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Will the Chicago Bears move to Indiana? Or are they locked into Arlington Heights? Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker revealed what is really going on with new stadium talks amid an increased Indiana threat. As the Bears bask in the afterglow of a dramatic turnaround under the leadership of head coach Ben Johnson, it seems like […]

There is plenty of excitement for the Tennessee Titans with Robert Saleh in town. And the team has a strong first-round pick in this year’s draft. But moves must be made, and here are three players the Titans must let walk in free agency during the NFL offseason. Coming off another poor season, the Titans […]

The Washington Commanders have a nice slot for the upcoming NFL Draft. But they have some difficult free-agent decisions on their current roster. And here are three moves the Commanders must make to clear salary-cap space in the 2026 NFL offseason. There is good news for the Commanders. Some of their mistakes during the Dan […]

The Carolina Panthers may be a few key players away from being a real contender. Who knows, they might even have a shot at Kenneth Walker III. But they have to make concessions, too. And here are three players the Panthers must let walk in free agency during the NFL offseason. After a surprising playoff […]

While Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn tries to make the right moves and save his job, the team is hoping to hit a first-round home run in the NFL Draft. And here are three players the Commanders must let walk in free agency during the offseason. If the Commanders are going to be competitive […]

During the 2026 season, Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift showed some tough moments. And Swift expressed a desire to return to the team. Now, he’s making a pitch for re-signing with the Bears amid the team’s salary-cap crunch. Swift made his plea, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. “I have no idea, but hopefully I […]

The Washington Commanders need some help on both sides of the ball, but many mock drafts have them targeting defensive help in the first round. Along the latter narrative, the NFL.com mock draft gave the Commanders a star that ESPN projects to go in the No. 2 overall spot. Drafting No. 7, the Commanders might […]

Will the Jacksonville Jaguars re-sign Travis Etienne? What other players do they need to consider? Those questions will be answered in conjunction with draft plans. And as that season ramps up, here is the 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup for the Jaguars following the Super Bowl. The 2025 season turned out very positively for the […]

The Seattle Seahawks face difficult contract situations, including one with a happy Cooper Kupp. And the $9 million deadline passing for Kupp hints at his future. Kupp’s guarantee was vested last week, according to NBC Sports. “Kupp’s three-year, $45 million contract has a provision that made $9 million in 2026 salary fully guaranteed as of […]

After a playoff flameout, the Houston Texans have key players they need to re-sign. And they need to add free-agent pieces. Also, as draft season ramps up, here is the Texans’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup following the Super Bowl. After a 12-5 regular season and a playoff win over the Steelers, the Texans watched […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers try to decide whether they need a splashy trade, new head coach Mike McCarthy has his assistants in place. And as the draft season ramps up, here is the post-Super Bowl 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup for the Steelers. Coming off a one-and-done playoff appearance, the Steelers are back in their […]

There is a path for the Denver Broncos to fill out another good roster, but there will be tough choices to make. But a key thing is the draft, and here is the Broncos’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup, post-Super Bowl. Denver reached the AFC Championship Game in 2025. But with starting quarterback Bo Nix […]

Maybe the Philadelphia Eagles can fix their problems internally. Or maybe they need to trade star receiver AJ Brown. ESPN has it figured out, sending Brown to the Broncos in a blockbuster trade scenario. Here’s the proposed deal, according to ESPN. Broncos get: WR A.J. Brown, 2026 fifth-round pick. Eagles get: CB Riley Moss, 2026 […]

The Baltimore Ravens could shake things up with a big trade, as they have already rolled the dice with the choice of their new head coach. But the next steps matter, and here is the Ravens’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup, post-Super Bowl, as draft season ramps up. Coming off an 8-9 season, the Ravens […]

The Atlanta Falcons already had their hands full with the James Pearce Jr. situation. And new head coach Kevin Stefanski has worked hard on getting his staff in place. However, the Falcons’ defensive coordinator admitted that Mike Rutenberg going to the Browns is a “PhD-level” loss, according to a post on X by Josh Kendall. […]

It could be steps forward for the Tennessee Titans and quarterback Cam Ward in 2026. And the defense is excited about new coach Robert Saleh. Plus, things could get even better in the draft, and here is the Titans’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup post-Super Bowl as draft season ramps up. Rock bottom came again […]

The Washington Commanders need plenty of roster help, including free agents. But they are also focusing on the upcoming draft. And here is the Commanders’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup, post-Super Bowl, as draft season ramps up. Coming off a very disappointing 5-12 season, the Commanders must overcome the whiffs experienced by head coach Dan […]

There are reasons for the New York Giants to be excited about the 2026 season. But there are tough roster choices to make. Also, they have to attack free agency wisely. And here are three sneaky good free agents the Giants must sign in the 2026 offseason. Coming off a 4-13 finish, the Giants are […]

The biggest offseason decision for the Dallas Cowboys revolves around George Pickens. And maybe there’s evidence that Jerry Jones is willing to change on that, and other things. What that will mean for free agents remains to be seen. But here are three sneaky good free agents the Cowboys must sign in the 2026 offseason. […]

It’s the NFL, so the Seattle Seahawks will have to cash up because of their success. And that can make it harder to keep the guys who got them there. However, replacements can be found, and here are three sneaky good free agents the Seahawks must sign in the 2026 offseason. After winning the Super […]

The Miami Dolphins have been linked to other quarterbacks. And they could trade Tua Tagovailoa. But here is what the Dolphins GM revealed to Tagovailoa as he gets close to a quarterback decision, according to a post on X by 305 Sports Babe via NBC Sports. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan was asked what he perceived […]

The Green Bay Packers have in-house free agents, and they must make decisions. That’s before they can dip their toes in the free-agent waters. However, here is why the Packers are unlikely to make an NFL free-agent splash. It’s an unfortunate circumstance of contract needs and cap inflexibility, according to acmepackingcompany.com. The Packers have five […]

There still seems to be hope that Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby stays around. And Crosby isn’t fanning the trade flames. But here are the three best trade destinations with the Raiders breakup looming. Crosby is a seven-year veteran. He has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last five seasons with sack […]

Could the Green Bay Packers be in the market for a Tyreek Hill trade? Especially if they lose Romeo Doubs? Big decisions loom, and here are three sneaky good free agents the Packers must sign in the 2026 offseason. What started as a season filled with Super Bowl aspirations dimmed in a disappointing postseason loss. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a major problem to solve off the field. And their quarterback situation is far from settled. That makes the next 2026 offseason steps important, and here are three sneaky good free agents they must sign. Coming off an 8-9 finish that ended with an impressive four-game winning streak, the Falcons have […]

If the Tennessee Titans are going to soar, they need Cam Ward to grow under the tutelage of Brian Daboll. And some think Ward will be fine. But Ward needs help, and here are three sneaky good free agents the Titans must sign in the 2026 offseason. Coming off a 3-14 season, the Titans restructured […]

The pressure is on for Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn in 2026, and he has taken a big chance with young coordinators. Things could be easier if the team does things the right way over the next couple of months. And here are three sneaky good NFL free agents the Commanders must sign in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made Patrick Mahomes happy with the offensive coordinator hire. But the offseason could be tough as Mahomes rehabs from his injury. However, Mahomes has proven many people wrong, including Kirk Herbstreit, who admitted he doubted Mahomes’ NFL rise. Herbstreit made the comments on This is Football, which posted on YouTube. He […]

After winning his first MVP award, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford announced he would continue playing in the 2026 season. However, he won’t have one of his protectors, as tackle Rob Havenstein announced he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by The 33rd Team’s Ari […]

Injuries have crept to the doorstep of the Atlanta Braves recently, including the shocking loss of a key starting pitcher. But here is how the Braves must replace Spencer Schwellenbach in the rotation after his elbow injury. There’s still some hope that Schwellenbach won’t miss the entire season. Manager Walt Weiss said he hopes it […]

It may have been medically in the cards for it to happen, but still, Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix took the injury news hard. And now that the season has ended, it seems obvious that the Broncos would have given the Seahawks a better Super Bowl than the Patriots if they had Nix. In the […]

While the Washington Commanders mourn the recent passing of a legend, current head coach Dan Quinn is trying to stay off the hot seat. But who knows what the future will hold? The past had a surprise twist that changed everything as two 1979 fumbles destroyed Washington — and started a dynasty. In the 1970s, […]

The Chicago Bears have high hopes for their new digs. And the proposal has caught the eyes of the fans. Furthermore, JB Pritzker teased progress on the new stadium deal after meetings with Roger Goodell. This is according to the Chicago Tribune via NBC Sports. “There’s a lot of discussion, a lot of ongoing conversation […]

Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers are still buzzing after the recent. And the general manager said the team is still in good shape roster-wise. But here is one last-minute move the Brewers must make before spring training. The decision to send Caleb Durbin to the Red Sox probably makes the Brewers stronger for the future. […]

As the Seattle Seahawks basked in the glow of their Super Bowl victory, they enjoyed a little fun at Disneyland. And Mina Kimes grabbed attention after her Disneyland photo with the Super Bowl champs, according to an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram Kimes hasn’t been shy about admitting her love for the Seahawks. […]

Among the coaching staff moves for the Los Angeles Chargers, they added Adam Gase to help with the run. Also, they brought in a new offensive line coach. Furthermore, an ex-assistant of the new OC, Mike McDaniel, will join him to add more help. It’s another boost for the ground attack, according to a post […]

While the Toronto Blue Jays kick the aging tries on Max Scherzer, they may been wishing they had re-signed Bo Bichette. However, here is one last-minute move the Blue Jays must make before spring training. It’s getting close to time. Spring games will be rolling around soon. But there is still time for the Blue […]

The Baltimore Ravens are on the short list of teams that could make a run from missing the playoffs this year to the Super Bowl next year. And their new head coach is filling out his staff. Furthermore, Jesse Minter got a “smartest coach” endorsement from a Chargers player, according to a post on X […]

It was an impressive day for Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III, even if some silly fans thought a guy who doesn’t tackle or get tackled deserved the MVP award more. Meanwhile, Kurt Warner explained his vote for Walker as the MVP of Super Bowl LX, according to his post on X. “I got […]