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The will enter the NFL Draft armed with two first-round draft picks to help rebuild Andy Reid's roster. Already being active Steve Nash Jersey in free agency, the Chiefs have done a good amount of work in this soft reset, but more is needed. With Patrick Mahomes coming off an ACL injury, many think the offensive line has to be reinforced, and with Jawaan Taylor released, there is a job opening at right tackle. And in Lance Zierlein's latest mock draft for NFL.com, the Chiefs take Taylor's replacement in Utah's Spencer Fano. "The Chiefs stick with their best-available mindset and add a polished, athletic offensive lineman who can step into the right tackle spotor bump inside in the future if need be," . More: Chiefs set for 2026 resurgence? Well, you could certainly make that case, after all, we aren't expecting the Chiefs to be as bad as they were last season, are we? With Kenneth Walker leading the rushing attack, plus the idea of the Chiefs getting two starters with their first-round picks, it has been an offseason that has seen the franchise addre s multiple needs. Yes, seeing Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie leave isn't ideal, but the Chiefs are armed with draft capital to take their replacements. The Chiefs aren't likely to be as bad as they were last season, but as far as a resurgence? Time will tell. More NFL news: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Jersey

The and the A.J. Brown trade talk has begun to heat up over the past week, and in truth, it feels like the NFL's worst-kept secret. Most know Brown will be dealt, mainly because it will be beneficial for both sides to part ways, and the loom as the logical destination given Brown's previous work with Mike Vrabel. With Brown expected to be a post-June 1 trade, thus saving the Eagles a lot of cap space, we have to wait until after the draft before a move can happen. And now, has reported that Brown isn't expected Jordan Bone Jersey to attend the Eagles' offseason workouts as he awaits his future. So that is the clearest sign yet that a move will be forthcoming soon. More: What will Brown trade look like? This is what most people are stuck on, as the Eagles have made it clear they want full value in return for Brown. For most, that is a first-round pick, and given that the trade, if it happens, will take place after the draft, it is a matter of whether the Patriots give up a 2027 first-rounder or a 2028 first-rounder. I don't see a deal getting done for anything le s than a first-round pick, given Howie Roseman's (Eagles GM) desire to get full value. This deal feels like a when, not if, and it appears we are all just waiting until after June 1 before this deal gets done. In the meantime, Brown isn't likely to be at any Eagles offseason workouts. More NFL news: Markelle Fultz Jersey

Some prospects head to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine with the hopes of putting themselves on the map. Many are battling their positional peers for draft capital, shedding fractions of seconds off their 40-yard dash times and getting every inch out of their pre-Combine training. Others, though, attend the event to a sert dominance. There are no questions about who will be the first running back taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, only how early. It's Notre Dame Fighting Irish star Jeremiyah Love's race to run, and on Saturday, he showed the football world why every other back was scrapping for second place. Love ran the 40-yard dash and endured the position drills. He stood out in both phases while giving us new data to explore. MOCK DRAFT: Top athletic comparisons for Jeremiyah Love Love measured in at 6-0 and 212 pounds, checking the box and confirming that the good people at Notre Dame weren't putting their fingers on the scale. He made quick work of the Combine, skipping the jumps and shuttles. His lone drill, the 40-yard dash, was evidence enough of his athleticism. His 4.36-second 40-yard dash left all but Arkansas' Mike Washington Jr. (4.33) in the dust. If there were any lingering questions about Love's long speed, they di sipated in Indianapolis. The most apt comparison for Love is former star DeMarco Murray. The Oklahoma standout was a tick heavier and posted a 4.37-second 40-yard dash before America's Team picked him in the third round. Murray ran for 4,526 yards and 28 touchdowns in Dallas, earning a first-team All-Pro selection for his league-leading 2014 campaign. From there, he became one of the faces of the Running Backs Don't Matter sect of fans, failing to agree to terms with the Cowboys. MORE: His stints with the and were le s succe sful, but Murray's three 1,000-yard seasons provided plenty of return on investment. If Love's ceiling matches Murray, Breein Tyree Jersey whatever team takes him in Round 1 will be happy. Another comparable back is Darren McFadden, whose 6-1, 211-pound frame was even faster than Love (4.33 seconds). That dynamism defined McFadden's game. He flashed regularly, creating highlights as often as he battled injuries. Two 1,000-yard campaigns and no Pro Bowls isn't quite the career we expect of Love, but the high-level stretches and injury variance provide a more median projection for someone of Love's skill set. Trey Benson's 4.39-second 40-yard dash at 216 pounds is a look into how a player with Love's physical skill set might not have the same succe s. Benson was college football's premier tackle-breaker during his time at FSU, but he has struggled with consistency on Sundays, boasting inadequate vision and footwork. Big plays are a part of his profile, but without enough down-to-down steadine s, his opportunities for splash plays are limited. Of course, none of these athletic profiles are projections. The film tells a different story for every prospect, and there are production, medical and intangible boxes to check, among others, that will help decide Love's fate. Still, measurables and athleticism often give a glimpse into how one wins. Love's strong ability to read blocks and hit holes with efficient footwork helps separate him from the back, but it is his burst and long speed that make him a dangerous home run hitter who shrinks the margins of opposing defenses. Give him an inch, and he'll take it to the house. That big-play ability was all over Love's 2025 film. Every Saturday, it seemed like he was breaking off explosives. For the second consecutive year, he found a house call from 90+ yards away. He forced at least 50 mi sed tackles in back-to-back seasons en route to 38 runs of 15+ yards in that same span. Love is a long run waiting to happen, the result of elite speed and enough size to break tackles and earn significant volume. There's a real chance that Love has the most lucrative career of his comparable profiles, and with top-15 draft capital all but guaranteed, he'll have quite the head start in 2026. More NFL Draft news Chris Bosh Jersey

Buckle up folks! We're on to the second round of the and this is where it gets really interesting.Below are some of our lineups for the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Many of them are similar to from Wild Card Weekend with just a couple of tweaks. It was wise to start with players who had a bye last week because now they get the 2x-point multiplier. Just in case you're not familiar with the point system here's how it works: Players earn points via standard fantasy scoring for NFL.com, with a little twist. The fantasy points accumulated by each player during one weekly scoring period will be multiplied by the number of consecutive weeks in which the player has been on your C.J. McCollum Jersey roster -- a suming his team progre ses through the playoffs. A player can earn bonus point multipliers of 2x, 3x or 4x for a given week based on the number of weeks they were on your fantasy team roster. Sound like fun? It is! Join up and keep your fantasy season going. Marcas Grant Marcas gets a nod of approval for being the only one of us to pick a player from Wild Card Weekend to advance to this week's Divisional round in . He'll get a nice bonus from Murray now and won't have to swap anyone else into his RB2 spot just yet. He will however lose one of either Murray or (who has scored nine touchdowns in Lambeau this season) heading into the Championship round as there can only be one winner in Green Bay. I heard that it's pretty cold there. All of Marcas' other players will enjoy an automatic 2x-points multiplier which is of course part of his Playoff Challenge strategy. In addition, Carolina might have held the to just 78 total yards on offense last week, but the / combination will be a bit tougher for the to handle. He'll also to s in who was inactive in Weeks 16-17 with a concu sion, but logged limited practices this week and has a favorable matchup versus a ' secondary that has struggled against wideouts this season. Baltimore's pa s defense has been playing a bit better of late, though. And then there's Gronk who is just, well Gronk. Alex Gelhar Alex definitely thinks the are going all the way this year as he's used half of his picks on Green Bay players including , , and is interestingly using both and . With the regarding Rodgers' calf injury, this could be a bit riskier than he may have thought when selecting his lineup before the Wild Card round. Still, when Rodgers is on the field all of Green Bay's playmakers are some of the most valuable in fantasy. Should have to step in, well that's another story. Alex had ' running back in his RB2 spot last week so he won't be getting any multipliers there for the Divisional round as he slots Beast Mode into his lineup. He's also locking in Gronk and the defense, which all three of us seem to agree on. Matt Franciscovich , Alex noted that my picks are a bit more diverse than you might expect to see in a challenge like this. I just feel there's too much risk in going gung-ho on just one team because if they drop out, you lose all of those multipliers, so I decided spread the love a bit. Some may have given up on in the playoffs, but I haven't. And if I'm going with Peyton, I figured why not roll with one of his most lethal weapons in ? didn't work out last week, so I'm plugging in his place for a couple of reasons. First off, Bryant scored more touchdowns than any other receiver in the league during the season (16), with six of them coming in the final three weeks. Secondly, both Marcas and Alex have entering this round on a 2x multiplier. So if I went with Nelson and the advance, I would just be chasing those points and wouldn't have any advantage. My strategy is to go with Bryant in hopes that the move on and both Marcas and Alex lose Nelson next week. But now I risk the lo s of either Lacy or Bryant. Anyway, Bryant is due for a big game after he put up a three catch, 48-yard stinker last week. Plus, the secondary has struggled against wideouts all season. Even NFL players are getting in on the NFL Playoff Challenge action this weekend. ' running back tweeted out his lineup which you can check out below: Wish I was playing real football this wknd but let's see if any of you can beat my squad at ! Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) Bell has stocked up on and so he'll be in good shape if both teams win in the Divisional round, but only one of them can make the . It looks like he's with us when it comes to Gronkowski, too. But Bell mi sed out on the Wild Card Weekend round of picks because something tells me he had more important things going on... You can check out some more advice on strategy and additional picks from right . -- Follow Matt on Twitter _ _ Moses Brown Jersey

rookie quarterback Ty Simpson is not worried about the criticism around being picked 13th overall. Not many predicted that the Rams would take him at that spot; nonethele s, Simpson is now slated to be the heir apparent to the reigning MVP, Matthew Stafford. That is the case when it comes to Simpson, and he is looking forward to learning from the 2025 MVP. After being selected by L.A., Simpson spoke to the media and expre Trey Burke Jersey sed his excitement to learn under Stafford. "(I admire) how cool, calm and collected he always is," Simpson , "how he's so smart. He can manipulate the defense. And he's a gunslinger, like he has no fear. As a quarterback, you have to have no fear when you're in the huddle, and he slings that ball around and he makes other people better around him. "I couldn't ask for a better situation." TySimpson expected to sit and develop early While Simpson will be the next franchise quarterback for the Rams, when is the biggest question mark. There is a chance that the 38-year-old signal caller retires after the 2026 season; however, there is also a chance that he plays another two seasons. It's all a mystery as things stand. The 23-year-old quarterback will eventually be thrust into the fire. However, the expectation is that it won't be the case until another few seasons, when he is a lot more mature and mentally prepared. Simpson is no stranger to waiting on the bench. That was the case for the first three seasons of his college career at Alabama, and that will certainly be the case in 2026. More Los Angeles Rams news: Al Horford Jersey

NFL Media senior analyst Gil Brandt took a series of questions about the 2015 via Twitter on Friday. A look at five highlights from the exchange: Although Brandt views FSU's as the right short-term answer for an NFL club in immediate need of a quarterback, he sees Oregon's as . Coming from a pro-style offense, Winston's learning curve in the NFL figures to be a shorter one than Mariota, who will be making a transition from a hurry-up, no-huddle attack. It's a debate that clubs will have internally from the very top of the draft, where Peja Stojakovic Jersey the have both the need and the first pick. Three underrated draft prospects who should be getting some attention as potential first-round picks, : Clemson linebacker , Wake Forest cornerback , and LSU cornerback . There is some debate over who will be the third quarterback chosen, behind Winston and Mariota. Draft a third quarterback chosen in the first round. And while Brandt sees Colorado State's , he is projecting former Big 12 star for Round 2 and says . Brandt sees Indiana running back going off the board somewhere in Round 2 and is . The game film that makes the difference for Coleman? A 228-yard, three-touchdown explosion against eventual national champion Ohio State behind, as Brandt notes, a poor Indiana offensive line. West Virginia wide receiver had a spectacular NFL combine and in some circles, has moved ahead of Alabama's as the draft's top receiver prospect. For Brandt, however, Cooper still ranks at the top, in part because White's college career was . *Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter * . Jabari Parker Jersey

If you're a fan and were hoping the team would sign left tackle Taylor Decker, you can pretty much put that hope to bed. Decker and the Lions parted ways earlier this offseason after the two sides couldn't agree on a reworked contract. Detroit wanted Decker to take a pay cut after a down season and the veteran was not happy about it. As a result, , and the Lions later obliged, which put Decker on the open market, where he remains as of this writing. The Packers and are two teams that could use more help at left tackle. Green Bay saw and the Bears are set to have a competition for their left tackle spot thanks to the . Taylor Decker won't play for Packers, Bears Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Decker would have made sense for both teams, but Udoka Azubuike Jersey according to Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network, the long-time Lions tackle doesn't want to play for a division rival of his now-former team. I will tell you that (Decker is) pretty anti-playing for the Bears or Packers. Thats the Lions background in him. I know Ben Johnson did it and that was the right situation for him, but Taylor feels kind of dirty about the idea," podcast. "It just isnt interesting to him. I could see him joining a team mid-season, the further he gets away from football and games being played, injuries happening and the right offer occurs. I could also see him not playing. While not entirely surprising, we did believe Decker might want to stick it to his old team after things ended in a me sy manner in Detroit. What happened with Decker and the Lions? Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Decker from the team, something he expre sed to Rogers. If you're a Green Bay Packers fan and were hoping the team would sign Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker, you can pretty much put that hope to bed. Decker and the Lions parted ways earlier this offseason after the two sides couldn't agree on a reworked contract. Detroit wanted Decker to take a pay cut after a down season and the veteran was not happy about it. As a result, , and the Lions later obliged, which put Decker on the open market, where he remains as of this writing. The Packers and Chicago Bears are two teams that could use more help at left tackle. Green Bay saw and the Bears are set to have a competition for their left tackle spot thanks to the . Taylor Decker won't play for Packers, Bears Decker would have made sense for both teams, but according to Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network, the long-time Lions left tackle does not want to play for a division rival of his now-former team. I will tell you that (Decker is) pretty anti-playing for the Bears or Packers. Thats the Lions background in him. I know Ben Johnson did it and that was the right situation for him, but Taylor feels kind of dirty about the idea," podcast. "It just isnt interesting to him. I could see him joining a team mid-season, the further he gets away from football and games being played, injuries happening and the right offer occurs. I could also see him not playing. While not entirely surprising, we did believe Decker might want to stick it to his old team after things ended in a me sy manner in Detroit. Decker from the team, something he expre sed to Rogers. You never want a player to feel like something has happened to them that they dont feel good about. You dont want that, in response to Decker's frustration. Decks a stud, man. He gave a lot for a long time through three regimes, and well be forever grateful, man, Campbell added. Hell always be a Lion, and itll always be his home at some point. So, hell be mi sed. Had Decker made the jump to the Packers or Bears, it no doubt would have drawn the ire of Lions fans, as we saw when Ben Johnson left for the Bears. But that ire would have been temporary and long forgotten once Decker hung up his cleats. More NFL News Ricky Rubio Jersey

The have accepted the fact their lucrative contract extension for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was a bad idea. It also will be a costly decision as they move on from the benched starter in the 2026 NFL offseason. The Dolphins' decision to release Tagovailoa with a June 1 designation means they will eat $99.1 in dead money spread out over two years, $67.4 million in dead money this year and $31.8 million next year. There is a imited starting QB trade market for Tagovaila. Here's looking at the teams most likely to take Andre Roberson Jersey a rebound shot at the 2020 first-rounder. MORE: Tua Tagovailoa's best free-agent fits 1. Minnesota Vikings The have the best former offensive coach connection who isn't Mike McDaniel with the . Given how things ended in Miami with McDaniel benching Tua, don't expect Tagovailoa to back up Justin Herbert, the QB taken one spot (No. 6 overall) after Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tagovailoa's former offensive coordinator, Frank Smith, is a new a sistant coach for Kevin O'Connell in Minnesota. The Vikings are looking for reasonable contingencies for J.J. McCarthy in Year 3 and Tagovailoa's former first Dolphins coach Brian Flores also remains their defensive coordinator. They would likely take on Tua for the right price. MORE: 2. Indianapolis Colts The will be exploring all QB options with little faith in Anthony Richardson after Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles late last season. Jones is franchise tagged, but the Colts may need a new contingency. Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen might take a flyer on Tagovailoa should he come at a significant discount with the Dolphins picking up much of the tab. MORE: 3. Arizona Cardinals The are moving on from Kyler Murray in a similar way and could look for more of a pocket pa ser in the new offense under Mike LaFleur and Nathaniel Hackett. Tagovailoa would be an interesting reclamation project in that scheme with some decent weapons and an improving line. MORE: 4. Carolina Panthers The now have a connection to Tagovailoa in veteran offensive a sistant Darrell Bevell, who also spent time with the Dolphins under McDaniel. They could explore a flyer on a Tagovailoa for fellow former Alabama QB Bryce Young. Andy Dalton is still the No. 2, under contract for only one more season. MORE: 5. Los Angeles Rams The would be a clear backup path for Tagovailoa under Sean McVay with Matthew Stafford's current backup, Jimmy Garoppolo, going into free agency. Tagovailoa, only 27, can be an intriguing stash for the near future should Stafford play only one more season. MORE: DeAndre Jordan Jersey

The NFL Scouting Combine was made for players like Kenyon Sadiq. Not to put himself on the map; he's been in the first-round conversation since September. Not to show us a new skill, either. We all knew Sadiq could move. The football world heads to Indianapolis to drop its collective jaw at athletic excellence. And Sadiq delivered, temporarily tying the tight end record for the vertical jump and running a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. We didn't learn a ton from Sadiq's stint at the NFL Combine, but the new data can help us compare him to other high-end athletes who came before him. MORE: Top athletic comparisons for Kenyon Sadiq Sadiq's dynamism earned him first-round looks before the season started. All he's done since then is make good on the hype, looking like the best tight end in the country while improving his blocking and stacking Bob McAdoo Jersey up highlight plays as a receiver. That trend continued in Indianapolis, where he measured in at 6031 and 241 pounds with 10-inch hands and 31.5-inch arms. He tested as well, perhaps better, than most anticipated. His 4.39-second 40-yard dash was reported as a Combine record for tight ends. Sadiq also posted a 43.5-inch vertical jump and an 11'2" broad jump, the former of which tied the Combine record before Eli Stowers broke it (45.5 inches!) moments later. He logged 26 reps on the bench, too. The most popular comparison being thrown around after Sadiq's weekend is Vernon Davis, the legend whose record was broken when Sadiq finished his 40-yard dash. Davis (6032, 254, 4.40 seconds) has a few pounds on Sadiq. Perhaps that is what will ultimately be the line between a generational tight end prospect and a very good one. Davis didn't return fully on his potential, earning one second-team All-Pro selection, two Pro Bowls and two 900-yard seasons. Even so, that would be a positive outcome for Sadiq, and Davis's ability to take over games is something the Oregon product's athleticism could provide at the next level. A more apt comparison would be Dustin Keller (6020, 242, 4.53 seconds). Keller offered promising efficiency during the best years of his relatively short career, and he was one of the earlier examples of tight ends breaking the mold of prototypical athleticism. Sadiq is more explosive, but Keller's usage offers a glimpse into how he may be utilized. Keller, despite being undersized, was an adequate run blocker, strong enough to stay in line for about half of his snaps when he wasn't in the lot. Sadiq's biggest questions revolve around said skill. If he's truly just a receiver, there's a world in which he is bound to the slot and more of an a set in 12 personnel than 11. That shouldn't be the case, given Sadiq's competitive toughne s and flashes of good technique. Like Keller, he should be able to check the box enough to play both in line and in the slot, opening the door for more opportunities and a le s predictable offense. MORE: Finally, another decent comparison for Sadiq isn't a tight end at all. Chase Claypool (6042, 238, 4.42 seconds) is a wide receiver whose pre-draft hype was built around the notion of being a mismatch. His size/speed/strength combination stood out, and while he wasn't consistent enough, he still saw 873 yards and nine scores as a rookie. On paper, the two profiles are similar. However, Sadiq's ability to win underneath and churn out explosives after the catch as often as downfield makes him a safer bet. A left-tailed outcome might see Sadiq turn into a receiver full-time. His underlying skills would still project better than Claypool, offering an off-ramp from tight end if nece sary. Fortunately, Sadiq is more than his measurables, and with first-round capital, he'll be expected to produce much more like Davis than Keller or Claypool. His athleticism makes him a threat with the ball in his hands, he runs well enough to threaten defenses up the seam and his strength in contested-catch situations bodes well for physicality reverberating throughout his game. Sadiq is next in the line of new-age tight end prospects breaking the scales and tipping them in favor of creative offenses. While his athleticism helps explore potential shapes of his future production, it shouldn't be seen as a true projection. His Day 1 capital should be a much better proxy for rookie-contract expectations. More NFL Draft news Reggie Jackson Jersey

With a summer wedding reportedly on the horizon following a leaked July 3 date, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are doing more than just coordinating a busy venue-hunting schedule. As they approach their wedding in a few months, new reports suggest that establishing a prenuptial agreement is becoming a priority for the two lovebirds, as safeguarding their a sets is equally important as choosing the ideal wedding venue. , the couple has ties to six states but will not draft their prenup in California. This Ray Allen Jersey leaves Rhode Island, Mi souri, Kansas, Tenne see and New York on the shortlist. California is out because its community property laws generally split marital a sets 50/50. Instead, they need a state that strictly enforces prenups, protects premarital a sets, and shields busine s and intellectual property growth. It also helps if the state limits a judge's power to change agreements or award long-term alimony. With one of the biggest stars of the planet worth an estimated $2 billion and the Kansas City Chiefs' TE worth $90 million, the financial stakes require a jurisdiction that leaves no room for interpretation. Rhode Island is the safest option for the 14-time Grammy winner's billionaire status. Conversely, New York is the riskiest because its judges frequently overturn prenuptial agreements. Kansas is a reliable alternative with predictable courts and ties to Kelces career, while Tenne see safely protects wealthy entertainers. The timing aligns with the final stage of Kelce's football career. The 36-year-old recently signed a restructured contract for his 14th season with the Chiefs, securing $12 million guaranteed with $3 million in performance incentives. The deal features a $40 million roster bonus vesting in June 2027, which allows an easy exit if he retires after this season. Insiders that both sides' lawyers have already begun working on the agreement. The state they choose will govern how their property is divided, regardle s of where they live in the future. More lifestyle news: Bobby Portis Jersey

PHOENIX -- coach Bruce Arians was announced as the 2014 Coach of the Year at NFL Honors on Saturday. Two years after with the , Arians was recognized for guiding his team to the league's best record through despite the lo s of his franchise quarterback, his backup quarterback and a handful of valuable starters on defense. He is the 11th coach to capture the award twice. Competing in the NFL's toughest division, Arians has produced back-to-back double Joe La Sorsa Jersey -digit victories in his first two years with the . Don Coryell (1974 to 1976) is the only other coach in the franchise's 94-year history to accomplish that feat. It's a tribute to Arians that the are truly a team, playing for each other, while feeding off their head coach's steely confidence. The early-December win in St. Louis provided a glimpse of Arians' style. He swaggered to the post-game podium, credited his players with a " " and napalmed the skeptics. "I love it when nobody says you have a chance to win. There is an 11-3 team and a team that is always 8-8," Arians said. "You figure it out." Even more than his team's " " attitude, Arians has impre sed us with his aggre sive play-calling and game management. He's an excellent strategist as well as a charismatic leader. Credit general manager Steve Keim for inspiring devotion and intensity from his players. "He has of MF-ing them during the week and getting them to play hard for him on Sunday," Keim told NFL Media columnist Michael Silver during the season. "He works them and works them and breaks them down, and yet the players genuinely love him. It's an art form. I've never seen anything like it." For a more in-depth account of Arians' "artistic genius" that has driven the franchise's resurgence, check out Silver's fascinating " " profile. The latest Podcast and gives our picks for the big game. Watch the entire show (and We s eat his softball pants) on . Patrick Corbin Jersey

The have been one of the teams most connected to center and pending free agent, Tyler Linderbaum. And that's for good reason. Not only could the Giants use an upgrade at center, but Linderbaum has a George Springer Jersey connection with new Giants head coach John Harbaugh, who he played for while the two were together in Baltimore. However, that Linderbaum is expected to garner at least $20 million annually in a new deal and that will be too expensive for the Giants to pay. "Tyler Linderbaum is the best center on the [free agent] market and will likely be getting at least $20 million per year," Myers said. "He played for John Harbaugh in Baltimore and would be a nice upgrade for Big Blue, but he's going to be much too expensive." Myers goes on to provide some good news for the Ravens, though. He says that with the and both out of the market for a center, and with the Ravens having already offered Linderbaum a deal, the center could be staying put barring a "surprise bidder." "And with Chargers and Bears just filling their center needs caused by recent retirements, and the Ravens saying they already made market-setting offer, Linderbaum could be staying put unle s there is a surprise bidder," he said. There hasn't been much good news when it comes to the Ravens po sibly keeping Linderbaum, so this nugget from Myers is a breath of fresh air for Baltimore. It makes sense that Linderbaum will be too expensive for the Giants, as Big Blue only has $14.2 million to work with currently, per . And we think that $20 million figure is on the low end of what Linderbaum could command once several teams get involved, which is expected. The good news for the Giants is they still have John Michael Schmitz under contract for one more year, so they have time to find a long-term solution if the team doesn't feel he's it. The Giants only have seven picks in this year's draft, but we would expect them to spend at least one of them on the offensive line, and quite po sibly at center if New York doesn't land a veteran in free agency. More NFL News Steward Berroa Jersey

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Wednesday was the third day of practice for Saturday's East-West Shrine Game, and Carson Kelly Jersey NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah has already been impre sed with several prospects this week. Here are three players who have stood out to him from the first three days. William & Mary WR : Jeremiah said McBride (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) has stood out because he is "a smooth athlete who tracks the ball well." McBride doesn't have blazing speed, but he does almost seem to glide at times, moving easily in and out of cuts. McBride also has return skills and seems a lock to be the first William & Mary wide receiver drafted since 1973 (David Knight was an 11th-round pick by the ). McBride, who is from the Atlanta suburbs, finished his career with 196 receptions for 2,753 yards and 19 touchdowns. He would be the first offensive player from the FCS school drafted since 1992 and the fifth overall from the school this century. Louisville LB : Jeremiah says the most appealing thing about Mount (6-5, 246) is his size, and Mount looks as if he could add a few more pounds without hampering his quickne s, too. Mount is athletic -- he qualified for the state finals as a high school senior in Florida in the 110-meter hurdles -- and had five sacks and 10.5 tackles for lo s this season. Mount never was a full-time starter for the ; he made 13 starts, including five this season, in his career. This was his first season as an outside linebacker. He had been an undersized end in a 4-3 set but was moved when Louisville switched to a 3-4. He is raw with his technique and needs to become a better-rounded player. But Mount can move for a guy his size. Kentucky DE : He was Kentucky's other end this season, playing opposite star Bud Dupree. But while Smith (6-5, 265) isn't as highly touted as Dupree, he still can play. Jeremiah touts his "explosivene s" off the snap, and there were a handful of times Wednesday when he embarra sed the tackle trying to block him with that quickne s. One selling point with Smith, in a weird way, is his inexperience: He has played just five seasons of football (one in high school, two in junior college and two at Kentucky), and with his athleticism, he certainly has an upside once he polishes the rough edges. The question, of course, is whether those rough edges can be smoothed. Smith had 10.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for lo s and 119 tackles in his two seasons with the Wildcats. Five other things we learned from the third day of practice at the Shrine Game: was in attendance Wednesday. One day after general manager Ted Thompson attended practices, the ' coach did the same. Kelly attended the national championship game Monday night in Arlington, Texas (he signed a good portion of the Oregon team), was at the NFLPA Bowl practices Tuesday and was in St. Pete on Wednesday. Kelly pre sed the flesh at both practices and signed autographs at the East practice Wednesday morning for some students at Shorecrest Prep, where the practice was held. Among others in attendance have been former coach Greg Schiano, former Ohio State and Arizona State coach John Cooper, and Jeff Tedford, the former California coach who recently was named head man for the CFL's BC . Howard Mudd was spreading his gospel. Mudd, a former longtime NFL offensive line coach who turns 73 on Feb. 10, is coaching the West's team offensive line, and despite getting around gingerly -- and with a cane at times -- he has been quite active the first three days. He was both patient and impatient with the West linemen Wednesday, gently explaining how they can better improve their leverage and footwork but also not so gently asking for repetitions when the players didn't do what he wanted. Mudd last coached in the NFL with the in 2012. The two "imports" are interesting prospects. There are two players from Canadian colleges in the game, DT Daryl Waud (6-5, 290) of Western University-Ontario and WR (6-5, 210) of Regina University. Both offer good size, but both also are raw in their technique and are definite developmental prospects. Waud could stand to add some bulk and strength, but he has flashed at times in the one-on-one drills and seemingly has surprised some offensive linemen with his quickne s. Richards is going to have a steep learning curve, but his size is a big positive, and he has shown good hands, as well. Oregon LB was a late arrival. Washington has been on the roster for a while, but he didn't get on the practice field until Wednesday. He had a good excuse, of course -- he was playing in the national title game. Washington arrived in Tampa on Tuesday afternoon, too late to partake in that day's practice. The Shrine Game players wear their college helmets, and for those wondering, Washington sported a silver Oregon helmet. The West linebackers have looked good. Kansas' with some scouts. Michigan State's might be the most physical player in the game and has the look of an old-school middle 'backer. NFL Media analyst Charles Davis says Stanford's is "the best-looking cat out there" among the linebackers. And Utah State's Zach Vigil has been both vocal and active in drills and scrimmages. All of them play for the West. Mike Huguenin can be reached at mike.huguenin@nfl.com. You also can follow him on Twitter . Ferguson Jenkins Jersey

The haven't had much in the form of early Garrett Cleavinger Jersey draft capital to work with over the last few years. Even when they had a first-rounder last year, they traded down and out of the first round with the . But this year, they have two first-rounders. And with a good amount of cap space, and the front office ready to go all-in, now's the time to capitalize. And for the Rams, according to , the NFL Scouting Combine will be where they begin to formulate their plan for how they'll addre s their most important need this offseason: cornerback. Rams to prepare for CB additions at NFL Combine "... the time in Indianapolis will be about cornerback prospects who could fit the Rams at Nos. 13 or 29 overall as well as exploring potential trades and preparing for free agency so as not to put that entire burden on rookies," Atkins writes. The Rams have a major need at cornerback, specifically, outside cornerback. Their best corner, Cobie Durant, is hitting free agency, and Darious Williams, a veteran CB, is a likely cut candidate. They needed cornerback help during the 2025 season, and with the room getting even weaker, the need couldn't be more apparent. With two first-round picks and some cap space, the Rams need to spend on their cornerback room this offseason. More : Matthew Stafford is back for one more season, and the rest of the roster looks to be in Super Bowl-caliber shape. But, at cornerback, the Rams need more than one corner this offseason. Whether it's two rookies, two free agents, or some combination of the two, the Rams need cornerback help. Trent McDuffie of the is one trade option, so the Rams at the NFL Combine could talk to the Chiefs bra s and see what it would cost to land the All-Pro cornerback. At the NFL Scouting Combine, the Rams are expected to use their time to scout prospects, gauge interest in free agents, and see if there are any trades po sibly on the table. More Rams news: Curtis Mead Jersey

Joe Flacco... in a uniform? The veteran isn't ruling out the po sibility as he heads into free agency. To be fair to Flacco, he was specifically asked about the Steelers on the latest edition of of the . He didn' Keynan Middleton Jersey t bring it up by himself. But he gave an honest answer. "There's something about the Steelers that seems a little bit different because they were our rival for so many years," Flacco said. "But at the end of the day, I play football because I love it. It is a job of mine. If somebody is hiring me, that is a pretty big deal." MORE: Flacco, of course, did his best work in the NFL for the , including winning a Super Bowl. He has also played for the and , so the Steelers are the only AFC North squad he hasn't touched yet. Flacco has also played for the in his NFL career, which he doesn't want to end yet. "I've tried to come up with a good answer for everybody, but it's a hard question to answer," Flacco said. "I've played football most of my life. I think you think about an end. You do think about one day being done, but at the same time, year to year, you don't really think about that. You're just like, 'Oh, offseason. Time to work out and get ready for the next season.' And I think that for the most part, my head is still in that space." MORE: Flacco is 41 years old. He did have a huge game against the Steelers in 2025 for the Bengals, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns while leading a game-winning drive. And Pittsburgh could use a bridge quarterback in 2026, particularly if Aaron Rodgers decides to retire. So never say never. More NFL news: Whitey Herzog Jersey

Whether or not it happens in Minnesota, is determined to make a point when he finally returns to the field. After working out with the star running back in Houston, teammate emphasized Sunday that Peterson is in top shape and "I'd say he's one of the strongest guys pound for pound I've seen," Johnson told SiriusXM NFL Radio. "You see him put 500 pounds on the squat and just do it like it ain't nothing. ... He looks like he's a little more lean. You can tell that he's been doing a lot of workouts. ... He looks like he's been grinding the whole time (since last September), so he looks a little lean, still ripped up, but he's always been that." Peterson's future with the rests on murky soil. The NFL suspended the six-time running back on Nov. Luis Castillo Jersey 18 stemming from a no contest plea on what the league called "an incident of abusive discipline" toward his 4-year-old son. With Peterson tucked away on the Commi sioner's Exempt List, Minnesota can his contract. Johnson would opt for none of the above. "He looks like he's hungry," Johnson said. "I can tell you that from the workouts that we've been going on. I think he has something to prove. ... I think he definitely has a chip on his shoulder and he's been taking it out on the weights." Peterson's fate remains a juicy offseason mystery. If Minnesota moves him, teams like the and loom as logical fits for A.P., who would rock the NFC power structure by landing with either club. Johnson is no fool, though, saying: "I would definitely prefer him being on our team than on an opposing team." The latest Podcast , including to Miami, 's new deal and much more. Find more content on . Gabe Speier Jersey

The running back room is far from terrible, as Javonte Williams is coming off a breakout campaign that saw him finish in the top-10 in carries (No. 10), rushing yards (No. 9), and touchdowns (No. 8). However, the franchises depth could use some work, as the next RB in line finished the 2025-26 season with 52 carries (one le s than quarterback Dak Prescott), 250 rushing yards (only 73 more than Prescott), and two touchdowns (tied with Prescott). Adding a five-time Pro Bowl RB Tristan Beck Jersey with 86 career touchdowns (rushing and receiving) this offseason could be the answer to the Cowboys problems in the backfield, at least thats what While (Alvin) Kamara is on the roster now, that could change after June 1, Knox wrote Thursday. After that date, the would save $456,741 in cap space by trading him. Moving him before June 1 would cost $7.6 million in additional 2026 cap space. While New Orleans is unlikely to get a ma sive return for an aging back, Kamara's dual-threat ability should warrant some interest from running back-needy teams. The Saints will be more likely to accept a bargain offer once the cap hit of moving Kamara becomes more manageable. Potential Suitors: Cowboys and . Adding Kamara to the fold would give the Cowboys one of the most dynamic RB units in the league. Although Kamaras 2025-26 campaign was the worst of his career (131 carries for 471 yards and one touchdown from a rushing standpoint, and 33 receptions for 186 receiving yards and zero touchdowns from a receiving front), hes still one of the most elusive and well-rounded running backs in the league. Kamara recently expre sed his excitement about teaming up with Etienne in New Orleans, but that doesnt rule out a blockbuster deal involving the former third-round pick. Itll be up to the Cowboys to convince the Saints to send their two-time All-Pro star to Dallas before the new season commences. More NFL: Joe Morgan Jersey

For the , this one feels simple. If Americas Team is serious about maximizing its offensive window, then extending George Pickens into the next decade should sit at the very top of the offseason checklist. The challenge, as always in Frisco, is financial reality. Dallas already has roughly $150 million in salary cap space committed to three foundational pieces. Dak Prescott carries a $74 million figure. CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Smith each hover around $38 million. That is the cost of retaining elite talent. It Craig Stammen Jersey is also the squeeze that forces hard decisions. Not everyone can be paid like a franchise pillar, even when you stack 30 receptions in November or finish with a team high 1,429 receiving yards. More: Still, the internal belief appears strong. Legendary Cowboys voice Brad Sham told The Sporting News, Every indication is that they see Pickens as e sential to what theyre building on offense. Everything has been about the importance of having him and Lamb together. The more pre sing question is whether they can work out something longer term and avoid any contract drama. E sential is not casual language. When Lamb and Pickens shared the field for 14 regular season games, the pairing quickly earned a nickname inside the building. Mario and Luigi. Lamb working from the slot, di secting coverage underneath. Pickens stretching the boundary, commanding safety help and winning outside. The combination fed off itself. Pickens first career Pro Bowl nod followed. More: And the road ahead offers little margin for regre sion. Dallas will travel to face the defending champion , who allowed just 17.2 points per game. They will see the , the leagues top defense in total yards allowed at 277 per contest, including only 172 through the air. Add in a physical matchup at Lambeau against the , where Micah Parsons is expected back in the fold, and the need for explosive playmakers becomes obvious. The cap math is tight. The schedule is tighter. If Dallas truly views Pickens as e sential, then acting sooner rather than later is le s about reward and more about stability. Locking in the Mario and Luigi partnership now may be the cleanest way to protect both the offense and the locker room from distractions that tend to linger when contracts go unresolved. More NFL News Mike Piazza Jersey

The made two picks last year at the quarterback position, selecting Shedeur Sanders in the fifth-round and Dillon Gabriel in the third-round. Those two QBs joined Deshaun Watson to form a bleak QB trio, and after Taylen Green was drafted this year, the Browns looking to move one of these quarterbacks would make sense. Watson isn't going anywhere, and Sanders made the Pro Bowl. With Gabriel as the clear most likely trade candidate for the Browns this year, it's hardly a surprise that named Gabriel as a trade candidate. But the trade value he could bring back was very bleak. Browns get bleak trade value for Dillon Henry Davis Jersey Gabriel "Projected Trade Value: 2027 7th-round pick," Knox writes. "While teams won't be clamoring to add Gabriel as a potential starter, the 25-year-old should draw interest as a backup." Cleveland has some depth at their disposal that trading away a quarterback would make some sense this offseason. If one were to go, it would be Gabriel. The lefty is a very po sible trade candidate for the Browns, but after the team spent a third-rounder during the 2025 NFL Draft on him, getting back just a seventh-rounder in 2027 would be a major let-down. He's not a good starting quarterback, but he can be a decent depth option. With three more years of cheap control, it would be a mistake to move him for just a seventh-rounder. More : Andrew Berry should either hold onto Gabriel or seek a fifth or sixth-round pick. Maybe a deal with Gabriel and a sixth for a fifth would make sense for the Browns. They aren't going to get back the third-rounder they spent on him last year, which is a sign of a disastrous pick. It's one season later, and the Browns have little to no chance of getting back what they spent on him. Knox named the and as trade landing spots for Garbiel, as the lefty quarterback is best served as a backup, and not a starter. More Browns news: Blake Cederlind Jersey

The good news for the is that they have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The tougher reality is that they've got a lot of work to do. The Cowboys need, as puts it: "Defense, defense, defense." In a new article on Thursday, Solak broke down how the Cowboys can "ace" their draft. Overall, they've got picks 12, 20, 92, 112, 152, 177, 180 and 218. That's a lot of chances to pick defense. "Let's start in the trenches and work backward," Solak writes. "They need an additional pa s rusher badly, asRashan GaryandDonovan Ezeiruakuare useful players but not every-down dominators. Could the Cowboys package pick Nos. 12 and 20 to move up into the top five forArvell Reese Trea Turner Jersey (Ohio State) orDavid Bailey(Texas Tech)? Or would they instead play the patient game, either to wait forRueben Bain Jr.(Miami) or go another direction inCaleb Downs(Ohio State safety) orSonny Styles(Ohio State linebacker)?" MORE: Solak goes on to suggest that linebackers like CJ Allen and Jacob Rodriguez would be quality targets if the Cowboys don't trade up -- but that they might be best acquired by trading down from No. 20 into the second round somewhere. He then explains that a nickel corner or a boundary corner could both help, and would determine what happens with DaRon Bland. "Because the Cowboys have two top-20 picks then no selection until 92, how they addre s their needs is highly conditional on the players and trades available," Solak writes. "They should be an active trading team, and whether it be up or down depends on how the board falls." That might be the most fascinating part of all of this. The Cowboys have plenty of incentive to trade as the draft goes along, which could create some headline-grabbing scenarios and plenty of potential for analysis as the action goes along. More NFL news: Tim Mccarver Jersey