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NFL | Caleb Banks to be sidelined for a few months Thu Mar 12, 05:16 PM
Florida DT Caleb Banks (foot) suffered a broken foot during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and will be sidelined until June, according to sources. He did undergo surgery earlier this week to repair the injury.
Link to storyClemson DT Peter Woods (hamstring) did not run the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day Friday, March 12, because of a hamstring injury but did participate in position drills during the workout.
Link to storyClemson CB Avieon Terrell (hamstring) will not participate in a Pro Day after suffering a minor hamstring injury during drills at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyFree-agent OL Yosh Nijman (Panthers) announced his retirement from the NFL on social media on Wednesday, March 11.
Link to storyFree agent DL Brandon Graham has reportedly said he is not retiring, according to Jeff Skversky of 6ABC.com on Wednesday, March 11.
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Impending free-agent C Tyler Linderbaum (Ravens) could be pursued by the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Tennessee Titans in free agency if he doesn't agree to a contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler. He is expected to earn more than $20 million annually on a new deal regardless of where he lands.
Link to storyNorth Dakota State QB Cole Payton is viewed as the second-best quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft by multiple personnel executives.
Link to storyOhio State S Caleb Downs doesn't have any issues with his knee that would deter teams from selecting him in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to multiple NFL teams that spoke with Pat McAfee.
Link to storyClemson RB Adam Randall weighed in at 232 pounds and led all running backs with 26 reps on the bench press at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyKansas OL Enrique Cruz Jr. was 'one of the best testers' among the entire offensive line class at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com.
Link to storyCincinnati LB Jake Golday put himself on the radar with his testing and a 'well-rounded performance' during linebacker drills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com.
Link to storySoutheastern Louisiana DL Kaleb Proctor stood out during position drills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and 'helped himself stand out from the pack,' according to Nick Shook of NFL.com.
Link to storyPenn State DT Zane Durant 'was clearly the most complete and pro-ready interior lineman' at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com.
Link to storyFree-agent OT Jedrick Wills (Browns) has started completing visits with teams and is with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, March 5.
Link to storyMiami (Fla.) DE Akheem Mesidor said he met with the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. 'All of the meetings went really well,' Mesidor said. 'It was a great experience.'
Link to storyClemson WR Antonio Williams met with the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyNotre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is viewed as a 'three-down running back, that can play in the pass game as well,' according to Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi.
Link to storyFree agent K Nick Folk plans to play a 19th NFL season in 2026. Since 2023, Folk is the NFL's most accurate kicker (96.3%), missing just one field goal each season, going 18-of-20 from 50+ yards and 75-of-77 on extra points.
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Southern Methodist S Ahmaad Moses (back) is scheduled to undergo spinal fusion surgery this week after an MRI at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine showed a herniated disk. He is expected to be sidelined for six months.
Link to storyMemphis OT Travis Burke has in-person meetings scheduled with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants and New England Patriots before or after his March 19 Pro Day, according to Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated.
Link to storyOregon OG Emmanuel Pregnon measured 6-foot-4 and 314 pounds with 11-inch hands and 33 5/8-inch arms at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 1, and Chad Reuter of NFL.com believes Pregnon's measurements 'could entice a team to pick him late in the first round' of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyKentucky OL Jager Burton 'put himself in the running for a top-100 draft slot' after his performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 1, according to Chad Reuter of NFL.com.
Link to storyUtah OT Caleb Lomu has 'generated split opinions from scouts,' according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyIowa C Logan Jones 'all but solidified himself' as the top center in the 2026 NFL Draft with his performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyArizona State OT Max Iheanachor's performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has 'only furthered the notion' that he could be selected in the top 20 of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com.
Link to storyPenn State OG Olaivavega Ioane 'is the only lock' to go in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft among the offensive guard prospects, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com.
Link to storyGeorgia OT Monroe Freeling and Miami (Fla.) OT Francis Mauigoa are the two players mentioned as the top offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft by the teams that spoke with Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyUniversity of Utah OT Spencer Fano had his arms measured at just 32 1/8 inches, well below the preferred 33-inch standard for NFL tackles. The 6-foot-5, 311-pound tackle has played both sides, and his arm-length measurement likely means teams will debate if he needs a position change to guard or not.
Link to storyNorthwestern OT Caleb Tiernan posted an impressive 35.5-inch vertical leap at the NFL Scouting Combine. He started 43 games for the Wildcats across four years, and he has experience at both tackle spots. He is projected as Day 2 draft pick.
Link to storyUniversity of Iowa OG Beau Stephens had his arms measured at just 31 1/8 inches at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he managed just a 5.35-second 40-yard dash time. In addition, his 28-inch vertical jump and 8-foot-6 broad jump ranked near the bottom of all linemen. He is projected to be a Day 3 draft selection, although he can still improve his standing at his pro day.
Link to storyUniversity of Utah OT Caleb Lomu checked in with a 40-yard dash time of 4.99 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, which was the ninth-best mark among offensive linemen.
Link to storyUniversity of Alabama C Parker Brailsford recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.95 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyUniversity of Kentucky OLs Jager Burton and Jalen Farmer each showed off tremendous speed at the NFL Scouting Combine. Burton had a 40-yard dash time of 4.94 seconds, while Farmer had a time of 4.93 seconds, ranking both inside the Top 6 at the position.
Link to storyUniversity of Iowa C Logan Jones posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.90 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, fastest among all offensive linemen.
Link to storyArizona State WR Jordyn Tyson posted 26 repetitions of 225 pounds in the NFL Scouting Combine, falling just one short of the record held by four others, including current Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf in 2019.
Link to storyUniversity of Kansas OL Enrique Cruz Jr. posted a 4.95-second time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyTexas A&M OG Chase Bisontis recorded a 40-yard dash time of 5.03 seconds in his first attempt at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyUniversity of Utah OT Spencer Fano recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.91 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, with a 1.73-second 10-yard split.
Link to storyUniversity of Georgia OL Monroe Freeling recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.95 seconds in his first attempt at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he followed that up with a 4.93-second time in his second attempt.
Link to storyArizona State OL Max Iheanachor posted a 4.91-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, tied for the best among the offensive line group.
Link to storyUniversity of Alabama OL Kadyn Proctor met with the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he could be a hot commodity on draft day, drawing attention from other needy teams. There has been talk of Proctor moving inside to guard from left tackle, and he expressed a willingness to do so. 'I feel more comfortable at left tackle because that's where I've got all my snaps, but if I do need to move inside, then there's no problem with that,' Proctor said. 'If I'm playing, then I'm happy.'
Link to storyNebraska 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 storyNotre Dame WR Malachi Fields managed just a 4.61-second speed in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he also showed off substandard stop-start speed during on-field drills, causing him to be late on routes, while also dropping passes in the gauntlet drill. He posted a solid 38-inch vertical leap, though, which was considered impressive given his size of 6-foot-4 and 218 pounds. He also showed off strong hands in pass-catching drills.
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 storyLSU WR Zavion Thomas reportedly caught all balls thrown his way on short to intermediate routes at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he turned in a 4.28-second time in the 40-yard dash. He is expected to be used as a slot receiver in the NFL, and his speed and return ability has him projected as a Day 3 pick on draft day.
Link to storyUSC WR Ja'Kobi Lane made a pair of impressive leaping catches at the NFL Scouting Combine, showing off his 80.75-inch wingspan and 10.5-inch hands. He turned in a 4.47-second time in the 40-yard dash, while recording a 40-inch vertical leap. He remains in the mix as one of the better Day 2 receiver options.
Link to storyNorth Dakota State WR Bryce Lance, the younger brother of Los Angeles Chargers QB Trey Lance, posted a 41.5-inch vertical leap and 11-foot-1 broad jump at the NFL Scouting Combine. He also was timed at 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash, improving his draft stock. However, he was inconsistent during drills. He still has a chance to be a top-75 pick, according to NFL.com's Chad Reuter.
Link to storyUniversity of Arkansas QB Taylen Green recorded a 43.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-2 broad jump at the NFL Scouting Combine. Both of those figures were the best by a combine quarterback since 2003. He also recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.36 seconds, which was the second-fastest by a QB since 2003. He is considered a Day 3 prospect, but one with tools NFL quarterback coaches can work with.
Link to storyUniversity of Connecticut WR Skyler Bell recorded a 41-inch vertical leap and 11-foot-1 broad jump at the NFL Scouting Combine, while turning in a 4.40-second 40-yard dash.
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.
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