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Chargers | Khalil Mack mulling over future Mon Jan 12, 07:27 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Khalil Mack said Monday, Jan. 12 that he is still processing the AFC Wild Card game loss to the New England Patriots, and mulling over his future. He'll be a free-agent for the second time in his career, and said he still wants to retire a champion.
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Texans | Wild Card Weekend Houston Texans inactives Mon Jan 12, 06:57 PM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Alijah Huzzie, RB Jawhar Jordan, WR Braxton Berrios, QB Graham Mertz, LB Christian Harris and OG Juice Scruggs inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Steelers | Wild Card Weekend Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Mon Jan 12, 06:56 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared RB Kaleb Johnson, WR Roman Wilson, DT Logan Lee, OT Jack Driscoll, CB Tre Flowers, QB Will Howard and LB Jeremiah Moon inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid expected to be fine Mon Jan 12, 06:42 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (undisclosed) was wearing a walking boot after the Wild Card playoff game, but head coach Sean McDermott said Kincaid should be fine for the Divisional Round game.
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Bills | Tyrell Shavers being evaluated Mon Jan 12, 06:16 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) is being evaluated after injuring his knee during the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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Eagles | Two receivers sign future deals Mon Jan 12, 05:23 PM
Free-agent WR Danny Gray (Eagles) and WR Quez Watkins (Eagles) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Bills | Jordan Poyer expected to miss playoff game Mon Jan 12, 04:38 PM
Buffalo Bills S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) is considered week-to-week because of the hamstring injury he suffered during the Wild Card playoff game and is not expected to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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Bills | Two players expected back at practice Mon Jan 12, 04:36 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (elbow, knee) and DT Ed Oliver (knee, biceps) will have their 21-day practice windows opened up this week, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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Bills | Gabe Davis suffered a torn ACL vs. Jaguars Mon Jan 12, 04:34 PM
Bills HC Sean McDermott told reporters that WR Gabe Davis suffered a torn ACL vs. the Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: With Davis out, Keon Coleman and Tyrell Shavers could be asked to play greater roles against the Broncos on Saturday. Remember, the Bills were without RB Ty Johnson (ankle) in Jacksonville, and the team placed wide receiver Joshua Palmer on IR last week. In addition, CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson reported that Shavers (knee) got banged up. None of this is great news for a team playing on a short week. |
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Packers | Green Bay signs several to future contracts Mon Jan 12, 04:28 PM
Free-agent TE McCallan Castles (Packers), TE Drake Dabney (Packers), RB Damien Martinez (Packers), WR Will Sheppard (Packers), RB Pierre Strong (Packers) and TE Messiah Swinson (Packers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Green Bay Packers Monday, Jan. 12.
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Jets | Mac Dalena signs future deal Mon Jan 12, 04:20 PM
Free-agent WR Mac Dalena (Seahawks) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Patriots | D'Ernest Johnson let go Mon Jan 12, 04:13 PM
New England Patriots RB D'Ernest Johnson was released Monday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: Johnson joined New England's practice squad midseason and was signed to the 53-man roster in mid-December. He appeared in seven regular-season games for the club. But he played just two special teams snaps in the playoff victory over the Chargers on Sunday night. |
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Rams | Josh Wallace could return to the lineup Mon Jan 12, 04:11 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Josh Wallace (ankle) has a good chance to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Link to story Rams | Terrance Ferguson may be available Mon Jan 12, 04:06 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) has a good chance to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed the last two games with a hamstring injury that popped up on Friday before the finale against the Arizona Cardinals, but he's making progress, too. Ferguson's return would give the Rams even more talent and depth at an already rich position, with Tyler Higbee back and Colby Parkinson playing well. |
Rams | Kevin Dotson has chance to play in playoff game Mon Jan 12, 04:02 PM
Los Angeles Rams OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) did not play in the Wild Card playoff game, but head coach Sean McVay said he is optimistic that Dotson will be available for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Dotson has missed the last three games with an ankle injury suffered in the Rams' Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Justin Dedich has been filling in at right guard but Dotson is arguably the Rams' best offensive lineman when healthy. |
Texans | Jaylen Reed back on 53-man roster Mon Jan 12, 02:53 PM
Houston Texans S Jaylen Reed (forearm) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Packers | Tucker Kraft ahead of schedule Mon Jan 12, 01:50 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: The Packers usually require nine months of recovery for players coming off ACL repairs. Kraft will be at 10 months come Week 1 and, as he said, "hopefully bulletproofed by then." At the time of his injury, in the eighth game of the season, Kraft was second on the Packers in receptions with 32, and his 15.3 yards per catch was uncommonly high for a tight end. He led the team in touchdown receptions with six and was TE2 for fantasy purposes through Week 8. We'll be watching his progress closely. |
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez in protocol Mon Jan 12, 01:34 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
| Footballguys view: Gonzalez sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 16-3 wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers and did not return to the game. The Patriots will host the winner of Monday night's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans at home on Sunday. Gonzalez will have to make it through the five-step protocol to play. |
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Rams | Ahkello Witherspoon going on injured reserve Mon Jan 12, 01:26 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of the shoulder injury he suffered during the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Witherspoon began the season as a starter for the Rams, but he has played only seven games in a secondary that has been repeatedly exposed as the defense's weakest link, with or without his presence. Cobie Durant moved into Witherspoon's starting spot after Week 2, and he kept the spot after Witherspoon's return. Durant had an early interception in the Rams' win at Carolina. The Rams play in Chicago on Sunday. |
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Jets | Bailey Zappe joining Jets Mon Jan 12, 01:16 PM
Free-agent QB Bailey Zappe (Browns) agreed to terms on a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 12, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Panthers | Six players sign future contracts Mon Jan 12, 01:07 PM
Free-agent WR Dan Chisena (Panthers), RB Montrell Johnson (Panthers), TE Bryce Pierre (Panthers), WR Ja'seem Reed (Panthers), WR Ainias Smith (Panthers) and RB Anthony Tyus III (Panthers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Carolina Panthers Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Packers | Zach Tom to have surgery Mon Jan 12, 01:03 PM
Green Bay Packers OT Zach Tom (knee) said he will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn patellar tendon.
| Footballguys view: A six-month recovery timeline from surgery should mean Tom is back for training camp, but he will miss the entire offseason workout program. |
Packers | Micah Parsons expects early return Mon Jan 12, 12:40 PM
Green Bay Packers DE Micah Parsons (knee) said he's targeting Week 1 to be ready to return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. However, he said Week 3 or Week 4 is more realistic.
| Footballguys view: The Packers will eagerly await Parsons' return next season. As Yahoo Sports noted, without the star pass rusher, the team went 0-5 down the stretch. The team's typically excellent defense crumbled without Parsons, giving up at least 30 points in three of its last five games. Over that stretch, the Packers also experienced two fourth-quarter collapses against the rival Bears. We'll monitor Parsons' recovery over the coming months. |
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Giants | Lou Anarumo will virtually meet with Giants Mon Jan 12, 12:39 PM
Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will have a virtual interview with the New York Giants Monday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: In addition to Anarumo, former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will be dined on Monday night and formally interviewed on Tuesday. McCarthy is reportedly high on the Giants' wish list along with former Cleveland Browns head coach Keven Stefanski and John Harbaugh, who was let go by the Baltimore Ravens last week after 18 seasons. |
Titans | Raheem Morris interviewing with Titans Mon Jan 12, 12:38 PM
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is interviewing for the Tennessee Titans head coaching vacancy Monday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: In addition to the Titans, Morris is on the radar of the Giants and Cardinals, who are also looking for new head coaches. Morris, who was fired on Sunday after two seasons as the head coach in Atlanta, might also make a different move. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network floated the possibility of Morris making a move to the broadcast world on Saturday. |
Bills | Gabe Davis to have MRI Mon Jan 12, 12:36 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Gabe Davis (knee) will have an MRI Monday, Jan. 12. His knee was so swollen that an initial diagnosis was difficult.
| Footballguys view: We'll be watching for more on Davis after the MRI. But even if it's not a season-ending injury, it'd be nearly impossible to imagine the six-year pro making a return in time for the AFC Divisional Round, as the Bills are set to play the Broncos in just five days in Denver. |
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Rams | Matthew Stafford good to go Mon Jan 12, 11:18 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (finger) suffered a sprained finger in the Wild Card Round but will be good to go for the Divisional Round, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Stafford had a finger on his right throwing hand bent backward late in the first half of Saturday's win over the Panthers, but he was still able to finish the game. According to USA Today, Stafford's biggest hurdle heading into this divisional game is the Chicago weather, where early forecasts call for a high of 16 degrees and a low of two degrees. The wind chill will make it feel closer to -8 degrees. We'll monitor the finger throughout the week. |
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Packers | Matt LaFleur extension talks coming Mon Jan 12, 09:27 AM
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is expected to have extension talks in the coming days as the 2026 season is the final year on his contract.
| Footballguys view: Packers president Ed Policy said last June, after taking over the team, that he would prefer not to have a lame-duck coach. The Packers have gone 76-40-1 in the regular season under LaFleur and have made the playoffs in six of his seven seasons. But they have not reached the Super Bowl and have not been to a conference championship game since the 2020 season, the second of back-to-back appearances in LaFleur's first two years. We'll follow up as needed. |
Bengals | Trey Hendrickson unlikely to return Mon Jan 12, 02:42 AM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is not expected to be back with the Bengals in 2026, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: Fowler contends that the relationship between the two sides 0has run its course." The team does have the option to utilize the franchise tag on Hendrickson, but Fowler believes Hendrickson is "poised to land elsewhere." |
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Falcons | Atlanta won't pay top dollar for Kyle Pitts Mon Jan 12, 02:24 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts won't get "top tight end money" from the Falcons in free agency, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: Graziano further notes that WR Drake London is eligible for an extension, and Pitts hasn't been consistently healthy or consistently great since his rookie year. That said, Pitts finished with 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns. It was Pitts' best season since that inaugural campaign in 2021. We'll be watching this one closely. |
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Packers | Romeo Doubs done in Green Bay? Mon Jan 12, 01:54 AM
Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs could depart via free agency in the offseason, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who "wouldn't be surprised" to see Doubs with a new team in 2026.
| Footballguys view: The Packers discussed Doubs in trade talks with other teams last offseason and have yet to extend him. They've used extremely high draft picks on receivers in recent years, including Matthew Golden. Doubs has been a reliable target for Jordan Love, but it doesn't sound like the Packers will engage in a bidding war. |
Jaguars | Travis Etienne facing an uncertain future with Jacksonville Mon Jan 12, 01:22 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne "looks as if he's not in the Jags' future plans," in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: As Graziano notes, the team did not re-sign Etienne ahead of his impending free agency this offseason, and RBs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen were both drafted by new GM James Gladstone. Graziano does add, however, that the team could potentially try to bring back Etienne on a short-term deal. Expect other teams to have interest. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert not a lock to return in 2026 Mon Jan 12, 01:04 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is set to become a free agent this offseason, and he'll only be back with the Eagles if he's willing to sign a 'team-friendly' deal, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: It looked like Goedert wasn't going to return for the 2025 season, but then the two sides finally reached an agreement on a one-year deal to bring him back for his 8th NFL season. The 31-year-old in 2025 played in 15 games and caught 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high 11 touchdown catches. He had two more touchdowns in the playoff game, but cost will be a determining factor in a potential return. |
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Patriots | Maye does enough to win Mon Jan 12, 12:21 AM
Drake Maye completed 17 of 29 passes for 268 yards, with one touchdown and one interception in a 16-3 win over the Chargers in the wild card game Sunday night. He also ran for 66 yards on 10 carries and lost a fumble. Rhamondre Stevenson ran the ball 10 times for 66 yards and added 75 yards on three receptions. Kayshon Boutte had four catches for 66 yards and Hunter Henry had three catches for 64 yards and a touchdown. TreVeyon Henderson carried the ball nine times for 27 yards and had one catch for nine yards. Stefon Diggs had two catches for 16 yards.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers defense did not roll over, as the Patriots didn't score a touchdown until well into the second half. Drake Maye turned the ball over twice, which kept the Chargers in the game along with holding New England to three field goals. Maye created most of the Patriots offense, with Stevenson the much more effective back than the second round rookie TreVeyon Henderon, who didn't have any impact plays on the night. Hunter Henry had the only touchdown on a perfect ball from Maye just past the outstretched fingers of Derwin James, and Kayshon Boutte was a bigger factor than Stefon Diggs. The Patriots will have another tough defense up next week whether the Steelers or Texans win on Monday night. |
Chargers | Offense stifled all night by Patriots Mon Jan 12, 12:16 AM
The Chargers lost to the Patriots 16-3 in the wild card game Sunday night. Justin Herbert completed 19 of 31 passes for 159 yards and added 57 yards on 10 rushes. Herbert also lost one fumble. Kimani Vidal got most of the backfield work with 11 carries for 31 yards and two receptions for 20 yards. Omarion Hampton had only 1 carry for -1 yards and was clearly not 100%. Ladd McConkey led the receivers with three catches for 32 yards and Oronde Gadsden added three catches for 30 yards. Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen also caught three balls each with Allen accounting for 25 yards and Johnston 20.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers offense was just too limited without its starting tackles to make any kind of playoff run. Herbert wasn't able to sustain drives with any consistency. Things could be very different next season if Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater can stay healthy. Keenan Allen was considered to be close to retiring before re-joining the Chargers this summer. We'll see if he calls it quits. |
Panthers | Ikem Ekwonu's 2026 season in jeopardy Sun Jan 11, 11:41 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) is expected to miss between six and 12 months while recovering from surgery for his ruptured patellar tendon, and head coach Dave Canales said the Panthers will have to take Ekwonu's injury into account when deciding how to approach the offseason.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Gonzalez optimistic about injury Sun Jan 11, 11:34 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (head) did not formerly speak to the media after exiting the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a head injury, but he told Zack Cox of the Boston Herald that he is feeling 'fine.'
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez unable to return Sun Jan 11, 11:24 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (head) was ruled out for the remainder of the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers after exiting with a head injury.
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Patriots | Pats ride defense into Divisional Round Sun Jan 11, 11:14 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 17 of his 29 passes for 268 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and he rushed seven times for a team-high 69 yards in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card game. Maye also lost a fumble. RB Rhamondre Stevenson finished with 10 carries for 53 yards and caught three passes for a team-best 75 yards, and RB TreVeyon Henderson gained just 11 yards on seven carries while catching one pass for nine yards. WR Kayshon Boutte hauled in four passes for 66 yards, and TE Hunter Henry turned three catches into 64 yards and a score. WR Stefon Diggs was limited to 16 yards on two receptions, and Efton Chism III caught a 20-yard pass and failed to complete his only pass attempt. WR Kyle Williams ended up with one catch for seven yards, and WR Demario Douglas gained three yards on his only catch. S Craig Woodson's 11 tackles led the team, and his seven solo stops were also a high mark for New England. The Patriots combined for six sacks and 11 quarterback hits, and DT Milton Williams and LB K'Lavon Chaisson both notched a pair of sacks.
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Chargers | Bolts battered and bounced by Patriots Sun Jan 11, 10:47 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 19 of his 31 passes for 159 yards, rushed 10 times for 57 yard and was sacked six times and lost a fumble in a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots in the Wild Card game. RB Omarion Hampton attempted to play through an ankle injury but lost a yard on his only carry, and RB Kimani Vidal rushed 11 times for 31 yards and caught two passes for 20 yards. WR Ladd McConkey had three grabs for a team-high 32 yards, and TE Oronde Gadsden II chipped in three catches for 20 yards. WR Keenan Allen finished with three catches for 25 yards on a team-high eight targets, and Quentin Johnston hauled in three passes for 20 yards. LB Daiyan Henley logged a game-high 13 tackles, including nine solo stops, and added an interception, and LB Odafe Oweh delivered four tackles and three sacks. DT Teair Tart piled up four tackles, including two tackles for loss, a sack and a pass defensed.
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez heads to locker room Sun Jan 11, 10:46 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (head) went to the locker room with trainers during the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers and is being evaluated for a concussion.
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Patriots | Carlton Davis returns to game Sun Jan 11, 10:27 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots CB Carlton Davis (toe) returned to the Wild Card game against the New England Patriots.
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49ers | Fred Warner unlikely to practice Sun Jan 11, 09:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) is unlikely to have his practice window open this week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday, Jan. 11, and the NFC Championship Game remains the earliest possible return date for Warner.
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Patriots | Carlton Davis injures toe Sun Jan 11, 09:42 PM
New England Patriots CB Carlton Davis (toe) is questionable to return to the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers after exiting with a toe injury.
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NFL | Draft up next Eric Singleton Jr. Sun Jan 11, 09:27 PM
Auburn University WR Eric Singleton Jr. has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Deontae Lawson declares for draft Sun Jan 11, 09:20 PM
University of Alabama LB Deontae Lawson announced on social media that he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Panthers | Baby steps for Bryce Young Sun Jan 11, 08:48 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young set career highs in completion percentage (63.6), passing yards (3,011) and passing touchdowns (23) during the 2025 season.
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NFL | Jimmy Rolder draft bound Sun Jan 11, 08:44 PM
University of Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder posted on social media Sunday, Jan. 11, that he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Miller Moss declares for draft Sun Jan 11, 08:35 PM
University of Louisville QB Miller Moss announced on social media that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Kayden McDonald throws name in draft Sun Jan 11, 08:32 PM
Ohio State University DT Kayden McDonald announced on social media that he is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
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