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Diabate profiles as a run-stuff linebacker — his PFF grades in run defense have been his selling trait — and still has room to grow as he turns 25 this offseason. He’ll compete for a role in the Titans linebacker room after being non-tendered by the Browns this offseason.21 March 2026
Per ESPN’s Brady Henderson, Smith-Njigba’s 2027 salary is fully guaranteed and should make him roughly $23.85 million. Evidently, the 24-year-old wide receiver hit some sort of pay scale escalator with his “one initial-ballot Pro Bowl.” Overall, Smith-Njigba has earned one first-team All-Pro spot and made two Pro Bowls through his three NFL seasons. He led the league with 1,793 receiving yards last year. Henderson previously suggested that the fifth-year option could be used to buy both ...21 March 2026
The Eagles signed former Buccaneers safety and special teams player J.T. Gray as well. Both players are on one-year deals. Epps logged 250 defensive snaps and 121 special teams snaps while totaling 18 solo tackles and two TFLs last year. Gray played on 83 special teams snaps playing for the Broncos and Buccaneers last year. Epps can be expected to contribute defensively, but Gray’s ticket to the active roster is likely via special teams.
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Franks logged 15 snaps offensively last year, but earned zero targets. He logged 283 special teams snaps and racked up nine special teams tackles, ranking second among Falcons players. He is likely to operate in a similar capacity on the Panthers this season.21 March 2026
The former third-round pick spent the first three seasons of his career with the Rams. This will be his first time playing for a new team. Through three NFL seasons, he has five quarterback pressures and 10 solo tackles. Hampton, 25, will now try to carve out a role in Carolina.20 March 2026
Burton, 34, sat out all year after undergoing surgery to repair a hamstring injury he suffered in August 2025. Last we saw him in 2024, Burton was still playing well, earning a 75.8 PFF pass-blocking grade and a 70.3 PFF run-blocking grade.20 March 2026
Chark, 29, last stepped foot on an NFL field as a member of the Falcons in two 2025 preseason games. He was released before the regular season began and did not sign with a new team. Chark spent the first four seasons of his career with the Jaguars after they drafted him via a second-round pick in 2018. He produced career highs across the board in 2019, catching 73-of-114 targets for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns, and earned Pro Bowl honors for his efforts. He spent 2022 with the Lions, 2023 ...20 March 2026
Morgan gave a lengthy reply when fielding a question about trading QB Andy Dalton to the Eagles, highlighting the importance of mobility at the position. Dalton, 38, lacks it. We do not get the sense that the Panthers are searching for a new, immediate starter, but adding “another young guy to the mix” for competition’s sake is on Morgan’s mind. He notes that heading into the draft, the team thinks there are going to be “options” at the quarterback position for them to consider. Head ...20 March 2026
Walker’s record will be cleared “if he avoids any additional arrests over the next six months.” Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport on January 23rd, 2026, because he reportedly lacked the required credentials to travel with the firearm. Walker evidently did not know he was committing a crime when he presented the firearm for inspection. He is licensed to carry it in the state of Wisconsin, which apparently led to Walker’s confusion.20 March 2026
The backup center gets a one-year deal, which makes sense for all involved. McCollum has spent the last two seasons with the Steelers. He earned a 50.2 PFF offense grade via 153 regular season snaps in 2024 and a 69.0 PFF offense grade via eight snaps in 2025.20 March 2026
Turner entered the NFL as a first-round pick with the Saints in 2021. He totaled just 39 quarterback pressures and five sacks over his first four seasons before signing with the Cowboys via a one-year, $3 million deal last year. Unfortunately, a preseason ribs injury ended Turner’s 2025 season. He will likely operate as a rotational player in Detroit.20 March 2026
Schefter notes that Wilkins is still rehabbing the foot injury that ended his Raiders tenure. He has not played since Week 4, 2024. Per Schefter, Wilkins is “expected to have a new home as soon as he wants.” He set career highs in 2023, notching 58 quarterback pressures and 10 sacks. Hopefully, the foot injury can be resolved soon.20 March 2026
ESPN’s Field Yates reports that the Seahawks now have five days to decide whether to match the offer. The original-round tender would have made Bobo $3.52 million this year, though the money is not guaranteed. We do not know what the Jaguars’ offer is, but obviously, they beat the Seahawks’ numbers. The Florida Times-Union notes that the Seahawks will not receive draft pick compensation if they decline to match the offer sheet.20 March 2026
Williams is scheduled to enter free agency in 2027, and up until now, none of his 2026 salary was guaranteed. Today’s option deadline guarantees Williams $10 million and brings his salary cap number to nearly $47 million. Had the 49ers exercised the option, it would have allowed them to spread the $10 million out over future years. The 49ers still want to reduce his cap hit and Williams reportedly wants more guaranteed money. It is unclear if the 37-year-old left tackle also wants an extension ...20 March 2026
The Cowboys placed a second-round tender on Aubrey that would pay him $5.76 million in 2026 after unsuccessfully attempting to negotiate a long-term deal. That said, the two sides can still agree to an extension. The Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins previously reported that the Cowboys offered Aubrey an extension averaging just under $7 million per season and that Aubrey was asking for nearly $10 million per season. Aubrey disagrees, saying he did not receive the offer that the public think ...20 March 2026
Harris isn’t the only reporter who believes that the Cowboys are still on the hunt for new defenders. In a report from earlier today, ESPN’s Todd Archer mentions Brooks and Al-Shaair as well, while also bringing up Steelers LB Patrick Queen as a possibility. Harris disagrees on the latter player, saying on social media that the Cowboys have “pivoted off Queen,” though he believes the inside linebacker position “gets addressed in the trade market.” In a mock draft published today, Har ...20 March 2026
