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The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly would trade edge rusher Maxx Crosby only if a team offers two first-round picks and an additional player, signaling Crosby is available but not untradeable.
The Chicago Bears arrived in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and have begun meeting with multiple draft prospects, including Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State), Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech), Anthony Hill Jr. (LB, Texas), Christen Miller (DT, Georgia), Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri), Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M), Dontay Corleone (DT, Cincinnati), Akheem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami), and T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson). The tracker documents who they’ve met with to gauge potential draft directions as the April draft approaches.
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bleacher Nation’s piece outlines Chicago Bears targets to watch at the NFL Combine, focusing on interior defensive-line and linebacker prospects (e.g., Kayden McDonald, Caleb Banks, Peter Woods, Gabe Jacas, Jacob Rodriguez, Harold Perkins Jr., Emmanuel McNeil-Warren) who could fit at 25th overall. The article assesses each player’s strengths, potential fits, and how standout combine performances could boost their draft stock for Chicago.
Detroit Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman’s Day 1 observations from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine center the spotlight on Jack Campbell as an All-Pro-like influence, the Lions’ potential linebacker targets in free agency or the draft, and the evolving market for centers (Tyler Linderbaum and Creed Humphrey). The piece also highlights the value of versatility (Brian Branch, Sonny Styles) and notes the strong non-premium-position depth of this draft class, plus the dynamic between Lions coach Dan Campbell and new OC Drew Petzing as the team plans for 2026.
Kyler Murray’s camp wants the Cardinals to release him so he can enter free agency, signaling a likely split amid questions about his work ethic, leadership and post-injury mobility. Arizona is weighing options to clear cap space, including a potential trade, while evaluating QB alternatives; possible destinations mentioned include the Jets, Dolphins, Steelers and Chiefs. Jacoby Brissett’s strong showing in Murray’s absence adds to Arizona’s QB considerations, and Murray remains under two years on a $230 million contract.
NFL.com’s 2026 Combine breakdown shows: Wide receivers avg 4.52 with a record 4.21 (fastest 4.21 by Xavier Worthy); defensive backs avg 4.53 (fastest 4.23); running backs avg 4.59 (fastest 4.24); linebackers avg 4.71 (fastest 4.38); tight ends avg 4.76 (fastest 4.40); quarterbacks avg 4.82 (fastest 4.35); defensive line avg 4.94 (fastest 4.36, with a noted edge rusher vs. tackle split); offensive line avg 5.26 (fastest 4.71). The piece emphasizes how speed correlates with NFL success, the impact of size on times (e.g., DL and OL splits), and that OL remains the slowest group, though elite times below 5.00 still signal exceptional athleticism for big players.
At the NFL scouting combine, the Chicago Bears signaled they’ll explore a wide range of moves to fix their salary-cap crunch while staying competitive in 2026 and building for the future. GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson indicated they’re open to trades and other options, including potential talks involving Tyson Bagent and DJ Moore, though Moore’s status hinges on cap considerations and compensation. Releasing Tremaine Edmunds could free about $15 million, and the team will weigh how to replace holes while mapping a path toward a future quarterback, all while trying to maximize flexibility over the next few years.
Day 2 of the NFL Combine spotlighted versatile defenders—Rueben Bain Jr., Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and David Bailey—emphasizing edge rusher vs. off-ball linebacker versatility and wide-ranging schemes, with Ohio State's Patricia credited for boosting the Buckeyes' defense. Bain said Titans QB Ward has been pushing for him and had a formal interview with Tennessee, while Reese and Styles outlined multi-role capabilities and drew comp to Micah Parsons and Jamie Collins; Reese noted he’d like outside linebacker/edge work. Alabama's Justin Jefferson discussed speed and his martial-arts background ahead of the 40. Mike Vrabel offered unscripted interviewing tips from the podium, and Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, plus Ravens coordinators Monken and Macdonald, were in attendance. The takeaway: teams chase versatile, pass-rush-minded linebackers; Vrabel prefers flowing conversation over scripted questions.
The Bears have given Tremaine Edmunds permission to explore a trade; if no deal materializes, Chicago is expected to release the linebacker to free up salary-cap space.
Tony Dungy, a 17-season regular on NBC’s Football Night in America, is expected to depart as NBC plans a revamped NFL pregame show, potentially taking the program on the road with a slimmer cast; a final lineup isn’t set, and Dungy could take an emeritus role.
Steelers GM Omar Khan says Rodgers’ decision this year shouldn’t drag on like 2025; ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports a mid‑March decision window around the start of the new league year, with optimism Rodgers could return to Pittsburgh after a season that produced an AFC North title and 24 TDs to 7 INTs.
A two-round, 64-prospect mock for the 2026 NFL Draft unfolds ahead of the Scouting Combine, predicting Fernando Mendoza to go No. 1 to the Raiders followed by Caleb Downs to the Jets, Arvell Reese to the Cardinals, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Titans, and Carnell Tate to the Giants, with the Browns-Cowboys blockbuster trade noted as a backdrop and the Combine shaping early picks.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel said the team will consider any move to improve the roster as trade speculation surrounding star receiver A.J. Brown grows, with potential links to the Patriots due to Vrabel’s history with Brown and the ongoing compensation discussions that typically accompany such talks.
Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders has elite playmaking ability, signaling he could start for the Browns in 2026 after Sanders finished last year as the starter and posted 1,400 passing yards with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions in eight games (seven starts). With Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel under contract, Cleveland views the QB position as open and will explore adding another quarterback, aiming to settle the starter by training camp.
Chicago has granted Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade as the Bears aim to clear roughly $15 million for 2026 and regain cap flexibility; if no deal materializes, Edmunds could be released when the new league year begins. The move signals a broader linebacker retooling after injuries sidelined T.J. Edwards, with Noah Sewell and D’Marco Jackson in play and the team weighing free-agent options (e.g., Demario Davis) alongside a potential early-round focus on linebackers in the 2026 draft (the Bears hold the 25th pick). The goal is to add speed and youth to the position while determining whether to receive draft compensation or cut bait entirely.