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NFL | JaQuan Kelly earns MVP at HBCU Legacy Bowl Mon Feb 23, 11:21 PM
Winston-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.'
Link to storyFree-agent QB Taylor Elgersma (UFL), who spent three months on the 90-player roster of the Green Bay Packers last summer, has been invited to throw at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The combine is mostly for players who are draft eligible, but he'll throw for scouts in Indianapolis even though he already played for the Packers in the preseason in 2025.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson, in the third-year of a four-year, $66 million contract extension signed prior to 2023, will have a cap number of $21.3 million for 2026. At that price, he would have the highest cap number of any tight end in the NFL. He managed 51 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 2025, his lowest yardage total since joining the team at the trade deadline in 2022.
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Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) will not be doing any on-field workouts or testing at the NFL Scouting Combine, sources said Monday, Feb. 23. He is still making his way back from a mid-season hamstring injury.
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson is expected to receive interest from the Cleveland Browns leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers impending free-agent QB Malik Willis is expected to be a target for the Cleveland Browns this offseason, according to The Cleveland Plain-Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
Link to storyFormer NFL WR Robert Woods was hired by the Los Angeles Rams Monday, Feb. 23, as their assistant wide receivers coach.
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New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson was released Monday, Feb. 23.
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Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is scheduled to participate in the positional drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Taylor Elgersma (Packers) has been invited to throw during non-quarterback position drills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills DT Phidarian Mathis has been re-signed to a new one-year contract with the Bills on Monday, Feb. 23, according to Chris Brown of BuffaloBills.com. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has been announced by the Detroit Lions as their new passing game coordinator on Monday, Feb. 23, according to Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.
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Dallas Cowboys restricted free-agent PK Brandon Aubrey and the team are reportedly 'in talks' regarding a contract extension, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News on Monday, Feb. 23.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba will reportedly be a candidate for a contract extension this offseason, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson on Monday, Feb. 23.
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Green Bay Packers impending free-agent QB Malik Willis is reportedly believed to be a favored target for the Miami Dolphins and new head coach Jeff Hafley, according to Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports on Monday, Feb. 23.
Link to storyNew York Jets RB Breece Hall would ideally be a candidate for a contract extension by the team, in the opinion of ESPN's Rich Cimini on Monday, Feb. 23.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is reportedly expected to receive the franchise tag from the team, according to a source on Monday, Feb. 23.
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Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens will reportedly have his franchise tag finalized this week, according to the Cowboys' director of player personnel and co-owner Stephen Jones.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Malik Willis (Packers) has been predicted by sources to sign with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers has a big fan in offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. According to sources, if the team can't sign a quarterback in the offseason, the plan would shift to Ewers as the starter and signing a backup.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Daniel Jones (Colts) has been in discussions with the Indianapolis Colts on a multi-year deal.
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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.
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