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sports4 hours ago

Kyler Murray Seeks Clean Exit as Cardinals Weigh Breakup

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.

via FOX Sports|
#arizona-cardinals#free-agency#kyler-murray
Bears weigh cap-savvy roster pivot at the NFL Combine
sports5 hours ago

Bears weigh cap-savvy roster pivot at the NFL Combine

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.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-bears#nfl#quarterback
Combine buzz casts doubt on McCarthy as Vikings' 2026 starter
sports8 hours ago

Combine buzz casts doubt on McCarthy as Vikings' 2026 starter

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell signaled a shifted timeline for J.J. McCarthy, with reporters suggesting the 2026 Week 1 start may not be his. McCarthy would need drastic offseason improvements in decision-making, durability, and accuracy to win the job. The Vikings are also linked to a group of veteran options who could end up starters in 2026—Mac Jones, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, and Malik Willis—with several facing release or free agency, meaning Minnesota could pivot if McCarthy isn’t ready.

via Sports Illustrated|
#2026-starter#jj-mccarthy#minnesota-vikings
Dolphins Signal Tua Tagovailoa Exit Through Trade Talks
sports9 hours ago

Dolphins Signal Tua Tagovailoa Exit Through Trade Talks

Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan indicated that everything is on the table, including trading Tua Tagovailoa, signaling Miami’s pursuit of a new franchise QB. The team favors a trade over a release and has discussed options like Quinn Ewers and Malik Willis; Tagovailoa’s return appears unlikely. A post‑June 1 release could be used to absorb the contract, but that route is viewed as improbable, with a potential weekend announcement mentioned.

via Phin Phanatic|
#dolphins#nfl#quarterback
sports14 hours ago

Malik Willis Could Trigger a Premium QB Market in Free Agency

Amid a thin 2026 quarterback class, Malik Willis is the top free-agent option and could spark a bidding war, with Ian Rapoport suggesting a contract in the $30–35 million per year range—well above Justin Fields' $20M. Willis’ three Packers starts showed upside (972 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INT, plus 2 rushing TDs) but a small sample size. The Steelers, once linked to Fields, may be out if price stays high, while only a few other teams have solid alternatives.

via Steelers Depot|
#contract#free-agency#malik-willis
Vikings weigh quarterback overhaul after McCarthy comments at the combine
sports15 hours ago

Vikings weigh quarterback overhaul after McCarthy comments at the combine

The Minnesota Vikings signaled a major shift at quarterback, saying they will cast a wide net to improve play beyond J.J. McCarthy after an injury-plagued second season, with team exec Rob Brzezinski noting they’ll explore options—potentially including veteran quarterbacks—while reassessing the QB position amid leadership changes following Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah’s firing.

via New York Post|
#jj-mccarthy#minnesota-vikings#nfl
Falcons cut Kirk Cousins to wipe clean a $100M misstep
sports1 day ago

Falcons cut Kirk Cousins to wipe clean a $100M misstep

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins on the opening day of the new league year, ending a contract they view as a $100 million disaster. The move leaves a $24.6 million cap hit into June, with $22.5 million in dead money for 2026 and $12.5 million in 2027, plus up to $10 million in offsets if he signs elsewhere. At 37, Cousins—who joined the Falcons in 2024 on a four-year, $180 million deal but was supplanted by Michael Penix Jr.—now becomes a high-profile free agent on a quarterback-rich market, with teams including the Steelers, Vikings and Colts noted as potential fits.

via New York Post|
#atlanta-falcons#dead-money#kirk-cousins
sports1 day ago

Dolphins Keep QB Options Open While Trading Possibilities Loom

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said everything is on the table for Tua Tagovailoa and Minkah Fitzpatrick, including trades, while confirming Jaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane will likely remain. The team isn’t likely to cut Tagovailoa pre-June 1, but a post-June 1 release remains possible with a large cap hit. They’re exploring quarterback options through free agency and the draft (with potential targets like Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers) and expect to draft a QB this year to foster competition. The Dolphins moved on from Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb to get younger and cheaper, plan to sign veterans on minimum deals rather than big free-agent splashes, and will continue evaluating roster depth and edge/corner options as part of building a foundation rather than seeking quick fixes.

via Miami Herald|
#dolphins#free-agency#nfl
Dolphins Seen as Malik Willis’s Best Free-Agent Fit
sports1 day ago

Dolphins Seen as Malik Willis’s Best Free-Agent Fit

The piece argues that with a thin 2026 QB draft class, Malik Willis is a top free-agent option and ranks five potential fits: 5) Cleveland Browns (Monken offense could suit him but cap concerns loom), 4) Pittsburgh Steelers (good cap space and vertical-pass offense potential), 3) New York Jets (large cap room but scheme fit under Reich is unclear), 2) Arizona Cardinals (LaFleur offense and Murray trade possibility), 1) Miami Dolphins (best overall fit given regime ties to Willis—if cap space allows).

via SB Nation|
#2026-offseason#landing-spots#malik-willis
sports2 days ago

Steelers May Need a Trade-Up to Land Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft

An NFL insider predicts Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson could go in the top half of the first round, potentially forcing Pittsburgh to trade up from pick 21 to grab him. With multiple first-rounders, teams like the Browns, Jets, and Rams could make aggressive moves to target Simpson. His strong early-season start gave way to a late slump tied to weight loss from gastritis, but scouts may still see upside, especially with a high-profile showing at the NFL Combine.

via Steelers Depot|
#first-round#nfl-draft#pittsburgh-steelers
Veteran-cut candidates could reshape the NFL free-agent market
sports5 days ago

Veteran-cut candidates could reshape the NFL free-agent market

The piece catalogs 25 veteran players who could be released to juice the NFL free-agent market, spanning quarterbacks like Tagovailoa, Cousins, Smith, and Carr, plus impact players at running back, wide receiver, tight end, and on defense. With several teams facing tight salary caps, many of these cuts could come via post-June 1 designations to maximize cap relief, signaling a potential surge in veteran signings as the league year nears and clubs reset payroll.

via theScore.com|
#free-agency#nfl#quarterback