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Feb 27, 2026

Cowboys place franchise tag on star WR Pickens
The Cowboys did what they were expected to do on Friday, placing the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026, the team announced.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Penn State's Allar healthy, to throw at combine
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar says he is fully healthy and is looking forward to throwing at the combine.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Polarizing Pavia not toning it down at combine
Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

2026 NFL franchise tag updates: Cowboys tag George Pickens, Falcons tag Kyle Pitts Sr.
Teams are allowed to apply franchise and transition tags to players from Feb. 17 through March 3. See who has been tagged so far and what could come next.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

NFL Players Association releases 2026 team report cards
This year's report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Simpson out to prove he's 'franchise quarterback'
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback.''

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Sources: Cowboys to franchise-tag WR Pickens
The Cowboys will do what has been expected on Friday, placing the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

QB Mendoza would love Raiders' Brady as mentor
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive top pick in April's NFL draft, met with the Raiders at the combine Friday and loves the idea of having seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady as a potential mentor.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

One free agent each NFL team should sign: We found 32 perfect fits
Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 NFL teams this offseason.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Source: Bills re-signing special teamer Franklin
The Buffalo Bills are re-signing special teams player and safety Sam Franklin Jr. to a three-year deal, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Will Seahawks re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III?
Walker could become only the fourth player to win Super Bowl MVP and begin the next season on another team.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

NFLPA 2026 report cards: See the results for all 32 teams
This year's report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Let's match NFL free agents to all 32 teams: Ideal landing spots for the biggest names
Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 NFL teams this offseason.

ESPN NFL
Feb 27, 2026

Wetzel: In search of NFL's fact-finding mission on Giants owner Tisch
If NFL execs want to say there's nothing to see here on Tisch, they should come out and say why.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

What to expect at NFL combine workouts: Our experts answer 11 questions
Which NFL draft prospects should have great combine performances, and who will climb boards this week?

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

OSU's Styles wows with 43.5-inch combine vertical
Projected top-10 pick Sonny Styles posted the best vertical jump by an off-ball linebacker at the combine since 2003 and also dazzled with a 4.46 time in the 40-yard dash and an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 1
Top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Source: Commanders release starting C Biadasz
The Commanders released starting center Tyler Biadasz, a source confirmed, freeing up more salary cap space but creating another need.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Faces of the 2026 NFL combine: Maximum effort and unforgettable expressions
The NFL combine puts top prospects in front of countless cameras -- and since they're sprinting full speed or lifting heavy weights, the result is often some hilariously intense facial expressions.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Agent: Colts grant Richardson OK to find trade
The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, his agent told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Source: Fins 1st, Steelers worst in NFLPA survey
For the third consecutive year, the Dolphins ranked first overall in the NFL Players Association annual report cards, according to survey results obtained by ESPN. The Steelers finished in last place.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Shedeur Sanders' unlikely Todd Monken 60th birthday present? A porcelain horse head
The Cleveland Browns quarterback also got a horse head of his own, for a very simple reason.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

?? Kiper's NFL mock draft: Projecting Round 1
As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Downs believes he's best defender in NFL draft
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs said being the "best defender" should carry more weight than positional value when selecting players in the NFL draft.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Source: Colts grant Richardson OK to find trade
The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, a league source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Top CB prospect McCoy says knee's fully healthy
Former Vols CB Jermod McCoy says he is fully healed from a right ACL injury and expects to have "no limits" during his upcoming pro day at Tennessee.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Let's grade NFL signings and trades: Why the Jets are the clear winner in the Johnson-Sweat deal
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, starting with the Jermaine Johnson-T'Vondre Sweat trade.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

What to expect at NFL combine workouts: Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates answer 11 questions
Which NFL draft prospects should have great combine performances? Who could run the fastest 40-yard dashes, and who will climb boards this week?

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Future fantasy stars? 12 prospects to track at the NFL combine
Liz Loza looks at rookies who could make a splash in Indianapolis and climb up boards throughout the draft process.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

Sources: Johnson to Titans in latest Jets trade
The Jets are trading pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

No more Russell Wilson dead money: Why the Broncos can be 'opportunistically aggressive' in free agency
After being saddled with massive dead money cap hits over the past two years, the Broncos enter the 2026 offseason with a clean slate.

ESPN NFL
Feb 26, 2026

NFL draft experts preview the combine workouts: Predictions, potential risers and speedsters to watch
Which NFL draft prospects should have great combine performances? Who could run the fastest 40-yard dashes, and who will climb boards this week?

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Replay errors in early games worry NFL coaches
Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel, both members of the NFL's competition committee, expressed concern this week over replay errors in 1 p.m. games last season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Titans cut starting C Cushenberry, safety Woods
The Titans released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and starting safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Who will start for the Vikings, Browns and Jets? QB1 predictions for all 32 teams
Will Kirk Cousins go back to Minnesota? Could Kyler Murray join the AFC?

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Source: Bears allow LB Edmunds to seek trade
The Bears have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Source: Broncos bring Colorado DC onto staff
The Broncos have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston to be their defensive passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Bain: NFL teams focused on play, not arm length
Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his play instead.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Who will start at quarterback for the Vikings, Browns and Jets? We made QB1 predictions for all 32 teams
Will Kirk Cousins go back to Minnesota? Could Kyler Murray join the AFC? Let's predict who will start for every NFL team in the 2026 season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Top NFL prospect Reese says he's an OLB/edge
Ohio State star Arvell Reese, one of the top prospects in April's NFL draft, declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during media interviews at the combine Wednesday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Jags, Commanders host teams for London games
The Jaguars and Commanders will be the host teams for the NFL's three London games in 2026, the league announced Wednesday morning.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

32 NFL teams, 32 quarterback predictions: We named a Week 1 starter for every offense
Will Kirk Cousins go back to Minnesota? Could Kyler Murray join the AFC? Let's predict who will start for every NFL team in the 2026 season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Ranking the top offseason trade candidates: Who are the best players available?
How do Brian Thomas Jr. and Maxx Crosby stack up on the NFL offseason trade market?

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

?? 50 top free agents, 50 perfect team fits
Which team makes the most sense for Alec Pierce? Where do Malik Willis and the QBs fit best? And where could defensive standouts excel?

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

Are Kevin O'Connell, Rob Brzezinski interested in the Vikings' open GM role?
The coach and interim GM gave their thoughts at the NFL combine about replacing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

ESPN NFL
Feb 25, 2026

2026 draft prospects get important advice from NFL rookies
As draft prospects begin their combine experience, NFL rookies provide advice based on their personal journeys.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Seahawks GM: Team sale won't hinder offseason
Despite an ownership change looming, Seahawks GM John Schneider said it will be "business as usual" for the team during the offseason.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Lynch believes 49ers, Williams 'on the same page'
Shortly after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are "struggling to find a contractual solution," general manager John Lynch offered a more optimistic perspective.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Colts 'positive' on deals for QB Jones, WR Pierce
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he remains hopeful that the team can get deals done with receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones before free agency begins.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Bills GM says WR Coleman will have 'every chance'
Bills GM Brandon Beane said the team is challenging embattled WR Keon Coleman to come in with the same attitude he had to start training camp last season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Sources: Aubrey pushes for bigger Cowboys offer
The Cowboys have extended an offer to Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, sources told ESPN, but Aubrey's agent has asked for a deal closer to $10 million per season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Bengals' Tobin: Hendrickson move 'complicated'
Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said a trade involving defensive end Trey Hendrickson could prove challenging.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Bucs: Evans 'earned' right to explore free agency
Despite their desire for Mike Evans to remain with the Buccaneers, GM Jason Licht and coach Todd Bowles believe the veteran wideout has "earned" the right to explore free agency.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Lions' Decker indicates return for 11th season
Lions offensive lineman Taylor Decker indicated in a social media post Tuesday that he's putting off retirement to return for his 11th NFL season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Payton says OC Webb to call Broncos' offense
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be Denver's playcaller this season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Source: Kyler hasn't talked to Cards, refuting GM
Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said he has spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray, but a source told ESPN that the two have not talked since the end of the season.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Packers GM speaks on Micah Parsons, Josh Jacobs and the tush push
Brian Gutekunst hit on several topics, including special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia's surprising exit.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Jets GM: Plan to keep RB Hall, with deal or tag
The Jets will use one of the tags at their disposal on running back Breece Hall if they can't reach an agreement with the running back before Tuesday's deadline, general manager Darren Mougey said Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

GM: Sanders, Watson both in mix for Browns QB1
Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are in the mix to be the Browns' starter, but GM Andrew Berry noted Tuesday that the decision doesn't need to be made soon.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Vikings exploring all QB options for '26, VP says
The Vikings are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback play in 2026, executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Texans GM: Stroud trade speculation is 'moronic'
Texans GM Nick Caserio called the trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic."

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Jets GM: Want to keep Hall with deal or with tag
The Jets will use one of the tags at their disposal on running back Breece Hall if they can't reach an agreement with the running back before Tuesday's deadline, general manager Darren Mougey said Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Dolphins GM: 'Everything's on the table' with Tua
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said "everything is on the table" regarding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose reps confirmed to the GM that Tagovailoa still wants to play.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Bears seeking compensation for Falcons GM hire
The Bears believe they should receive draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their new general manager last month.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Panthers' Canales cedes playcalls to OC Idzik
Panthers coach Dave Canales is ceding playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, saying the decision was made without pressure from the GM or owner.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Ravens target Jackson extension, Linderbaum deal
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said he's confident about a contract extension for QB Lamar Jackson while the team has made a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Raiders GM: I expect Crosby to stay amid rumors
Raiders GM John Spytek said he expects star defensive end Maxx Crosby to play for the team in 2026 amid trade speculation.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Steelers GM on Rodgers: 'He knows how we feel'
Steelers GM Omar Khan is hoping for a quick resolution when it comes to the possible return of Aaron Rodgers at the team's starter next season, adding "he knows how we feel."

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Sources: Cowboys' Smith has minor knee surgery
Tyler Smith, the Cowboys' All-Pro left guard, had minor cleanup surgery on his right knee, sources told ESPN, but will be 100% ready for the offseason program in April.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Franchise tag updates: Cowboys 'leaning' toward tagging George Pickens
Teams are allowed to apply franchise and transition tags to players from Feb. 17 through March 3.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

?? Free agency tiers: Barnwell ranks the best
NFL free agency is almost here, and we placed players on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Falcons GM: QB Cousins to be released March 11
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has informed QB Kirk Cousins that the team will release him on March 11, the first day of the league year, Cunningham said Tuesday on 92.9 The Game.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

UFL making changes on field goal points, punts
For its 2026 season, which starts March 27, the UFL will award four points for field goals of at least 60 yards, and ban most punts inside of the opponent's 50.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

What we heard Tuesday at the NFL combine: The best from coaches and GMs
Here are the latest updates from coaches and general managers speaking at the 2026 NFL combine.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Eagles' Sirianni 'can't guarantee' Brown's return
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says there is mutual interest between the team and wide receiver A.J. Brown, but doesn't commit to him playing this year.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Lions will head to Munich for international game
For the first time since 2015, the Lions will play an international game, this time in Munich, Germany, with their opponent and date to be named later.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Combine schedule: What to know, plus top prospects to watch in the 2026 draft class
The NFL combine features top draft prospects participating in the 40-yard dash and other drills.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Kiper's latest NFL mock draft: Projecting the entire first round ahead of the combine
As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

How Ravens coaching staff is ushering in 'a new age'
This is the first time since the Ravens' inaugural season that the team has made a change at head coach.

ESPN NFL
Feb 24, 2026

Will QB Mac Jones be on the 49ers' roster next season?
The 49ers aren't planning on trading Jones, but could the right offer sway them?

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

4-star QB Rivers follows dad Philip to NC State
Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NC State legend and eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Philip Rivers, has committed to the Wolfpack.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

Pats release RB Gibson after 2 seasons with team
The Patriots have released running back Antonio Gibson, the team announced Monday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

Chargers C Bozeman announces retirement on IG
Chargers starting center Bradley Bozeman has announced his retirement after eight years in the NFL and 110 starts.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

Chiefs cut DE Danna as cap trimming continues
The Chiefs released veteran defensive end Mike Danna on Monday as they work to get under the salary cap by the start of the new league year in two weeks.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

NFL mulls allowing replay officials to throw flags
The NFL competition committee is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

2026 NFL franchise tag updates: Falcons tag Kyle Pitts, Cowboys 'leaning' toward tagging George Pickens
Teams are allowed to apply franchise and transition tags to players from Feb. 17 through March 3. See who has been tagged so far and what could come next.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

Cowboys aware of potential fallout of Pickens tag
With the Dallas Cowboys, in the words of executive vice president Stephen Jones, "leaning," toward the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, the organization is also aware of the fallout from that potential decision.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

Source: Falcons to place franchise tag on Pitts
The Falcons plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

Q&A with Cowboys' Will McClay on draft and free agency plans
How will the Cowboys' VP of player personnel aim to upgrade Dallas' roster this offseason?

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

Tyreek Hill back with the Chiefs? Why a reunion could make sense
Reuniting with Eric Bieniemy and Patrick Mahomes could be just the tonic for Hill, who will turn 32 on March 1.

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

The deepest -- and thinnest -- positions of the offseason: Solak ranks all 11 spots
Teams looking for edge rusher help are in good shape this offseason, but what about the other 10 positions?

ESPN NFL
Feb 23, 2026

NFL free agency tiers: Barnwell ranks the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs and OL
Free agency is almost here, and we placed every player on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts. Who could get paid?

ESPN NFL
Feb 22, 2026

McKay: Not expecting tush push ban proposal
NFL competition committee co-chairman Rich McKay said Sunday that he is not anticipating an attempt to ban the tush push this year.

ESPN NFL
Feb 22, 2026

Who is the best player in this NFL draft class? Could Vegas trade out of No. 1? We asked around the league
We asked executives, scouts and players to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026.

ESPN NFL
Feb 22, 2026

Mendoza, Reese, Tyson: NFL execs, scouts, players discuss the draft class elite
We asked executives, scouts and players to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026.

ESPN NFL
Feb 22, 2026

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans continues to exceed expectations as he enters Year 4
Houston's head coach has helped the franchise turn around after the worst three-year stretch in Texans history.

ESPN NFL
Feb 21, 2026

Former Purdue, NFL receiver Moore dies at 25
Former Purdue and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at the age of 25, according to the Minnesota Vikings.

ESPN NFL
Feb 21, 2026

Sources: Cowboys agree to deal with RB Williams
The Cowboys and free-agent-to-be running back Javonte Williams reached agreement on a three-year contract that includes $16 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

ESPN NFL
Feb 21, 2026

?? Pitching hypothetical trade offers for Crosby
Could edge rusher Maxx Crosby get traded this offseason? Where could he land? And what might the Raiders get for him? Let's project his market.

ESPN NFL
Feb 21, 2026

With Mike Evans declining retirement, where do he and the Bucs stand?
Tampa Bay's all-time leading receiver is exploring his options ahead of his 13th season.

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