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Davis Webb is listed among the early names to watch for the Buffalo Bills. The team's primary focus remains on Josh Allen, but Webb is noted alongside Joe Brady and Brian Daboll as individuals being observed in the current team landscape.
Free agent QB Malik Willis is a top target for the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns, with a projected value of $10-50 million. The Dolphins, with new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley (familiar with Willis from Green Bay), are considering him a potential 2026 starter amid Tua Tagovailoa's uncertain future. Willis, a former Titans third-round pick, showed dual-threat ability, completing 79% of passes for 972 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs, and adding 261 rushing yards with 3 scores in 11 games (3 starts) for the Packers. Last season, he completed 85.7% for 422 yards and 3 TDs in 4 appearances (1 start).
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is a prominent trade candidate for the 2026 offseason, with reports indicating the team is ready to move on from him as their starting quarterback. His future appears uncertain after being benched last season and omitted from roster discussions by the new GM. The team's offensive coordinator decision is a key factor, and the Dolphins face a bleak cap situation, needing to find a suitor for Tagovailoa as they look to usher in a new era of Miami football.
The Green Bay Packers officially released cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday, making him a free agent after a brief two-game stint. Diggs played only 34 snaps, including one in the playoff loss to Chicago, following his claim off waivers from the Cowboys. This marks his second release in under a month. The Packers save over $15 million in cap space as his remaining $97 million contract had no guaranteed money. Diggs' career has been hampered by injuries, including a torn ACL in 2023, knee cartilage surgery in 2024, and a concussion/right knee injury in 2025 with Dallas.
Former Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu, who retired before the 2025 season, shared his locker room reaction to Dennis Allen's 2024 firing on his podcast. Mathieu felt players were "somewhat responsible" for a coach's dismissal, stating, "if y'all don't feel bad about this, we're not in the right room." He expressed deep sympathy for Allen, noting it was his first experience with a mid-season coaching change, saying, "It really affected me. I was like, 'man, we just got this man fired.'"
Giants GM Joe Schoen is optimistic WR Malik Nabers (ACL, meniscus tear Sept. 28, surgery Oct. 28) will be ready for training camp in late July, though "things can change." Nabers maintains he won't return until fully healthy. New Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed excitement to coach Nabers, calling it "kind of a dream" after speaking with him during rehab. The 2024 Pro Bowler, who recorded 109 catches for 1,204 yards and 7 TDs as a rookie, and 18 receptions for 271 yards and 2 TDs in 2025, is expected to reclaim his No. 1 target role.
Matt Ryan has been appointed the Falcons' president of football, tasked with overseeing all aspects of the organization's football operations. As the primary decision-maker, Ryan will lead the search for a new General Manager, though the team still intends to hire one. This move grants Ryan significant control over the team's direction, with the Steelers reportedly not blocking assistant GM Andy Weidl from interviewing for the Falcons' GM role.
The Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly set to hire Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator, with McDaniel choosing to work with quarterback Justin Herbert over other head coaching opportunities. McDaniel will be tasked with improving the offense and further developing Herbert, who had his most efficient season in 2024 (227.6 YPG, 23 TDs, 3 INTs) and a second Pro Bowl in 2025 (232.9 YPG, 26 TDs, 13 INTs) despite O-line injuries. The Chargers hope McDaniel, known for developing Tua Tagovailoa, can help Herbert lead them to Super Bowl contention.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield publicly jabbed new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, stating, "Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach." Mayfield's comments, made on X, reflect unresolved feelings from their time in Cleveland, where their relationship ended poorly. He added, "Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage." With Stefanski now coaching a division rival, Mayfield anticipates facing his former coach twice a season, adding a personal dynamic to future matchups.
Rams QB Matthew Stafford commented on Caleb Williams' "unbelievable play" in a recent game, noting the Rams' sideline didn't panic and focused on winning in overtime. Separately, NFL analysts debated whether Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has the potential to outperform Stafford, placing his performance under scrutiny amidst discussions of other league news.
NFL analysts Nick Wright, Danny Parkins, Chris Broussard, and Coach Eric Mangini debated whether Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold can outplay Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. The discussion was part of a broader segment also covering the Patriots-Broncos game, Eric Bieniemy's return to the Chiefs, Kevin Stefanski's move to Atlanta, and Robert Saleh's potential impact in Tennessee.
New England Patriots fourth-round rookie Craig Woodson has emerged as a defensive cornerstone, playing like a veteran and proving critical in the team's divisional playoff win over the Texans with two takeaways. Woodson, who played 70 of 75 defensive snaps, has been praised for his consistency, coachability, and tackling. His rapid development led to the demotion and trade of Kyle Dugger and the release of Jabrill Peppers. Woodson has played the most snaps (1,080) on the Patriots' defense through 19 games, attributing his growth to confidence as the team is one win from the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was named to the Professional Football Writers of America's (PFWA) All-AFC team for 2025. He led AFC tight ends with 851 receiving yards and caught the third-most passes in the conference. Despite being 36, Kelce played all 17 games, nearly every snap in crucial situations, and ran the second-most routes (567) among all NFL tight ends, often compensating for inconsistent wide receiver availability. The football world now awaits his decision on playing in 2026.
Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey was selected to the Professional Football Writers of America's (PFWA) All-AFC team for the 2025 season. Humphrey was also the only Chiefs player named to the Associated Press' All-Pro first or second team and the PFWA All-NFL team, marking him as one of only seven individuals recognized on the 2024 team as well. This recognition highlights his consistent performance despite the Chiefs' underachieving 2025 season.
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has been included in SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman's three-leg parlay for the upcoming 2026 NFL Playoffs conference championship games. Hochman's picks offer insights for bettors looking for potential outcomes in the high-stakes playoff matchups.
The Cleveland Browns are reportedly likely to add quarterback competition for Shedeur Sanders, according to an ESPN "bold prediction" based on executive insights. An NFC personnel man stated he doesn't believe the Browns will enter the season with Sanders as their top option, suggesting the team will seek to bolster its quarterback room this offseason.
NFL analyst Matt Harmon, alongside Nate Tice, reacted to the latest NFL coaching hire news, including Jeff Hafley to the Dolphins, Robert Saleh to the Titans, Drew Petzing to the Lions, and Eric Bieniemy to the Chiefs. The duo also delved into what went wrong for the divisional playoff losers—the Bills, Bears, Texans, and 49ers—and discussed their necessary offseason retooling strategies.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Carson Bruener, a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, earned national recognition by being named to the Professional Football Writers of America's (PFWA) All-Rookie team as a special teamer. Bruener made an immediate impact, playing 287 of his 288 total snaps on special teams and logging 19 tackles, earning him a PFF second-team All-Pro nod for his efforts. He is the son of current Steelers scout and former tight end Mark Bruener.
Bears QB Caleb Williams' recent "unbelievable play"—a touchdown pass at the end of the fourth quarter to TE Cole Kmet—was highlighted by Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who acknowledged its stunning nature. This comes as analysts Nick Wright and Colin Cowherd debated whether Williams' overall season was disappointing or impressive, indicating a mixed perception of his performance.
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL in the NFC Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers. Charbonnet, who led the team with 12 touchdowns, is a significant loss for the Seahawks' backfield. His absence places a greater emphasis on Kenneth Walker III to carry the load as the team addresses the void and continues its campaign without a key contributor.
