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Steelers | No timetable for Aaron Rodgers Wed Mar 4, 04:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers said he does not have a timetable for his decision about playing in 2026. He said he has talked to the Steelers this offseason, but the two sides have not had any serious contract talks at this point.
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Green Bay Packers RB Christopher Brooks agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with the Packers Wednesday, March 4, worth $4.85 million.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars TE Quintin Morris agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with the Jaguars worth as much as $3 million, according to sources.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers TE Will Dissly was released by the team on Wednesday, March 4.
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New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs has been informed he will be released by the team after the start of the new league year.
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The Cleveland Browns placed exclusive rights tenders on TE Brenden Bates, WR Malachi Corley, LB Winston Reid, LS Rex Sunahara, K Andre Szmyt, and WR Jamari Thrash on Wednesday, March 4.
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The Carolina Panthers placed exclusive rights free agent tenders on WR Jalen Coker and WR Brycen Tremayne on Wednesday, March 4.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce says he has 'earned the right to explore free agency.' He was not franchise tagged by the team ahead of the deadline on Tuesday, March 4.
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 storyAtlanta Falcons impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins is expected to remain patient in free agency and could wait for an injury to pop up to sign with a team.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown is the subject of trade talks, but the Eagles are seeking a first-round pick with a second-round value attached to it.
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Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham is drawing trade interest from multiple teams.
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Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love ranks highly on the Tennessee Titans' draft board. The Titans hold the No. 4 overall pick. 'Anytime you can get a running back like that, especially a three-down running back, that can play in the pass game as well and be able to take over a game, you've seen guys in the league now that can do that,' general manager Mike Borgonzi said when being asked about taking a running back in the top five. '(Jahmyr Gibbs) is an example in Detroit who can run in between the tackles. He's a game changer, and you can line him up outside, you can use him as a receiver.
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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Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray was told by the team he will be released when the new league year starts.
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The Indianapolis Colts placed the transition tag on QB Daniel Jones on Tuesday, March 3. The tag will pay Jones $37.8 million and allow for the Colts to match any deal he agrees to with another team.
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Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee is still deciding on whether he will play in 2026. If he decides to play, the Rams would be interested in bringing him back.
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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 storyLos Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has had 'good dialogue' with the team on his contract, according to head coach Sean McVay.
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Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is not available for trade this offseason after teams have explored his availability, per a source on Monday, March 2.
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Los Angeles Rams exclusive rights free-agent WR Xavier Smith, OG Justin Dedich and PK Harrison Mevis received tender offers Monday, March 2.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston's fifth-year option has not been decided on at this point, according to ESPN.com's Dan Graziano.
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Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers is expected to have his fifth-year option exercised this offseason, according to ESPN.com's Dan Graziano.
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Seattle Seahawks exclusive rights free-agent RB George Holani and S Ty Okada received tender offers Monday, March 2.
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson said he had a meeting with the New York Jets at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyTexas A&M WR KC Concepcion met with the Buffalo Bills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is reportedly a trade target for the New York Jets this offseason, in the opinion of Connor Hughes of SNY.tv on Monday, March 2.
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Miami 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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New York Giants impending free-agent WR Wan'Dale Robinson's chances of re-signing with the Giants in free agency 'seem slim', in the opinion of SNY.tv's Connor Hughes on Monday, March 2.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones may get franchise tagged by the deadline by the Colts, but that deal happening is '50/50', according to Adam Schefter on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, March 2.
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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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Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is joining the coaching staff of the Philadelphia Eagles. His exact job is uncertain, but he'll work with alongside head coach Nick Sirianni, offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and passing game coordinator Josh Grizzard.
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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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University of Alabama QB Ty Simpson had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is regarded as a second-round pick, and he was the only quarterback that the Bucs scheduled a formal interview with his season.
Link to storyBYU WR Chase Roberts, University of Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt, University of Mississippi WR De'Zhaun Stribling and Texas Tech WR Reggie Virgil each had informal meetings with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyGeorgia State WR Ted Hurst had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver was a standout at the Senior Bowl. He is projected as a Day 3 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent TE Ko Kieft is expected to be re-signed to a one-year league minimum deal due to his blocking ability and special teams prowess.
Link to storyStanford TE Sam Roush had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is projected to be a Day 2 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State TE Max Klare had a formal interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is considered a Day 2 prospect.
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 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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