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Lions Look to Five Fast WRs from the 2026 Combine for WR4 Upgrade
sports6 hours ago

Lions Look to Five Fast WRs from the 2026 Combine for WR4 Upgrade

Detroit Lions aren’t in a rush to add a wide receiver in the 2026 Draft, but five Combine standouts—Kevin Coleman, Kaden Wetjen, Eric Rivers, Zavion Thomas, and Barion Brown—stand out as potential WR4 targets based on strong testing and on-field performance, with Wetjen’s elite return ability adding value even if he’s limited by route depth. The article also notes several speedy prospects who didn’t participate in on-field drills to provide context on the talent pool.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#combine#detroit-lions#nfl
Combine’s Wideout Standouts Push Patriots Toward Draft Strategy
sports10 hours ago

Combine’s Wideout Standouts Push Patriots Toward Draft Strategy

The NFL Combine’s wide receiver workouts highlighted 11 prospects with a mix of size, speed, and ball skills, creating talking points for the Patriots’ post-Maye plan. The piece outlines potential fits (and sleepers) such as Denzel Boston, Chris Brazzell, Ja’Kobi Lane, Skyler Bell, and Omar Cooper Jr., while noting New England may rely on the draft or trades rather than expensive free-agent acquisitions to land a No. 1 receiver amid questions around existing veterans and cap hits.

via New England Patriots|
#college-football#nfl-combine#nfl-draft
Patriots balk at A.J. Brown price tag as trade talks swirl
sports16 hours ago

Patriots balk at A.J. Brown price tag as trade talks swirl

The Patriots have discussed trading for Philadelphia's A.J. Brown but believe his asking price is too high. The Eagles could fetch a bigger return than the DK Metcalf deal, though Brown’s future with Philly remains unclear. New England’s interest is tied to head coach Mike Vrabel’s ties to Brown and the need for another top target for Drake Maye. Trading Brown before June 1 would cost the Eagles a $43.8 million dead cap hit but would save well over $100 million in future years, per Over The Cap.

via theScore.com|
#aj-brown#eagles#nfl-trades
Tate Could Be Giants’ Robin to Nabers’ Batman in 2026
sports17 hours ago

Tate Could Be Giants’ Robin to Nabers’ Batman in 2026

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, told teams at the combine he’s a game-changer who can do it all. At 6’2”, 195 pounds, he posted 51 receptions for 875 yards and 9 TDs in 2025 and believes he can impact the game with route running, contested catches and blocking. The Giants could draft him at No. 5 to complement Malik Nabers, with Tate embracing a Robin-to-Nabers’ Batman role in New York; he plans to run the 40 at the combine.

via Big Blue View|
#carnell-tate#new-york-giants#nfl-draft-2026
Bills at 26 in 2026 Mock Draft Watch: Edge, WRs, and More in Play
sports1 day ago

Bills at 26 in 2026 Mock Draft Watch: Edge, WRs, and More in Play

Buffalo Bills’ No. 26 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is the focus of Mock Draft Watch 3.0, with analysts predicting a mix of defensive help and offensive weapons—from edge rushers Mason Thomas and T.J. Parker to safeties like Dillon Thieneman, a linebacker such as CJ Allen, and receivers like Denzel Boston or Malachi Fields—summarizing a trend that favors adding defensive depth while also upgrading Josh Allen’s receiving corps. The piece aggregates predictions from Sporting News, Fox Sports, USA Today, ESPN, NFL.com and others.

via Buffalo Bills|
#buffalo-bills#edge-rusher#mock-draft-watch
sports2 days ago

Steelers Weigh Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Amid Jaguars’ Depth Questions

As the 2026 NFL Combine unfolds, ESPN speculation suggests the Steelers could pursue Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. if Jacksonville is willing to move him. Thomas, a former first‑round pick, has shown high upside but faced drops and a WR3 role late in 2025; he’s cheap for 2026 with a fully guaranteed ~$2.13M and would carry a 2027 fifth‑year option with a trade. A move might fetch a late second or early third, though some view a third‑plus‑mid‑round package as more likely. If not traded, Pittsburgh could still target WRs in the 2026 Draft. ESPN estimates about a 20% chance of a Thomas trade this offseason.

via Steelers Depot|
#brian-thomas-jr#jaguars#nfl-trade
Five Underrated NFL Free Agents Set to Deliver Big 2026 Bargains
sports5 days ago

Five Underrated NFL Free Agents Set to Deliver Big 2026 Bargains

Bleacher Report spotlights five under-the-radar 2026 NFL free agents—Kenneth Gainwell (RB), Christian Kirk (WR), Greg Dulcich (TE), Arnold Ebiketie (EDGE), and Greg Newsome II (CB)—who could become valuable, affordable signings: Gainwell posted a 1,023-yard-from-scrimmage season with 8 TDs in 2025 and could land a cheap deal, Kirk is expected to rebound with a market around $5.4M/year, Dulcich has shown efficiency and is projected around $1M/year, Ebiketie carries about a $9M/year valuation, and Newsome II is also pegged near $9M/year with potential to regain elite form; teams could snag starting-caliber players without breaking the bank in 2026.

via Bleacher Report|
#cornerback#nfl-free-agency#running-back
Smith-Njigba eyes record-breaking WR payday with Seahawks
sports8 days ago

Smith-Njigba eyes record-breaking WR payday with Seahawks

Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba, three years into his rookie deal, says he deserves to be the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver and expects a lucrative second contract that could average over $40.25 million per year, potentially surpassing Ja’Marr Chase’s current record-setting deal; he emphasizes patience and readiness for the right timing and terms.

via NBC Sports|
#jamarr-chase#jaxon-smith-njigba#nfl-contracts
Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 2.0 Signals WR or Edge Play at No. 26 in 2026
sports9 days ago

Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 2.0 Signals WR or Edge Play at No. 26 in 2026

Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 2.0 (2026) projects the No. 26 pick to lean toward help at wide receiver or pass rush, with analysts suggesting players like Denzel Boston, Malachi Fields, or Omar Cooper Jr. at receiver and Mason Thomas as an edge/OLB option, reflecting the Bills’ ongoing needs for a No. 1 target and a disruptive front. The piece compiles viewpoints from NFL.com, The Athletic, CBS, PFF, and ESPN, showing a pattern of WR and edge-player consideration across top mock drafts.

via Buffalo Bills|
#buffalo-bills#edge-rusher#mock-draft
Giants eye Mike Evans as a veteran playmaker in 2026 free agency
sports10 days ago

Giants eye Mike Evans as a veteran playmaker in 2026 free agency

Mike Evans, the longtime Buccaneer who will explore free agency after 12 seasons, could be a target for the New York Giants to bolster their receiving corps as Wan’Dale Robinson’s future with the team remains uncertain. Evans, who turns 33 and dealt with injuries in 2025, would bring size and playmaking ability to support quarterback Jaxson Dart. Projections vary—from roughly two years and $51 million to shorter deals—making the decision depend on Evans’ willingness to join a team with playoff aspirations and the Giants’ long-term plans.

via Big Blue View|
#jaxson-dart#mike-evans#new-york-giants