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NFL players to buy stock in for 2026: Why Justin Herbert, Caleb Downs are set to surge

Which NFL players are elevating their stock this offseason? Our analysts make the case for six players -- including a pair of quarterbacks and one of the Cowboys' 2026 first-round draft picks.

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Seven NFL teams that addressed glaring weaknesses this offseason: Bengals, Cowboys, Ravens boosted D

Matt Okada spotlights seven teams who addressed glaring weaknesses from last season. The Baltimore Ravens significantly boosted their pass rush with the signing of Trey Hendrickson, but they weren't the only contender to fill a massive need.

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NFL teams under the microscope in 2026: Bills, Rams, Cowboys among nine in searing spotlight

Which teams figure to face the most intense glare from the NFL spotlight entering the 2026 season? Eric Edholm provides his ranking of the top nine squads under the microscope. Where do Josh Allen's Bills slot in?

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Myles Garrett trade winners and losers: Rams Super Bowl-ready? What can Jared Verse do with Browns?

Nick Shook breaks down winners and losers from Monday's blockbuster trade, which saw the Browns ship Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and multiple draft picks. How much will the reigning Defensive Player of the Year elevate Chris Shula's defense? How will Verse adjust to Cleveland?

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A.J. Brown trade winners and losers: Who gets a bump from blockbuster deal? Who takes a hit?

How much easier will A.J. Brown make life for Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel? Who will be Jalen Hurts' WR1 now? Michael Baca breaks down winners and losers from the Eagles' decision to ship the receiver to the Patriots.
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Which NFL teams could dethrone Super Bowl champion Seahawks? Ranking top 8 candidates

Which teams are the biggest threats to dethrone the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks this season? Dan Parr ranks his top eight contenders to unseat Seattle.
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2026 NFL roster changes: Offseason player departures for every team

NFL.com provides a team-by-team breakdown of all the notable NFL players who have already been released/traded since the start of the 2026 offseason or became free agents when the new league year began on March 11.
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2026 NFL roster updates: Offseason signings, trades, contract details by team

NFL.com's 2026 free agency tracker provides real-time team-by-team updates of all the key additions and trades since the start of the offseason.
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Which buzzy NFL teams should you believe in for 2026? Bears, Cowboys top our picks

Which NFL team has the most legitimate hype heading into 2026? Now 100 days from the start of the season, our analysts make the case for six teams -- including the Bears, Cowboys and Giants.
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'Star' power: Cooper DeJean, Derwin James headline NFL's top five players at an increasingly vital position

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explores an increasingly vital position on NFL defenses. Who are the top five 'star' defenders in 2026? Freshly paid Pro Bowler Derwin James makes the list, but he's not No. 1.
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Which NFL players have the most money at stake in 2026? Kyler Murray, Christian Watson could cash in

Who has the most money at stake in 2026? Eric Edholm spotlights nine players heading into a pivotal season. Minnesota's Kyler Murray makes the list, but he isn't the only quarterback included.
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12 NFL rookies who NEED to succeed in Year 1: Heat is on Carnell Tate, Jadarian Price, Antonio Williams

Which rookies truly NEED to succeed in Year 1? Gennaro Filice spotlights 12 newcomers -- five on offense, six on defense and one special teamer -- drawing from nine different positions and all three days of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Five hot QB battles ahead of 2026 NFL season: When will Fernando Mendoza start?

When will Fernando Mendoza make his first start for the Raiders? Matt Okada breaks down five hot QB battles across the NFL heading into the 2026 season.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) dives toward the goal line as Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake, right, moves in to make the stop during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Most underappreciated NFL players: Top candidate for each NFC team in 2026 season

Who are the most underappreciated players in the NFC? Tom Blair provides his selections for each of the conference's 16 teams. Does D'Andre Swift's dynamism in Chicago truly get the attention it deserves?
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Most underappreciated NFL players: Top candidate for each AFC team in 2026 season

Who are the most underappreciated players in the AFC? Gennaro Filice highlights the top candidate on each of the conference's 16 teams. Who is the forgotten man on the Texans' loaded defense? Which one of the Broncos' "core players" deserves more attention?
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Top five tight end groups in the NFL: Which teams are most loaded at a hot position heading into 2026?

Bucky Brooks ranks the top five tight end groups in the NFL. How do the Raiders and Bears stack up at one of the hottest positions in the league heading into 2026?
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NFL's make-or-break players in 2026: Keon Coleman, C.J. Stroud among 11 individuals at a crossroads

Who's facing a make-or-break season in 2026? Nick Shook spotlights 11 players at a crossroads, including Bills WR Keon Coleman, Texans QB C.J. Stroud and Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
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Each NFL team's next best Hall of Fame candidate

Who's most likely to be the next person inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame from each NFL team? Eric Edholm highlights a leading candidate for all 32 franchises.
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2026 NFL Schedule: Predicting every game, final record for each AFC team

Why wait to find out how your favorite squad will fare in the 2026 NFL season? Ali Bhanpuri and Tom Blair have already done the work, going team by team to predict the outcome of all 272 games.
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2026 NFL Schedule: Predicting every game, final record for each NFC team

Why wait to find out how your favorite squad will fare in the 2026 NFL season? Ali Bhanpuri and Tom Blair have already done the work, going team by team to predict the outcome of all 272 games.
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Next Woman Up: Steph DeAngelis, Facility Operations Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles

In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Steph DeAngelis discusses the transition into her role as the Philadelphia Eagles' facility operations coordinator, what goes into game day at Lincoln Financial Field and more.
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2026 NFL schedule: Top 10 prime-time games

The 2026 NFL schedule is flush with blockbuster showdowns in the evening slate, but which ones appear most enticing? Jeremy Bergman ranks the top 10 prime-time games on offer. The latest installment of Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen is must-see TV, but it isn't No. 1.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) signals during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

2026 NFL schedule release: How do travel, rest, prime time and outdoor games impact teams?

The 2026 NFL Schedule features 272 games, played on six different days of the week across 18 weeks in eight different countries. This creates a number of interesting quirks and wrinkles related to travel and timing. Ben McWilliams reveals some key trends.
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2026 NFL schedule: Broncos, Browns among 5 teams with most favorable 17-game slates

Which teams have the most favorable NFL schedules in 2026? Nick Shook identifies the five squads with the easiest paths in the upcoming season.