The Los Angeles Rams are signing cornerback Jaylen Watson to a three-year, $51-million contract w...

The Los Angeles Rams are signing cornerback Jaylen Watson to a three-year, $51-million contract with $34 million guaranteed, sources told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2031047195617566991?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Watson will join former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Trent McDuffie in L.A. after the Rams traded for the star cornerback Wednesday.The 27-year-old had been a member of the Chiefs since they selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 draft. He started 15 games last season while playing over 95% of the snaps in those contests, recording 64 tackles, six passes defended, and two interceptions.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Los Angeles has been proactive in reworking its secondary after the team allowed Sam Darnold to throw for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the NFC Championship Game.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 07: Jaylen Watson #35 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Report: Rams signing CB Watson to 3-year, $51M deal

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing wide receiver Alec Pierce to a four-year, $114-million deal...

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174038" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174038">Alec Pierce</a> to a four-year, $114-million deal, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2031038029331087537?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Pierce was widely considered one of the best free-agent wideouts after recording career highs in targets (84), receptions (47), and receiving yards (1,003) in 2025.The 25-year-old's new $29 million annual average salary puts him among the top 10 highest-paid wide receivers in the league, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/position/wide-receiver">Over The Cap</a>. Pierce, who's led the NFL in yards per reception in back-to-back campaigns, has emerged as one of the best deep-threat targets in the league.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Indianapolis entered the offseason hoping to retain both Pierce and quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a>. Last Tuesday, the Colts placed the transition tag on Jones, which will cost them $37.8 million if he doesn't get an extension or offer sheet from another team.The Colts started last season 8-2 but ultimately missed the playoffs after dropping their final seven games. They lost Jones to a torn Achilles injury in early December, which ultimately contributed to their season being derailed.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 22: Alec Pierce #14 of the Indianapolis Colts lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Colts re-signing Pierce to 4-year, $116M deal

Boston College fired head coach Earl Grant after five seasons, the school announced.  Grant will ...

Boston College fired head coach Earl Grant after five seasons, the school announced.Grant will leave Boston College with a 72-92 overall record and just one winning season. This year's 11-20 record was the Eagles' worst mark during Grant's tenure.The 49-year-old spent seven campaigns as the head coach at Charleston before taking the Boston College job. He previously served as an assistant at Clemson for five years before landing a head coaching position.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Eagles went 4-14 in ACC play this year and ranked 339th in points per game. They defeated Notre Dame on Saturday in their season finale but ultimately lost 10 of their last 12 games.Boston College hasn't reached the NCAA Tournament since the 2008-09 campaign and hasn't won a March Madness contest since 2007.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 3: Earl Grant of the Boston College Eagles watches the game from the sidelines during a game between Boston College v Georgia Tech at Hank McCamish Pavilion on January 3, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Boston College fires coach Grant after 5 seasons

The Arizona Cardinals and James Conner agreed to a revised contract that will keep the running ba...

The Arizona Cardinals and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74593" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74593">James Conner</a> agreed to a revised contract that will keep the running back with the team for the 2026 season, sources told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2030683314806202751?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Conner played just three games in 2025 after undergoing season-ending ankle surgery. He finished the year with just 133 total yards and two touchdowns on 40 touches.The 31-year-old posted back-to-back 1,000-plus rushing yard seasons in 2023 and 2024. He's recorded over 3,700 rushing yards with Arizona since joining the club in 2021 after a four-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>With Conner sidelined for most of the season, Arizona had five running backs record at least 29 carries in 2025. Two of those rushers, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188699">Emari Demercado</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161892" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161892">Michael Carter</a>, are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in a few days. Additionally, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174823" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174823">Zonovan Knight</a> will be a restricted free agent, while Trey Benson is under contract for two more years after being drafted in 2024.The Cardinals are entering their first season under new head coach Mike LaFleur in 2026.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 14: Running back James Conner #6 of the Arizona Cardinals runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Panthers 27-22.

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Report: Conner staying with Cards after agreeing to revised deal

Georgia Tech is firing head coach Damon Stoudamire after three seasons, the school announced Sund...

Georgia Tech is firing head coach Damon Stoudamire after three seasons, the school announced Sunday.Stoudamire finishes his coaching tenure with a 42-55 record. He's owed $2.6 million over the next two years, but that number is subject to offset, <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2030645981906174407?s=20">Thamel adds</a>."Georgia Tech men's basketball has a proud history and is an important part of our athletics department and community," vice president and director of athletics Ryan Alpert said in a <a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/mbb-260308/">statement</a> when announcing the coaching change.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We are committed to identifying an excellent basketball coach that will build a championship-level program, and fulfill our missions of academic excellence and preparing our student-athletes for life beyond basketball."The Yellow Jackets went 11-20 in the regular season and ended the year on a 12-game losing streak after falling to Clemson on Saturday. They also finished last in the ACC with a 2-16 conference record. Stoudamire was hired in 2023 after a three-year stint as an assistant on the Boston Celtics' coaching staff. He was the head coach at Pacific from 2016 to 2021, then made the jump to the NBA. Stoudamire won the NBA's Rookie of the Year award after being selected No. 7 overall by the Toronto Raptors in 1995.Georgia Tech has not made the NCAA tournament since the 2020-21 season under Josh Pastner, which was also the last time the program posted a winning record.

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 04: Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire reacts during the college basketball game between the California Golden Bears and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on March 4th, 2026 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have received trade calls on Jalen Carter, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fow...

The Philadelphia Eagles have received trade calls on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188180" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188180">Jalen Carter</a>, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48111448/nfl-free-agency-news-latest-wrs-rbs-pierce-crosby">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler</a>.However, it's unclear if Philly is willing to deal the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle. The report comes after the Eagles <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3493915" href="https://thescore.com/news/3493915">signed</a> nose tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174002" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174002">Jordan Davis</a> to a three-year, $78-million extension Saturday.Carter is now eligible to sign an extension after completing his third NFL campaign. He's been with the Eagles since they moved up in the 2023 draft to select him ninth overall out of Georgia.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 24-year-old underwent a procedure on both shoulders in early December that limited him to just 11 games in 2025. He was also ejected seconds into the NFL's regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys for spitting on Dak Prescott.Despite missing significant time last year, Carter's 41 quarterback pressures were 10th among all defensive tackles in the league. He's been one of the most disruptive interior rushers over the last three years, ranking third in hurries since 2023, behind only <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74524" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74524">Chris Jones</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/108405" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/108405">Jeffery Simmons</a>, according to TruMedia.The Eagles are reportedly expected to be active in the pass-rusher market next week when the new league year opens. They are attempting to re-sign <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161647" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161647">Jaelan Phillips</a>, who will command over $20 million per season on a new contract, according to Fowler. Philly has also reportedly <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">contacted</a> the Minnesota Vikings about potentially trading for pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97160" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97160">Jonathan Greenard</a>.Philly currently has just over $13 million in cap space, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap">Spotrac</a>. They can begin negotiating with free agents when the legal tampering period opens at 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles exits the field after warmups prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Report: Eagles receiving trade calls on Carter

Wide receiver Romeo Doubs plans to test the open market and is unlikely to reach a new deal with ...

Wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174240" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174240">Romeo Doubs</a> plans to test the open market and is unlikely to reach a new deal with Green Bay Packers before free agency opens, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48111448/nfl-free-agency-news-latest-wrs-rbs-pierce-crosby">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler</a>.Green Bay and Doubs have failed to come to an agreement on a new contract after multiple discussions, Fowler adds. The Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers have reportedly been closely monitoring Doubs' market. They are expected to be among several suitors for the wideout when the tampering window opens Monday. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Doubs has been with the Packers since they selected him in the fourth round of the 2022 draft. The Nevada product led the team in targets (85), receptions (55), receiving yards (724), and receiving touchdowns (6) last season. He's played in 59 games across four seasons, totaling 2,424 yards and 21 scores.The 25-year-old is set to hit the open market for the first time in his career. Teams can begin negotiating with free agents at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 9.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Romeo Doubs #87 of the Green Bay Packers runs during an NFL wild card playoff game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Report: Packers, Doubs unlikely to reach deal before WR hits free agency

The Houston Texans are signing defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1-million extensi...

The Houston Texans are signing defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60658" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60658">Danielle Hunter</a> to a one-year, $40.1-million extension that's fully guaranteed, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2029743838764409102?s=20">NFL insider Jordan Schultz</a>.The new contract locks up Hunter through the 2027 campaign. This marks the third consecutive fully guaranteed deal Hunter has signed with Houston since joining the club in 2024, Schultz adds.Hunter recorded 15 sacks and 22 quarterback hits last season en route to earning second-team All-Pro honors. He also posted 83 pressures, the fifth most among all defenders in the NFL.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 31-year-old has consistently been one of the best pass-rushers in the league in recent years. His 60 sacks compiled since 2021 rank only behind the totals of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74678" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74678">T.J. Watt</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72083">Trey Hendrickson</a>.Hunter and fellow edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188133" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188133">Will Anderson</a> are crucial to Houston's defense, which finished second in EPA/play and success rate in 2025, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>. Anderson just completed his third season in the league and is now eligible for a contract extension.Before joining the Texans, Hunter spent the first eight years of his career with the Minnesota Vikings. He's accumulated 140 tackles for loss and 114.5 sacks in 153 games since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2015.

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 07: Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) pursues a play in the second quarter of an NFL game between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs on December 7, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

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Report: Texans signing Hunter to 1-year, $40.1M extension

The Indianapolis Colts are discussing potential trades involving linebacker Zaire Franklin, sourc...

The Indianapolis Colts are discussing potential trades involving linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87862">Zaire Franklin</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2029710323192668516?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Indianapolis is currently $4 million over the salary cap, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap">Spotrac</a>, and intends to shed enough salary to get under the cap before the new league year begins March 11.Franklin is under contract through the 2027 campaign after signing a three-year, $31-million extension in 2024. His deal carries cap hits of over $8 million in 2026 and 2027.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 29-year-old started every game over the last two campaigns. After leading the league in tackles (173) in 2024, Franklin recorded 125 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble last season while playing over 95% of the Colts' defensive snaps.Franklin, whom Indianapolis selected in the seventh round of the 2018 draft, has spent his entire eight-year career with the team.On Tuesday, Indianapolis used the transition tag on quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a>, guaranteeing him a one-year, $37.833-million contract for 2026 if he doesn't reach an extension with the Colts or sign an offer sheet from another interested team.Wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174038" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174038">Alec Pierce</a>, who recorded a career-high 1,003 receiving yards last season, is set to become an unrestricted free agent. The Colts <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3489020" href="https://thescore.com/news/3489020">reportedly</a> informed the 25-year-old that they want him back next season, but a new deal hasn't been agreed upon."I love Indy," Pierce said Wednesday on "<a href="https://x.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/2029240156452978802?s=20">Up &amp; Adams</a>.""But at this point," he added, "I've kind of earned the right to explore free agency, see what's out there, and make a decision that's best for my career and for my family."

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 04: Zaire Franklin #44 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

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Report: Colts shopping Franklin

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is excited after owner and general manager Jerry Jones said last...

Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> is excited after owner and general manager Jerry Jones said last week that he envisioned Dallas "being aggressive" in free agency."Heck yeah, most definitely," Prescott said Wednesday when asked if he was fired up by Jones' comments, according to <a href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/dak-prescott-hoping-free-agency-gives-cowboys-a-big-jump">team website writer Todd Yarvish</a>. Prescott added, "Especially when he said ... no redshirts."He explained, "We've got a coach (Brian Schottenheimer) in his second year. We had some ups and downs and shined some good moments last year. This is the year that you make a big jump, and getting big-time players who can help immediately is a part of that."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dallas <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3491214" href="https://thescore.com/news/3491214">reportedly</a> restructured Prescott's, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174001" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174001">Tyler Smith's</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb's</a> contracts Wednesday. The moves freed up around $66 million to make the Cowboys cap compliant, and they have other simple ways to create more than $50 million in cap space, according to <a href="https://x.com/spotrac/status/2029219454198902948?s=20">Spotrac</a>."The only way to push more is for me to go borrow some of my future," Jones said at the scouting combine. "Expect me to go borrow some of my future. ... I want to do everything we possibly can to stop somebody and to basically win some third downs more than we did last year. So I think that would be the area that you would see me bust the budget."Jones also said the team can't wait for players who aren't ready in 2026.Dallas is coming off a 7-9-1 season and has failed to make the playoffs in back-to-back campaigns. Defense was the team's biggest issue: The Cowboys ranked last in points per game and EPA/play, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>. Their 511 total points surrendered was the most they've allowed in a single season in franchise history.Free agents can begin negotiating with teams when the legal tampering window opens March 9.

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 25: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) stands on the field during game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on December 25, 2025 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD.

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The Minnesota Vikings are expected to release defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, sources told ESPN...

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to release defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/78271" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/78271">Jonathan Allen</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2029332702319493230?s=20">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler</a>.Allen signed a three-year, $60-million deal with Minnesota in 2025. Minnesota is currently more than $40 million over the salary cap, and the move will save the Vikings $6.53 million, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/jonathan-allen/5601">Over the Cap</a>.The 31-year-old suited up in all 17 regular-season games in his only campaign with the Vikings, recording 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He played 75.9% of defensive snaps, the highest rate among Minnesota defensive linemen in 2025.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Vikings veterans <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/68677" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/68677">Javon Hargrave</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74334" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74334">Aaron Jones</a> were <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3488840" href="https://thescore.com/news/3488840">reportedly</a> informed that they will be released as well. Minnesota is also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3490397" href="https://thescore.com/news/3490397">reportedly</a> shopping pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97160" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97160">Jonathan Greenard</a>, who carries a $22.6-million cap hit in 2026.The Commanders selected Allen in the first round of the 2017 draft. The Alabama product spent the first eight years of his career in Washington.

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 14: Jonathan Allen #93 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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Report: Vikings expected to release Allen

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is staying firm on his high asking price in any...

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is staying firm on his high asking price in any trade for star receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194">A.J. Brown</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/2029198592779436527?s=20">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.Teams are reportedly still interested in acquiring the three-time Pro Bowl wideout while understanding it will take a significant package.Philadelphia is seeking compensation similar to what the Dallas Cowboys gave up to acquire <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110862">Quinnen Williams</a> from the New York Jets in terms of a "first-round pick with a second-round sweetener," reports <a href="https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/2029227051761250599?s=20">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New York traded Williams to Dallas for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-rounder, and defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">Mazi Smith</a>.The Eagles don't feel much urgency to move on from the wideout, Garafolo reports, although Brown expressed frustration with his role in 2025.The 28-year-old is under contract through the 2029 campaign after signing a three-year extension in 2024. Philadelphia would have to eat a $43.4-million dead cap charge if it traded Brown before June 1, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/a-j-brown/7842">Over the Cap</a>."When we talk about getting back to a Super Bowl and winning a championship, that's really a great credit to the amount of players we have who can play at an incredibly high level," Roseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3486146" href="https://thescore.com/news/3486146">said</a> at the NFL combine last week. "A.J. is one of those guys. A.J. is a great player."When we talk to Sean (Mannion, the Eagles' new offensive coordinator) and talk to him about his system, his vision for A.J. is a huge part of that. We got to get better, and you don't get better by just sacrificing great players. We look forward to improving and adding on."Brown has been with the Eagles since 2022. He posted 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games last season.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Report: Eagles want 1st- and 2nd-rounder for Brown

The New York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, sources told NFL insider Jordan Schul...

The New York Giants are releasing linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85081" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85081">Bobby Okereke</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2029006592771813692?s=20">NFL insider Jordan Schultz</a>.Okereke has been with the Giants since 2023 when he signed a four-year, $40-million contract. He spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts and entered the league as a third-round pick in 2019.The 29-year-old's 143 tackles last season ranked 10th league-wide. He suited up in all 17 regular-season games and played 99% of the Giants' defensive snaps.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New York will save $9 million against its 2026 salary cap by releasing the veteran linebacker, according to <a href="https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/2029009446437843107?s=20">Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post</a>. Okereke's departure marks the first big personnel move of the John Harbaugh coaching era. Okereke posted 385 tackles, seven forced fumbles, and 5.5 sacks during his three-year Giants tenure.

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Bobby Okereke #58 of the New York Giants in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 28, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Report: Giants to release Okereke

The Rams and Matthew Stafford have discussed a potential extension that would keep the quarterbac...

The Rams and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/680" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/680">Matthew Stafford</a> have discussed a potential extension that would keep the quarterback in Los Angeles beyond the 2026 season, head coach Sean McVay told reporters Tuesday.Stafford announced in his MVP trophy acceptance speech that he won't retire and will return for an 18th season. The 38-year-old has negotiated a new contract each of the last two offseasons, but his current deal is set to expire after next campaign."We've had great dialogue," McVay said when asked whether Stafford would play on the final year of his contract, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48091436/sean-mcvay-says-rams-having-great-dialogue-matthew-stafford-new-deal">ESPN's Sarah Barshop</a>. "I think the good thing is that communication that exists. (I) feel confident about being able to work those things out.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We were obviously really fired up, had a sense that that was the direction it was going to go, but that's always the first, that's always as important as anything is having a guy like him excited and motivated to continue to play at a good clip."Along with his first MVP award, Stafford earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2026 to cap off the best season of his career. He led the league in passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46) while completing 65% of his throws.The Rams lost the NFC championship to the Seattle Seahawks, but Stafford finished the game with 390 total yards, three touchdowns, and a 127.6 passer rating.Stafford has been with the Rams for five seasons since being acquired in a trade with the Detroit Lions. In his first year with the team, the Rams won Super Bowl LVI, the franchise's first Lombardi Trophy since the 1999 season."I do think everything starts with that position ... so you don't take for granted how lucky you are to have a guy like him running the show," McVay said. "And that's why we want to do as good a job as we can of taking advantage of these opportunities."The Rams have the ninth-most cap space in the league at just over $42 million, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap">Spotrac</a>. Safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/119852" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/119852">Kam Curl</a>, cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174045" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174045">Roger McCreary</a>, and tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/53604" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/53604">Tyler Higbee</a> are some Rams players set to become unrestricted free agents next week.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Matthew Stafford #9 during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack intends to play in 2026, reports NFL Network's Ian R...

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/33866" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/33866">Khalil Mack</a> intends to play in 2026, reports <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/khalil-mack-intends-to-play-in-2026">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Mack, who turned 35 in February, is set to become an unrestricted free agent next week. Last offseason, he signed a one-year, $18-million deal to return to the Chargers.Los Angeles considers retaining Mack a priority and will attempt to re-sign him, Rapoport adds. The veteran pass-rusher only suited up in 12 contests last season due to an elbow injury but still posted 32 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Chargers currently have the fourth-most cap space at just under $85 million, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap">Spotrac</a>. Guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173978" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173978">Zion Johnson</a>, wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/44826" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/44826">Keenan Allen</a>, and edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161657" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161657">Odafe Oweh</a> are other key Chargers players set to hit the open market."They know we want them back," Hortiz said of Mack and Oweh during the NFL combine in Indianapolis, according to <a href="https://www.chargers.com/news/joe-hortiz-mike-mcdaniel-odafe-oweh-combine">team reporter Eric Smith</a>. "I think when players go into free agency once the season ends, it takes a little bit of time, but we'll keep chipping away at it and see if we can get something done with them."Mack has appeared in 62 games since joining the Chargers in 2022, racking up 60 quarterback hits and 36.5 sacks over four seasons.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs around the edge during an NFL wild card playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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The Arizona Cardinals are interested in signing pending free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, a...

The Arizona Cardinals are interested in signing pending free-agent quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/43662" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/43662">Jimmy Garoppolo</a>, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48045815/2026-nfl-combine-latest-buzz-news-rumors-free-agency-draft-qbs-trades-offseason">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano</a>.New head coach Mike LaFleur is considered to have a very close relationship with Garoppolo, with a source telling Fowler, "that's his guy."Garoppolo, 34, has spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where LaFleur worked under Sean McVay as the team's offensive coordinator. He's only started one game for L.A., completing 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the 2024 regular-season finale.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Las Vegas Raiders signed Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million contract in March 2023, but the team benched him after six starts the following season and then released him the next offseason.Garoppolo also started 55 games for the San Francisco 49ers from 2017-22, with the team posting a 38-17 record during that stretch. He led the 49ers to two NFC Championship Games and an appearance in Super Bowl LIV, which they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.Meanwhile, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who's under contract through the 2028 season, will likely be released barring a trade, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2028156530806157709?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>. Since being drafted by Arizona in 2019, the 28-year-old has missed 27 regular-season games due to various injuries.Jacoby Brissett is also under contract for next season at $4.8 million. He started 12 games in Murray's absence during the 2025 campaign, throwing for 3,336 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. However, the Cardinals went 1-11 in those contests.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Jimmy Garoppolo #11 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Report: Cards interested in signing pending free agent Garoppolo

The Indianapolis Colts have informed pending free-agent wide receiver Alec Pierce that he won't h...

The Indianapolis Colts have informed pending free-agent wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174038" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174038">Alec Pierce</a> that he won't hit the open market, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48045815/2026-nfl-combine-latest-buzz-news-rumors-free-agency-draft-qbs-trades-offseason">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano</a>.Indianapolis will reportedly place the franchise tag on Pierce if the two sides can't agree on a long-term extension before the new league year begins on March 11. The tag price would be around $27 million for a one-year, fully guaranteed deal.Pierce has been with the Colts since they selected him in the second round of the 2022 draft. He's coming off a career year in which he posted 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 25-year-old led the NFL in yards per reception each of the last two years. He's also just the second player since 1982 to record back-to-back campaigns with at least six receiving touchdowns and an average of 20-plus yards per catch, according to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/top-101-nfl-free-agents-of-2026-who-are-the-best-players-available">NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal</a>.Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a>, who helped Pierce record his first 1,000-yard receiving season in 2025, is set to become an unrestricted free agent as well. Jones would also be a tag candidate if he can't reach an agreement with the team, according to Fowler and Graziano. The 28-year-old tore his Achilles in early December after leading the Colts to an 8-5 record in 13 starts.Unrestricted free agents can begin negotiating with teams when the tampering window opens on March 9.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 22: Alec Pierce #14 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Lions running back David Montgomery refuted a report that stated he "wants out" of Detroit.  ESPN...

Lions running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/112122" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/112122">David Montgomery</a> refuted a report that stated he "wants out" of Detroit.<a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48045815/2026-nfl-combine-latest-buzz-news-rumors-free-agency-draft-qbs-trades-offseason">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano</a> reported Sunday that 28-year-old is looking for a fresh start, but Montgomery later implied on social media that he doesn't want a change of scenery.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Damn, Dmo told you that ? <a href="https://t.co/ttg4DY6H99">https://t.co/ttg4DY6H99</a>— David Montgomery (@MontgomerDavid) <a href="https://twitter.com/MontgomerDavid/status/2028114460360273971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Montgomery, who's spent the last three seasons with the Lions, is under contract through the 2027 campaign after signing a two-year extension worth up to $18.75 million in October 2024. Detroit would seek a Day 3 draft pick in a potential trade for the running back, according to Fowler and Graziano.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Iowa State product has rushed for 2,506 yards during his Detroit tenure but logged a career-low 158 carries last season. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188196" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188196">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>, whom the Lions selected in the first round of the 2023 draft, became the team's primary ball carrier in 2025 while ranking fifth in the league in scrimmage yards and fourth in rushing touchdowns.Montgomery has recorded 6,115 career rushing yards and 63 total scores across seven seasons with the Lions and Chicago Bears.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 25: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller, vice president and general manager Ken Holland...

The Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller, vice president and general manager Ken Holland announced Sunday.Hiller, 56, had been the head coach since the 2024 season after taking over on an interim basis. Los Angeles is 24-21-14 and in fifth place in the Pacific division.Associate coach D.J. Smith will take over as head coach for the rest of the season. Smith was hired in 2024 after spending the previous five seasons as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Kings have lost five of their last six contests, including an 8-1 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers on Feb. 26. They sit three points outside the Western Conference wild-card picture. Los Angeles ranks 29th in goals for and 25th in goals allowed through 59 contests. They made a move to acquire Artemi Panarin in early February, who later signed a two-year, $22-million extension after only wanting to be traded to the Kings. The 34-year-old forward has logged three assists in three contests since joining L.A. Hiller finishes his Kings coaching career with a 93-58-24 record in 175 regular-season games.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Los Angeles Kings Jim Hiller speaks to the media after their victory against the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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Kings fire Jim Hiller, name D.J. Smith interim coach

The Minnesota Vikings informed running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that ...

The Minnesota Vikings informed running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74334" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74334">Aaron Jones</a> and defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/68677" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/68677">Javon Hargrave</a> that the team will release them at the start of the new league year barring a trade, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2028142706757656921?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Jones' release will save Minnesota $7.75 million against its cap, while Hargrave' will free up $10.9 million, Schefter adds.Other candidates whom the Vikings could cut to add cap space are center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/57173" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/57173">Ryan Kelly</a> and defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/78271" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/78271">Jonathan Allen</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/2028143609568964762?s=20">The Athletic's Alec Lewis</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jones, 31, spent the past two seasons with Minnesota after joining the club in 2024. He re-signed on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million last offseason.The veteran appeared in 29 contests with the Vikings, totaling 1,686 rushing yards and seven scores on 387 attempts. He missed five games last year due to a hamstring injury suffered in Week 2, which ultimately landed him on injured reserve.Jones, who's racked up 10,309 scrimmage yards over his nine-year career, played his first seven seasons in Green Bay after being selected in the fifth round of the 2017 draft out of UTEP.Hargrave, 33, signed a two-year, $30-million deal in free agency last year following his release from the San Francisco 49ers. He played in 16 games in 2025, totaling 3.5 sacks and 52 tackles.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 14: Aaron Jones Sr. #33 of the Minnesota Vikings participates in warmups prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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