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The Atlanta Falcons were busy in free agency. And they made a trade as well. But here is their next step: the 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator after free agency. Last year’s move to get James Pearce Jr. cost the Falcons this year’s first-round selection. So they won’t be on […]

Things went well for Odell Beckham Jr. on the flag football field. And the rumors began of his NFL return. Now, Beckham suddenly has a relatable desire after Tom Brady’s flag football game, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “Free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. has received renewed interest in recent days […]

The Denver Broncos made a bold move in free agency. And they created wiggle room for late April. And here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator after free agency. Even though the Broncos nearly had the right mix to make it to the Super Bowl in 2025, they […]

Was the Houston Texans’ focus too narrow in free agency? And will the David Montgomery trade boom or bust? Those answers will take time to emerge, but the Texans have another task at hand. And here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus mock simulator after free agency. The Texans […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a free agent splash with Mike Evans. But they may have to draft for offensive line help. And here is the 49ers’ seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator after free agency. The 49ers enter the draft with needs at guard, tackle, edge rusher, […]

While Miami University star Rueben Bain Jr. is trying to overcome criticism about his arm length, he has plenty of teams very interested in him. And at his Miami Pro Day, he dropped a Mike Tyson power comparison, according to a post on X by Cameron Wolfe. “Mike Tyson wasn’t the tallest. He wasn’t the […]

As far as free agency goes, the Arizona Cardinals made a key mistake. They also had to let go of a potential franchise quarterback. But they can recoup in the draft, and here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus mock simulator after free agency. The Cardinals have all seven […]

The Green Bay Packers appear to be mostly finished in free agency. But the draft still beckons. And here is the Packers’ seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus mock simulator after NFL free agency. The Packers have to wait until Pick No. 52 to begin fleshing out their weak spots. They […]

The Washington Commanders left some things on the table, but at least they were able to re-sign one of their own under-the-radar free agents. And here are the Commanders’ 2026 NFL free agency grades for every signing, including Odafe Oweh. The Commaders are trying to dig out from under a hugely disappointing 5-12 season. And […]

The Seattle Seahawks paid their superstar receiver, and they tried to make things work across the board in free agency. Included in the mix, the Seahawks are keeping Jake Bobo after matching the Jaguars’ offer sheet, according to a post on X by Field Yates. “The Seahawks are matching Jacksonville’s multi-year offer to retain Jake […]

There’s no doubt that New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter had trouble in 2025. But there was a statistical silver lining. And he’s making a change for 2026, officially making a jersey number switch ahead of his sophomore season. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, that’s what Carter will wear […]

When the Washington Commanders draft, they need to have success from start to finish. A free agency mistake complicated things. And here is the Commanders’ biggest need to address in the 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency. One problem the Commanders have is that they haven’t fully fixed the defense. […]

There is plenty of work left to do in the Tennessee Titans’ offseason. And there are many directions they can go early in the draft. But here is the Titans’ seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator after free agency. Like every NFL team, the Titans have plenty of needs. Their […]

The Carolina Panthers made one mistake in free agency, but they have many directions they can go in the draft. And here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the PFF mock simulator after free agency. With the No. 19 pick in the first round, the Panthers will have a chance to address their […]

The Dallas Cowboys recently got a contract break with a key defender, but they still may be one trade away from being a true Super Bowl threat. Or maybe they could change things in April. And here is the Cowboys’ seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the PFF simulator after free agency. Holding picks No. […]

The Washington Commanders might still consider a big trade, as they have to deal with an area they’ve missed in free agency. But the end of April beckons, and here is the Commanders’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL free agency. The Commanders pick at No. 7 overall, and then they have to wait […]

The Washington Commanders still had holes to fill after the first week of free agency. And they’ve tried small deals to help. But here is the Commanders’ seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus mock simulator after NFL free agency. The Commanders enter the draft with needs at wide receiver, defensive line, […]

The Miami Dolphins sent their best receiver to the Broncos, and they have some options with the first-round pick they received in return. And here is one more trade the Dolphins must make to finish offseason housecleaning after the Jaylen Waddle blockbuster trade. The Dolphins got the Broncos’ first-round pick, which is No. 30 overall. […]

The Indianapolis Colts are still working the free agency trail, and the secondary has been a target. They added there once again, signing a talented Bengals defensive back with seven career interceptions, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. “Former Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt is expected to sign with the Colts, per source. […]

While the Denver Broncos had been criticized for not doing enough in free agency, they quited the critics with a major trade. And here are the Jaylen Waddle trade grades for the blockbuster deal between the Broncos and the Dolphins. The Broncos gave up quite a bit, according to ESPN. “The Denver Broncos are trading […]

There are NFL people who think the Philadelphia Eagles could still trade AJ Brown. Some are pretty adamant about it. And did the Eagles take a step in that direction by adding Hollywood Brown amid the Brown trade rumors? Brown got a one-year deal, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “Breaking: The […]

The San Francisco 49ers have added some interesting pieces, but they’re still dealing with a contract situation for a star player. And Mel Kiper’s mock draft target addresses the Trent Williams situation. Kiper pointed the 49ers in the direction of a tackle, according to ESPN. “You probably see an offensive tackle to San Francisco and […]

The Washington Commanders have a direction they should go in the draft, but they’re still adding little pieces. And they took another step in that direction, adding an ex-Rams Super Bowl champion to the Terry McLaurin-led wide receiver room. The Commanders decided to go with Van Jefferson, according to a post on X by the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made trades and tweaked contracts. Owner Jerry Jones said the defensive remake will work. But here is the bold Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft trade that would make them a Super Bowl contender. It would be hard to look at what the Cowboys have done in the offseason and say the defense […]

The Tennessee Titans are still working hard on their offseason makeover. And the draft is coming into focus. Furthermore, Mel Kiper’s mock draft pick for the Titans would be something not seen since Saquon Barkley. Kiper slotted running back Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame to the Titans at pick No. 4 overall. “Here is where […]

The Arizona Cardinals have decisions to make after releasing Kyler Murray, and they’re still signing free agents. Included in the mix, they signed a supersized ex-Bears defensive tackle, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “The #Cardinals have signed former #Bears DT Andrew Billings. Billings has started 39 games over the last three […]

The Washington Commanders have added plenty of bodies to their backfield mix for 2026. But names like Rachaad White and Jerome Ford don’t move the needle. And here is why the Commanders must target a running back star in the NFL Draft after White and Ford moves. First, the theme matters. And the Commanders have […]

The Arizona Cardinals made tough choices, and their decision likely means a run-it-back situation for Jacoby Brissett. And here is the biggest mistake the Cardinals made during Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. Let’s first be fair to the Cardinals. They made a decent signing by getting running back Tyler Allgeier. Picking up guard […]

The Indianapolis Colts made strides in free agency. One move cost them a pretty penny. But another one didn’t as they added a former Cowboys defensive back to their secondary in free agency, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Colts signed former Cowboys S Juanyeh Thomas” The 25-year-old Thomas played his first […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a strong free agency move that they hope will push young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to great things. However, here is the biggest mistake the Falcons made during Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. However, for all of the good things the Falcons did by bringing in Tua Tagovailoa, they […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ wait for Aaron Rodgers is starting to look like the Rocky XXXVIII poster from the movie “Airplane II: The Sequel.” But it’s not that the Steelers haven’t done anything, as they made a key trade. But here is the biggest mistake the Steelers made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. […]

Did the Carolina Panthers get a steal with Jaelan Phillips? Or did they overpay? You can find answers of yes to both questions. But Phillips’ contract is the biggest mistake the Panthers made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. Ok, let’s see why at least one person thinks Phillips could be a bargain, […]

As soon as the Atlanta Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa, the questions began about whether Michael Penix Jr. was still the long-term answer. Adding to the mystery, the Falcons’ general manager emphasized competition between Tagovailoa and Penix, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “#Falcons GM Ian Cunningham, on bringing in Tua Tagovailoa: “(Tua) […]

One thing the Dallas Cowboys needed to do in the offseason was make major moves to improve their defense. They signed free agents and traded for Rashan Gary. However, the biggest mistake the Cowboys made in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL free agency was not doing enough for the defense. It’s common knowledge that […]

The Dallas Cowboys have promised defensive improvement, even though they haven’t gotten Maxx Crosby and traded Osa Odighizuwa. But they did add another piece, signing a longtime Rams CB, who was a 2025 playoff standout, to a one-year contract. Cobie Durant is now a member of the Cowboys, according to dallascowboys.com. A four-year veteran with […]

The Green Bay Packers have made a few moves, and they still have the draft ahead. But here is the biggest mistake the Packers made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. It seems weird to see where the Packers have landed since their preseason trade in 2025 for Micah Parsons. Many people suggested […]

After landing their premier free agent, the Washington Commanders had their defense on the right track. But the offensive additions have been uninspiring. And that was the Commanders’ biggest mistake in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. As good as young quarterback Jayden Daniels can be, the surrounding skill players don’t move the needle. […]

The Carolina Panthers have made a free-agency splash for sure, even if some believe they overpaid for Jaelan Phillips. But here is the next move they must make after signing Phillips in 2026 NFL free agency. Without a doubt, the Panthers look far more like a contender than they did at this time last year. […]

The Minnesota Vikings signed a new quarterback, and he should fit right in with the franchise after his release by the Cardinals. Every Vikings fan can relate to Kyler Murray’s sports trauma, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. “Kyler Murray speaking with the media now and talking about growing up a Vikings […]