Thursday’s NFL Combine Highlights: Injuries, Chips, and Sprints Dominate Day One

On day one of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, defensive backs and tight ends spoke to the media while DLs and LBs began workouts. Key takeaways: Jermod McCoy is fully recovered but will skip Indy drills and wait for his pro day; Emmanuel McNeil-Warren carries a big-chip from his small-school background; Avieon Terrell (A.J. Terrell’s brother) aims to top his sibling’s 40; Caleb Downs exudes confidence as a top defender; Mansoor Delane plans to skip workouts and let his 2025 tape speak for him (with a focus on improving ball production). These notes shape how teams may view the incoming draft class.