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A potential return to Los Angeles dominated the headlines leading into the NFL Annual Meeting earlier this week. Inside the room, owners were apprised that the league is being just as aggre sive beyond the borders of its home country. The NFL's efforts in London are still at the forefront, to be sure, but are only part of the equation now as the league is moving to broaden its efforts internationally. As the league sees it, the next group of countries to zero in on are Mexico, Canada and China, and it won't stop there. "The work we're doing now is to ask, 'How do we accelerate the agenda in Mexico, Canada and China?'" said Mark Waller, NFL EVP, International. "Those would be our next stage, and we have offices in those three countries. And then, after those, where should be our focus? I think we've concluded that Brazil and Germany are the next two frontier markets, which is where the idea comes from." The league has, indeed, considered moving the February 2017 to Brazil, in an effort to introduce the game and its stars to the world's fifth-largest populace. Germany, on the other hand, is developed as a football-watching public well beyond needing that, and will soon be in consideration for a regular-season game. With that in mind, here's a look at where things stand following the owner' meetings ... Asked if the NFL remains on track to reach its goal of having a team full-time in London by 2022, Waller responded, "Absolutely." Had it not been for the Rugby World Cup, the league would've gone to four games in London this year, so it's a good bet that happens in 2016. Also, the NFL has a base of 40,000 fans who bought tickets for all three games for this year. The vast majority of those 40,000 are local to London, and bought tickets for all three games last year, which, in the league' Francisco Perez Jersey s eyes, represents the formation of a potential season-ticket base. The NFL sent a team to Mexico City two weeks ago to visit stadiums in the area, and left knowing that work still needed to be done. But the league is now starting to look at expanding the to include regular-season games outside the U.K., with 2017 being a target, and Mexico and Germany are the focus of those efforts. In Germany, Frankfurt and Du seldorf are the likeliest sites, with Berlin and Munich also under consideration. Additionally, the league is starting to look at options to bring some form of preseason football to Mexico in the short term -- it could be a team having a part of training camp there, it could be a set of scrimmages. The overriding i sue in Germany (which had five of six NFL Europe teams, and has produced NFL players) remains television distribution. The league has been able to get its playoff games and the on the air, but has struggled to find a carrier for the regular season. Development in Canada remains steady. Meanwhile, the focus in China is on media rights, particularly digitally, with the league looking to distribute its product online. The easiest way to look at this -- the NFL is comfortable enough with its growth in the U.K. to start similar projects elsewhere. All three games in London have sold out, and part of the logistical problem there has been mitigated too with two resolutions pa sed in October that will help facilitate the growth to more than three games over the next few years. The first one stipulates that if teams are relocating -- and one or two very well may be in 2016 -- they have to give up a home game in each of their transitional years, the seasons between the move being announced and a new stadium opening. The second says that teams that win a bid have to give up a home game within a five-year period. Both should help keep the well of teams going to London (or elsewhere) from running dry, and allow continued growth as the league works toward a permanent franchise in the U.K. And of course, the has moved to a phase that will test how a full-time franchise there would work, with the introduction of back-to-back games and a division game this year, and the po sible addition of a December game and removal of the automatic byes afforded to traveling teams soon. "We're testing it from a fan standpoint, from a stadium standpoint," said Waller. "Will the field stand up? We've had i sues there, so this year will be big playing the games back-to-back. The rest of the work is internal, on what to do next. We're thinking through the next steps." And clearly, all of those steps are being taken forward. Follow Albert Breer on Twitter . Mc Hammer Jersey

It might not be long before we find out where wide receiver Stefon Diggs lands. Diggs was recently against him, which removes the cloud of uncertainty that was hanging over his head. When asked for his two cents on where Diggs might land, named the , , and as potential landing spots. "The Chiefs could make sense. The Commanders might, too, since Diggs is from Mckinley Moore Jersey D.C. The Falcons and Rams would also be interesting landing spots," Breer said. Diggs is up there in age as he prepares to turn 33 in November, but he showed he can still make a big impact after another 1,000-yard season in 2025. The Rams are the least in need of a wide receiver out of those teams considering they have Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but never rule the Rams out of anything because of Les Snead's knack for pulling off big moves. The Falcons do need an adequate No. 2 target acro s from Drake London. As of right now, Zachariah Branch, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus are the top options for that job, but Branch is unproven and the two veterans are No. 3 receivers, at best. In Washington, the Commanders are also looking for a better No. 2 option to play opposite Terry McLaurin. Even if Washington eventually lands Brandon Aiyuk like everyone expects them to once he is cut by the , that won't be sufficient, as Aiyuk didn't play a single snap in 2025 and remains a total wild card. The Chiefs also have a dire need at wide receiver. Kansas City's wide receivers room is led by Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, but Worthy was very disappointing last season. Kansas City also lost Hollywood Brown in free agency, so the depth is lacking in that position group, too. If Diggs wants to win a Super Bowl, going to Los Angeles is his best bet. But if he wants a more significant role, the Falcons, Commanders and Chiefs all offer a better opportunity than Los Angeles does. More NFL News Tim Hill Jersey

One Dylan Covey Jersey of 's nicknames might soon have some official paperwork to go with it. Winston recently filed to trademark the phrase "Famous Jameis," "We have begun taking steps to protect our client and his intellectual property rights," Ru s Spielman, a partner for the agency that represents Winston, told the site. "Right now his sole focus is on football. We hope to utilize this way down the line." Winston was often called "Famous Jameis" during a college career in which he won a Heisman Trophy and national title during the 2013 season. Despite several off-the-field concerns, most NFL analysts believe will lead to him being taken No. 1 overall by the in the 2015 . If that does indeed happen, he'll certainly take the "Famous Jameis" moniker to a new level. This isn't the first time a top NFL prospect has applied for a trademark on a nickname he earned in college. Last year, was involved in dealing with several nicknames or phrases a sociated with him dating back to his time at Texas A&M. Hopefully, for Winston and his lawyers, things won't be as complicated as the were for Manziel. You can follow Bryan Fischer on Twitter at . New York Mets Jersey

defensive end Maxx Crosby did not wait long. Minutes after the franchise selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, Crosby Alex Kirilloff Jersey went straight to X with a me sage directly to his new teammate. "LFG!!!! Welcome To The Darkside Brother," Crosby wrote, tagging Mendoza's account and adding three pirate flag emojis. Mendoza arrived as the Heisman Trophy winner, the national champion and the most decorated college quarterback prospect since Joe Burrow. 2026 NFL DRAFT HQ: | | Crosby has carried this Raiders defense through the years; maybe Mendoza's arrival will change the picture The went 3-14 last season. They cycled through seven different starting quarterbacks over the past three years, compiling a 15-36 record in that span. Crosby was there for all of it, playing at an elite level while the franchise struggled to find direction. Watching a quarterback of Mendoza's caliber come through the door is a different experience from anything Crosby has had in Las Vegas. LFG!!!! Welcome To The Darkside Brother Maxx Crosby (@CrosbyMaxx) Mendoza completed 72% of his pa ses for 3,535 yards, threw 41 touchdowns against just six interceptions and went 16-0 while leading the Hoosiers to their first national championship in program history. The Raiders signed quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason to give Mendoza a veteran to learn from. Head coach Klint Kubiak has said the team's ideal scenario would ease the rookie into the starting role. Tom Brady, a minority owner and Raiders-designated mentor, has already met with Mendoza in the pre-draft proce s, making the infrastructure around the rookie QB incredibly stable. More NFL news: Ronny Henriquez Jersey

The have signed Maximus Pulley. Yes, that's a real name, and he's an with Philly after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. Pulley's next step will be to work his game up to match his name. He had a lengthy college career split between two small schools. Pulley first went to Western Kentucky, but he didn't make much of an impact in two years there. MORE: After that, Pulley transferred to Wofford, where he developed into a star. In 2025, Pulley played 11 games and made 85 tackles while snatching five interceptions. Even more notably, Pulley returned two of his INTs for Bj Surhoff Jersey touchdowns. He was first-team FCS All-America. Pulley may not have worked out at WKU, but he started every one of the Terriers' games acro s three seasons. At 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, the native of Fort Worth, Texas has a chance to stick around the NFL if he can have a strong offseason with Philly. The goal for a player like Pulley is to impre s enough to get to the preseason, because every team can keep an eye on Pulley if he's playing in those games. For now, it's just good news for Pulley that he's been given a chance to prove that he's much more than a name. More NFL Draft news: Jackson Chourio Jersey

The have started shedding veteran players on Monday. According to multiple reports, edge rusher Bradley Chubb, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and guard James Daniels. None of those moves are surprising, as the expectation was the rebuilding Dolphins would part ways with the veterans as the franchise turns the page to a new Ali Sanchez Jersey chapter and a rebuild. But there is still one more domino to fall: quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. What it means for Tua Tagovailoa The common thread with all four of those cuts is the Dolphins are taking on dead money. And, in the case of Hill and Chubb, the totals are significant. Cutting Hill leads to the in dead money, while cutting Chubb gives Miami $23 million in dead funds. If the Dolphins were to cut Tua, which seems like the most likely scenario given the fact that his monster contract will be very difficult to trade, they would incur a ma sive dead-cap hit. A pre-June 1 release would mean a . A post-June 1 designation leads to $67.4 million in dead money. But these cuts clearly show that the Dolphins are not afraid to take these financial blows in 2026 in order to set themselves up for a better financial situation sooner rather than later in the years to come. NFL insider Jordan Schultz notes that the Dolphins are going to , but if they can't find a partner, cutting him is very much on the table. "The Dolphinspreference has been to find a trade partner for Tua Tagovailoa. A cut is po sible in the end. But that has been their preference. My understanding is new regime doesnt want it to drag too long," Schultz reported. Based on what we're seeing on Monday, it would not shock us one bit if Miami just bites the bullet and cuts ties with Tua. More NFL News Jesus Luzardo Jersey

The and find themselves in one of the le s common aspects of free agency at the moment. It involves Ryan Van Demark, restricted free agency and an offer sheet. Van Demark, the big offensive lineman, entered this offseason as a restricted free agent. That gave the Bills the opportunity to give him a qualifying tender, which they did it's for one year and $3.5 million. As an RFA, though, Van Demark can still negotiate with other teams, and evidently did so. The Vikings Dusty Baker Jersey made him an offer of one-year, $4.2 million, . The key to restricted free agency is now this the Bills have five days to match the Vikings' offer. MORE: With unrestricted free agents, they're totally gone. But with restricted free agents, the original team, if they extend that initial qualifying offer, can then match an offer sheet from another team. If the Bills decide to match the offer sheet, they keep Van Demark, and the Vikings are out of luck. The 6-foot-6, 307-pound Van Demark played in all 17 games for the Bills in 2025, starting four. He had played 26 games over the previous two seasons, including two starts. He's an ideal depth lineman, capable of playing different spots, but isn't nece sarily someone you want as a full-time starter. The Bills aren't in a great situation with the salary cap, but you'd think they could match the offer that raises Van Demark's salary by just $700,000. Their decision will certainly show us what they think of Van Demark and how tight they really think their salary cap situation is. More NFL news: Eddie Murray Jersey

The are picking 13th overall in the 2026 NFL draft thanks to their trade-down with the last year during the draft. With such a high pick and in win-now mode, along with few needs, the Rams have their choice of many different routes with this pick. made a bold prediction on 9.5 sack edge rusher, Ruben Bain Jr. He predicts Bain could fall outside of the top 12, which would give the Rams the chance to take one of the best defensive players without moving up at all. Rams could have interesting draft decision if Ruben Bain Jr.'s prediction comes true "Miami edge rusher Roben Bain Jr. will go outside the top 12 picks," Yates predicts. "The teams that could take a chance are the , , and (Nos. 8-10, respectively), but there's a chance he's still there in the teens." Bain is one of the top edge rushers in this year's draft cla s. David Bailey Magneuris Sierra Jersey and Arvell Reese are two other top edge rushers, with both likely to go inside the top 10. However, there has been some buzz about Bain sliding down boards. And this prediction from Yates would give the Rams the chance to take Bain with the 13th pick. Bain is a 6-foot-3, 275-pound edge rusher out of Miami who had 9.5 sacks this past season and led the Hurricanes' defense to the National Championship. He's one of the best defensive players in this cla s, which makes this prediction so bold. More : While the Rams haven't been linked to Bain much this offseason, it's not been about whether he'd be a worthwhile addition, but rather that most mock drafts don't have him making it to the Rams' pick. If this prediction from Yates were to come true, and Bain were on the board with the Rams on the clock, it could be an interesting situation. Jared Verse and Bryon Young are great edge rushers, and the Rams don't nece sarily need another one. But, with both needing new deals soon, the Rams could get out in front of those free agencies by taking Bain and landing one of the best edge rushers in the draft. Yates' prediction with Bain making it to the teens would give the Rams a very interesting decision in the first round. While wide receiver has been a common selection, if Bain is there, Les Snead might have a tough time pa sing on the chance to take him after a slide. More Rams news: Tyler Skaggs Jersey

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome several new members to Canton, Ohio this summer. The voting proce s for the Hall of Fame has been under scrutiny recently, but the cla s of 2026 was finally revealed at the NFL Honors award show Thursday night. For some of the inductees, this was a long time coming, and for others, it was a short wait to enter football heaven. The list of finalists included 15 modern-era players, three senior candidate finalists, along with owner Robert Kraft and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. After months of discu sion by the voters, they have made a decision on who will finally get their gold jacket. Here's a look a the the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees for 2026. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 inductees Drew Brees, QB, 2001-2020 Brees ended his career as one of the most-prolific quarterbacks in NFL history, holding the record for completion percentage in a single-season while sitting second all-time in pa sing touchdowns and pa sing yards all-time. After five years with the San Diego , Brees joined the as perhaps the best free agent signing in league history, helping the Saints to their first Super Bowl championship in 2009. Brees' career included 13 Pro Bowl appearances in his 20 seasons. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, 2004-2020 Fitzgerald spent his entire career with the , making 11 Pro Bowls and totaling over 1,000 receiving yards nine times in 17 seasons. Fitzgerald's 17,492 receiving yards and 1,432 receptions are both are second in NFL history, trailing just Jerry Rice, while his 121 career touchdowns are sixth all-time. Fitzgerald's most iconic moment came during the 2008 playoffs, when he totaled Mike Mayers Jersey 30 catches, 546 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in the Cardinals Super Bowl run. Luke Kuechly, LB, 2012-2019 Kuechly only played eight years in the NFL, but he was one of the best linebackers over that stretch. A first-round pick by the in 2012, Kuechly won Defensive Rookie of the Year that season and made seven Pro Bowls and was named first team All-Pro five times. Kuechly led the league in tackles twice, finishing his career with eight-straight seasons of at least 100 tackles. Adam Vinatieri, K,1996-2019 Vinatieri played 24 seasons in the NFL for the New England Patriots and , making some of the biggest kicks in league history. He retired as the NFL's all-time leading scorer, making 599 field goals and 874 extra points for a total of2,673, making more kicks than any other kicker in the history of the NFL. Vinatieri also holds the record for most points in the postseason, and won three Super Bowls, which included him making game-winning kicks in Super Bowls 36 and 38. Roger Craig, RB, 1983-1993 A dynamic running back, Craig was a huge part of the dynasty in the 1980s, helping the team win three Super Bowl titles. Craig produced over 1,000 scrimmage yards in each of his first seven seasons, which includes two years of over 2,000 scrimmage yards. A four-time Pro Bowler, Craig's best season came in 1988, when he totaled over 1,500 rushing yards, a league-leading 2,036 scrimmage yards and winning the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. He is the first player to produce 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving inthe same season. MORE NFL HALL OF FAME NEWS: Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 finalists Modern-Era Finalists Willie Anderson, T, 1996-2008 Drew Brees, QB, 2001-2020 Jahri Evans, G, 2006-2017 Larry Fitzgerald, WR,2004-2020 Frank Gore, RB,2005-2020 Torry Holt, WR, 1999-2009 Luke Kuechly, LB,2012-19 Eli Manning, QB, 2004-2019 Terrell Suggs, EDGE, 2003-2019 Adam Vinatieri, K,1996-2019 Reggie Wayne, WR,2001-2014 Kevin Williams, DT,2003-2015 Jason Witten, TE, 2003-2017, 2019-2020 Darren Woodson, S,1992-2003 Marshal Yanda, G/T, 2007-2019 Seniors, Coaches and Contributors Bill Belichick, Coach Robert Kraft, Owner Ken Anderson, QB, 1971-1986 L.C. Greenwood, DE, 1969-1981 Roger Craig, RB, 1983-1993 Franmil Reyes Jersey

Fresh off a strong 11-6 season, the want to take the next step closer to the Super Bowl in Oliver Ortega Jersey 2026. Therefore, the Bears are facing a crucial offseason that will help decide how the team can improve upon their 2025 performance. Chicago has several key free agents, but also has enough cap space to either bring them back or get potential upgrades. The Bears began their offseason with a big deal, sending wide receiver DJ Moore to the for two draft picks. Not only did Chicago get draft capital in the trade, the team also created about $17 million in cap space to add flexibility this offseason. Here's the latest on what the Bears are doing this week. MORE NFL FREE AGENCY: | | Bears free agency rumors, news, updates Devin Bush signs three-year deal with Bears Date : March 9 Source : Chicago is giving Bush a three-year deal worth $30 million and $21 million guaranteed. Bush has spent seven years in the NFL, and last year had a career-high 125 tackles in 17 games for the . Raiders sign C Tyler Linderbaum Date : March 9 Source : The Bears center target heads to Las Vegas, where he is signing a three-year, $81 million deal. Chicago was a po sible landing spot as a center-needy team, but the Bears now must turn elsewhere. Bears sign S Coby Bryant to three-year deal Date : March 9 Source : The full deal is for $40 million, as the Bears add an impact safety to the secondary. Bryant spent the past four seasons with the and played in 32 games in the last two seasons, including being a starting safety on the dominant Super Bowl defense. Chicago to sign DT Neville Gallimore Date : March 9 Source : Gallimore's new deal with the Bears is for two-year and $12 million. The defensive tackle spent last season with the , playing in 17 games and producing a career-high 3.5 sacks. Bears prioritizing Kevin Byard over Jaquan Brisker Date : March 8 Source : Both of Chicago's starting safeties are free agents, but it appears the team is focused more on bringing back Byard than Brisker. The deep safety market should make it easier for the Bears to find a replacement for either. Bears free agency signings Bears re-sign DE Daniel Hardy on a two-year, $5 million deal Bears re-sign LB D'Marco Jackson to two-year, $7.5 million deal Bears sign DT Neville Gallimore to two-year, $12 million deal Bears sign Coby Bryant to three-year, $40 million deal Bears sign LB Devin Bush to three-year, $30 million deal Bears sign WR Kalif Raymond to one-year deal. Bears re-sign LT Braxton Jones to one-year, $10 million deal. Bears re-sign QB Case Keenum to two-year, $5.5 million deal. Bears completed trades Bears acquire C Garrett Bradbury from Patriots for a 2027fifth-round pick Bears trade WR D.J. Moore to Bills for 2026 second-round pick and fifth-round pick Joe Pepitone Jersey

The Aaron Rodgers experiment with the wasn't the best, and it wasn't the worst in 2025. The Steelers' offense wasn't great, but with a top defense for most of the season, that was enough for Pittsburgh to make the playoffs before being one-and-done. Now that Mike McCarthy is the head coach, replacing Mike Tomlin, many have thought that Rodgers could go around one more year with his former coach. On face value, there is no reason to go forward with Rodgers. It likely wouldn't end in a Steelers Super Bowl, and at best, you can argue a season similar to 2025 could happen. But for CBS Sports' Garrett Podell, Rodgers returning in 2026 is an interesting thought. "Now that the Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy to succeed Mike Tomlin as their new coach, why not bring back Aaron Rodgers for one more year? Rodgers helped Pittsburgh win the AFC North Tyler Holton Jersey . Why not run it back one more year?" . "If things go south in Rodgers' age-43 season, then perhaps the Steelers could bottom their way out into drafting their next long-term starting quarterback in 2027." More: Is Rodgers return a win-win? That is largely subjective, but there is a path to follow here. Rodgers returning in 2026 gives the Steelers a decent enough floor with McCarthy. Say something like the 2025 season. Would Steelers fans be happy with that? Conversely, as Podell points out, if it flames out, the Steelers could enter the 2027 draft with a top pick and select the QB they want. Running it back with Rodgers doesn't make the most sense, because if it does work, are Pittsburgh Super Bowl contenders? Not likely. So why not let McCarthy get a full season to see Will Howard as the starter and go from there if the 2026 season is about evaluating? Rodgers ' return is an interesting thought, but for most, it should stay as just that...a thought. More NFL news: Ricky Vanasco Jersey

The ' offseason has seen some significant changes for JimHarbaugh. Perhaps the biggest (and you could make the case Cal Quantrill Jersey the best) is getting in an offensive coordinator, Mike McDaniel, to come and be the leading voice in Justin Herbert's era. And the prospect of what McDaniel could do for Herbert is a tantalizing prospect in 2026, given his early work with the and Tua Tagovailoa. It appears that others think the hire is a home run as well. NFL.com's Eric Edholm, who ranks the Chargers 10th in his power rankings, also thinks the McDaniel hire is one of the best made this offseason. "If losing defensive coordinator Je se Minter is seen as a blow, the addition of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator might be one the best upgrades of the offseason so far," . MORE: Can McDaniel unlock Herbert? That's the goal, and in truth, Herbert needs a breakout season in the worst way. Upgrading his offensive line is a must, and we know how well McDaniel can scheme up the run and pa s game, so it should be interesting to watch how the duo develops in 2026. With the defense likely to again be around the mark, it will be up to McDaniel and the offense to start pulling their weight, and this feels like a shot in the arm for the Chargers, with McDaniel as the offensive play-caller. A quarterback in Herbert, who has all the talent in the world but has yet to do anything of substance in his NFL career to date, might be about to set the league on fire with McDaniel in his ear. More NFL news: Brenton Doyle Jersey

It was a mostly quiet draft at the top for the after their big leap in 2025, as they were the last team to make their first selection and had only one pick between the first two days of the draft. While Denver made a slew of picks on Day 3, the number of instant-impact players from this cla s could be thin. Third-round TE Tyler Onyedim could beef up the Broncos' defensive line long-term, while Sean Payton got himself a compact wrecking ball of a running back in Washington's Jonah Coleman. That duo highlights a cla s that otherwise is comprised of late-round fliers for a team that already traded its first-round pick for Jaylen Waddle in March. The Sporting News tracked every Broncos selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. MORE: Denver Broncos draft picks 2026 Who did the Broncos draft? The Broncos have eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. They are as follows: Round 3, Pick No. 66: Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M Round 4, Pick No. 108: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington Round 4, PickNo. 111: Kage Casey, OT, Boise State Round 5, Pick No. 152: Justin Joly, TE, NC State Round 7, Pick No. 246: Miles Scott, S, Illinois Round 7, Pick No. 256: Austin Hedges Jersey Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah Round 7, Pick No. 257: Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo Broncos NFL Draft needs Running back: J.K. Dobbins is back, having inked a big-money extension that saw hissalary quadrupled. The 27-year-old was on pace for a career-best season before he was cut down by a Lisfranc injury. He and RJ Harvey struck up quite the partnership during their time in Denver's backfield, but they both offer similar attributes. A hulking third-down back capable of absorbing -- and dishing out -- punishment could be appealing. Tight end: Evan Engram will be 32 years old at the start of the season. His numbers plateaued markedly, even compared to a fairly underwhelming 2024 campaign. It might make sense to prepare for the future in the tight end slot, especially with prospects like Eli Stowers and Oscar Delp expected to dip into the second round. MORE: Broncos mock draft 2026 Here's a look at how the Broncos' draft board could shake out,based on the . Round Pick Selection Position College 2 62 Eli Stowers TE Vanderbilt 3 94 Isaiah World OT Oregon 4 108 Parker Brailsford G/C Alabama 4 111 Kaytron Allen RB Penn State 5 170 Jeff Caldwell WR Cincinnati 7 246 Vincent Anthony Jr. EDGE Duke 7 256 Behren Morton QB Texas Tech 7 257 Will Kacmarek TE Ohio State The first round of the 2026NFL Draft is on Thursday, April 23, from Pittsburgh. MORE 2026 NFL DRAFT: George Hendrick Jersey

Each day, NFL is profiling a 2015 prospect and what impact they might have in this season. Check back to this page daily to see what talented young prospect is being profiled next! Injuries have prevented Todd Gurley from being the consensus top running back prospect. But will those fears hold him back from stardom? [ Amari Cooper is regarded as the most polished wide receiver in the 2015 , but will that translate to immediate fantasy succe s in the pros? [ Kevin White caught the nation's attention with his stellar senior season at West Virginia, but will he be able to keep the ball rolling when he hits the NFL? [ Jameis Winston is poised to become the face of an NFL franchise. But how will he fare as a potential centerpiece of your team? [ Dorial Green-Beckham might be the most naturally talented wide receiver in the 2015 draft cla s, but will he be able to overcome past i sues and make it in the NFL? [ Tevin Coleman showed game-breaking speed and home-run ability while at Indiana, but will he be as much of a threat against NFL competition? [ Alabama has sent several notable running backs to the NFL in recent seasons. Will T.J. Yeldon be closer to or ? [ Ameer Abdullah was one of college football's top running backs, but will his size limit his ability to contribute immediately in ? [ Duke Johnson might not be a three-down back in the NFL, but he has the skills to be a sleeper in the proper offense. [ Sammie Coates has speed to spare, but will his inconsistent hands slow down his transition to the NFL? [ Tyler Lockett hails from #TeamSmallReceiver, but boasts the tools and football savvy needed to make an immediate fantasy impact. [ may have had one of the best runs in the NCAA in 2014, but he'll need more than that to land on the fantasy radar once he hits the NFL. [ Despite his small stature, Rashad Greene is the all-time leader in Ty France Jersey receptions and receiving yards for Florida State. Will he be able to bring that succe s to the NFL? [ is the top deep threat in the 2015 draft cla s. Will that make in a sleeper to target late in drafts? [ Javorius Allen had big play potential at the college level, but it may take a season or two for him to realize that talent in the NFL. [ Jeremy Langford had a productive final season at Michigan State and ran the fastest 40-yard dash among running backs at the combine, but will that translate to fantasy succe s in 2015? [ The 2015 tight end cla s is thin, but two names stand above the rest. Will either be able to make an immediate impact in fantasy? [ Devin Funche s has plenty of the physical tools to be a star at the NFL level. But he'll need to improve upon some of his skills if he's going to be a fantasy stud. [ Despite hailing from the SEC, hasn't received a ton of fanfare in the predraft proce s. But could he end up being one of the best rookie running backs to draft in fantasy? [ piled up stats at Northern Iowa, a small D-I school. But will his unique skill set make him an early contributor in as well? [ Nelson Agholor is technically proficient as a wide receiver. But will a lack of strength and top-end speed prevent him from being a star? [ Breshad Perriman is one of the fastest players in the 2015 , but he'll need more than just his speed to make an impact in the NFL and . [ Strong is lacking in some areas, but his overall raw talent could make him an immediate impact player in the right situation. [ The 2015 wide receiver cla s is headlined by Kevin White and Amari Cooper. Does Parker deserve to be a part of that conversation as well? [ While at Boise State, Ajayi became the first player in FBS history to accumulate 1,800 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in the same year. Could he be the most complete back in this draft cla s? Gordon was one of the best rushers in college football in 2014, but will his skill set translate to the NFL without his ma sive offensive line? Nick Lodolo Jersey

With the Consumer Electronics Show going on this week, football/health technology continues to grab headlines inside and outside the Las Vegas event: the military-tested Linx IAS Chicago White Sox Jersey device, which was debuted at the Las Vegas show. Also there, at the The Blast Gauge System, which was developed by BlackBox Biometrics, as well as the Linx system. on the NFL-backed research at the University of Miami, where scientists have created a device called the I-Port al to detect concu sions through eyesight. about the Mariucci BodiTrak, which will help to diagnose concu sions at youth football games where a doctor is not always present. It will be used by LSU during the Tigers' spring practices. And on the Xpatch, a concu sion device that adheres to the skin behind the ear to detect concu sions. -- Bill Bradley, contributing editor Ron Marinaccio Jersey

Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football: that the University of Kansas football team will use concu sion-sensing mouth guards beginning this spring. Former NFL player Brendan Ayanbadejo about four former players who are suffering from ALS. on a Head Health Network's smart fabric for inside the helmet and Chicago Cubs Jersey registers each hit taken in real time through heat mapping. at how concu sion research is helping to create rules and technology and make football safer. some of the new technology that is aimed at concu sion prevention. Jay Alberts of the Cleveland Clinic, who has helped to develop a concu sion app that helps to detect head injuries. at blood tests to detect concu sions, which it says are still in the research stage. on concu sion research by UC San Diego aimed at high school football players. the findings of a study in the Journal of Neurotrauma that says eye tracking may help quantify concu sions and brain injury severity. -- Bill Bradley, contributing editor Ernie Banks Jersey

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If the want to add to their cornerbacks room, they might not have to look far for help. One of the better pending free agents at cornerback this offseason is veteran Riq Woolen, who is expected to be playing elsewhere in 2026. According to , executives and coaches around the league believe Heston Kjerstad Jersey that if he doesn't return to Seattle, the 49ers could make a play for him in free agency. Tafur notes that The Athletic projects a four-year, $76 million deal for Woolen. If Riq Woolen doesnt re-sign with the Seahawks, several NFL executives and coaches think the 49ers will have interest in the 6-foot-4 cornerback. Woolen had some ups and downs winning a ring in Seattle but was pretty consistent locking down receivers, has speed and is only 27. He wouldnt be cheap The Athletic had him No. 26 inour free-agent rankingswith a price tag of four years and $76 million but would be an improvement over Renardo Green. Tafur goes on to say that Woolen would be an improvement over Green, who we last saw getting chewed out by head coach Kyle Shanahan during the playoffs. But we're not so sure the Niners are ready to give up on him yet. After all, Green is still just 25 years old and has two more years left on his rookie deal. He also posted strong coverage numbers, giving up a completion rate of 55.1% and a pa ser rating of 80.0. As for Woolen, he would be a solid addition for the Niners on paper. Woolen would add more speed and experience to the Niners' unit, and his coverage numbers were even better than Green's in 2025, with Woolen giving up completions on 54.2% of the pa ses thrown his way while surrendering a pa ser rating of 75.5. One i sue is Woolen is better in man coverage than zone, and the Niners only last season. If new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris keeps things the same, that could deter San Francisco from signing Woolen. More NFL News Matt Harvey Jersey

One reliable preview. One key factor to decide the game. It's that simple. (Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET, NBC) -- A good amount of history is on the line in . The are vying to become the first back-to-back winners in a decade, when the 2003 and 2004 pulled off that feat by winning and . The ' living legend quarterback is attempting to do something only two other quarterbacks have achieved: Win four s, joining and . Having played in five previous s, Brady has a solid statistical sample size that nearly mirrors his 15-year career regular-season stat line. He's completed 64.5 percent of his pa ses in s, compared to 63.5 percent over his career. He averages 255.4 yards pa sing in s, 254.8 over his career. His pa ser rating is 93.8, and his career pa ser rating is 95.9. What does this all mean? Basically that Brady brings his usual level of excellence to the game's biggest stage. Looking to shorten the game and keep the pigskin out of Brady's hands will be the ' No. 1-rated rushing offense. In a day and age of advanced aerial attacks, what the accomplished by going old-school with its offense is astounding. The 172.6 yards-per-game average is the best in Sean Murphy Jersey franchise history (and, since 1985, only the 2001 -- 173.4 -- and 2006 -- 183.7 -- had more rushing yards per game than the ). This punishing ground attack is led by . Since 2013, the are 19-1 (including postseason games) when Lynch has a rushing touchdown. In XLIX, Lynch will be chasing down some legends of the gridiron. Lynch currently ranks 13th all-time in with 815, just behind 's 839 yards and 's 841 yards. One clich to keep in mind Defenses win championships. Since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, teams that had the league's No. 1 scoring defense that also appeared in the area 13-3 and have won seven of the last eight times. Last year's -winning were one of those teams. The once again led the NFL in scoring (as well as total) defense in 2014. Under Bill Belichick, the are 2-4 when going up against the team sporting the league's No. 1 scoring and total defense. Great Moments in Air & Ground History (Week 6 of 2012 season) -- The all-time head-to-head record for - games is knotted at 8-8, so XLIX will break that tie (it should be noted that the were once a part of the American Football Conference, and the two teams met 13 times in 16 seasons but just three times since 1993). The most recent incarnation of this matchup took place just two seasons ago, and it was Little-known (at that time) cornerback trolled after the game, and . Brady threw for 395 yards and two touchdowns in that game, but also had two costly interceptions, . Instead, it was rookie quarterback who , leading a 14-point rally in the final 7:31 to stun the . to Sidney Rice with 1:18 remaining delivered the victory. The emerged as a legitimate contender with the win, . The , meanwhile, were by the eventual . Follow Jim Reineking on Twitter . Chris Sale Jersey

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