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NFL execs predict 2027 offseason: QB carousel, George Pickens' contract, RB salary ceiling
From contract standoffs to the QB carousel and potential trades, NFL execs predicted next year's biggest stories.
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What Troy Aikman expects from Broncos-Chiefs looking ahead to Week 1
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What to know ahead of Thursday's full 2026 NFL schedule release
Seahawks will open a season that features nine international games. Come back for bold predictions.
AROUND THE LEAGUE
How every rookie QB fits with his new NFL team: What's next for 10 who were drafted?
Which quarterbacks landed in perfect spots? We look at expectations, fits and roles for every drafted QB, including two first-rounders.
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The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL team: Where all 32 could still upgrade
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost.
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Schefter: Giants hopeful Malik Nabers will be ready for season opener
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Schefter: Expectation is Parsons will miss time to start season
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NFL NATION
Aiyuk, Diggs or the rookie? Sizing up Commanders' options at WR2
Since last season, Washington has wanted to answer this key question: Who will be its main receiver opposite Terry McLaurin?
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EXAMINING RAMS' OFFENSIVE APPROACH
Will 13 personnel drive NFL offenses in 2026? Barnwell goes deep on the Rams' innovative change
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?
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OFFSEASON CHATTER
Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Reasonable answers for 10 lingering offseason questions
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.
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Troy Aikman to Josh Allen: Try to not put so much on your shoulders
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THE NEW CLASS
The non-Round 1 impact rookies: Yates lists 20 sleepers who will play big roles in 2026
We picked out Day 2 and Day 3 NFL draft picks who could contribute right away, including R Mason Thomas and Antonio Williams.
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Early NFL awards favorites, long shots: Which rookie has the easier path to OROTY?
There's still a long way to go until the 2026 season kicks off, but it's never too early to see who's a front-runner.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Fantasy buzz: Which players benefit most from Njoku, Jennings signings?
Discussing the impact on Oronde Gadsden, Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and others this season.
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Field Yates' rankings: PPR top 160
Field provides his latest rankings for the upcoming season, which will be updated throughout the offseason.
Top Headlines
- Source: Nabers had 'cleanup,' hopeful for Week 1
- Source: Fins make Achane 3rd-highest-paid RB
- Packers-Rams set as 1st Thanksgiving Eve game
- NFL nixed minority offensive asst. mandate in '25
- Jets add needed experience at WR, sign Patrick
- Florida AG continues push against Rooney Rule
- Steelers-Saints in Paris part of record int'l slate
- Patriots' Hutchins faces domestic assault charge
- 🏈 Answers for 10 lingering offseason questions
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2026 NFL free agency: Ranking best players still available
Where could Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel land? Let's stack the top free agents who are still available and looking for new contracts.
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Can more NFL teams copy the Rams' TE-heavy offense in 2026?
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?
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2026 NFL offseason: Making sense of 10 lingering questions
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.
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Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams following the draft
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost. Here's one for every roster.
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NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason?
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up after free agency and the draft? Here are our early rankings for next season, plus one spot each roster got better.
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