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Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
4 hours ago

Commanders may have created the perfect storm for a defensive game-changer

The Washington Commanders' aggressive free agency approach positions them to draft Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 7 overall in 2026, as reduced positional needs allow them to prioritize best available talent.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
2 days ago

Commanders may have quietly tipped their hand about a major draft target

The Washington Commanders have scheduled an in-person visit with LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, signaling serious interest in addressing their secondary needs through the 2026 NFL Draft.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
4 hours ago

Commanders may have created the perfect storm for a defensive game-changer

The Washington Commanders' aggressive free agency approach positions them to draft Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 7 overall in 2026, as reduced positional needs allow them to prioritize best available talent.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
2 days ago

Commanders may have quietly tipped their hand about a major draft target

The Washington Commanders have scheduled an in-person visit with LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, signaling serious interest in addressing their secondary needs through the 2026 NFL Draft.
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National Football League
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago

Broncos free agency: Why re-signing players is a priority

The Denver Broncos are retaining nearly all their own free agents and avoiding outside signings, maintaining the 14-3 roster that nearly reached the Super Bowl.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
7 hours ago

New Bears Podcast Alert, Don't Confuse Movement with Progress, Kmet and Swift Get Bonuses

Consistent heavy free agency spending indicates poor drafting and roster management, while the Bears' measured approach in 2026 suggests improved organizational health and fewer critical roster gaps.
Atlanta Falcons
fromThe Falcoholic
10 hours ago

2026 Falcons free agency: What the Falcons have and have not accomplished thus far

Atlanta addressed multiple roster needs through affordable contracts without long-term commitments, acquiring veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a minimum deal while Michael Penix Jr. recovers from ACL surgery.
Washington Nationals
fromRiggo's Rag
12 hours ago

Grading the first 12 signings from Commanders' stunning free agency spree

Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters aggressively pursued young defensive talent and offensive weapons in free agency, prioritizing long-term upside over aging veterans while maintaining draft flexibility.
Chicago Bears
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Bears Bits: Speed, Remaining Needs, and Why the Real Work Starts Now

The Bears pursued a calculated, quieter free agency approach focused on improving team speed and maintaining flexibility while building around their young offensive core.
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Atlanta Falcons
fromThe Falcoholic
4 days ago

Ian Cunningham: Falcons used free agency to "elevate floor"

The Falcons signed 12 free agents to raise the roster floor with solid depth rather than add high-end starters, prioritizing injury resilience over ceiling improvement.
Atlanta Falcons
fromThe Falcoholic
4 days ago

Ian Cunningham: Falcons used free agency to "elevate floor"

The Falcons signed 12 free agents to raise the roster floor with solid depth rather than add high-end starters, prioritizing injury resilience over ceiling improvement.
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Washington Nationals
fromRiggo's Rag
4 days ago

Commanders' free agency moves have turned the Adam Peters narrative on its head

The Commanders shifted from signing aging veterans to acquiring young players entering their prime years, fundamentally changing their roster construction strategy.
Atlanta Falcons
fromThe Falcoholic
6 days ago

Familiarity, upside, and affordability are likely to be the themes of Falcons free agency

The Falcons pursued affordable free agent signings prioritizing familiar faces and young upside players while operating under significant salary cap constraints and roster uncertainty.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 week ago

Cowboys well positioned to make bigger splash at EDGE after Rashan Gary trade

The Cowboys acquired defensive end Rashan Gary from Green Bay, prioritizing players with existing relationships to their new defensive coaching staff led by Christian Parker.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
1 week ago

Patriots' next obvious move is a trade fans are finally asking for

The Patriots released Stefon Diggs and missed on free agent receivers, making Brian Thomas Jr. a potential trade target to address their wide receiver needs.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
1 week ago

Patriots were smart not to trade for D.J. Moore for one big reason

The Patriots must aggressively address their receiver position after releasing Stefon Diggs, with Mike Vrabel needing to secure top talent through free agency, trade, or the draft to support quarterback Drake Maye.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
1 week ago

Patriots abruptly ending Jahlani Tavai era could hint at bigger free agency splash

The New England Patriots released veteran linebacker Jahlani Tavai as part of a broader roster restructuring, creating cap space and draft flexibility for potential major acquisitions or trades.
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San Francisco 49ers
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Scoping out the free agency market for the 49ers' biggest roster need

The 49ers' NFL-low 20 sacks last season exposed a critical defensive deficiency that management plans to address through free agency and the draft.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
1 week ago

Trey Hendrickson would be better for Dallas than Maxx Crosby " Inside The Star

Trey Hendrickson is a superior option to Maxx Crosby for the Dallas Cowboys due to better production metrics and lower acquisition cost despite being two years older.
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Washington Nationals
fromRiggo's Rag
2 weeks ago

Laremy Tunsil just seized contract control from Commanders without saying a word

The Washington Commanders face rising costs to extend left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who can leverage upcoming free agency and market-setting contracts to increase his compensation demands.
Atlanta Falcons
fromThe Falcoholic
2 weeks ago

The NFL has informed teams that the 2026 salary cap will increase to 301.2M

The Atlanta Falcons gain $22M in cap space for 2026, enabling roster moves including Kirk Cousins' release and creating flexibility for draft budgeting and player extensions.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Broncos enter free agency clear of Russell Wilson dead money

The Denver Broncos enter the 2025 offseason with substantial salary cap flexibility after eliminating $85 million in dead money from Russell Wilson's release, positioning them to make strategic additions while maintaining roster quality.
New York Giants
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

5 noteworthy things Giants' brass said at the NFL combine

Giants GM Joe Schoen maintains his authority as general manager despite hiring Dawn Aponte as senior VP of football operations, emphasizing collaborative leadership with Harbaugh.
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
1 month ago

5 bold moves that could push Commanders past $125 million in 2026 cap space

Washington can exceed $125M in cap space via cuts and restructures to get younger, overhaul the defense, and add offensive weapons for Jayden Daniels.
San Francisco Giants
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

SF Giants 2026 spring training preview: starting pitchers

Giants assembled a cost-conscious rotation centered on Webb, Ray, Roupp, adding bargain veterans Houser and Mahle while relying on young pitchers with upside and uncertainty.
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