. They finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs just one year after going 14-3 and almost capturing the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Now the Vikings should feel a sense of urgency to make some moves to improve the roster this offseason. Unfortunately, that could […]

The Indianapolis Colts were one of the most fascinating teams in the NFL during the 2025 season. Indy dominated the first half of the season with QB Daniel Jones playing like an MVP. But his season-ending Achilles injury completely sunk the Colts and they ended up missing the playoffs. The theme of Indy’s offseason needs […]

The San Francisco 49ers exceeded expectations during the 2025 season. The 49ers made some noise during the playoffs despite being ravaged by injuries. Now the team could be tempted to trade away one player who was crucial to that magical season. San Francisco has been steadfast that they do not want to trade QB Mac […]

The 2025 NFL season was a disaster for the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly was surrounded by controversy throughout the entire season, culminating in an embarrassing playoff loss against San Francisco. The Eagles just got some great news about one of their veteran players just before the offseason starts heating up. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson will […]

The Arizona Cardinals are entering a new era under head coach Mike LaFleur this offseason. Arizona crumbled under pressure in 2025, only winning three games and finishing with one of the worst records in the NFL. Now LaFleur is tasked with leading a rebuild that will bring the Cardinals back to their glory days. Arizona […]

The Seattle Seahawks are probably still flying high after winning Super Bowl 60. But now the Seahawks must navigate the 2026 offseason with the same Super Bowl tax that other champions have been saddled with. It all started when offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak left to become the head coach of the Raiders. Fortunately, the Seahawks […]

The Green Bay Packers wen all in on the 2025 season after trading for Micah Parsons. Unfortunately, Parsons tore his ACL in December and the Packers simply could not make the postseason without their superstar edge rusher. Green Bay should be feeling a huge sense of urgency to reload the roster so they can get […]

The Miami Dolphins are ready to make some big changes this offseason. Miami is mulling over a divorce with QB Tua Tagovailoa as they enter the first year of their rebuild under head coach Jeff Hafley. Now it appears the Dolphins may be willing to trade one of their best defensive players. The Dolphins have […]

The New York Giants are doing everything they can to improve the team this offseason. It all started by hiring John Harbaugh at head coach, which by itself could significantly improve New York’s fortunes this fall. Now the Giants need to turn their attention to upgrading the roster. Ultimately, the goal of the offseason for […]

The Detroit Lions took a big step back during the 2025 season. Detroit missed the playoffs after finishing the regular season 9-8 at the bottom of the NFC North standings. Now the Lions should feel a sense of urgency to make some big moves to improve the roster this spring. Unfortunately, Detroit will also face […]

The Miami Dolphins will be forced to make some tough decisions this offseason. Miami is in an awkward situation with QB Tua Tagovailoa with a potential divorce looking inevitable in the coming weeks. Some around the NFL believe the Dolphins could be ready to make a massive move simply to get rid of Tua’s contract. […]

The San Francisco 49ers should feel a sense of urgency during the 2026 offseason. San Francisco made an impressive playoff run in 2025 despite dealing with a mountain of injuries. The team just gained a little extra motivation to have a rebound season in 2026. The 49ers will host a regular season game in Mexico […]

The WNBA and the WNBPA are nearing the 11th hour for this offseason’s CBA negotiations. Both sides have been locked in a stalemate for several months with the possibility of a lockout looming on the horizon. Unfortunately, it appears that both sides are still at odds after the latest bout of CBA negotiations. The WNBPA […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will be an exciting team to watch this offseason. Las Vegas has plenty of salary cap space and the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to help kickstart their rebuild. The Raiders have also stayed in the headlines because of persistent rumors about a possible Maxx Crosby trade. NFL […]

The New Orleans Saints are one team that could take a big leap forward in 2026. New Orleans finished the 2025 regular season at 6-11, capping Kellen Moore’s first season as head coach. Now the Saints are finally close to getting their salary cap back to a healthy state. That could mean a wave of […]

The New York Giants should be one of the most exciting teams to watch this offseason. New York already got better by adding John Harbaugh at head coach. Now the Giants must turn their attention to the roster during NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. One national analyst paired New York with a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering uncharted territory during the 2026 offseason. Pittsburgh hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach after 19 seasons under Mike Tomlin’s leadership. The path forward for the Steelers is currently unclear. That’s left some former players with nothing left to do but bicker about the past. Former Steelers guard David […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are positioned to get a whole lot better during the 2026 offseason. Las Vegas is off to a good start after hiring Klint Kubiak at head coach. Now the Raiders can use the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, plus their mountain of cap space, to quickly build a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs hit a surprising low point during the 2025 NFL season. Kansas City finished the regular season 6-11 and missed the playoff for the first time in several years. Now the Chiefs need to put in some hard work this offseason to make sure that does not happen again in 2026. It […]

The Tennessee Titans have an opportunity to get a whole lot better during the 2026 offseason. Tennessee hired Robert Saleh at head coach, ushering in a new era of hope for the organization. The whole attitude around Tennessee could change if the Titans make a few splash additions during free agency. ESPN’s Matt Bowen listed […]

The Minnesota Vikings should feel a real sense of urgency heading into the 2026 offseason. Minnesota missed the playoffs after finishing the regular season 9-8. The Vikings struggled largely due to QB J.J. McCarthy’s struggles with inconsistent play throughout the season. Minnesota needs to figure out how to get the most out of McCarthy in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs should be in for a lot of change during the 2026 offseason. Kansas City collapsed during the 2025 season, finishing the regular season 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the first time in several seasons. It certainly did not help that Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury. But as much […]

The Miami Dolphins are expected to make several big moves this offseason. Miami is starting a new regime with Jeff Hafley at head coach. The Dolphins are currently in a rough salary cap situation that could force them to make some drastic moves. They got a head start on that process on Monday. Miami and […]

The Detroit Lions should feel a sense of urgency during the 2026 offseason. Detroit finished the 2025 season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season. The Lions have multiple players who could be eligible for extensions soon. That should put pressure on the front office to add some low-cost […]

The Miami Dolphins have already made several important changes this offseason. Miami started off by firing Mike McDaniel and replacing him with Jeff Hafley at head coach. Now the Dolphins are entering a rebuilding mode that could make several veteran players into cut candidates. One of them is already packing their bags. The Dolphins and […]