The Eagles have added to their wide receiver room.
Elijah Moore and the Eagles have agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Moore, a second-round pick by the Jets in 2021, had back-to-back seasons with the Browns of more than 100 targets before playing just nine games with the Bills this past season (logging nine catches for 112 yards and one rushing touchdown against Gang Green) before he was released.
The 25-year-old was then picked up by the Broncos, and mostly spent time on the practice squad, but was active for the AFC Championship.
He made one catch for four yards in a 10-7 loss to the Patriots.
The most intriguing part of this contract might just be that Moore and Eagles star A.J. Brown, as NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe notes, are very close friends.
The two were teammates at Ole Miss, and according to Wolfe, Brown has credited Moore with helping him through mental health struggles.
“I wouldn’t even call it a friendship. It’s family,” Moore said in 2022, according to ESPN. “The things we’ve been through, the things we talk about, it has real substance. That’s someone who is connected to me in a way that’s more than … “He’s blood.”
For the better part of two years, there has been speculation about Brown and the Eagles and whether or not the organization will trade him out of town.
The Athletic reported earlier in March that the Eagles, after “serious conversations with both the Rams and Patriots,” are not likely to trade Brown, at least imminently.
General manager Howie Roseman spoke highly of Brown after the Eagles lost in the first round of the playoffs to the 49ers.
“It’s really hard to find great players,” Roseman said. “I think A.J. is a great player. I think that, from my perspective, we’re looking to improve in all areas, and you don’t do that by subtracting.”

Steve Sarkisian’s Texas rolled out 16 prospects for scouts, front offices, and evaluators on Pro Day. The usual checklist from timed sprints to arm strength was in place. But one thing was missing and that’s WRs. That’s where safety Michael Taaffe stepped in.
Michael Taaffe lined up as a WR on Pro Day. The reason isn’t because it could boost his draft stock but because QB Matthew Caldwell needed someone to throw to. Think about it, this is a projected NFL safety who decided to run routes instead. And it only shows his willingness to step out of his comfort zone for a teammate in need. His play is clean as he caught multiple passes with one exception but he didn’t need to be perfect. And who doesn’t want that kind of leader?
If you watched the throws, you might have seen the QB benefit from it immediately. It didn’t matter that Matthew Caldwell had just 11 pass attempts last season. At Pro Day, he looked like a QB worth a second glance. Throwing to TE Jack Endries, WR Rett Anderson, and Michael Taaffe playing wideout, he did it with confidence.
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For a brief moment, watching Matthew Caldwell deal in rhythm, he looked like a serviceable option behind Arch Manning, had things gone sideways in 2025. But the main story here is the 6’0, 189-pound defensive player who reminded everyone exactly who he is.
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Michael Taaffe is a Texas player through and through. The Westlake, Austin product chose to be a walk-on on Steve Sarkisian’s roster when he could have bolted. His patience led him to become a 2x All-American starter as well as All-SEC First Team. Now, he leaves the program after playing over 2,000 defensive snaps recording 222 tackles, seven interceptions, and 21 passes defended. And still, somehow, playing with a chip on his shoulder.
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“This is my last time wearing burnt orange with something in the line,” he said. “Just knowing that so much happened here in the last five years of my life. I grew up dreaming of the national championship at Texas, dreaming of playing in DKR (Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium), and now it’s over.”
Texas had always been the destination for Michael Taaffe. And now, he’s trying to extend the journey. He may not be the most intriguing safety prospect in the 2026 draft. But he ran a solid 4.5 in the 40. His PFF coverage grades hovers near 90 over the last two seasons. So what does the NFL think?
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Michael Taaffe’ NFL projection
As current projections stand, Michael Taaffe is likely sitting in that Day 3 range, somewhere outside the top 100. Elite names like Genesis Smith, Jalon Kilgore, and Zakee Wheatley could come ahead as these are guys with more upside on paper. But teams don’t just draft upside. They draft trust and the 22-year-old is a highly reliable prospect who will go the extra mile to assist his team.
Michael Taaffe has already met with teams like the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. There’s familiarity there too as he has connections with former teammates now in the league. Various outlets rank him around the top 10 tier for safeties with PFF putting him at No. 9 while ESPN has him just outside of the top 10 list.
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It’s a mystery where Michael Taaffe will land. But wherever it is, don’t be surprised if he outplays his draft slot. And if an NFL GM was watching closely at Texas Pro Day, they saw a guy willing to do someone else’s job just to make the day better for a teammate. That’s special.

The NFL Draft is right around a month away, and teams are getting closer and closer to finalizing their boards. Kansas didn’t have a great year by any means — 5-7 overall and 3-6 in the Big 12 — but the Jayhawks do have a couple of guys who could hear their name called in April’s Draft. Kobe Baynes and Jalon Daniels are potential Day 3 guys, and so is center Bryce Foster.
Foster has the experience NFL teams are looking for and the accolades, too. Between his time at Texas A&M and Kansas, Foster was a four-year starter and a Second Team All-Big 12 selection as a senior. Foster started 52 games in his career and also excelled as a shot put thrower on the track team.
Foster is freakishly strong, has good size at 6-foot, 310 pounds, and solid feet. If it weren’t for his mediocre 40-yard dash time (5.46 seconds) and 3-cone time (7.46 seconds), Foster would probably be a lock to get drafted.
But with KU having another down year and Foster’s lack of speed, Foster’s probably not going to hear his name called any earlier than the sixth round. And that might be a little too generous.
Ultimately, though, I do think Foster hears his name called. But I don’t think it will until the end of the seventh round. And I’ve got the Chicago Bears taking Foster with the 241st overall pick.
Why Foster to the Chicago Bears makes sense

They spent most of free agency beefing up their defensive front seven, and the Washington Commanders can continue the process in the 2026 NFL draft, thanks to being “interested in” the “most physically dominant” prospect in this class. A player set for a top-30 visit with the Commanders, but somebody general manager Adam Peters will likely have to trade to acquire in Round 1.
A trade scenario is outlined by ESPN’s John Keim. He revealed Ohio State nose tackle Kayden McDonald is “Another guy Washington likes/has interest in. 7 is too high; 71 is too low. Could trade back and acquire more picks or land in a spot where it’s more of a possibility.”
Giving up the seventh-overall selection to stockpile more picks and better position themselves to take McDonald has merit for the Commanders. Not least because the mammoth interior lineman is a natural fit for new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones’ system.
Jones has been given better pass-rushers since the veteran market opened, but what’s missing is a big man in the middle to anchor a three-man front and shore up one of the league’s softest run defenses.
Those needs explain why McDonald is set to visit Northwest Stadium as part of his pre-draft tour.
Kayden McDonald Drawing a Pre-Draft Crowd
McDonald’s niche skills as a powerful disruptor over the ball aren’t lost on the majority of NFL teams. Not when the 21-year-old told Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated about “formal interviews” and “Zoom meetings” during the annual Scouting Combine “with the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and a few others.”
Visits are the next part of the process, and McDonald says he has “one with the Bengals, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders, Ravens, Bears. Every team that needs a physical defensive tackle has been in touch with me.”
The Commanders will also have a healthy contingent watching McDonald at the Buckeyes’ pro day on Wednesday, March 25. When “GM Adam Peters, Asst GM Lance Newmark, HC Dan Quinn, OC David Blough, and DC Daronte Jones will all be in attendance,” according to “Commanding The Huddle” host Ryan Fowler.
There’s quite a queue forming for a throwback zero-technique who can control the pile, hold double teams and reset the line of scrimmage in the running game. The Commanders have every incentive to force their way to the front of the pack, and not just because they allowed a gaudy 4.8 yards per carry in 2025.
Improving that number is possible if Jones follows the same brand of defense he learned from star play-caller Brian Flores with the Vikings. It’s a scheme designed around a sophisticated mix of elaborate blitzing and disguised coverage, but the base defense is primarily a 3-4 front.
That represents a change of sorts for the Commanders from what head coach Dan Quinn called during the back end of last season. Fortunately, Peters has loaded up on 3-4 types in free agency, but he’s yet to improve the talent at arguably the most important position along the front seven.
Commanders Missing Focal Point Up Front
A 3-4 front only functions effectively if its nose guard dominates, but the Commanders don’t have an elite player at the position. That deficiency motivated the decision to reunite with a $25 million run-stopper, but there’s still room for more talent.
McDonald is more of a double- and triple-team magnet than holdover veterans Javon Kinlaw and Daron Payne. The latter is also a free agent in 2027, while Kinlaw failed to justify the bumper deal he got from Peters last offseason.
Meanwhile, fellow defensive tackle Jer’Zhan ‘Johnny’ Newton is more pass-rusher than formidable run-stopper. He’s also had a tough time reaching his full potential as a top-40 draft pick.
There’s nobody who can do the things McDonald does so well. Specifically, how he takes an unselfish approach to performing the dirty work so others can make the splash plays.
McDonald explained as much to Melo by admitting, “I welcome those double teams so I can free up our linebackers. I love making everybody around me better. That’s what shows up on film. Arvell [Reese] and Sonny [Styles] would tell you the same thing. I controlled the middle and I loved watching my teammates fly around and make plays.”
This is just what the Commanders need to help $100 million pass-rusher Odafe Oweh, former Patriots edge K’Lavon Chaisson and ex-Kansas City Chiefs duo, versatile defensive end Charles Omenihu and blitzing linebacker Leo Chenal.
Finding a way to take McDonald off the board would complete the defensive transformation the Commanders needed long before Jones assumed control of the playbook.

The New Orleans Saints are continuing to do extensive homework on prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Holding the No. 8 pick in the first round of the draft, the Saints have several options. They could address their need for a complement to Chris Olave at wide receiver, add a pass rusher, or even strengthen their secondary. Fortunately for general manager Mickey Loomis and the front office, Ohio State has a player in each of these positions, all of whom are expected to be top-10 picks. This makes attending Ohio State’s Pro Day and working there even more important.
Saints brass met with many Buckeyes over dinner Tuesday evening, the night before the program’s Pro Day, according to NOF’s Nick Underhill.
Which Ohio State prospect could land in New Orleans?
Among the players present at the formal meeting, according to Underhill, were Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate, Kayden McDonald, and Tywone Malone. Other unnamed players, such as tight end Max Klare and cornerback Davison Igbinosun, might have also been there, since Underhill noted that the list wasn’t

With the NFL’s annual meeting taking place in less than a week, the competition committee is ready with its set of agendas. While discussion of the highly debated Tush-Push removal will be out of the picture, the league isn’t short on changes. The committee plans to propose five fresh changes that could shape both gameplay and officiating heading into the 2026 season.
“The Tush Push will not come back up for a vote at next week’s NFL annual meeting,” Front Office Sports wrote on X. “Instead, there will be five other new rules under consideration by the league’s competition committee.”
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Owners of all 32 NFL franchises will gather in Phoenix, Arizona, from March 29 to April 1 to weigh in on playing rules, bylaws, and resolution proposals. Ahead of this annual ritual, the league’s Competition Committee outlined five proposals on Tuesday. Here’s a look at each one of them:
The first change involves onside kicks, which teams can currently attempt only if trailing. If passed, the new rule would allow franchises to attempt onside kicks anytime during the game.
The second proposal demands ‌the removal of incentives for those teams that deliberately kick the ball out of bounds while attempting to score from midfield. Teams often use this trick to avoid risky returns, but the committee wants to discourage such a mindset.
The third rule focuses on adjusting the receiving team’s alignment during kickoffs.
The committee wants to allow on-field officials to consult with league officials in cases of player disqualification over both football and non-football issues. This will be applicable even if the referee hasn’t originally penalized the player.
The fifth rule requests the NFL officiating department to make necessary corrections if on-field officials make obvious mistakes on impactful plays. It could be more beneficial during a lockout by the NFL Referees Association, which could hamper work.
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Currently, the NFLRA and the NFL haven’t been able to reach common ground in the latest negotiations for the collective bargaining agreement. As a contingency plan, the league could bring in replacement coaches until the matter is resolved. They previously implemented this during the 2012 season after a lockout by the NFL Referees Association.
It ended up sparking criticism from players and coaches because of a decline in the quality of play. Meanwhile, the competition committee must receive approval from 24 owners for the league to green-light these proposals. In addition to these changes, the Browns and the Steelers have proposed two of their own.
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NFL changes: Cleveland pushes for expanded draft picks while Pittsburgh targets free agency
The NFL released a memo on March 18, outlining proposals by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. The changes requested by the AFC North rival duo could shape the offseason dramatically. Moreover, they could ramp up team participation before the annual trade deadline. The Browns’ proposal involves trading draft picks. Currently, the league allows teams to trade their picks only within the next three drafts.
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Cleveland wants the league to extend that window to five years so that teams can plan their long-term moves more effectively. The move would give franchises extra flexibility to revamp their rosters, especially for teams that rely on aggressive upgrades. The additional time would allow teams to be more creative. They can structure deals that better match the value of both players and picks.
Additionally, it could improve the usage of draft capital across the league. It could also boost overall parity, alignment of salary cap cycles, and an active trade market. If approved, these changes could lead to a positive shift, given the increase in trade activity right before the deadline in recent years. Meanwhile, the Steelers are pushing for a change in the flow of trade discussions during free agency.
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The team wants to tweak the league’s “legal tampering window.” It is basically a short period before the free market opens. Under the proposal, Pittsburgh wants the league to allow teams to have direct contact with up to five pending unrestricted free agents during that window. The move would allow grant teams to make a voice or video call or discuss travel plans. Currently, franchises can only communicate with a player’s agent and not directly with the player.
To maintain transparency, the league could make it necessary for franchises to report all communication details to the league’s Player Personnel Department. Interestingly, the NFL already tested this approach in 2026 by allowing limited direct contact. And now, the Steelers want to make that temporary change a permanent part of the free agency process.

Zach Wilson is breaking out his Mardi Gras beads.
The Jets’ second overall pick in 2021 has signed a one-year deal with the Saints, according to multiple reports.
The financial terms of the deal are unknown at the moment, but Wilson will join a quarterback room that includes Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler.
Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football was the first to report the news of the signing on Tuesday night.
Wilson has bounced around the NFL since his stint with the Jets came to an end and spent 2025 with the Dolphins.
He appeared in four games and completed six of his 11 passing attempts for 32 yards and no touchdowns.
And when Tua Tagovailoa was benched in Week 16 during the dreadful Miami season, the organization opted to turn things over to rookie Quinn Ewers, with Wilson remaining in the backup role.
The Saints are Wilson’s fourth team since he entered the league.
He had started 13 games during his first season in the league with the Jets and nine the following year before briefly being usurped by Aaron Rodgers in 2023, before the future Hall of Fame QB suffered a season-ending Achilles injury that threw Wilson back into the starting role.
Wilson went 12-21 in three seasons with the Jets, completing 566 passes for 6,293 yards and 23 touchdowns.
The Jets traded Wilson in 2024, ending his run in East Rutherford and began a brief new chapter in Denver.
Wilson ended up as the Broncos’ third-string quarterback and did not appear in a single game that year.
The QB did say he learned “a ton” during his stint in Denver.
Wilson started at BYU from 2018-2020, where he had 7,652 passing yards and 71 total touchdowns, and led the program to an 11-1 record during his junior season in 2020.
He wed girlfriend Nicolette Dellanno in June, and now the pair are heading to the Big Easy.

If the Las Vegas Raiders do decide to select Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, could the Day 2 pick a wide receiver, more specifically in the second round?
There are plenty of wideouts that the Raiders could target at the top of the second round, as there’s also the possibility that one first-round talent can slip into Round 2. As for a potential name, there’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish star Malachi Fields.
Should the Silver and Black consider the Fields in the second round, he stated on March 24 what any team that selects him can expect.
“Physical, dominant, [and] one who’s going to make some plays,” Fields told NFL Network’s StaceyDales. “… A playmaker, a guy who’s going to come in and work hard and do whatever is asked of me.”
Moreover, Fields noted that his experience as a quarterback would make him an ideal candidate for a connection with the signal-caller.
“I think I always knew I wanted to play receiver,” Fields added. “In high school, we didn’t really have anyone to play quarterback, so I stepped into that role. But it helped me learn more patience, because the quarterback sees a lot more than just the receiver. They have to check protection, see who’s high, who’s not, see the blitzes and stuff coming. So there’s a lot more to it than just me thinking I’m open.”
Raiders Urged to Consider Drafting Malachi Fields
So, the question is: Is Fields a serious target for the Raiders? Well, CBS Sports’ Charles Davis believes that the former Notre Dame star should be on Las Vegas’ radar.
“Malachi Fields is not going to be a burner, but he is a big target who will catch everything thrown his way and be in the right spot at the right time,” Davis said on the March 20 edition of “Unnecessary Roughness.”
“The kid out of Notre Dame feels like a second-round receiver. He looks like the type of player who will be available, someone a team can go get and plug in right away because he comes across as a mature young man.”
Fields had 36 catches for 630 yards and scored five touchdowns in 12 games during the 2025 college football season for the Fighting Irish, per StatMuse.
Malachi Fields Is a High Character Draft Prospect
Moreover, not only does Davis spotlight why Fields makes sense for the Raiders in the second round, but he also notes that the character would fit with what Las Vegas is trying to build in this new era under Mendoza.
“Remember, he’s a University of Virginia [and] Notre Dame kid,” Davis added. “I know things have changed with the NIL era, but I’m still old school. When I hear University of Virginia and Notre Dame, I really have an idea of what kind of kid I think I’m getting.”
It will be interesting to see if the 6-foot-4 frame will be too much to pass for the Raiders to ensure that Mendoza or whoever they have under center has a big target like Fields to throw the ball to next season.

Tuesday was a busy day on the pro-day schedule, with more than 10 workouts taking place across the country. Here are breakdowns from the Texas, Cincinnati, and UConn events.
TEXAS
All 32 teams in the NFL, led by large contingencies from the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints, were on hand for Texas’ pro day, as the Longhorns have at least a half-dozen draftable players.
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Linebacker Trey Moore, who’s wrongly branded as an edge rusher by many, stood on many of his combine numbers, yet he did time 4.21 seconds in the short shuttle and 7.08 seconds in the three-cone, both terrific marks. He then looked really good in linebacker drills and also stood out in pass-rush drills.
Anthony Hill Jr. sat on all his marks from the combine, but he did position drills. Several scouts mentioned Hill has a bad (soft) body and needs a lot of weight room work.
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The New York Giants ran the linebacker drills.
The Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers both sent their general managers to the workout specifically to scout Hill. The Cowboys took both Moore and Hill to dinner on Monday. Both linebackers also met with the Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, and Denver Broncos. Hill could slide into the bottom third of Round 1, while Moore likely sealed himself as a Day 2 pick.
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Cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau, who’s been nursing a hamstring strain that kept him from testing at the combine, timed 4.52 in the 40 and 6.86 in the three-cone drill. Guilbeau is much faster, but the hamstring issue slowed him.
Teammate Malik Muhammad sat on all of his marks from the combine but timed 6.95 in the three-cone. Safety Michael Taaffe timed a super quick 6.80 seconds in the three-cone drill and 4.15 seconds in the short shuttle.
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Both Guilbeau and Muhammad looked terrific in drills. The Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings ran the defensive back drills.
Defensive end Ethan Burke measured just under 6-foot-6 and 267 pounds and timed a best of 4.94 seconds in the 40, 6.94 seconds in the three-cone, and 4.33 seconds in the short shuttle. While his 40-yard time was slightly disappointing, Burke did turn in a 10-yard split of 1.68 seconds, and his shuttle marks were exceptional. He looked smooth and fluid in drills, which were run by the New Orleans Saints.
CINCINNATI
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It was a large turnout for Cincinnati’s pro day, as all 32 NFL teams were on hand, including most of the Cincinnati Bengals’ coaching staff, including Zac Taylor. There were good and bad things from the workout.
Both Bearcats linebackers, Jake Golday and Jack Dingle, performed incredibly well. Golday ran a super-fast three-cone drill of 6.84 seconds as well as 4.33 seconds in the short shuttle, the latter being a slight improvement from his combine mark. He stood on his 40-yard time of 4.62 seconds from Indianapolis, though he had hand-times as fast as 4.55 seconds from his run.
There were four linebacker/assistant linebacker coaches on hand from the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, and Cincinnati Bengals. After position drills, the Saints and Miami Dolphins, who had scout Grant Wallace on hand, ran Golday through an individual workout.
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Dingle, a woefully underrated linebacker, timed anywhere from 4.51 seconds to 4.62 seconds in the 40, 4.13 seconds in the short shuttle, and 7.10 in the three-cone; hit 35 inches in the vertical jump; and completed 23 reps on the bench after measuring just over 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds. Like Golday, he looked terrific in position drills and then later met with the Saints. Dingle, who was not invited to the combine even though he deserved consideration, has an official 30-visit set up with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Golday has cemented himself as a second-round pick. Dingle deserves late-round consideration.
The Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints all had their receivers coaches in attendance for Jeff Caldwell.
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You may remember that the transfer from Lindenwood turned in an incredible combined workout timing, 4.31 seconds in the 40 and hitting 42 inches in the vertical jump and 11 feet 2 inches in the broad jump after measuring just under 6 feet 5.5 inches and 216 pounds. Tuesday was a different story, as Caldwell struggled in position drills and had a lot of dropped passes.
Defensive tackle Dontay Corleone tipped the scales at 333 pounds, seven fewer than his combine weight. Corleone did not look good during his single day of practice at the Shrine Bowl, sitting out the rest of the week in a boot. He was medically excluded from working out at the combine with a left ankle injury (the foot he had the boot on at Shrine practice) and did nothing on Tuesday. His past injury issues, which include blood clots, as well as his poor appearance and performance the past three months, will leave Corleone undrafted.
Tight end Joe Royer also didn’t work out today, which raised some red flags. Royer chose not to work out at the combine, and not participating in the pro day makes people wonder if he’s healthy.
UCONN
Almost two dozen teams were on hand for UConn’s pro day.
Receiver Skyler Bell blazed in the three-cone drill with times as low as 6.57 seconds. The “official” time (there are no real official times at Pro Day) from the APT scout on hand was recorded at 6.65 seconds, which is still very quick. He caught the ball exceptionally well and missed just one pass, a deep ball that was underthrown. The Cincinnati Bengals had a receiver’s coach on hand to meet with Bell.
Quarterback Joe Fagnano did not test, but he threw for Bell and other pass catchers on hand. He was right on the money except for one pass that was off the mark. Fagnano, who was not on the scouting radar prior to the season, grades as a late-round pick. There are some teams that have him rated higher than Drew Allar of Penn State, who is also a Day 3 prospect. The New York Jets had their quarterbacks coach on hand, and he spent time with Fagnano.

The Cleveland Browns recently hosted Georgia tight end Oscar Delp to an official visit at their facility in Cleveland as Monken and his staff prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft. Delp even posted a picture of the outside of the official facility on his Instagram, tagging Cleveland, Ohio, as the official location.
Delp played four seasons of college football, and his 2024 campaign was his best statistically.
Delp recorded 21 receptions for 248 yards and four touchdowns that year, and followed it up with a 2025 season that saw him haul in 20 receptions for 261 yards and one touchdown.
Delp Impressed Scouts at his Pro Day in Athens, Georgia
Delp has an NFL-sized frame, as he stands at 6-5 and is officially listed at 245 pounds. Delp missed on-field drills at the NFL Combine with a foot injury, but made up for it with a pro day that was held at Georgia where he caught passes from former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm.
Delp impressed with his pro day performance, and recorded a 4.49 second 40-yard dash and a 10’9” broad jump.
Georgia Coach Kirby Smart Full of Praise for Delp
Georgia coach Kirby Smart praised Delp’s performance at his pro day in Athens when he spoke to AP.
“I’m excited for him, he’s done a great job today alone. He ran really fast times, jumped really high. Happy he’s healthy enough to do it because he’s been probably one of our most durable players in terms of not having injuries, being tough at practice.”
Delp has been predicted by many to be taken in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and has been ranked anywhere from the No. 7 to the No. 10 best tight end available in the upcoming draft.
Delp Could Pair Well With Browns Tight End Harold Fannin Jr.
While the Browns said farewell to longtime tight end and fan favorite David Njoku this past offseason, rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. had a standout rookie season and he seems to be in the browns long-term plans going forward. Fannin Jr. recorded 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns in his 2025 rookie season, with his best game coming against the Tennessee Titans on December 7 when he logged eight catches on 11 targets for 114 yards and one touchdown.
The Browns have more pressing issues on the roster currently than at tight end, but a late round flyer on Delp could pay off if Delp were to pan out as an elite level NFL tight end.

The Los Angeles Chargers have compiled a solid group of skill players on offense. While they’re still missing that ‘alpha’ receiver, the trio of Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and tight end Oronde Gadsden II make up a nice starting point of weapons for Justin Herbert.
Not to mention, the backfield has been completely revamped compared to the start of last offseason. The Chargers added Omarion Hampton at No.22 overall in last year’s draft, then discovered a hidden gem in Kimani Vidal when his opportunities came about.
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They added Keaton Mitchell this offseason, a true speedster that is a dual threat out of the backfield. The trio of Hampton, Vidal and Mitchell seem to be enough for new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to work with. Could there be another name added to the list?
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is one of the most obvious NFL cut candidates in the league right now. If Kamara is let go, could the Chargers be of interest? It’s a fascinating thought.
Chargers should monitor Alvin Kamara situation if cut by Saints
The five-time Pro Bowler is certainly on the decline, coming off his worst statistical season in 2025 with just 471 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Kamara is one of the best dual-threat backs in the league when healthy and could help a team such as the Chargers.
Kamara’s name has buzzed in the past as a possible trade candidate, but it’s unlikely teams cough up much for his contract and knowing that he’s likely on his way out the door.
With the Saints adding Travis Etienne Jr on a four-year deal, Kamara could be seen as expendable.
If let go, it would create a crowded room, but the Chargers should still consider a Kamara signing. In 2024, he put up 950 yards and six touchdowns on the ground, while adding another 543 yards and two scores through the air. Interestingly enough, Kamara’s never had a 1,000-yard rushing season. However, he’s still established himself as a premier playmaker.
Adding Kamara to a backfield with Hampton and company could be lethal for opposing defenses.

Over the weekend, it was reported that Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham and the Wolverines were closing in on hiring a former NFL director of scouting to its front office staff.
On Monday, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz confirmed the Wolverines have finalized a deal to hire former New York Giant director of college scouting Chris Pettit as the program’s assistant general manger.
Pettit will work directly with Dave Peloquin, who was hired by Michigan in February as the GM, replacing Sean Magee. Peloquin was with Notre Dame for 21 seasons and was most recently working in a GM role with Athletes First.
Pettit’s background
Pettit certainly seems like a person who would bring valuable experience to Ann Arbor in terms of player evaluation and how to deal with the operational side of football.
AsThe Wolverine pointed out in its initial report this past Saturday, Pettit spent 18 years with the New York Giants, working as the director of college scouting for more than four years of that tenure.

From the moment the NBA signed new 11-year, $77 billion media deals, the NFL has wanted more. And it’s trying to get more, despite having at least four years left on current deals with CBS, Fox, NBC, and Amazon. (ESPN’s deal runs through the 2030 season.)
The play is simple. The NFL has the ability to pull the plug early on contracts that last, on paper, through 2033. And the league is trying to use the ability to take the arrangements back to market prematurely in order to get the networks to pay more money now.
Via multiple reports, and as first reported by John Ourand of Puck, the NFL has started the process by negotiating with CBS. The goal, reportedly, is to increase the annual rate from $2.1 billion to $3 billion.
As Ourand explains in the latest edition of his Varsity newsletter, “network observers and media analysts” have recently raised an interesting question. What happens if the networks decline to pay more money for years that were already signed, sealed, and delivered?
The league seems to be hoping to re-up the current networks in their current windows, with the potential exception of Amazon and NBC flip-flopping the Sunday night and Thursday night packages. The thinking is that the pivot to streaming will happen more quickly if Prime Video becomes a necessity on Sunday — the traditional day for nine hours of football viewing.
Then, streamers like YouTube and Netflix would pick up mini packages for maximum dollars: Christmas, the Week 1 international game, Thanksgiving Eve, international Sunday morning games, etc.
While the networks need the NFL (does anyone even watch any other network shows live?), the NFL needs the networks, too. They continue to have massive reach, and they can consistently pull together large audiences to watch NFL games.
Besides, the streamers may not want full-season packages, especially at $3 billion or more per year.
It’s something to watch as the NFL activates a strategy aimed at getting more from the networks than what the networks had planned to pay, starting as soon as the 2026 season. There’s a risk, in theory, that the NFL will overplay its hand in an effort to stuff maximum cash in its coffers.
That said, there’s a reality that the NFL can’t overplay its hand. That the NFL is too important to the networks for the networks to tap out.

With the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in the rearview mirror, the eyes of league scouts and draft fans turn to school-specific Pro Days to see top prospects perform in the comfort of their home stadiums.
In South Bend, Indiana, Notre Dame football players with professional aspirations will do just that.
How to watch 2026 Notre Dame Pro Day
Date: Tuesday, March 24, at 12:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Irish Athletics Center, South Bend, IN
Stream: Watch live on Peacock and NBCSN!
NBC Sports’ Tony Simeone and Caroline Pineda will be joined by former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book to call the action, and running back Jeremiyah Love, a projected first-round draft pick, will join the team for an interview during the broadcast.
Where is the 2026 Notre Dame Pro Day?
The 2026 Notre Dame Pro Day will be held at Irish Athletics Center in South Bend, Indiana.
2026 Notre Dame Pro Day participants
Running back Jadarian Price will headline Notre Dame’s 2026 Pro Day. Despite playing second fiddle to Jeremiyah Love, Price logged just shy of 700 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns while adding two more scores through the air. He was also a first-team All-American kick returner with 450 yards and a pair of TDs.
Love, widely regarded as the top running back prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, is not expected to be a full participant.
Three pass-catchers will also be taking the field for the scouts in tight end Eli Raridon and wide receivers Malachi Fields and Will Pauling. Fields, who spent last year with Notre Dame after transferring in from Virginia, is expected to be a Day 2 pick despite a shaky combine performance thanks to his 6-foot-4, 215-plus-pound frame.
Junior offensive linemen and team captains Aamil Wagner and Billy Schrauth are also expected to participate. Wagner started in each of Notre Dame’s 12 games at right tackle, while Schrauth — despite missing the final five games with a knee injury — started the year on the Outland (interior OL) and Lombardi (linemen and linebackers) Watch Lists as their top left guard.
Safety Jalen Stroman, who spent one season with the Irish after starting his collegiate career at Virginia Tech, primary field goal kicker Noah Burnette, Ray Guy Award semifinalist punter James Rendell and others will also be participating,
Is Jeremiyah Love working out at the Notre Dame Pro Day?

Last summer, Ohio State’s locker room got a quiet preview of what was coming. Jeremiah Smith inked his NIL deal with Adidas and slipped into the Three Stripes. Fast forward to March 2026, the brand unveiled its 2026 rookie class with Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza sitting right in the middle of it. But the good news for Buckeye fans is that three of their most dangerous draft prospects made it to the list.
LB Arvell Reese, safety Caleb Downs, and WR Carnell Tate are among the 14 new signees by Adidas. Fresh off leading Indiana to its first national title, Fernando Mendoza headlines the group as Mel Kiper Jr.’s No. 1 overall prospect. But he’s not alone at the top.
Let’s start with Arvell Reese who served two years as a backup, one year as a starter, and who’s suddenly a projected top-3 pick. The 6’4, 243 pounder started just one season at Ohio State, finished with 69 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 10 TFLs, and still walked away as a unanimous All-American. Fox analyst Joel Klatt even described him as “a longer, more physical Micah Parsons.”
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Now Caleb Downs is a proven safety with experience. Across three college seasons, he stacked 257 tackles, forced turnovers, and scored on special teams. At Ohio State, he piled up 150 tackles and played deep safety, box defender, and slot matchup. Some projections even have him going No. 2 overall, potentially tying the highest draft slot ever for a safety.
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And then there’s Carnell Tate. The 6’3 WR averaged 17.2 yards per catch last season. Some projections are even putting him as high as the top-10. One team with interest is the New Orleans Saints. Still, the Indiana QB is the story of this class. From NIL partner to national champion to projected No. 1 pick, Fernando Mendoza’s journey with Adidas is a long-term investment finally paying off.
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“Adidas has been part of my story since I got to Indiana,” he said. “So, getting to continue that into the next chapter feels right. Coming to Portland with this class and seeing what the brand is building – the innovation, the investment, the people – it reinforced that this is where I want to be. I can’t wait to get to work.”
His words carry weight because Adidas is building continuity from college to the league.
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Adidas signs one of the best classes
Adidas’ vision of excellence was on full display in Portland, where it hosted its first-ever Football Pro Day. All 14 signees participated in it. They also had first-hand experience on how the partnership would proceed. US Sports & Creation Center Portland GM Aaron Seabron said the goal is to support these players as they join the NFL.
“Oour focus is on giving them access to the innovation, product, and platform that help them succeed at the highest level,” he said. “Bringing them to Portland to experience our Innovation Lab and meet the teams behind our performance products is an important step in building those relationships from day one.”
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Last year’s class included Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter. This year’s group might be even deeper as it features six national championship players, three from Ohio State and three from Indiana including CB D’Angelo Ponds and WR Elijah Sarratt. Adidas has previously signed NFL greats like Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, and Garrett Wilson and their latest move is setting the pace.
Now what’s left to see is what draft night on April 23 in Pittsburgh will bring. How many of these names will come off the board early and make an impact in the NFL? Still if this class hits the way it’s trending, Adidas will own the draft night.

New Mexico hosted scouts from 15 different NFL clubs for its annual pro day Monday, putting 17 Lobos through combine-style and positional drills ahead of next month’s NFL Draft.
There wasn’t a standout time or performance quite like Cam Watts’ jaw-dropping 4.31-second 40-yard dash, the major story out of UNM’s pro day last spring. Instead, there were a handful of players who tested well across the board, far more consistent than conspicuous with their measurables.
Here are three standouts, two takeaways and one surprise from the workouts:
Three standouts
WR Keagan Johnson
UNM’s leading receiver last season put up mostly good numbers, but probably notched his biggest win in the 40 with unofficial times of 4.42 and 4.45.
“I don’t know if my tape has a ton of me just breaking away,” Johnson said. “I wanted to show that I could not just run routes, but run in a straight line. I feel like I did that today … It would be nice to touch (4.30s) but hey, I’m gonna live with what I did today.”
Johnson’s 36.5-inch vertical jump was also a mark he was proud of, if only to show “that I can go up and get the ball,” he said.
RB Damon Bankston
The 5-foot-10, 186-pound running back said his 33-inch vertical jump was a little shorter than he hoped, but was “pretty sure” his unofficial 40 was marked in the 4.30 range.
Bankston also rang up 21 reps on the bench press and was the only Lobo to return kicks during the workout.
“A lot of people make teams in the NFL on special teams,” he said. “Just having the opportunity to showcase that I could return kicks — you know, every team needs a good returner. Being able to show that, and also show that I can play punt return … it’s huge for getting to the next level.”
S Azariah Levells
The 5-11, 186-pound senior notched a 38-inch vertical (a mark that would have tied for fifth among safeties at this year’s NFL Combine) and a broad jump that cleared 11 feet, better than any safety at the combine.
His unofficial 4.56 in the 40 wasn’t quite as freaky as the other marks. But for a player that was kept off the field with injuries last season — and remains one court ruling away from being able to return to UNM next season — Monday was a good showing.
Two takeaways
UNM could have more UDFA signees in the NFL
ormer Lobo defensive lineman Devin Brandt-Epps signed with the Bills as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) last spring, but UNM hasn’t had many players ink those kinds of deals in recent years.
This pro day, however, a few more scouts were in attendance than UNM is normally accustomed to.
Bankston’s return background, paired with good measurables, should get him some attention. Johnson could have some options. And if Keyshawn James-Newby isn’t drafted (more on him later), it’s hard to imagine him not getting a chance somewhere.
Of course, it’s still more of a could than a will at this point. But in terms of getting players on UDFA deals, this feels like the best group UNM has had in a while.
It still feels like UNM’s draft hopes rest with one player
If you don’t count Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (a one-time Lobo who transferred to Arizona to finish out his college career), UNM hasn’t had a player drafted since the Seahawks selected Jerrick Reed in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
As of Monday, it still feels like James-Newby is the program’s best shot to be drafted this year.
The 6-2, 244-pound defensive end did not participate in position drills after tweaking his hamstring running the 40, but James-Newby’s unofficial 40s were clocked in the high 4.40s and 4.50s. That range would’ve put him near the top of all edge rushers at the NFL Combine.
“(I) ran a little bit faster than I was actually expecting myself to,” James-Newby said. “So, yeah, it was a good day in the 40.”
One surprise
Brett Karhu takes reps at fullback, linebacker
During position drills, quarterback James Laubstein primarily threw Bankston and receivers like Johnson and Michael Buckley. But one other player hopped in for a bit and made the most of his routes: defensive end Brett Karhu, who finished second on the team in sacks last season.
In addition to those passing reps at fullback, Karhu also did some drills as a linebacker.
“I talked to a couple agents and they were like, ‘you never know what they (scouts) are going to put you through, so be ready for anything,’” he said. “So I trained with (linebacker Jaxton Eck), Keyshawn and then I was out here with (quarterback) Jack Layne running routes, too.”

When the NFL owners unanimously voted in May 2025 to allow players to participate in Olympic flag football, Darrell Doucette didn’t celebrate. The quarterback for Team USA told reporters the community he’d spent his life building felt “kicked to the side.” Since then, Doucette had made it a point to highlight the difference between flag football and tackle football. So after Team USA went 3-0 against Joe Burrow, Tom Brady, and company at BMO Stadium, Doucette had to face the obvious question.
“Do you feel, Darrell, that you proved that you should be the representative for the Olympics and no NFL players, current or past, are necessary to win a gold?” Rich Eisen asked on his show.
Doucette offered a measured response to the question.
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“I’m not going to say that,” Doucette said. “Everyone wants to win gold for our country, but we just didn’t want to be overlooked. We didn’t want the names to overshadow the guys who have been playing this game. It was never NFL versus Team USA versus flag football players. It was more like, “Let us get our opportunity, let us get our shine, and let’s compete together.”
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The restraint in that answer is the whole story. Back in 2024, Doucette had called the idea of NFL stars filling Olympic roster spots “disrespectful.” That same year, he had gone on record noting he would be a better flag football player than Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Cut to 2026, and Doucette had issued a challenge to the NFL stars in a phone interview, urging them to go all in for the Classic.
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“You guys better give 100% because we’re going to give 100%,” Doucette said. “Don’t underestimate us.”
But now, it looks like Darrell Doucette has taken a different route altogether. After the Fanatics weekend, Doucette cleared the air on his comments on Mahomes and gave a powerful statement in the process.
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“I made some remarks that were totally misconstrued and misunderstood,” Doucette said. “All I was speaking of was giving my brothers a fair chance to make the 2028 [Olympics]. We came out this weekend with that on our mind to say, “Let’s show these guys that we are talented, that we are flag football and not to be overlooked by anyone in the world.”
That Mahomes’ claim was never about Mahomes. Nor were all those jabs at the NFL stars as a whole. For Doucette, it was all about a community watching its Olympic moment get reframed around someone who had never played a down of competitive flag football. And the Classic was the perfect place to make his case.
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The score that made the argument
Darrell Doucette didn’t just compete at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic; he dismantled it. He finished 8 of 8 passing for 67 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed six times for 76 yards and three rushing touchdowns and capped it all off by hauling in five passes for 79 yards. Six touchdowns, three wins, tournament MVP; This was Doucette’s loudest statement.
Team USA scored on 14 of their 15 drives and outscored the opposition 106-44 across three games. In the round-robin, they defeated the Wildcats (led by Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels) 39-14 after establishing a 19-6 lead at halftime. As for Brady’s Founders, Team USA outscored them 24-0 in the first half, completed every pass thrown, and won 43-16.
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The championship rematch with Joe Burrow and the Wildcats was notably tighter, but Doucette scored three touchdowns to close it 24-14.
Overall, only Jayden Daniels, Odell Beckham Jr., and DeVonta Smith seemed like good flag football fits. It was even a milestone to watch Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski play together again. But Gronk notably pulled his hamstring early in the matchup. As for the rest of the NFL stars, they struggled with ripping flags and got penalized multiple times for being too physical.
Retired linebacker Luke Kuechly (who played for the Wildcats) did not sugarcoat what he’d experienced:
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“Their skill set was very different than anything we’ve ever seen in the NFL,” Kuechly said. “The speed, the quickness, the ability to create space—our inability to put our hands on those guys—made the game very difficult.”
Team USA wasn’t just competitive; they were simply better. That’s the case Darrell Doucette has spent two years trying to make in words, and it’s finally been settled in one weekend on the field.

Michigan is trying to leave no gap ahead of a big 2026 season. Kyle Whittingham has already brought in trusted Utah staffers, and now the program is adding former New York Giants executive Chris Pettit. The move is not just about coaching support. It also strengthens Michigan’s front office, giving Whittingham more help in recruiting, planning, and daily football operations, too.
Pettit spent years identifying foundational pieces like Dexter Lawrence and Andrew Thomas for the $10.8 billion worth New York Giants. That eye for pro-ready talent is huge for Michigan. Instead of chasing after star rankings, Pettit might be able to help Kyle Whittingham pinpoint specific athletes who actually fit well into the system.
Chris Pettit brings 18 years of NFL experience, working with the New York Giants from 2004 to 2022. Among those four years, he was their director of college scouting, and before that, he worked as a scout, learning a lot about judging player talent and how they can fit into the system properly. What adds up to this even more is his experience as a football coach at the Wisconsin Badgers.
Chris Pettit helps find and bring in players like Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones, Andrew Thomas, Dexter Lawrence, Darius Slayton, and Julian Love. These players made an immediate impact on the team. At Michigan, this can really help the program. He can make recruiting more organized and smarter, helping the team pick players who fit well.
Working as an assistant general manager with Michigan, Pettit can use his players’ recognition abilities to bring the perfect players to the team. Their 2027 class has just three players so far, and Pettit’s ties can bring in more suitable players for Whittingham’s team. Plus, his developmental skills can attract more players to Michigan, too.
After leaving the Giants in 2022, Chris Pettit started something new. He helps create a company called ‘Scout Smarter,’ which uses AI to help sports teams work better, make faster decisions, and improve overall performance. This way, Michigan can also get tech-savvy. Something that even Michigan’s GM Dave Peloquin did, too, as he built a career that mixes football and business.
Before coming back to college football, he worked as a general manager at an agency called Athletes First, where he gained experience on the business side of sports. This way, the team will have a perfect duo to shape its future. The team is already going through a massive setback after Sherrone Moore’s sudden firing, damaging the school’s reputation. This way, the team can have a better standing with reputable people.
Pettit is only one of Whittingham’s bigger front-office resets at Michigan. Along with adding an NFL scouting mind, he is also bring in trusted people fro operations and day-to-day management, including Natalia Hilton and Williamson.
Kyle Whittingham makes major front-office hires
Natalia Hilton already has a strong connection with head coach Kyle Whittingham. She started at Utah in 2020 as a student equipment manager and then worked closely with him as his assistant for four years. During that time, she also took on the role of director of on-campus recruiting, bringing in new players.
Before joining Michigan, she gained more experience in professional sports by working with the NBA’s Utah Jazz and the NHL’s Utah Mammoth. All of this experience will help her bring strong organization and recruiting knowledge to Michigan. The list doesn’t just stop at that, as Whittingham also hired Williamson as chief of staff to help run the program smoothly.
She also worked under Whittingham at Utah from 2024 to 2025 in the same position, so she already understands how he likes things to be managed. This makes her a good fit for the job. Before that, she spent more than 10 years in Utah in different roles. On top of that, she worked as director of business scholars from 2015 to 2024 and also served as director of undergraduate admissions and scholarships from 2020 to 2024.
Now, with all these major additions, let’s wait and see how things turn out for Michigan in the 2026 season.

Since ESPN announced its takeover of the NFL Network, there have been concerns about the future of several rival shows. One of them is NFL Draft coverage, with Rich Eisen serving as the leading man. The show, which offered thorough reporting and analysis of the draft event, received a major update as the broadcasting giant recently decided not to shut it down. What does change, though, is that the audience will now enjoy multiple versions of the offseason’s biggest event in one place.
“NFL Network will continue hosting its own version of the NFL Draft as it goes under ESPN ownership, sources tell FOS,” First Offfice Sports wrote on X. “Rich Eisen will continue to host NFL Network’s draft coverage. Disney will now have four different draft broadcasts.”
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ESPN’s decision not to pull the Rich Eisen-led show off the air is surprising. It is because the broadcast network has its own show dedicated to the annual NFL draft. Moreover, the two sides have been locking horns since 2006 over viewership ratings, guest lineup, and overall popularity. For now, the update keeps Eisen in place despite the ongoing transition.
It will require him and fellow NFL Network broadcasters to move to ESPN or Disney, starting April 1, 2026. As part of the deal, ESPN will not terminate the existing contracts of these on-air talents. However, they are on their own once these deals expire, as mergers often lead to changes in roles for the people involved. As for the coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, Disney and ESPN reportedly want to “flood the zone” with their wild expansion plan.
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They want to treat viewers to four unique coverage of the event taking place in Pittsburgh from April 23 to April 25. Now, here’s a look at what the audience may expect from these multiple coverages. Host Mike Greenberg will take on the role of the primary host for the sixth consecutive year in ESPN’s broadcast. It will thoroughly cover all seven rounds, with the guest list remaining intact with familiar faces.
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These include Mel Kiper Jr., insider Adam Schefter, and reporter Molly McGrath, among others. Meanwhile, the NFL Network will stick to its more technical, Xs-and-Os approach. Rich Eisen will host the show for the 20th year, while the lineup will feature the usual guests, including Daniel Jeremiah, insider Ian Rapoport, Charles Davis, and Joel Klatt. Over on ABC, Rece Davis will front a college football-style broadcast.
As usual, it will air the first three rounds on Thursday and Friday before simulcasting ESPN’s coverage of the remaining ones on Saturday. At last, Pat McAfee will return with Draft Spectacular, and this year’s coverage will hold special meaning for him. He’ll be heading to his native place of Pittsburgh for on-location reporting. This approach suggests ESPN doesn’t want to kill its competition.
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Instead, they could nurture a healthy partnership with the NFL Network. If they pull it off, it will be similar to how the broadcasting company has operated alongside its college-focused networks. Meanwhile, the update comes nearly two months after the Disney-owned network acquired the NFL’s media assets.
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ESPN seals $3 billion deal for NFL media assets
In February 2026, ESPN secured a $3 billion deal to acquire the league’s media assets after clearing regulatory requirements in the United States. The move, supported by its parent company, the Walt Disney Company, allowed ESPN to take ownership control of NFL Media, the league’s popular show RedZone, NFL Network, and multiple streaming platforms.
As part of the deal, the sports broadcasting company also added the league’s digital products, such as NFL+, along with fantasy football services, to its package. Moreover, the company gained rights to additional regular-season games that originally aired on the NFL Network. They also enjoy the flexibility to expand the RedZone-style format into other sports, such as college football. They will need to secure the necessary broadcast rights first.
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Meanwhile, the $3 billion deal earned the NFL a 10% ownership stake in ESPN. According to Disney’s financial disclosures, its subsidiary boasts a total net worth of $30 billion. Interestingly, the Walt Disney Company can buy back its shares from the league by July 2034. It will all come down to how ESPN performs after this acquisition.
As for the NFL, it holds the option to increase its ownership by an additional 4% under similar terms. The full impact of the deal will likely roll out next season, once ESPN fully takes over NFL Media. By adding extra live games to its portfolio, the company will now air 28 matchups per season. Additionally, the network is on track to air its first-ever Super Bowl in 2027. It marks a major milestone in a partnership that dates back decades and continues to grow in value.

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WWE star Logan Paul left a lasting impression on NFL legend Tom Brady during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, the seven-time Super Bowl champion said after the game.
Brady and Paul had a few flare-ups on the field, but kept things professional. The two had a heated feud over the last month leading up to the game.
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The Houston Texans have been mired in trade speculation around veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair in recent days, but teammate Henry To’oTo’o could be a more fitting candidate, and Wade Woodaz looms large as the latter’s potential replacement.
Woodaz is part of a deep linebacker class in the 2026 draft.
He could be a long-term developmental project, or someone the Texans hope could come in and contribute as a reserve right away.
Texans Double Up on Interest in Wade Woodaz
Woodaz noted in a recent interview that he has “been on a bunch of Zoom calls” since the draft combine, including making second contact with the Texans. They first showed interest in Woodaz at the combine.
They followed up in the days that followed.
“I had formal interviews at the NFL Combine with the Houston Texans and New York Jets,” Woodaz told NFL Draft on SI’s Justin Melo in an interview published on March 22. “I’ve spoken with the Seattle Seahawks quite a bit throughout this pre-draft process. I met with the Texans for a second time virtually. I have a second meeting with the Jets [virtually]. I’ve also had numerous meetings with the Los Angeles Chargers. I also met with the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins in person around my pro day.”
Chatter about Al-Shaair has been met with strong pushback amid his relationship with Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, even as he enters the final year of his contract.
However, To’oTo’s future is less certain. A fifth-round draft pick in 2023, To’oTo’o is also entering the final year of his contract, and there is less of an expectation for him to receive an extension than Al-Shaair.
That could open the door for Woodaz to the Texans.
Wade Woodaz a Polarizing Prospect
Woodaz was a four-year contributor and two-year starter for the Clemson Tigers, making him an experienced prospect. However, his production has left something to be desired heading into the draft, creating uncertainty around his outlook.
The intrigue around Woodaz comes amid some strong criticism, with NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein noting the former Tigers backer “punches in and goes to work.”
However, Woodaz also “fails to stamp games with high-level impact.”
“Woodaz has adequate size and diagnose quickness. However, he lacks base strength and take-on pop to keep himself clean through contact. He displays good awareness in zone drops and has enough man-cover talent to match with some pass-catching tight ends underneath. Woodaz,” Zierlein wrote in his pre-draft profile.
“Needs to add strength, play faster and become more forceful in everything he does. He has a chance to develop into an average backup Will linebacker, but his work on special teams is what will get him on the field early on.”
Woodaz finished last season with 70 total tackles, 7 stops for loss, and 0.5 sacks.
Woodaz had 201 combined stops, 28.5 for loss, 9.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 defensive touchdown in his career.
Wade Woodaz Values Experience at Safety
The Texans do not have any true needs on the back end, signing former Philadelphia Eagles starter and Super Bowl champion Reed Blankenship in free agency, but Woodaz’s experience as the last line of defense could still help them.
Woodaz told Melo his high school days at safety made him “very comfortable playing downhill.”
“As a former safety, stopping the run is very critical to being successful,” Woodaz told Melo. “It definitely translated pretty naturally for me when I made the transition to linebacker.”
“I still have areas to improve in. I have to keep getting better as a linebacker. I have to clean up my tackling, and my hand usage can get better. I can play with better pad level as well. I just have to keep going to work.”
Woodaz is a late-round prospect who could even go undrafted.

The Washington Commanders and young franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels missed the playoffs last season. Just one year removed from an NFC Championship Game run, everything fell apart due to injuries and a couple other factors in 2025.
Despite the disappointing season, the Commanders are close to being a serious contender in the NFC. They have been very active this offseason as they look to get back to the playoffs in 2026.
Among the notable additions for Washington this offseason are defensive end Odafe Oweh, running back Rachaad White, cornerback Amik Robertson, linebacker Leo Chenal, tight end Chig Okonkwo, defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson, and safety Nick Cross.
Clearly, the Commanders have been focused on improving their defense. Now, they need to focus on adding to the wide receiver room to support Daniels.
Commanders Have Swung & Missed in NFL Free Agency
Washington has been a finalist for two key wide receivers in free agency. Both Romeo Doubs and Alec Pierce were targets for the Commanders, but they both chose to sign elsewhere.
There are no high-impact options available that would make much sense for Washington in free agency. Brandon Aiyuk remains a potential target depending on what happens between him and the San Francisco 49ers.
That being said, a new prediction has been made that would see the Commanders land a new weapon for Daniels in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Washington Predicted to Land Clemson’s Antonio Williams
Pro Football Network’s T.J. Randall has predicted that Washington will select Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams with the No. 71 overall pick in the third round.
“It’s been a while since we heard from Washington. Regardless, it’s wise to optimize their receiver room for quarterback Jayden Daniels, which Antonio Williams is well capable of doing.”
Standing in at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Williams had a great four-year career with the Tigers. He totaled 207 receptions for 2,320 yards and 21 touchdowns in four college seasons.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has provided a look at what to expect from Williams at the professional level.
“Williams is a bona fide ball player with good size and an ability to make mischief when he totes the pigskin. There is freestyling inside his routes that create uncertainty for corners but teams might drill down on attention to detail and better efficiency to keep him on schedule. He’s not a field-stretcher but he plays fast from snap to whistle and has the ball skills to bring in challenging catches,” Zierlein wrote.
“He’s more slippery than explosive with outstanding run-after-catch ability. Williams projects as a productive slot receiver with legitimate run/pass/catch talent that should appeal to creative play-callers.”
At the end of the day, the Commanders have to bring in more firepower for Daniels. Williams would have a chance to be an instant impact player for Washington as a rookie and would be well worth spending a third-round pick on if he’s available.

Quarterback Justin Fields has been shipped off to the Kansas City Chiefs for a future pick, closing a chapter in the New York Jets that never quite found its rhythm. Now, the focus shifts to what comes next and the answers don’t feel as clear. There’s talk of hope in the form of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, a name some believe could be the future if the Jets call it in at No. 16 in this year’s draft. However, even that comes with hesitation, as there’s a warning that he might not be ready for the weight of the league just yet.
“I look at a quarterback who started 15 games in college and doesn’t have those elite physical traits—6’1″, 210 pounds. The first nine games of the year were great, but you get into SEC competition, the final six were not good at all,” ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller noted on why Simpson is such a risky prospect. “And yes, he was banged up, and yes, the offensive line wasn’t great this year, but Ty Simpson’s a really interesting quarterback conversation.”
The primary concern regarding Ty Simpson is his lack of experience. Simpson enters the 2026 NFL Draft with only 15 career college starts, and for a prospect expected to be a top-tier selection, this is considered a thin resume. This leaves scouts with several unanswered questions, where they might have to evaluate two versions of his performance on the field.
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During the 15 games that he has played in his college career, Simpson performed like a star player in his first nine. He showcased great efficiency by completing nearly 67% of his passes while recording 21 touchdowns with only one interception.
However, as the schedule grew more difficult and injuries in the team began to pile up, his production dipped significantly. Over his final six games of the season, his completion percentage dropped to 60%, and his yards per attempt took a noticeable hit as the offense became more stagnant. Overall, he has recorded 3,948 yards for 28 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
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In the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Indiana, Simpson was knocked out of the game with a fractured rib. This injury, combined with his declining stats, has made it difficult for NFL talent evaluators to determine which version of Simpson they would be getting at the professional level.
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The “musical chairs” of NFL free agency has also changed the landscape for where Simpson might land. While teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Indianapolis Colts are often linked to him, his draft stock seems to be shifting.
Miller further added to his statement, saying, “So, I think the landing spots for him shrank due to free agency. I don’t think Arizona drafts him at number three overall. Also, I think that maybe there is a round two where they trade back into round one if they are in love with him. I don’t think the Jets draft him at two. Maybe they’re an option in the middle of the first round. But it feels like a game of musical chairs where the ideal spots for him might be more round two than round one.”
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Miller suggested that the ideal spot for Simpson might be sliding into the second round, or perhaps a scenario where a team trades back into the late first round if they truly fall in love with his potential.
For the Jets, the decision at number two is massive. While they are frequently projected to take Simpson, the combination of his limited starts and his late-season struggles creates a high-risk scenario.
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In a league where inexperienced quarterbacks have a spotty track record of success lately, the Jets must decide if Simpson’s early-season flashes of performance are worth the gamble, or if they should look elsewhere to secure their future.
Ty Simpson says that he is ready for the NFL despite debate over his potential
When it comes to this year’s NFL Draft, Ty Simpson is a bit like a mirror. Every team looks at him and sees exactly what they want to see. Some see a future star who just needs a little time to sit and learn, while others see a risky bet because he hasn’t played a ton of games. But if you ask Ty, he’ll tell you he’s more than ready for professional football.
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Earlier this month, Ty Simpson was asked about his time at the Alabama Crimson Tide and why he believes he’s ready for the NFL.
“I just told ‘em, like, Alabama is the best place to get you prepared for the NFL, I fully believe that,” Simpson said Friday. “I think with coach Saban’s infrastructure that he implemented there, and then coach (Kalen) DeBoer coming in and keeping that same structure is super real and prepares you for the NFL better than most colleges.”
To him, Alabama was basically a mini-NFL team. The tricky part for NFL scouts is that Ty was only a starter for one year. Before that, he barely threw any passes at all. So, taking a quarterback who didn’t have a lot of experience has been a gamble that doesn’t always pay off.
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Teams have to decide if they trust the player and the Alabama training enough to overlook the fact that he hasn’t been “the guy” on the field for very long.

Some Detroit Lions fans may have allowed their hopes with regards to a Maxx Crosby trade to rise somewhat after the star edge-rusher took to social media over the weekend with a one-word message that appeared to confuse most of those who responded to it.
Crosby took to X and wrote: “BANGGGGGGGGGGG,” in all capital letters.
Several of Crosby’s followers had questions for him in the comments section following the post.
“Traded again?” one person wrote.
“Add an extra ‘bang,’ then proceed to joining the Niner gang…” another person added.
“It seems that he’s trolling us 😭😭😭😭,” a third fan added.
Maxx Crosby Trade Conversations Aren’t Dead, According to Insiders
Whatever Crosby meant, he did not explain it in the two hours after making the post. However, Detroit fans have some call to hope that a Crosby deal could still be in the works.
Multiple reports linked the Lions to interest in Crosby prior to the Las Vegas Raiders sending him to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round draft picks. The chances have dipped since Baltimore rescinded its offer and killed the deal for Crosby, citing a failed physical related to a 2025 knee injury and surgery.
However, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported last week that Crosby could still be on the move.
“Everybody seems like they’re in a good spot, but since [the Raiders] already looked at trading, they’re open to that possibility, potentially, if the right offer would come,” Fowler explained. “We’re looking at timelines here. Now is gonna be a little slow, but you get closer to the draft, perhaps trade offers will heat up, or even maybe closer to the season. But right now, he’s a Raider, and that’s expected for at least a little while.”
Lions Have Already Inked Replacement for Al-Quadin Muhammad to Play Across From Aidan Hutchinson
The Lions lost Al-Quadin Muhammad in free agency following a career year, in which he produced 11 sacks.
However, Detroit has since replaced him with former Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers edge-rusher DJ Wonnum. The addition of Wonnum makes it less likely that Detroit will trade major draft capital for Crosby.
That said, the Lions could take a Super Bowl swing, which was the logic behind analysts suggesting a Crosby deal in the first place.
Detroit missed the playoffs in 2025 after two consecutive NFC North Division championships. However, Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus still slotted the Lions in as the No. 6-rated team in his most recent power rankings last week.
Despite coming up short of a playoff berth in 2025, the Lions were incredibly efficient, ranking fifth in the NFL in both PFF team offensive (82.8) and defensive (81.9) grading. Although they weren’t terribly active on the open market, Detroit maintains a strong core of talent.
It starts in the trenches, buoyed by PFF’s Protector of the Year, Penei Sewell, and fourth-highest-graded edge defender Aidan Hutchinson. They also boast elite skill players in Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, giving the Lions one of the most dangerous rosters in football.

Over the weekend, one former New York Giants star had social media buzzing about a possible reunion. This chatter has since reached a fever pitch as a cryptic post emerged indicating that a notable signing could be coming down the pike.
During his time at Fanatics Fan Fest, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. made some choice comments about the Giants to “Up & Adams” host Kay Adams. The former Pro-Bowler is openly trying to work his way back onto an NFL roster, and a return to New York would certainly have the football world buzzing.
As the brief interview made the rounds on social media, fans questioned why Adams specifically brought up the Giants as a hypothetical team for Beckham in 2026. The longtime host leaned into the buzz, simply posting a smiley face in reference to the two sides reuniting.
After not playing at all last season, Beckham has had an elongated period to get himself right physically. As the offseason rages on, the 33-year-old will surely continue to advocate for himself to get another opportunity to showcase his talents on an NFL roster.
Odell Beckham Jr. is a Big Fan of Giants QB Jaxson Dart
Over the past few years, Beckham has pandered to Giants fans on numerous occasions in hopes of generating buzz about a reunion. He did so again while speaking with Adams on March 21st.
After Adams brought up the idea of Beckham joining the Giants, the veteran receiver had nothing but positive things to say about QB Jaxson Dart and the idea of joining New York’s receiver corps.
“That sounds great,” Beckham said. “If that opportunity presents itself I would love to do that, would be excited about that. He’s a good dude.”
It’s clear Beckham is a fan of Dart’s and thinks he could provide a boost for the Giants in his second stint with the franchise. Only time will tell if the organization is willing to forget about his messy exit years ago and run things back.
Odell Beckham has Ties to Newest Face in the Giants Organization
When it comes to Beckham returning to New York, there are more connections than his successful start to his career in the mid-2010s. The former champion also has ties to a major figure within the organization. That being the Giants’ new head coach, John Harbaugh.
After his time with the Giants came to an end in 2018, Beckham bounced around the league in search of a new home. Among his more brief stops was with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. During that time, he had the opportunity to play for Harbaugh.
Beckham had success with the Ravens, racking up 565 yards and three touchdowns across 14 appearances. This production didn’t prove to be enough, as he’d only spend one season with the franchise before winding up on the Miami Dolphins.

The Minnesota Vikings’ defense was at the heart of the five-game win streak to end the 2025 season. Moreover, Minnesota was able to retain its defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, as he looks to carry over what his unit did last season into 2026.
Moreover, one potential need for the Vikings this offseason is at defensive tackle. Jalen Redmond has been a diamond in the rough signing for Minnesota. Still, they also cut ties with Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave this offseason, so bolstering that position could be on the agenda with the NFL Draft approaching in April.
However, they could turn to free agency, as ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on March 20 that free-agent defensive tackle Christian Wilkins fully intends to play this season. Nonetheless, the player is still rehabbing his foot injury.
As a result, FanSided’s Austen Bundy believes that the Vikings would be an ideal landing spot if Wilkins can prove that he’s healthy.
“The departures of DTs Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen will be felt in Minneapolis. Despite mediocre grades, the pair were veteran presences that will need to be filled,” Bundy wrote in his article published on March 22. “Youngsters like Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins can’t be expected to pick up that slack on their own.
“Wilkins would be a significant addition who is already familiar with the defensive style in Minnesota. He played for Brian Flores when he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. A reunion could benefit the Vikings, especially when their dominant defense was the only thing keeping them afloat last season.”
Could the Vikings End Up Trading a D-Lineman?
While the Vikings are predicted to be a landing spot for Wilkins, Minnesota is also seeing one of their defensive lineman in the speculation mill as Jonathan Greenard is reportedly drawing interest from other teams.
With the draft a few weeks away, Zach Berman of The Athletic wrote in a March 20 article that the Philadelphia Eagles still have an interest in Greenard to help bolster their pass rush for the upcoming season.
“Edge rusher is a big position to watch, even with Ebiketie,” Berman wrote. “Greenard is challenging to predict because it requires compensation in a trade and with a new deal, but the interest is present.”
Two Teams Make Sense for Jonathan Greenard
The Vikings could receive a serious offer from a team keen on Greenard in the lead-up to the draft. Moreover, Alec Lewis of The Athletic revealed two potential landing spots that make sense for the Vikings pass rusher.
“I think over the course of the last week or last two weeks, it probably seemed more imminent than it was,” Lewis said on the March 18 edition of “The Alec Lewis Show.”
“I would say that the Minnesota Vikings have been very clear from the outset that they are doing this on their terms. So they are not going to trade a talented player that they’ve really liked having, Jonathan Greenard, unless it makes a lot of sense for them to do that.

While Darius Slay may have officially stepped away from the NFL, the veteran cornerback isn’t entirely stepping away from football. In a recent interview, Slay opened up about a behind-the-scenes development that changed the way his post-retirement chapter played out. What could have been a heartwarming reunion with his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, was suddenly put at risk by an unexpected move by the Buffalo Bills.
“What’s crazy is I was supposed to be on a flight to L.A. to watch the Eagles play the Chargers, and I was going to fly back with the team on Monday,” Slay said in an interview with the Flag on the Play Podcast. “They called me Sunday when I was getting ready to book my flight to go down to L.A. and fly back with them boys, because I was going to be on the sideline and all that. That’s what they wanted me to come for. So I’m like, bet, we know we’ll be with the Eagles. Man, them boys (the Bills) called me Sunday like, ‘Nah, we ain’t doing that. We will release you after we play them.’ And I’m like, ‘Aight, bet.’ During that time, which was like Week Five, I stopped running and being in shape. … But I was like, ‘Yeah, F that shit, Slay. I’m done.”
He explained that his plans to return to the Eagles were derailed when he was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills in December 2025 and that the Bills refused to release him. The Philadelphia Eagles had also placed a waiver claim on him, but the Buffalo Bills held priority and secured him instead.
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Things didn’t improve from there. After parting ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Slay said the Bills claimed him even after he made it clear he had no intention of playing with them.
“I don’t know what Buffalo was thinking,” Slay said in the same segment. “I told them way before, ‘Look, I ain’t coming to Buffalo. I just ain’t. I love you. I appreciate that you believe in me. I’m not coming. It’s too cold.”
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A day after being claimed, Slay informed the Bills he was considering retirement and would not report to the team. The situation also had roster consequences. To make room for Slay after claiming him off waivers in Week 14, the Bills released cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram.
“When we claimed Darius Slay, we had no idea that he had the intent to only play for one team,” Bills’ GM Brandon Beane said during an end-of-season press conference. “The way the rules work, listen, I would have loved, when I found that out, to push him back and say, all right, we’re unaware of that, give us Jamarcus back so that we don’t lose both. But that’s not the way the rules work.”
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However, with Slay refusing to report to Orchard Park and Ingram being claimed by the Houston Texans, it left the Bills without a reliable depth piece.
In the end, the Bills placed Slay on the Did Not Report list, where he remained for the rest of the league year. He never returned to the field and officially announced his retirement in March 2026.
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Darius Slay wanted to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle
Even as the retirement news broke, Darius Slay was still technically tied to the Buffalo Bills after refusing to report. Because he was never released, Buffalo retained his rights in case he chose to return.
That said, Darius Slay has made it clear his heart is with the Philadelphia Eagles. In a sit-down with Jim Rome last week, he made that point clear.
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“Where I’m at in my career, I was more like, hey, if I wasn’t going to Philly, I wasn’t probably going nowhere else,” Slay said. “I just really wanted to either go to Philly or go home.”
Slay’s career began with the Detroit Lions, who drafted him in the second round in 2013. After seven seasons, he joined Philadelphia in 2020 and became a cornerstone of their defense.
Across 74 games (73 starts) with the Eagles, he recorded 9 interceptions, 272 tackles, and 116 return yards, including two touchdowns. He also helped the team win Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in the 2024 season.
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The Eagles, however, released him the following offseason, which led to a short stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was eventually released by the Steelers after 10 games. Despite the rocky ending, Slay is at peace.
“13 years, Super Bowl, getting to two of them,” Slay said. “Got my accolades, All-Pros, Pro-Bowls so I feel great. I’m going out on my own terms, my own way out. Had fun doing it.”
Despite the drama surrounding his final months in the league, Slay seems genuinely happy and ready for what comes next.

The Kansas City Chiefs shared news on March 22, in between free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.
“Congratulations to former Chiefs equipment manager Mike Davidson on being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence 👏,” the post read, along with a photo of Davidson and a follow-up article attached.
According to KC team reporter Matt McMullen, Davidson “first joined the Chiefs in 1989 as Head Equipment Manager.”
This week, he was “named a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s ‘Awards of Excellence’ class,” in recognition of his “incredible career.”
Now, if you’re wondering what an “Award of Excellence” is, the Pro Football Hall of Fame website states that “the Pro Football Hall of Fame established the Awards of Excellence in 2022 to recognize significant contributors to the game in ‘behind-the-scenes’ roles. In addition to public relations personnel, the program honors career Assistant Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Equipment Managers and Film/Video Directors.”
Davidson has now earned this proud honor, according to the Chiefs.
More on Chiefs’ Ex-Equipment Manager Mike Davidson Amid Good News
McMullen went on to detail Davidson’s NFL career. He wrote the following:
A native of Ohio, and a Bowling Green State University Graduate, Davidson broke into the NFL as a member of the equipment staff with the Cleveland Browns in 1984. When then head coach Marty Schottenheimer departed Cleveland for the Chiefs ahead of the 1989 season, Davidson followed with an opportunity to lead Schottenheimer’s equipment department in Kansas City.
It was a chance Davidson didn’t waste, and as the years went on, he made his new franchise his life’s work.
Davidson worked under six coaches during his tenure as Equipment Manager, serving as a critical component of the Chiefs’ weekly operations. He improved the quality of the game league-wide as well, acting as a guiding force that changed how equipment departments functioned for the better.
Notably, Davidson helped establish the Certification Committee within the Athletic Equipment Managers Association, contributing to developing sports equipment industry standards. He was also a contributing author to the first Equipment Managers’ Certification Manual.
Davidson’s devotion to the Chiefs has continued in the years since his days in the equipment department concluded in 2011, too. He currently serves as one of two Team Historians in addition to acting curator of the Chiefs Hall of Honor, stewarding the greatest players and moments in franchise history for future generations.
Per McMullen, Davidson has worked with “23 Pro Football Hall of Famers” throughout his career. The KC team reporter also complimented his “humble wisdom, genuinely kind demeanor, and relentless work ethic.”
How the Pro Football Hall of Fame ‘Awards of Excellence’ Are Decided On
According to the aforementioned Pro Football Hall of Fame website, “the five groups presenting the Awards of Excellence create their own selection committees and set their own criteria for choosing new members. The Hall of Fame does not participate in any nominating or voting.”
In other words, Davidson was seemingly nominated and voted on by a committee of his peers. Which, in this case, would be fellow NFL equipment managers around the league.
Chiefs Kingdom, join the KC franchise in congratulating a staple of this organization spanning back to 1989. McMullen concluded his article by proclaiming that this Davidson news is “more than deserved.”

It isn’t controversial to call the Dallas Cowboys’ defense bad. Rude, maybe. But objectively true. Last season, the Cowboys ranked dead last in scoring defense and third-worst in total defense.
Even Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said,