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Dolphins | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine released Mon Feb 16, 12:22 PM

Miami Dolphins WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was released Monday, Feb. 16.

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Dolphins | Tyreek Hill released Mon Feb 16, 10:19 AM

Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill was released Monday, Feb. 16.

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Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb likely to have restructure Sun Feb 15, 02:35 PM

Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is likely to have his contract restructured to create more cap space heading into the offseason.

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49ers | Tag unlikely for Jauan Jennings Sat Feb 14, 06:55 PM

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent WR Jauan Jennings is not expected to be a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.

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Panthers | Coach looking for Xavier Legette to improve Sat Feb 14, 06:15 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette has been asked to become a more reliable pass catcher this offseason and work on strengthening his connection with QB Bryce Young, according to head coach Dave Canales. 'Just keep grinding, keep working, connecting with Bryce, making sure they're on the same page. Making the plays when they come to him. It's that simple. When you get opportunity in this league, this game, all the margins are so fine. It's just critical that when you're called upon, when your number is called, you make the play. That's how you build trust and that's how you get things back on track,' Canales said.

Ravens | Devontez Walker could see more work Sat Feb 14, 02:24 PM

Baltimore Ravens WR Devontez Walker has a chance to compete for the No. 3 receiver job next season since the team could lose multiple pass catchers this offseason, in the opinion of BaltimoreRavens.com's Clifton Brown.

Commanders | Terry McLaurin in line for bigger role Sat Feb 14, 01:14 PM

Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin hopefully will have 10 targets per game next season, according to offensive coordinator David Blough.

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Texans | Jaylin Noel could be more involved in 2026 Sat Feb 14, 12:38 PM

Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel will likely have a bigger role in the offense next season if the team does not re-sign impending free-agent WR Christian Kirk this offseason, in the opinion of TexansWire's Cole Thompson.

Jaguars | Travis Hunter expected to more of a CB Sat Feb 14, 11:03 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter is expected to be a full-time cornerback for the Jaguars next season but should still have a role in the offense, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.

Bills | Jordan Addison the answer in Buffalo? Fri Feb 13, 09:50 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison is expected to draw trade interest from the Buffalo Bills, according to Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated.

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Vikings | Jalen Nailor staying in Minnesota? Fri Feb 13, 08:41 PM

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent WR Jalen Nailor is a player the team would like to re-sign, according to Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated.

NFL | Chris Bell expected back by the summer Fri Feb 13, 08:25 PM

Louisville WR Chris Bell (knee) should be ready for on-field, non-contact drills by June, sources close to Bell told Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com.

49ers | Niners looking for receiver upgrade? Fri Feb 13, 08:16 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison is a player the San Franciso 49ers would like to target in a trade, according to Grant Cohn.

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49ers | Kendrick Bourne looking to return Fri Feb 13, 06:52 PM

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent WR Kendrick Bourne said he wants to re-sign with the 49ers this offseason.

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Giants | Courtney Jackson signs contract Fri Feb 13, 05:08 PM

Free-agent WR Courtney Jackson (Seahawks) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Giants Friday, Feb. 13, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Patriots | Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty Fri Feb 13, 10:35 AM

New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty Friday, Feb. 13, to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef.

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Seahawks | Multiple players sign future deals Thu Feb 12, 04:06 PM

Free-agent RB Cam Akers (Seahawks), WR Tyrone Broden (Seahawks), WR Montorie Foster Jr. (Seahawks), RB Velus Jones Jr. (Seahawks), WR Ricky White III (Seahawks) and RB Jacardia Wright (Seahawks) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Feb. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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Raiders | Frisman Jackson requested to interview for OC Thu Feb 12, 02:46 PM

Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson has been requested by the Las Vegas Raiders to interview for their offensive coordinator vacancy on Thursday, Feb. 12.

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Jaguars | Travis Hunter 'bouncing around' the facility Thu Feb 12, 02:41 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Travis Hunter (knee) was seen 'bouncing around' and 'looks great,' according to head coach Liam Coen. He adds the team remains 'fluid' in determining his offensive snaps in 2026.

NFL | Miles Boykin retiring Wed Feb 11, 04:35 PM

Free-agent WR Miles Boykin (Bears) has announced his retirement from professional football.

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Ravens | Keary Colbert joining Baltimore staff Wed Feb 11, 01:45 PM

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver coach Keary Colbert has been hired by the Baltimore Ravens to fill their wide receiver coaching vacancy on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

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Bills | Buechele, Virgil sign futures deals with Buffalo Tue Feb 10, 08:27 PM

Free agent WR Jalen Virgil and QB Shane Buechele were signed to reserve-future contracts by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

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Patriots | New England signs 11 players to futures deals Tue Feb 10, 08:16 PM

The New England Patriots signed OG Mehki Butler, LB Amari Gainer, WR John Jiles, TE Marshall Lang, OT Lorenz Metz, DT Jeremiah Pharms, LB Otis Reese, G Andrew Rupcich, S John Saunders Jr., DL Leonard Taylor III and WR Jeremiah Webb to reserve-future deals on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Chiefs | Tyquan Thornton hopes to return Mon Feb 9, 04:09 PM

Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent WR Tyquan Thornton said he would be interested in re-signing with the Chiefs this offseason. He will be looking to sign with a team this offseason where he can contribute on offense.

Footballguys view: Thornton finished the 2025 season with 19 catches for 438 yards and three touchdowns. He was acquired at the end of the 2024 season as a developmental player. Thornton ended up being more than that with the absence of Rashee Rice for the first six games due to suspension, and with Xavier Worthy slowed by injury. The speedy former second-round pick found ways to stand out on deep pass plays, making him a constant home-run threat and disrupting the defense. A return at a reasonable price isn't a reach.

Ravens | DeAndre Hopkins wants to keep playing Mon Feb 9, 03:29 PM

Baltimore Ravens WR DeAndre Hopkins said he wants to play at least one more season.

Footballguys view: The one-year, $5 million contract Hopkins signed last March expires when the new league year begins in 2026. With Jesse Minter as the new head coach, Hopkins' future with the club is uncertain at best. Hopkins was the Ravens' third option behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. Hopkins' 37 targets were similar to Rashod Bateman (38) and Isaiah Likely (35) as he logged 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns, career lows in nearly every significant receiving category. It's hard to justify a similar salary this year.

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Patriots | Stefon Diggs expects to be back Mon Feb 9, 02:23 PM

New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs said he expects to return to the team next season, but the team will have control of his future with the organization.

Footballguys view: Outside of Sunday's Super Bowl loss, this past season was a success for the 32-year-old as he became the Patriots' first 1,000-yard receiver since 2019. Diggs' performance was impressive considering he was coming off a season-ending knee injury. Whether or not the Patriots want him back, however, remains to be seen. Diggs is signed for two more years, but his base salary of $20.6 million isn't fully guaranteed; the Patriots could move on without major financial repercussions. Still, Diggs was their best offensive weapon, leading the team in receptions (85) and receiving yards (1,013). It's a situation to watch.

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Bengals | Tee Higgins able to find end zone often Mon Feb 9, 12:18 AM

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught at least one touchdown in seven of his last nine games this season.

Footballguys view: Higgins finished the year hauling in 59 receptions for 846 yards and 11 touchdowns. Despite missing two games because of two separate stints in the concussion protocol, he still set a career high in touchdowns and finished as WR17 in total fantasy points. It's not unreasonable to expect a healthier Higgins, working with a healthier Joe Burrow, to push closer to joining teammate Ja'Marr Smith in WR1 territory in 2026.

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Jaguars | Coach confident in Travis Hunter's return Mon Feb 9, 12:17 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter (knee) will make a full recovery from his knee injury and should be a standout player for the team next season, according to head coach Liam Coen.

Footballguys view: Questions about his role will persist, however. Hunter, who played 67 percent of the team's offensive snaps and 36 percent of the defensive snaps before his season-ending knee injury Oct. 30, is expected to see playing time at cornerback this season. "At this point, walking into the offseason, corner is a position that we have a few guys who are on expiring contracts," general manager James Gladstone recently said. "By default, you can expect there to be a higher emphasis on his placement [at corner]." We'll watch for more in coming weeks.

Buccaneers | Mike Evans expected to continue playing Mon Feb 9, 12:16 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans felt better after this season than he did in the last few seasons and seems to be on track to continue playing, according to agent Deryk Gilmore.

Footballguys view: Evans missed seven games with a broken collarbone, but returned and caught six passes for a season-high 132 yards, including a 45-yard reception, in a late-season loss to Atlanta. He showed speed, quickness, and agility, and brought energy to the offense. But Evans caught only 30 passes and saw his NFL record-tying streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons come to an end. Evans will be an unrestricted free agent next month. If he does decide to play, will it be in Tampa Bay? Two years ago, Evans received interest from the Chiefs and Texans. He could draw interest again.

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Dolphins | Tyreek Hill uncertain for 2026 Mon Feb 9, 12:15 AM

Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill's (knee) availability for the 2026 season is uncertain at this point, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Footballguys view: "It is unclear at this point when or even if Tyreek will be ready to play in 2026," Pelissero said. "The health, plus his age of 32, the money would all point toward Tyreek, at least for now, being out in Miami." Hill played in just four games in 2025 and caught 21 balls for 265 yards and a touchdown. His knee issue may accelerate the veteran wideout's regression as he gets into his 30s, as Hill failed to reach the 1,000-yard mark even in a full 2024 season. We'll be watching for more.

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Seahawks | Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl win Mon Feb 9, 12:05 AM

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 19 of his 38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown and added five rushing yards in a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. RB Kenneth Walker III gained 135 yards on 27 carries and caught two passes for 26 yards, and RB George Holani chipped in six rushing yards on two carries and caught a seven-yard pass. WR Cooper Kupp finished with a team-high six receptions on 12 targets for 61 receiving yards, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in four of his 10 targets for 27 yards. TE AJ Barner caught four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, and WR Rashid Shaheed gained 27 yards on a pair of receptions. LB Ernest Jones led the defense with 11 tackles, including 10 solo stops, and LB Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a touchdown. S Julian Love also had an interception, and DT Byron Murphy II and DE Derick Hall both had two of Seattle's six sacks, and Murphy also recovered a fumble.

Footballguys view: As ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote, "Led by defense and special teams, armed with a quarterback nobody believed in and run by a 38-year-old, second-year coach whose personality remains opaque to almost everyone outside of his building, the Seattle Seahawks kept their heads down and kept winning." And that coach, Mike Macdonald, is now the third-youngest head coach ever to win the Super Bowl -- and he did it in just his second season with the Seahawks. With Darnold heading into his second season in Seattle and MacDonald at the helm, the Seahawks' future is bright.

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Patriots | New England's offense stifled in Super Bowl loss Mon Feb 9, 12:01 AM

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 27 of his 43 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Maye was also sacked six times and lost a fumble while gaining 35 rushing yards on five carries. RB Rhamondre Stevenson managed 23 rushing yards on seven carries and caught five passes for 40 yards and a touchdown. RB TreVeyon Henderson was held to 19 yards on six carries and caught three passes for 26 yards. WR Mack Hollins was a bright spot for the offense, catching four passes for a team-high 78 yards and a touchdown. WR DeMario Douglas added five catches for 45 yards, and WR Stefon Diggs finished with three catches for 37 yards. TE Hunter Henry caught three passes for 31 yards, and WR Kayshon Boutte caught one pass for 31 yards. S Craig Woodson finished with a team-high 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, and CB Marcus Jones joined him with seven solo stops. DT Milton Williams recorded three tackles, including two tackles for loss, and a sack.

Footballguys view: While the defense kept the Patriots within reach most of the game, Maye struggled under pressure, and the offense sputtered when it mattered most. New England punted on all five of its non-kneel first-half possessions, generating just four total first downs. With the game still within reach, the offense fell flat, going three-and-out on its first three possessions of the third quarter -- its one first down on four drives in the quarter came via penalty. Maye made a few plays in the final frame, but it was too little, too late from the MVP runner-up.

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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba able to return Sun Feb 8, 09:57 PM

Updating an ongoing story, Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (head) was cleared to return to Super Bowl LX after being evaluated for a concussion.

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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba being checked for concussion Sun Feb 8, 09:19 PM

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (head) exited Super Bowl LX and is being evaluated for a concussion.

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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba heads to locker room Sun Feb 8, 09:19 PM

Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (undisclosed) exited Super Bowl LX and went to the locker room after being checked out in the medical tent.

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Seahawks | Jake Bobo playing despite injury Sun Feb 8, 06:40 PM

Seattle Seahawks WR Jake Bobo (hand) suffered a broken hand during the NFC Championship game but will be able to play in Super Bowl LX, according to sources. Bobo did undergo surgery to repair the injury.

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Patriots | Super Bowl New England Patriots inactives Sun Feb 8, 05:11 PM

The New England Patriots have declared TE CJ Dippre, CB Kobee Minor, DE Bradyn Swinson, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Marcus Bryant, OT Caedan Wallace and WR Efton Chism III inactive for the Super Bowl.

Packers | Romeo Doubs could return to Green Bay Sun Feb 8, 02:19 PM

Green Bay Packers impending free-agent WR Romeo Doubs could be a fit for the Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, but Fowler believes the 'door isn't closed' on Doubs re-signing in Green Bay.

Footballguys view: It's doubtful that Green Bay would pay the market value for Doubs, which is going to be at least $13-15 million a season, and likely more. They have Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and Matthew Golden, so a team that is more needy at wide receiver like Las Vegas or Tennessee will be more willing to pay up for Doubs. Doubs should have a larger role and more value in fantasy leagues if he signs elsewhere.

Colts | Daniel Jones the top priority? Sun Feb 8, 02:19 PM

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones is the team's top priority in free agency, followed by WR Alec Pierce, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.

Footballguys view: Jones returning to the Colts is almost a foregone conclusion. Any other team that wants to make a run for him will have to give him a starting quarterback salary and only the Colts are sure they can get production and leadership that is worth that. Colts fantasy options will probably get a small bump in value when this deal gets done, and another if Jones ends up on track to start Week 1.

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Cowboys | Dallas expected to tag George Pickens Sun Feb 8, 02:19 PM

Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens is expected to have the franchise tag placed on him, league sources said Saturday, Feb. 7. The projected cost of the one-year, fully guaranteed franchise tag is estimated to be around $28 million. The team can apply the franchise tag to Pickens anytime between Feb. 17 and March 3.

Footballguys view: It would have been much more surprising to hear that the Cowboys were going to leave any possibility of Pickens leaving after his breakthrough season. He's going to go in the second round of many drafts this season, but he was worth that last season. The best way to take advantage of this is target Dak Prescott, who should be in line for huge numbers if Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, and his offensive stay healthy.

Cowboys | George Pickens a trade option? Sun Feb 8, 01:29 PM

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent WR George Pickens is expected to receive the franchise tag this offseason, but a sign-and-trade is still a possible option for Pickens, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo.

Footballguys view: Given Pickens reputation, there might not be many teams willing to give him a huge guaranteed money number on a second contract since he did show some of the behavior and play that seemed to wear thin during his three-year stint with the Steelers. We still expect Pickens to be a Cowboys next season, but will be monitoring the grapevine for a possible team that would give draft compensation for the privilege of paying Pickens a number that represents generational wealth.

Eagles | No recent trade talks involving A.J. Brown Sun Feb 8, 12:17 PM

Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown's future with the club remains in question, although the team has not engaged in any trade talks involving him, according to multiple sources. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo added that the Eagles have only had brief talks with Brown's camp recently.

Footballguys view: There's a non-zero chance that Brown gets traded (New England and Buffalo seem like good trade partners), but we shouldn't rule out the possibility that he stays with the Eagles. The cap hit would be big if they deal him, but that we are seeing teams more willing to take dead cap on to move a team forward. Still, with every passing day that we aren't hearing buzz about a Brown trade, the likelihood of him being an Eagle next season goes up.

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Texans | Nico Collins past concussion protocol Sat Feb 7, 06:07 PM

Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) was able to take part in the Pro Bowl flag football game earlier this week, his first action since suffering a concussion in the AFC wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 12.

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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase more effective at home Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught seven of his eight touchdowns at home during the 2025 regular season and also posted 926 of his 1,412 receiving yards during home games.

Footballguys view: Chase is a superstar, and he can thrive in any stadium. He was able to make plays with either Joe Flacco or Joe Burrow at quarterback. Chase can do more if Burrow stays healthy for a full year. He's easily a consideration for the no1 wide receiver entering the 2026 season.

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Packers | Christian Watson wants to stay in Green Bay Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM

Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson said he wants to sign a long-term deal to remain with the team.

Footballguys view: Watson signed a one-year extension in September 2025, so he's under contract through the 2026 season. Coming off a 2024 knee injury, Watson didn't get on the field for the Packers until late October. He finished the 2025 season with 35 catches for 611 yards with six touchdowns. Fantasy GMs can look at him as a WR3/flex option, and we'll see if the Packers want to work out a long-term deal with him for 2027 and beyond.

Colts | Alec Pierce in rare company Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM

Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce became the first player to average 20-plus yards per reception (minimum 35 catches) in back-to-back seasons since Flipper Anderson in 1989-90.

Footballguys view: That's an amazing feat considering guys like DeSean Jackson (and many others) were dangerous deep threats for years. Pierce is set to hit free agency if the Colts don't franchise tag him. The deadline to tag players is February 17th, and free agency then begins March 11th. We'll know more about Pierce's future in the coming weeks. If on the open market, Pierce could be one of the top receivers available.

Titans | Chimere Dike sets rookie record Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM

Tennessee Titans WR Chimere Dike's 2,427 all-purpose yards in 2025 were the most by a rookie in NFL history, surpassing the mark set by Tim Brown in 1988.

Footballguys view: Dike is a force on special teams as a punt and kick returner. He's got more room to develop as a receiver as well. With HC Robert Saleh and OC Brian Daboll, we imagine Dike will continue to rack up all-purpose yards in 2026. He's got plenty of flex appeal for Fantasy GMs next season.

Eagles | A.J. Brown went missing in second halves Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM

Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown had five games in 2025 when he failed to catch a pass in the second half.

Footballguys view: Brown's year with the Eagles was...interesting to say the least. He seemed disgruntled most of the year, and now there are rumblings and rumors about teams trying to make a trade for him. Brown said in a recent interview on Media Row at the Super Bowl that he's excited for the upcoming season with the Eagles. It's too early to tell exactly what's going to happen (maybe nothing, maybe something) with Brown this offseason.

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NFL | Speed will be key for Omar Cooper Jr. Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. will have to answer questions about his 'true top-end speed and his route tree' ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.

Footballguys view: Cooper can work short-to-intermediate routes with ease, but he doesn't have the speed to threaten a defense vertically consistently. His game is all about yards after the catch as evidenced by his 39.1 percent missed-tackle-rate which led all receivers entering the 2026 NFL Draft. His timed speed will help determine his draft status which currently sits as a Day 2 projection.

Cowboys | Jerry Jones wants George Pickens back Fri Feb 6, 08:07 PM

Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens and owner Jerry Jones have been discussing a contract extension, according to Jones, and Jones said he is 'looking forward to getting things worked out' with Pickens.

Footballguys view: Of course Jones is going to say that....and then he's likely to play hardball with the star receiver. The Cowboys just do that with big-money deals (see Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, etc). We believe they'll use the franchise tag on Pickens. That gives the two sides until mid-July to work out a long-term deal.