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Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. said he felt more of a comfort level in head coach Liam Coen's offense as the year went on, and he expects the trend to continue in 2026. 'Just growing, getting better with the offense,' Thomas said. 'Just got more comfortable and just was able to go out there and play a little bit more.'
Link to storySouthern Methodist WR Jordan Hudson said he met with every team during the 2026 Senior Bowl and had particularly good meetings with Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans.
Link to storyIndiana QB Fernando Mendoza is expected to be selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to every scout and executive that Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com spoke with at the Shrine Bowl and the Senior Bowl. 'The Raiders' roster is bad, but Mendoza is the best passer in the draft and it's not close,' an NFC executive said. 'You can't pass that up.'
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and the offense could look different with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion in 2026, but the Tush Push is still an option if the team wants to use it. No team offered a proposal to ban the play, and there have been no recent discussions about changing the rule at league meetings, sources said Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard was paid $500,000 in bonus money despite the fact he didn't fully reach his numbers in 2025. He was to receiver $125,000 each if he reached 40 catches, 50 catches, 400 receiving yards and 500 receiving yards. He ended up with 39 receptions for 371 yards, but he was inactive for the final four games. He received bonuses for all of the incentives.
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Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has yet to decide upon retirement or his future plans, but he is excited about the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to the organization. 'It's great,' he said recently on his podcast. 'I can't wait to see him back in the building. He's one of my favorite coaches of all time. I've had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player.'
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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) has been working with an athletic trainer for the past two months, as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. He is already showing progress. 'He's around here all the time,' head coach Andy Reid said Friday, Feb. 20. 'He spends a ton of time here, seven hours a day. He's in there cranking away and making progress every day. It's great to see.'
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San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges is a restricted free agent, and he could draw interest from teams depending on the tender he receives from the organization.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) could reasonably return by Week 5 from his torn Achilles tendon, barring any setbacks. 'George will attack it in a great way,' general manager John Lynch said last week. 'We're very hopeful to have him back. I remember when I first started playing, you had an Achilles, and everybody's like, 'Oh man, that's tough. You're never the same.' That's not the case anymore.'
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Devin Culp, a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is heading into his third season, and he wants to factor into the team's plans in 2026, especially if impending free-agent TE Cade Otton isn't brought back. Culp recorded a 4.47-second time in the 40-yard dash, and he has the athletic traits to become a passing-game weapon. However, to date, his playing time has mostly been limited to special teams.
Link to storyNew York Jets impending free-agent PK Nick Folk was the most consistent player for the team in 2025, knocking through 28-of-29 field-goal attempts. He is 41 years old, and said at the end of the season that he would meet with his family before deciding his future. At $2.9 million in 2025, he was a steal.
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Free-agent QB Tyrod Taylor (Jets), who had his contract officially voided Friday, Feb. 20, was told by the team that they were interested in a return in 2026 prior to the new system being implemented. Now, with new offensive coordinator Frank Reich, the team is expected to prioritize other quarterbacks in free agency and in potential trades. The 37-year-old journeyman is not expected to be back.
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New York Jets impending free-agent RB Breece Hall is hoping for a deal which makes him among the top-five paid at his position, but there are no indications the team is willing to come close to offering that. The franchise tag is projected to be $14.5 million, and that's a possibility, and the transition tag at $11.7 is also a good possibility. If he leaves via free agency, the Arizona Cardinals are seen as a potential landing spot, as they're coached by former Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans is expected to play in 2026, but it is unlikely he will have a franchise tag slapped on him to prevent him from leaving via free agency. The thinking is that Evans would just elect to retire, rather than be forced to play in Tampa. There are no reports he is unwilling to return to Tampa, but he might choose to play for a team he feels is closer to winning a Super Bowl in what is likely to be his final year.
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New York Jets impending free-agent RB Breece Hall could have the transition tag applied to him this offseason, which would be worth approximately $11.7 million, according to multiple league sources. However, no final decision has been made by the Jets, who could also decide to use the franchise tag on Hall or sign him to a long-term contract extension.
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson will throw at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine next week, according to a source.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley said he isn't focused on heavy lifting at this point in the offseason. 'It's not really the mindset of putting 500 pounds on your back right now,' Barkley said. 'I'm working on trampolines. I'm working on a hula hoop of getting my body coordination back together.'
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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will not throw at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source, but he will throw at Indiana's pro day on April 1.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle is a player the Pittsburgh Steelers could try to trade for this offseason, according to Steelers correspondent from The Pat McAfee show Mark Kaboly, and Kaboly said the Steelers attempted to acquire Waddle before the trade deadline.
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Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid will likely have his fifth-year option exercised this offseason despite dealing with injuries in 2025, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
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Buffalo Bills impending free-agent Mitchell Trubisky is a player the Bills are interested in re-signing if he is not able to find a better situation, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
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Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley said he is excited to work with offensive coordinator Sean Mannion because he is bringing a new system to the team. 'As a competitor, you love it. You love the challenge of putting yourself in a new system and doing the things that you do really well, and also things that you need to improve on and that they're going to challenge us to do. I feel like if we are able to have that mindset as an offense and buy into that, I think the sky's the limit,' Barkley said.
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Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams agreed to terms on a new three-year contract with the Cowboys worth $24 million, according to sources. The deal includes $16 million in guaranteed money.
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Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) underwent surgery Friday, Feb. 20, to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent TE Isaiah Likely said he will be looking to sign with a team that will allow him to be a contributor in the passing game and help the team score points.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne has 'legitimate interest' in signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to The Kansas City Star's Pete Sweeney.
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Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle is not expected to be traded by the club this offseason, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe, who added that the team views him as a 'core' player.
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Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba said that he is not concerned about finalizing a contract extension immediately but added that he would like to be the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver whenever a deal is completed.
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Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane is considered a core player and is not someone the team is looking to trade this offseason, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.
Link to storyTennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (shoulder) is 'recovering well' from his sprained AC joint and is expected to begin throwing in about three weeks, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.
Link to storyDenver Broncos impending free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins led the Broncos with 21 carries of 10-plus yards in 2025, and Denver averaged 4.9 yards per carry when Dobbins was on the field compared to 3.9 yards per carry when he was off the field.
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Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley is a player that offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is looking forward to working with this offseason. Both worked together when they were at Alabama.
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Former NFL WR Isaiah Ford has been hired by the Chicago Bears as an offensive quality control coach.
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Free-agent RB Kendall Milton (Bengals) signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, Feb. 20. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyKansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has had 'communication' with himself and the team, according to head coach Andy Reid. He adds there is no update on his decision to play in the 2026 NFL season.
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Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is 'likely to sign elsewhere' in free agency, according to The Athletic's Jesse Newell.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Mack Hollins was awarded a $400,000 signing bonus in his contract. Hollins was four catches shy of a $400,000 incentive when his season was cut short due to a lacerated spleen.
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Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) may not be guaranteed to start when he returns from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Team president Matt Ryan was noncommittal when asked about the situation. 'Quarterback's obviously very important and we're excited about Mike and what he's doing with his rehab,' Ryan said. 'I've been up at the facility the last three weeks, and Michael's been in there attacking that and he's in a good space right now, so we're excited about where he is at. But certainly, a lot of discussions for us about the entire roster.'
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone was promoted to co-offensive coordinator/QB coach Friday, Feb. 20.
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Alabama QB Ty Simpson is a player that the Los Angeles Rams like in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Louis Riddick of ESPN.com. 'His skillset and makeup is exactly what they're looking for,' Riddick said.
Link to storyBaylor QB Sawyer Robertson said he plans to show teams that he has the athleticism to be more than a pure pocket passer in the NFL. 'I think I'm faster than everyone thinks I am,' Robertson said. 'I really do, so we'll see that at the Combine.'
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson could be a target for the New York Jets in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson is unlikely to make it out of the 'first half of Round 1' in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams may be asked to restructure his contract this offseason in order for the team to create $13.36 million in salary cap space, in the opinion of RamsWire's Cameron DaSilva.
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Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins posted the lowest yards per attempt (3.6) among all running backs with at least 200 rushing attempts in the 2025 NFL season, according to Sports Info Solutions.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka had the lowest catchable target rate (65.6%) among all pass catchers with at least 100 targets in the 2025 NFL season, according to Sports Info Solutions.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's future with the team is uncertain at this point, and head coach Mike LaFleur said there is no timetable for a decision on Murray.
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Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry is expected to be hired by the Denver Broncos as their wide receivers coach, according to sources.
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Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent WR Rashid Shaheed said he is interested in re-signing with the Seahawks this offseason.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Michael Bandy (Broncos) signed with the Denver Broncos Wednesday, Feb. 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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