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Whether the NFL Combine is a dying breed remains to be seen. But no-shows like Jordyn Tyson are watering down the show. However, this year’s NFL Draft precursor is a go. And Eli Stowers headlines five sleepers who could explode at the 2026 NFL Combine. The event is taking place this week in Indianapolis, as […]

On the heels of a promising rebuild season, the New Orleans Saints can make a big splash in free agency if they make a few roster adjustments to clear salary cap space in the 2026 offseason. The Saints are currently in one of the worst cap situations in the league, but a few cuts and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are not used to this feeling. For a decade, the franchise operated from a position of inevitability. January football was assumed. Arrowhead was a fortress. Patrick Mahomes was the ultimate eraser of flaws. 2025, though, shattered that illusion. For the first time since 2014, the Chiefs missed the postseason, and the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to make some big changes this offseason. Atlanta already brought in Kevin Stefanski at head coach and hired former QB Matt Ryan as president of football. Now the Falcons have announced one upcoming roster move that was already expected. Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed on 92.9 The Game that […]

The good news for the Tennessee Titans is that they have salary-cap space. And one free agent could give them a boost. However, when considering one free agent who would fix the Titans’ biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season, it’s not the guy some NFL observers have tabbed. Yes, receiver Alec Pierce would give […]

The Washington Commanders’ 2025 campaign ended in disappointment, marked by a 5-12 record and a wave of significant injuries. The most devastating blow occurred during a Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, when veteran tight end Zach Ertz was carted off following a low hit by safety Jay Ward. An MRI later confirmed a […]

Of course, even champions have weaknesses. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks are no exception. When you lift the Lombardi Trophy, the league doesn’t give you a grace period. Rivals study you. They dissect you. They hunt the smallest cracks in your armor. Seattle’s 2025 run was historic, bordering on mythical. That said, even fairy tales […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the more popular teams in the NFL over the past few seasons. Dan Campbell’s aggressive mentality on fourth downs made Detroit popular with fans around the country. Now the Lions will have the opportunity to play in front of an international audience during the 2026 season. The Lions […]

The Buffalo Bills head into offseason free agency with several needs, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. However, the team’s biggest flaw is its lack of a go-to wide receiver. The Bills could address that in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they should also look to the free agent market. That’s where they […]

As the greater football world descends on Indianapolis for the 2026 edition of the NFL Draft Combine, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback-turned-NBC Analyst Chris Simms posited a question on his Unbuttoned podcast: Is the NFL Combine dying? On paper, the idea is far-fetched, or even worse, as the event is a key date on the NFL […]

David Bailey walked into a Texas Tech football program never known for displaying a defensive identity. The former Stanford Cardinal leaves Lubbock producing the Big 12’s best defense — and boosting his NFL Draft stock. Bailey now has the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine to turn toward. Many league teams will grow enamored by his 14.5 […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is making sure everyone keeps their eyes on him as the 2026 NFL offseason kicks into high gear. With free agency just around the corner, Otton took to Instagram with a post that has Bucs fans playing detective. “Can’t wait to see what the rest of 2026 brings,” […]

The Houston Texans are neither rebuilding nor ahead of schedule. They are bona fide contenders with a quarterback who could be among the long-term faces of the AFC. Here’s the uncomfortable truth about contenders, though: once you arrive, the margin for error shrinks. The difference between a Divisional Round exit and a Super Bowl appearance […]

The Cincinnati Bengals already have the offense. Now they need defensive backbone. For the better part of the last half-decade, Cincinnati has operated under a simple premise. As long as Joe Burrow is upright, they have a chance. That premise still holds true. What no longer holds true is the belief that offense alone can […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to restore their defensive identity. They do not need a full teardown. One move can do exactly that. They don’t need to reinvent their offense or panic about their quarterback situation. What they need is something far more specific and far more urgent. They need to instill fear. For years, […]

The Cleveland Browns don’t need a splashy skill-position star. They don’t need another headline-grabbing defensive addition. What they need is stability. Cleveland needs the kind that doesn’t show up in highlight reels but determines whether a season collapses or contends. Heading into 2026, Cleveland’s roster isn’t devoid of talent. Myles Garrett is still terrorizing quarterbacks. […]

Mac Jones might be the most valuable insurance policy in the NFL right now. After a rocky start to his career in New England, the former first-round pick has reinvented himself as a high-end backup for the San Francisco 49ers, and the trade phones are ringing off the hook. According to recent reports, the Minnesota […]

There had been talk of minimal changes for the 2026 NFL season, although certain aspects, like punching, may be tweaked. However, the league is considering a major rule change involving replay officials, according to ESPN. “The NFL competition committee is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for specific penalties,” Kevin Seifert […]

The Miami Dolphins continue reshaping their power structure. They have hired former Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson as Senior Personnel Executive. Robinson should serve as a key voice in personnel strategy. He offers experience from seven seasons running Tennessee’s front office. That’s where he built a roster that reached four straight postseasons and an […]

While Philadelphia Eagles receiver AJ Brown has been dealing with trade rumors in recent weeks, the death of Rondale Moore put things in a different perspective. And Brown sent a powerful message about the situation, according to a post on X by Polymarket Football. “Talk to yourself. I am love. I am fearfully and wonderfully […]

NFL personnel will observe a deep crop of wide receivers for the 2026 scouting combine. Arizona State football star Jordyn Tyson walks into Lucas Oil Stadium earning a WR1 endorsement already, though, before the NFL Draft. Tyson presents numbers that speak to the label: 158 career receptions, 2,282 yards, 22 touchdowns including 18 with the […]

A former professional football player is calling out the NFL following the death of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore. Daniel Fehoko, who previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2020 to 2022, shared his true feelings amid what is suspected Moore died from a suicide, about the league’s intention on mental health. The […]

It didn’t take long for the Los Angeles Rams to scoop up Kliff Kingsbury after the Commanders sent him packing. And now the Rams have given him an official, unique title for Sean McVay’s staff, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Kliff Kingsbury is now the Rams assistant head coach. Recently retired […]

There’s plenty of hype for Miami (FL) edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Some people have him as a fit for a perennial NFL power. And here are the three best destinations for Bain in the 2026 NFL Draft. Bain is profiled by some as a can’t-miss prospect. Others point to his inadequate size when compared […]

NFL teams seeking a mauler can look at Francis Mauigoa closely this coming week. The Miami (FL) football star headlines a deep lineup of offensive tackle options at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. Some scouts and draft analysts believe Mauigoa will land in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watching Mauigoa obliterate defensive […]

Future NFL wide receiver options run deep once it’s combine season. Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston brings plenty of 2026 draft intrigue for this year’s event. Boston joins a deep wideout contingent, but presents a chance to land in day one or two of April’s draft. All it takes is an explosive performance during drills […]

Los Angeles Chargers center Bradley Bozeman has called it a career. The veteran offensive lineman announced his retirement via a social media post on Instagram. “After 8 seasons in the NFL, I’m ready for my next chapter. This game has given me so much — lessons, lifelong friendships, and memories my family will carry forever. […]

After coming up short in the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots are now evaluating all aspects of their roster. That evaluation has already begun for the running back position. The Patriots have released Antonio Gibson, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Gibson tore his ACL back in Week 5, ending the running back’s […]

When the projected No. 1 overall pick decides to sit out the throwing drills at the NFL Draft Combine, all eyes naturally shift to the guy right behind him. For former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, that is exactly the opportunity he needs. Simpson will throw this week in Indianapolis, leaning into the competition while Indiana […]

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 Kansas City Chiefs are coming off their worst season since 2012, going 6-11. Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending injury, albeit at the end of the year. The team struggled in several facets of professional football, but the lack of a pass rush was chief among them. They finished tied for 26th in the NFL […]

The Washington Commanders have been busy making salary-cap plans for the offseason. And they’ll have to decide which players to let walk. But here is one free agent who would fix the Commanders’ biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season. Like most NFL teams, the Commanders weren’t able to overcome key injuries in the 2025 […]

Big boards have shifted constantly throughout the entire NFL pre-Draft process. Heading into the 2025 college season, mock drafts looked a lot different than they do now, as some previously unheralded players broke onto the scene as elite prospects, while other players who were once viewed as first-round candidates decided to return to school for […]

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 Los Angeles Chargers dealt with a big-time injury to their backfield last season after Najee Harris tore his Achilles. He tore it after collapsing on a play-action play in the second quarter of their 23-20 win against the Broncos in Week 3. The Chargers turned to Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal, but Harris being […]

Cameron Jordan must be gearing up for a post-playing career in broadcasting because he has all the talking points down. Weeks after perpetuating the “Josh Allen can’t win the big one” narrative while appearing on ESPN’s “First Take,”  the star New Orleans Saints defensive end landed perhaps the easiest punchline in American professional sports. While […]

The NFL offseason is currently in full swing, and as teams around the league prepare for the upcoming free agency period and draft, the league front office is also mulling changes to the rulebook heading into next year. The league has implemented various changes to the way the game is played in recent seasons, including […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have initiated a strategic overhaul of their offensive coaching staff to spark a turnaround for Jalen Hurts following a season marked by inconsistency. Central to this plan is the promotion of Parks Frazier to quarterbacks coach. Frazier, who served as the team’s passing game coordinator in 2025, brings a wealth of experience […]

The Detroit Lions will look a little different next season on the field, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be on the sidelines helping the team. Longtime offensive linemen Dan Skipper announced his retirement after the season, but he’ll be on the staff, according to Ari Meirov of The33rdTeamFB. “The Lions have officially hired former […]