The Denver Broncos selected running back Jonah Coleman out of Washington in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft, and he is slated to be the team's RB3, behind J.K. Dobbins (foot), whom they just re-signed to a two-year contract, and behind RJ Harvey, whom they spent second-round draft capital on in 2025. Coleman profiles as more of a bowling-ball-type running back, standing at 5'8 ", 220 lbs. Over his past two collegiate seasons at Washington, he accumulated 27 touchdowns, 54 receptions, 531 receiving yards, and 1,811 rushing yards. He profiles as a true bell-cow back with receiving upside and has received comparisons to guys like David Montgomery of the Houston Texans. For the 2026 season, he will be buried on the depth chart and likely won't be relevant in the first half of the season barring injury; however, the Broncos are not committed to Dobbins long-term and Harvey did not capitalize on his from an efficiency standpoint in 2025, so Coleman is a top target in dynasty formats, specifically for teams who are rebuilding or just need to get younger at the running back position
Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy ? That is the question that hangs over the Minnesota Vikings with less than two months until the NFL regular season kicks off. Eager to avoid another disappointing campaign, the Vikings opted for some competition in the quarterback room, adding Murray this offseason. The former Michigan man hasn't lived up to expectations, paving the way for the 2019 No. 1 overall pick to potentially win the job in training camp. Drew Brees, a Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints legend, weighed in on the battle. "I think both of those guys have a lot to prove," Brees said to USA TODAY Sports' Madison Tenenbaum. Brees noted that McCarthy just hasn't been on the field enough in his short career, while Murray is getting a fresh start. However, the former Cardinals ' signal-caller has the added task of endearing himself to a new team, making for an intriguing competition. Check out the video above for Brees' full explanation and why it's too early to give up on McCarthy. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Drew Brees weighs in on Vikings QB battle: 'A lot to prove'
Despite high expectations for the Houston Texans, the article explores potential reasons for failure in the upcoming season. While the team has made efforts to improve the offensive line and add weapons like David Montgomery, concerns remain about QB CJ Stroud's consistency and the offensive line's ability to provide adequate protection
The NFL’s reigning tackling leader just got paid. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The 28-year-old Brooks is a pillar on Miami’s defense and was one of the few bright spots on the squad in 2025. Brooks registered an NFL-high 183 combined tackles and 99 solo tackles. He was named a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler for his performance. Brooks was originally drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks . He led the NFL in solo tackles (109) in 2021. He signed with the Dolphins prior to the 2024 season. The linebacker was previously entering the final year of his contract. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) The Dolphins offloaded a lot of well-known players this offseason, such as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa , wide receiver Jaylen Waddle , wide receiver Tyreek Hill , pass rusher Bradley Chubb and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as they go through a rebuild. But the team also gave notable extensions to center Aaron Brewer , running back De'Von Achane and now Brooks. It’s a clear indication that the Dolphins view Brewer, Achane and Brooks as building-block players as they usher in a new era of their franchise with head coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis . Brooks has led the Dolphins in tackles in each of the last two seasons. He’s produced over 140 tackles for two straight seasons and has registered over 100 tackles for five consecutive seasons. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Dolphins sign NFL tackling leader to extension amid rebuild
Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are engaging in what is expected to be one of the NFL's tightest quarterback battles ahead of the 2026 season. Despite the competition, Sanders insisted while hosting a free youth football camp in Brooklyn, Ohio, that the two have a good working relationship and are trying to help one another improve. "I would say it's the same thing that we've been saying from Day 1," Sanders said, per Cleveland.com . "We're both trying to be the best version of ourselves we could be. So we're not going to let anything get in between that. So it's a level of respect that we all in the quarterback room have for each other. "And we're not really emotional when it comes to things that we can't control. We mainly focus on and thrive on getting better in the work every day. So if I like something he's doing, I ask. If he likes something I do, then [he] asks. It's conversation, and that's what's most effective." OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Sanders is coming off a rookie season during which he started seven games for the Browns . He led the team to a 3-4 record in seven starts while completing 56.6% of his passes for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The 2025 fifth-round pick had begun his time in Cleveland as a fourth-string quarterback before slowly climbing up the depth chart. By comparison, Watson didn't play at all in 2025 after tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the span of three months. He spent the entire campaign recovering and has only played 19 total games in his four seasons with the Browns to date. Even so, first-year coach Todd Monken has been impressed with each quarterback. He noted in June that both "functioned at a high level" during offseason activities and that he wouldn't name a starter before training camp because of that. "They've both played well enough to earn the right to compete to start," Monken said at the time. But again, Sanders and Watson haven't let that competition get in the way of their relationship. In fact, they have used it as a springboard to try to build chemistry with their teammates, as the two co-hosted a passing camp in Miami ahead of training camp. Sanders referred to his experience working with his teammates during that camp as "truly amazing." "I think it was extremely important that us as a group, for whoever was available, was available to come down to Miami," Sanders said. "And there were a couple other players that schedules didn't align with it, but it's all good for those that came and stuff. It was truly amazing. And we felt a different type of bond just outside of the facility, outside of these things. "And we all vow to continue doing our part and keep it going while we're here. Those relationships and how funny it is when you have a lot of dialogue and in different situations where a lot of your teammates is very fun and it's exciting. You create these real memories, these real bonds, and it's irreplaceable. So I'm truly thankful that it happened. I know everybody that came was excited and we had a great time." Sanders and Watson will each be hoping the repetitions they got with their teammates in Miami will help them once Cleveland's training camp begins . Browns rookies are set to report to camp on July 23 while veterans will join them on July 28. This article origina
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After a summer of soccer , the American sports world will soon recenter itself on its favorite sport, football, as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Fantasy football managers will be among those eagerly awaiting the season opener between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks . However, their first focus will be navigating their fantasy drafts and trying to build the perfect roster with which to contend for a championship. Naturally, part of that process will be landing some of the blue-chip players atop fantasy drafts, like Jahmyr Gibbs , Bijan Robinson and Ja'Marr Chase , among others. But even more important will be identifying quality sleepers and value picks who can emerge as key contributors for top fantasy rosters. These players don't get a lot of fanfare, but there are often underlying signs that they should be able to outproduce their draft slots – provided that they remain healthy, of course. There are typically two types of sleepers for fantasy managers to target. Many are younger players who are positioned to earn a larger volume of opportunities than they did the previous season. Others are veterans who have seen their Average Draft Position (ADP) sag to a point at which they can emerge as proven value picks with upside. In any case, sleepers have one thing in common: a path toward big-time production that could allow them to vastly outproduce their ADP. Here's a look at some of the best sleepers and value picks to consider for the 2026 fantasy football season. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) All ADP figures via CBS Sports . ADP : 32.38 Position rank : RB16 Can a player with a top-50 ADP really be considered a sleeper? It's not common, but Love's ADP is far lower than it should be considering the No. 3 overall pick from the 2026 NFL Draft's talent. Some may be scared off Love after Ashton Jeanty 's rookie-year struggles. The Raiders star was a top-15 pick across most fantasy formats but averaged just 3.7 yards per carry and failed to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards. It's understandable that those burned by Jeanty would shy away from Love, but their situations are very different. Jeanty went to a Raiders offensive line that was one of the league's worst and allowed him to average just 1.6 yards before contact per run, third-lowest in the NFL among 49 qualifiers. By comparison, Arizona's running backs combined to average 2.4 yards before contact per play, which was just about dead average league-wide. That should give Love a better fighting chance of finding running room, especially since the Cardinals added veteran free agent Isaac Seumalo and second-round pick Chase Bisontis to improve their interior blocking. Add in that Love has an excellent receiving skill set and he should quickly become a three-down threat who gets high-end volume and a boost in PPR formats. That should be enough to make him a clear-cut RB1, even though he is being selected as an RB2. ADP : 62.12 Position rank : WR29 Luther Burden is all the rage in fantasy circles. He is, on average, the 21st receiver coming off the board in fantasy drafts with many believing that his late-season breakout coupled with the departure of DJ Moore will pave the way for him to become the team's No. 1 receiver. Overlooked in all this has been Odunze. The 2024 first-round pick led the Bears in targets
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With Miami Dolphins training camp starting in just about a week and a half, the team is gearing up to return to the practice fields in sunny Miami Gardens. After a flurry of moves this offseason, the organization’s roster looks much different than it has in recent memory. However, the team still has time to put the finishing touches on their facelift ahead of the 2026 NFL season — and Bleacher Report has a couple of ideas as to how the Dolphins could continue to reshape their roster under the watchful eye of new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. Here’s what Moe Moton proposed for Miami. Trade mid-round pick for Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette Based on overall career production, the Dolphins have the worst wide receiver corps. If they want to see quarterback Malik Willis make strides as a first-time, full-time starter, the club should look to bolster its pass-catching group. Miami could inquire about Legette, who may need a change of scenery. Through two seasons, Legette has caught 84 passes for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 contests. As a former first-round pick, he’s underwhelmed, but a new opportunity to be the No. 1 wideout in Miami could lead to increased production. Trade RB Jaylen Wright to Houston Texans for late-round pick The Texans acquired running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions to bolster their ground attack. He’s entering his age-29 term after sharing the backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs for three seasons. Houston should add another early-down ball-carrier to split touches with Montgomery. Last season, Woody Marks averaged an inefficient 3.6 yards per carry as the team’s lead rusher. Houston can inquire about Wright, who may be expendable on the Miami Dolphins’ rebuilding squad. He’s in competition with Ollie Gordon II for the No. 2 spot behind De’Von Achane. This move would give the Texans a solid early-down duo while Marks retains a specialist receiving role and adds kick-return duties . ___ If you were the Miami Dolphins’ general manager, would you make these moves conjured up by Moton of Bleacher Report? If not, are there other moves you’d make to bolster Miami’s roster? Let me know in the comments below or on Twitter at @MBrave13. Fins up!
NFL training camp is around the corner, and with it will come battles for positions on each team's 53-man roster. Plenty of those spots will go to grizzled NFL veterans, but there will also be players hoping to make the jump from the UFL to the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. Entering training camp, a total of 23 UFL players have inked contracts with NFL teams. They will look to become the latest spring-league standouts to make it onto 53-man rosters and develop into key role players, like Dallas Cowboys receiver KaVontae Turpin and kicker Brandon Aubrey . But which players will have the best chance to make an immediate impact with their new squads? Here's a look at five former UFL players who could challenge for roster spots in 2026. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Position : Kicker Team : New Orleans Saints Historically, the biggest NFL contributors to come out of spring football leagues have been special teams players. Aubrey and Jake Bates have turned into two of the NFL's best kickers, and Brown will look to become the latest in the UFL to NFL kicker pipeline. Brown made 89% of his field goals in 2026, good for the second-highest mark among kickers with at least 10 field goal attempts, and made a league-high 25 field goals. He showed good range with a long of 60 and earned the UFL's Special Teams Player of the Year award as a result of his strong effort. Brown will compete with Charlie Smyth – who made 12 of 16 field goals across six games for the Saints last season – as he looks to carve out a role in the NFL. Position : Safety Team : Miami Dolphins Burns was tremendous in his first season with the Houston Gamblers. The former LSU safety led the UFL with four interceptions while allowing a minuscule 29.4 passer rating in coverage, per Pro Football Focus . The imposing safety also has great size at 6-2, 207 pounds, which should help him hold up as a role player at the NFL level. Burns landed in a great situation with the Dolphins, who are rebuilding and don't have much proven talent at safety. That could give Burns a path toward making the 53-man roster, especially if he can continue to show off quality ballhawk skills in the preseason. Position : Running back Team : Buffalo Bills Wheeler made just one start for the Louisville Kings last season but he emerged as the team's top running back amid its run to a UFL title. The physical runner showed good burst and averaged an impressive 5.4 yards per carry, which ranked second-best league-wide among qualified runners behind only Marcus Yarns (5.7). Wheeler also averaged 28.5 yards per kick return last season, which ranked fifth in the UFL. That will give him multiple paths to earning a roster spot with the Bills, who have a solid rotation set at running back with James Cook , Ray Davis and Ty Johnson but just five total running backs on their 53-man roster. Position : Wide receiver Team : Denver Broncos Butler led the UFL in receiving yards last season with 641 while averaging a whopping 22.1 yards per reception. That came despite him playing in just nine games and helped him to earn the UFL's Offensive Player of the Year award for the second time in three years. Butler's size (6-5) makes him a good contested-catch weapon and could allow him to become a contested-catch weapon in the NFL. It hasn't fully come toge
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL he suffered in his left knee during his team's Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2025 NFL season. The 30-year-old quarterback continues to hope he will be able to take the field in Week 1 of the 2026 campaign when his team faces the Denver Broncos . "That's my goal," Mahomes said on a July 15 episode of Yahoo Sports Daily . Mahomes reiterated that playing in Kansas City 's season opener has long been his target since originally suffering the major knee injury. That was part of the reason he had surgery to repair the maladies just a day after the injury occurred. "I've said that since the beginning [the goal] is being ready to go Week 1," Mahomes explained. "I can't predict the future and I know that it's a long process. It's not just my decision, but at the same time I'm going to give the doctors and the coaches every single opportunity I can to let me be out there Week 1." OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Mahomes further detailed he was specifically looking forward to playing the Broncos after they won the AFC West and emerged as the conference's No. 1 seed last season. "I don't want to miss that game because that's the team that won the division while we were gone and you want to be out there and ready to go with your teammates," Mahomes said. "I'll give every single thing I can to be out there Week 1 and hopefully the doctors and the coaches give me the green light and I'm able to go out there with my guys and compete against one of the best teams in the league." Mahomes and the Chiefs have routinely posted updates about his recovery during the 2026 NFL offseason. He has posted several videos of himself throwing while coach Andy Reid has expressed optimism about his quarterback's recovery during the team's offseason activities. And Wednesday, Mahomes said his recovery was "going good" with the start of training camp approaching. "It's a long process. I think that's what I've learned throughout this entire thing," Mahomes said. "So all I can do is be as great as I can be every single day. You just have to maximize that day and slowly get better and better as the year goes on. "I'm excited to get back to training camp," he added. "I'm excited to get the guys back around. I've kind of been in the building in Kansas City by myself. Just have the guys back and getting to be on the football field will get me going and get me ready for the season." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gives injury update, 'goal' for return to field
Will Grier 's NFL journey has come to an end. The 31-year-old quarterback, who bounced around the bottom of depth charts across the league, retired Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers announced. Originally a third-round pick by the Panthers in 2019, Grier appeared in two games that season – accounting for the only regular-season action of his NFL career. He played collegiately at Florida and West Virginia. After his first stint with the Panthers, Grier went on to make stops with the Dallas Cowboys (2021 to 2022 and 2024 to 2025), Cincinnati Bengals (2023), New England Patriots (2023) and Los Angeles Chargers (2023). He did not appear in a game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 and was cut halfway through the season but received a Super Bowl ring anyway. The Charlotte, North Carolina native nearly joined the Cowboys coaching staff prior to signing with the Panthers this offseason, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram . OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL QB courted for Cowboys coaching staff announces sudden retirement
This article reviews the best offseason moves for each NFL team in 2026, categorizing teams by their approach to contention, rebuilds, or being 'stuck in traffic'. It highlights specific player acquisitions via trades, including Tytus Howard to the Browns, Trent McDuffie to the Rams, David Montgomery to the Texans, and DJ Moore to the Bills
Roster turnover is only natural in the NFL from year to year. Whether it’s free agency, the NFL draft, or through trades, newcomers are going to be added to each team’s roster around the league. That’s just the nature of the game ever since the salary cap was implemented. Today, we’re going to look at each team the Dallas Cowboys will play the season and identify the most intriguing newcomer they will face. Some of them are well-seasoned veterans, while others are fresh to the league. Most of these new additions could impact the game one way or another. No offense to the fifth overall pick this year, Arvell Reese, but the Giants most intriguing newcomer is TE Isaiah Likely. This is an interesting matchup right out of the gate for Cowboys’ rookie Caleb Downs . Likely proved he has what it takes to be a go-to receiving threat during his time in Baltimore and will likely be a favorite of second-year QB Jaxson Dart . Washington signed Odage Oweh to a big money contract to hopefully upgrade their pass rush, but it’s their first-round pick, Sonny Styles, who gets the nod as their most intriguing newcomer. The seventh overall pick this year was continuously linked to the Cowboys throughout the pre-draft process and is one of the most physically gifted LBs we’ve seen in quite some time. Vega Ioane, the top-ranked guard in the draft this year, is an interesting candidate to be the Ravens most intriguing newcomer, but not over DE Trey Hendrickson, if for no other reason than the entire Maxx Crosby debacle. Regardless of how that situation ended up turning out, Hendrickson in his own right is a dominant pass rusher worth watching this year. Houston upgraded their offensive line (Keylan Rutledge) and defensive line (Kaydon McDonald) with their first two picks in the draft this year, both of which should make an immediate impact. The most intriguing newcomer though is RB David Montgomery. He’s been one of the most consistent, yet underrated, backs in the league and could test Dallas’ run defense. The Buccaneers were surprisingly quiet in free agency and didn’t make any major acquisitions. They did however make several smaller moves, but the most intriguing newcomer came via the draft, Rueben Bain Jr.. Bain was another player link to the Cowboys throughout the draft process and worth keeping an eye on when these two teams play in Week 5. The most intriguing newcomer Dallas will see in Week 6 against the Packers is someone they showed some interest in in the pre-draft process, CB Brandon Cisse. He’ll likely be a full-time starter at this point in the season and will have his hands full attempting to contain CeeDee Lamb , George Pickens , and Ryan Flournoy . Advantage Cowboys! Shout out to CB Riq Woolen as someone to watch for the Eagles, but the most intriguing newcomer in Philadelphia is A.J. Brown ’s replacement, rookie WR Makai Lemon. Not only is it an interesting storyline about how they traded up with Dallas to acquire Lemon in the draft, but how he’s going to replace an All-Pro after Brown was traded to the New England Patriots . There’s only one name that comes to mind as the most interesting newcomer to watch in the Week 8 matchup with the Cardinals, RB Jeremiyah Love. The rookie out of Notre Dame is expected to be a generational type of talent and one of the best running backs the league has seen in some time. He could be a challenge as both a runner and receiver for the Cowboys. The Indianapolis Colts didn’t really had any significant new faces in free agency, instead they focused on retaining/re-signing several of their own. Because of that, LB CJ Allen is probably the most intriguing newcomer the Cowboys will face in Week 9 when these two teams meet. Allen was someone linked to the Cowboys throughout the draft process mostly due to their need at LB. The most intriguing newcomer the Cowboys will face in the Week 10 matchup with the 49ers is a tie between DT Osa Odighizuwa and WR Mike Evans. The trade that landed Odighiz
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The NFL regularly sees teams go from last place to first, with at least one such turnaround in 20 of the past 23 seasons. However, the inverse is also true, with nine clubs falling from a divisional throne to last place in a single year over the past decade. The article discusses which division winners are most at risk of a significant decline in the upcoming season
To come back or not to come back, that is the question. It's the NFL offseason's biggest unanswered question and only Aaron Donald knows the answer. Donald, now 35, retired at the age of 32 after a dominant run in the league with the St. Louis and then- Los Angeles Rams . He made the decision official on March 15, 2024 , after previously flirting with the idea of walking away. The news was fairly shocking at the time, but came after Donald's passion for the game waned and the checklist of things to accomplish was essentially complete. However, that fire might've been lit once again after the Rams made a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett . "[The Myles Garrett trade] for sure got me thinking," Donald said via text, per "The Pat McAfee Show" on June 2 . "Gotta see if that fire can light back up," he wrote. With most of the NFL's offseason moves likely now in the history books, a potential Donald return seems to be the last domino to fall. But will it? Here's what to know about Donald and whether he is planning to come out of retirement. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Donald hasn't said if he'll come out of retirement. However, that doesn't mean the signs aren't there. The All-Pro defender was recently spotted at the Rams' facility working out and going through drills on July 10, according to TMZ . Garrett then fueled the speculation again on July 12, when he posted a Donald jersey on his Instagram story. All of this stems from some workout clips that Donald posted on social media. It wasn't uncommon for the former Defensive Player of the Year to share those videos, but the timing got people thinking about how lethal those two could be on the Rams' defensive line. Donald is running out of time if he wants to come out of retirement though. Rookies and veterans are set to report to Rams' training camp on July 25, with the preseason to soon follow after that. Donald explained that he lacked a passion to continue playing and was happy with his accomplishments after 10 years in the league. "I'm complete. I'm full," Donald told the Rams' official site at the time . "I think the passion to play the game is no longer there for me. I will always love football, but to think about going through another camp and another 17-[game] season, I just don't got the urge to want to push myself through that no more. "I'm just, I'm burnt out. The best way to say it is I'm full, I'm complete. I'm satisfied with what I was able to do in 10 years. I think it's time for me at 32 years old to retire from football and jump into the next step of my career, my life. Now it's time to move on." Fortunately for Donald, this isn't a one-way street. Everyone involved appears ready to welcome him back with open arms. General manager Les Snead joined "The Rich Eisen Show" on June 3 and was asked about the chances that Donald decides to return. "I do think for the first time since he's retired, he's maybe tempted," Snead said. "Maybe do one last stand. I don't know if he's been tempted since he has been retired." "I think if you know Aaron at his core, he's one of those humans that if he doesn't think he can really, really help, he probably doesn't want to try," he added. Head coach Sean McVay had similar thoughts when he spoke with reporters on June 2. "Interested, there is no question," McVay said
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Josh Allen tries to be one step ahead on the football field. Now the NFL star is attempting to do the same off the field. The Buffalo Bills quarterback figures to have plenty left in the tank for his playing career. At age 30, Allen is in the prime of his career and just recently won the NFL MVP award in 2024. He is still chasing that first Super Bowl, something the Bills franchise has yet to win either. Even if Allen plays for another 10 years, it's never too early to start thinking about the future. Allen joined CNBC's Alex Sherman for an interview , where the quarterback revealed that he would "entertain" the idea of going into broadcasting when his playing days are finished. However, Allen does have some reservations about making that leap. “I do think it would be cool if you can keep it from a strictly broadcasting angle,” Allen told Sherman. “When players go from players to journalists and say certain things that they hated people saying about them, I think that’s where it gets a little murky for me. But, I do think that it would be something I would entertain. "I can’t say for sure, ‘yes’ or for sure ‘no’ right now, because I do go back and forth on it. But yeah, I’d have to put some more thought into it.” OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Allen would be far from the first star to get a job in the broadcast booth after his on-field career. Just about every broadcast booth has a former player or coach alongside the play-by-play voice to give analysis and break down the game. Tony Romo , Troy Aikman, Tom Brady are some of the most notable – and highest-paid – former quarterbacks in those roles right now. Russell Wilson is among the players that made that career-change this offseason , joining CBS Sports as a studio analyst. Wilson's post-career path may be one that is more preferable to Allen if real-time analysis and critique aren't for him. In the meantime, Allen has plenty of time left on the field before he is faced with that decision. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Josh Allen to 'entertain' idea of broadcasting after NFL career is over
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