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John Harbaugh, Joe Schoen stick to football amid Giants-Epstein questions
Speaking with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday in Indianapolis, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen and new head coach Jim Harbaugh declined to discuss team co-owner Steve Tisch's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.,"Steve released a statement a few weeks ago about the regret, so I'm jus...

Falcons officially place franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons officially placed the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts on Tuesday, following multiple reports from one day earlier.,Pitts, 25, was set to be a free agent after playing out his fifth-year option in 2025, but now he will be paid approximately $16.5 million for the 2026 season,...

New Dolphins GM: Everything is on the table with QB Tua Tagovailoa
New Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says that everything is on the table when it comes to the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.,Talking to reporters Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Sullivan made it clear that talks early this offseason with Tagovailoa and his representat...

Kyler Murray in limbo as Cardinals keep 'all options on table' at QB
Kyler Murray has not escaped offseason limbo with the Arizona Cardinals. ,General manager Monti Ossenfort knows the hot topic around the franchise since hiring a new coach in Mike LaFleur is the state of the quarterback situation. Murray ended the season on injured reserve and Jacoby Brissett perfor...

Robert Saleh senses greatness in Titans QB Cam Ward
Robert Saleh is back at the NFL Scouting Combine for the first time since 2019 to find a few cornerstones to bolster the established foundation of the Tennessee Titans. ,Saleh, the former New York Jets head coach and most recently San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, was hired to replace Brian...

Jets plan to use franchise tag on RB Breece Hall if deal not reached
New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey made it clear the team intends to retain Breece Hall one way or another this offseason.,The Jets plan to use either the franchise tag or transition tag on their standout running back if a long-term deal can't be reached by the March 3 deadline, Mougey said...

Browns QB competition to pit Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders
Hitting home runs in the 2025 draft likely spared general manager Andrew Berry his job when owner Jimmy Haslam fired head coach Kevin Stefanski in January.,He's anxious to find more youthful talent for an encore but cautioned a "targeted" approach was more likely in free agency.,"Realistically we ma...

Chiefs not pushing, prepared for Travis Kelce decision
Travis Kelce earned patience from the Kansas City Chiefs, who are uncertain two months prior to the NFL draft if their 37-year-old tight end will be on the roster by training camp. ,Kelce is weighing whether to return for this 14th season in the league and has debated retirement for the past two off...

Steelers confirm 'door open' for reunion with Aaron Rodgers
If the Steelers know the options on the table for 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan wasn't ready to reveal any of the cards in play for either side.,Khan wouldn't say whether Rodgers is considering retirement or other offers as an unrestricted free agent whe...

Report: TE Zach Ertz (ACL) eyes 14th NFL season
Free agent tight end Zach Ertz intends to play in 2026 and is expected to be cleared from his rehab following a torn ACL around the season opener, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Ertz, 35, is two months into his rehab after injuring his right knee during the Washington Commanders' 31-0 loss to the ...

QB Who? Bears claim trade interest high in backup Tyson Bagent
Nobody predicted a quarterback quandary for the Chicago Bears this offseason. ,With Caleb Williams leading a revival alongside first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears won their first playoff game in 15 years and have the firepower behind their third-year quarterback to remain competitive in the...

Patriots not moving embattled LT Will Campbell, anticipate jump in 2026
Before Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf dives into the 2026 draft class, he clarified his stance on 2025 first-round pick Will Campbell.,Heavily criticized for his playoff performance and the appearance he was overmatched in Super Bowl LX, the Patriots clarified Campbell was never fully recovered...

Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson talking extension
Lamar Jackson remains instrumental in shaping the future of the Baltimore Ravens. ,General manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Jackson was vocal in the team's coaching search, and talks about a contract extension are underway. ,Jackson, 29, has an NFL-h...

Falcons GM confirms QB Kirk Cousins to be released March 11
Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday he informed quarterback Kirk Cousins that the team would release him on March 11, the first day of the new league year.,"I did talk to Kirk and his representation, Mike McCartney, letting them know that would release him," Cunningham said. ...

Raiders GM keeping Maxx Crosby, eager to meet with Fernando Mendoza
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek is spinning a lot of plates at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, where the franchise gets a first-hand look at 319 candidates to be the No. 1 pick in the draft.,The Raiders haven't had the No. 1 pick since 2007 when they selected LSU quarterback JaMarcus Ru...

Nick Sirianni: Eagles can't guarantee A.J. Brown's return
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he "can't guarantee" wide receiver A.J. Brown will play for Philadelphia next season.,Brown has topped 1,000 yards in all four of his seasons with the team but is the subject of trade speculation this offseason after repeatedly expressing his frustration with the offe...

Lions selected to play in Munich in 2026
The Detroit Lions will play a regular season game in 2026 in Munich, Germany, the NFL announced on Tuesday.,The Lions' opponent and date will be announced when the full schedule is revealed in the spring.,The Munich game is one of a record nine international contests taking place across four contine...

Cowboys 'lean toward' tagging WR George Pickens to prioritize defense
Tagging George Pickens is the most likely solution for the Dallas Cowboys to maintain long-term cap flexibility, keep the wide receiver and save some cash to address improving personnel on defense.,Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones laid out the scenario on Monday as the NFL Scouting Combine becom...

Replay officials throwing flags under consideration
Replay officials might be permitted to throw flags for select penalties if the NFL competition committee approves the expanded role.,Troy Vincent, vice president of football operations for the league, said the specific purview of replay officials under consideration involves non-football acts.,"You ...

Reports: Falcons using franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons are planning on using a franchise tag to retain tight end Kyle Pitts, according to multiple reports.,Pitts, 25, was set to be a free agent but now will be paid approximately $16.5 million for the 2026 season, an average of the top five salaries at his position.,Per NFL Network, t...