PHOENIX — Rule changes were at the forefront of the NFL owners meeting this week, with the most notable approved proposal being a one-year rule that allows officials “to correct clear and obvious mistakes” as the league’s referees face a potential lockout. It’s clear the NFL anticipates having to use replacement referees — and because it … Read more
Most of the splashy deals in NFL free agency have already been executed, with billions of dollars in contracts being dished out through the first two-plus weeks. But as some of those contracts approached or went over the $100 million mark, there were some that weren’t as pricey that might shape how the 2026 NFL … Read more
With the 2026 NFL Draft just under a month away, how have the early wave of free agency and the onslaught of pro days impacted where the top prospects could land? Given the latest developments around the league, here’s my first-round (no-trade) mock draft. This has long been a foregone conclusion. The Raiders nab their … Read more
While many NFL teams have bolstered their rosters through early free agency and the trade market, all 32 teams still have holes — of various sizes — as we approach the draft. So, what is each team’s biggest need? Let’s break that down for each NFC team — along with the ideal fit to fill each … Read more
It’s true that NFL teams can’t win a championship in March. But sometimes a smart spending spree can at least lead to a better season — and the opposite is true, too. Which teams spent wisely in free agency and which teams didn’t might not be clear until the games actually start in September. However, … Read more
A day after his official release from the Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray has found a new team. Murray has agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Media reported Thursday. Minnesota had been widely viewed as the team most likely to sign Murray following his release, as teams like the Miami Dolphins and … Read more
Day 1 of NFL free agency started hot and heavy, with many of the biggest names available coming off the board in the first couple of hours after the noon ET start time. The Dolphins’ plans to cut Tua Tagovailoa started the day, and then they had their new quarterback pretty quickly. A legendary receiver … Read more
Every fan base has the same thought about their favorite team ahead of the start of NFL free agency next week, wondering how many top free agents they can sign and try to become a contender overnight. Well, we had a similar thought: Who should be the top ideal free agent signing for every team? … Read more
This is the worst offseason for a team in need of a starting quarterback. The draft is “razor-thin” as one scout told me. And the free-agent and trade markets “suck,” the scout said, “unless you’re looking for broken down old guys, or a backup who’s had a couple of good starts.” Those are harsh assessments, … Read more
Just like many others, Colin Cowherd is excited about the edge rusher talent in the 2026 NFL Draft. In fact, he’s so impressed with the talent at the position that he thinks five edge rushers could go in the top 15 in this year’s draft. In his first 2026 NFL mock draft, Cowherd put on … Read more