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Seahawks | Kenneth Walker III won't be tagged Tue Mar 3, 01:15 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III will not have the franchise or transition tag on him by the team, according to ESPN's Peter Schrager.
Link to storyNew York Jets impending free-agent RB Breece Hall will receive the franchise tag after contract negotiations faltered.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks exclusive rights free-agent RB George Holani and S Ty Okada received tender offers Monday, March 2.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane, OC Aaron Brewer and LB Jordyn Brooks are expected to have extensions worked on this offseason by the Dolphins, in the opinion of Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery was acquired by the Houston Texans Monday, March 3, for an undisclosed package.
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery quickly refuted a report Sunday, March 1, that he wants out of Detroit after three season due to a significant drop to his amount of carries across the past two seasons. A report surfaced from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that he wants out, and that the Lions want a Day 3 pick in a potential trade. He is under contract in Detroit after signing an extension in 2024, and he is owed $6 million for the 2026 season.
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Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson had the slowest time of any running back in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine at just 4.56 seconds. However, he also had only adequate marks with a 35.5-inch vertical leap and a 10-foot-0 broad jump. His 7.32-second time in the three-cone drill was also considered disappointing.
Link to storyArkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. posted a 39-inch vertical leap and 10-foot-8 broad jump at the NFL Scouting Combine, which is considered impressive since he is 6-foot-1 and 223 pounds. He did not participate in field drills after his 4.33-second 40-yard dash, but he is believed to have helped himself improve his stock, perhaps as a Day 2 selection on draft day.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is already a highly-rated prospect heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, and his 4.36-second 40-yard dash was the second-best among all running backs. Still, he was a little disappointed in the result. It was the same time recorded by Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs in the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, and he has been likened to Gibbs by some scouts, including NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein. Love did not participate in the vertical or broad jump at the combine.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones has been informed that, barring a trade, he will be released at the start of the league year this month. His release will save the team $7.75 million against the cap.
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New York Jets RB Breece Hall's representatives and the organization are continuing to actively negotiate a contract extension, according to multiple sources. Both sides would prefer to agree a long-term deal rather than use the franchise tag.
Link to storyKentucky RB Seth McGowan recorded a 42.5-inch vertical leap and a 10-foot-11 broad jump at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, Feb. 28, leading all running backs in both events.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love said on Saturday, Feb. 28, he has no plans to participate in drills at Notre Dame's pro day.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jadarian Price said he met with Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love was asked to participate in wide receiver drills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine after the running backs worked out.
Link to storyNebraska RB Emmett Johnson recorded an official time of 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, which was the slowest 40 time among running backs who tested.
Link to storyUTSA RB Robert Henry Jr. posted an official time of 4.52 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, which was the second-slowest among the running backs who tested.
Link to storyClemson RB Adam Randall posted an official time of 4.50 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jadarian Price posted an official time of 4.49 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyKentucky RB Seth McGowan posted an official time of 4.49 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyNavy RB Eli Heidenreich posted an official time of 4.44 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyAlabama RB Jam Miller posted an official time of 4.42 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyWake Forest RB Demond Claiborne posted an official time of 4.37 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love posted an official time of 4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyArkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. posted an official time of 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jadarian Price measured 5-foot-10 5/8 and 203 pounds at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love measured 6-foot and 212 pounds at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers restricted free-agent RB Emanuel Wilson will not receive a tender offer this offseason, according to a source.
Link to storyNew York Jets impending free-agent RB Breece Hall will likely receive interest from the Denver Broncos if he hits the free-agent market, in the opinion of The Denver Post's Luca Evans.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane reportedly could be a trade target for the Houston Texans this offseason, in the opinion of the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Alexander on Friday, Feb. 27.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons impending free-agent RB Tyler Allgeier is seeking a contract 'in the neighborhood of three years, $22 million this offseason', in the opinion of The Athletic's Josh Kendall.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Denver Broncos restricted free-agent RB Jaleel McLaughlin will not receive a tender offer, but the team is still interested in re-signing him at a lower salary, according to a source.
Link to storyDenver Broncos exclusive rights free-agent RB Tyler Badie is expected to be tendered a one-year offer this offseason, according to a source.
Link to storyClemson RB Adam Randall said he believes that playing both running back and wide receiver in college will help his play in the NFL.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III could be a target for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. He writes, the Chiefs 'loom as an interesting suitor.'
Link to storyDenver Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin will not have a tender placed on him by the team, as a result, he will be a free agent.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent RB Travis Etienne is on the New York Giants' radar as they plan to become a more physical, run-heavy team.
Link to storyTravis Etienne Jr. player page
Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. had a formal meeting with the Houston Texans at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak told the media that the team will adopt a committee approach to its backfield. Kubiak was quoted as saying, 'It's important for (Ashton) Jeanty to have a wingman.'
Link to storyNew York Giants RB Cam Skattebo (ankle) is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury, according to general manager Joe Schoen.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane could be a candidate for a contract extension later in the offseason, according to general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers impending free-agent RB Rico Dowdle is a player the Panthers are open to re-signing this offseason, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
Link to storyRico Dowdle player page
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan has spoken with RB Kenneth Gainwell and told the media at the NFL Scouting Combine, 'he knows we want him back.'
Link to storyKenneth Gainwell player page
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon is expected to be released this offseason, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. General manager Nick Caserio also disclosed that Mixon underwent offseason surgery.
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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider was asked about re-signing RB Kenneth Walker III and answered, 'Obviously, we'd love' to bring him back.
Link to storyCleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (ankle) will be ready for training camp, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
Link to storyNew York Jets general manager Darren Moughey announced that RB Breece Hall will be tagged if the team cannot reach an extension with him by the tag deadline of March 3.
Link to storyDetroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has spoken with running back David Montgomery and notes, 'Those conversations are still fluid and we'll just see how it goes.'
Link to storyDavid Montgomery player page
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane is not actively being shopped, according to general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. The team is willing to listen to offers on him, though.
Link to storyWinston-Salem State RB JaQuan Kelly rushed 10 times for 76 yards with two touchdowns in the HBCU Legacy Bowl. 'What I took from this right here was opportunity,' Kelly said. 'I knew I wasn't like the top dude in their lists and all that, but now I am. I'm coming.'
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