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Texans | Teams checking in on Nico Collins Thu Apr 23, 07:01 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins has been receiving trade interest from teams this offseason, but the Texans are unlikely to move him, according to sources. Collins is believed to be in line for a contract adjustment.
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Indianapolis Colts CB Justin Walley (knee) and S Hunter Wohler (foot) are close to the end of their recoveries from injuries they suffered before the 2025 season, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has been receiving trade interest this offseason, according to sources.
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Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland said he is looking forward to having a bigger role in the offense during the 2026 season.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys franchise free-agent WR George Pickens is planning to sign his one-year tender offer, according to a source.
Link to storyOregon S Dillon Thieneman believes he will be selected within the top 20 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, sources told ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to storyGeorgia WR Germie Bernard received interest from the Los Angeles Rams leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to storyMiami (FL) QB Carson Beck could be a possible target for the New York Jets during the middle rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to storyTexas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez received significant interest from the Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyTexas A&M WR KC Concepcion (knee) is expected to be ready for the rookie minicamp after undergoing knee surgery earlier in the offseason.
Link to storyTexas A&M OT Trey Zuhn III has received interest from the Denver Broncos leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyGeorgia OT Monroe Freeling had a 'Top 30' visit with the Philadelphia Eagles leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyVirginia Tech QB Kyron Drones had virtual meetings with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyVirginia Tech QB Kyron Drones had a meeting with Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyThe New York Jets have 'done a lot of work' on Alabama QB Ty Simpson ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says the team is 'still hopeful' that QB Jimmy Garoppolo will play for the team in 2026.
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Atlanta Falcons EDGE James Pearce Jr. will begin a six-month intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police and resisting arrest, along with misdemeanor stalking, his attorney said.
Link to storyNew England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said he'll be present for the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft and will miss the back half of the draft to spend time with family. He also said he's seeking counseling this offseason.
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Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers had his fifth-year option exercised Thursday, April 23. He'll earn $28 million in 2027.
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University of Washington CB Ephesians Prysock is among the cornerbacks the Denver Broncos have done homework on ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMiami (FL) OT Francis Mauigoa's (back) herniated disc isn't expected to cause a major slide, but it could prevent him from being the first offensive lineman selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.
Link to storyMiami (FL) QB Carson Beck has impressed teams during the draft process, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, and Pelissero 'can't rule out' Beck being selected at the end of the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State LB Arvell Reese will likely garner 'significant trade interest' if he is not selected with either of the first two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, and Rapoport believes the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs are two teams that could pursue a trade for Reese.
Link to storyAuburn DE Keldric Faulk said he had a 'Top 30' visit with the Philadelphia Eagles leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyFree-agent DE Cameron Jordan's (Saints) return to the New Orleans Saints could be impacted by what the team does at the position during the 2026 NFL Draft, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
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Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (ankle, fibula) has been on the field during the voluntary offseason program this week.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts PK Spencer Shrader (knee) has started to kick field goals again as part of his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Keith Kirkwood (Ravens) is participating in practices this week with the Cleveland Browns on a tryout basis.
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Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones had a 'Top 30' visit with the Green Bay Packers leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to SI.com's Bill Huber.
Link to storyLouisville DT Rene Konga recently had a meeting with San Francisco defensive line coach Kris Kocurek leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Link to storyCleveland Browns OT Dawand Jones (knee) is participating in practice during the voluntary offseason program, according to head coach Todd Monken.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte was not present for the start of the voluntary offseason program. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Boutte did inform the team that he would not be reporting.
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Boston College WR Lewis Bond had an official visit with the New England Patriots leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed.
Link to storyLouisville WR Chris Bell (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to agent Erik Burkhardt.
Link to storyClemson RB Adam Randall has received continued interest from the Washington Commanders leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph and QB Will Howard have been sharing snaps during the voluntary workouts, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
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Free-agent OG Shane Lemieux (Seahawks) announced his retirement from professional football Tuesday, April 21.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Green Bay Packers OT Zach Tom (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp even though he underwent knee surgery earlier in the offseason, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.
Link to storyChicago Bears LB T.J. Edwards (leg) said he is making good progress in his recovery from a fractured fibula but does not have a timetable for his return at this point.
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Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young said he did not need to undergo any surgeries to repair the ankle injury he dealt with during the 2025 season.
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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara's status on the roster may be impacted by what the team does at the position during the 2026 NFL Draft, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
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Dallas Cowboys DE Donovan Ezeiruaku (hip) and CB DaRon Bland (foot) are making good progress in their recovery from surgeries, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Link to storyFlorida DT Caleb Banks (foot) is expected to be medically cleared to return to the field in early June after undergoing CT scans on his surgically repaired foot, according to sources.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys franchise free-agent WR George Pickens will not be offered a long-term contract at this point and will have to play on his one-year tender in 2026, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings DT Jaylon Hutchings (hamstring) was released Tuesday, April 21, with a non-football injury designation. Hutchings is not expected to be sidelined for long because of the injury.
Link to storyNew England Patriots exclusive free-agent FB Jack Westover signed his one-year tender offer Tuesday, April 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyRutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis recently had a phone meeting with Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt.
Link to storyTexas Tech University EDGE David Bailey said he has had positive interactions with the New York Jets.
Link to storyUniversity of Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is the logical selection for the Arizona Cardinals if they are unable to trade back from the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, in the opinion of ESPN insider Adam Schefter.
Link to storyFree agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo, considered the Los Angeles Rams' top option as a backup QB, is considering retirement, according to a source.
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