The Indianapolis Colts are trading veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers in ...

The Indianapolis Colts are trading veteran linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87862">Zaire Franklin</a> to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188362" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188362">Colby Wooden</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2030378076383633459">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Indianapolis had <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3492352" href="https://thescore.com/news/3492352">reportedly</a> been shopping the 2024 Pro Bowl defender ahead of NFL free agency, which opens Wednesday. Franklin will join the Packers after spending eight seasons with the Colts.The 2018 seventh-round pick has racked up over 100 tackles in each of the last four years, including a league-leading 173 in 2024.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Colts will save $7 million in cap space following Franklin's departure. The Syracuse product is under contract through the 2027 campaign after signing a three-year, $31-million extension in 2024.Wooden completed his third season with the Packers in 2025. The 25-year-old has nine tackles for loss across 47 career games.Franklin is the latest addition to the Packers' front-seven after the franchise acquired Micah Parsons before the start of the 2025 season.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 05: Indianapolis Colts Linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) looks on during the NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts on October 5, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The Philadelphia Eagles are signing defensive tackle Jordan Davis to a three-year, $78-million co...

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing defensive 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 contract extension, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2030359451417325591?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter.</a>The deal includes $65 million guaranteed and makes Davis the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history, adds Schefter.Davis was set to earn $12.9 million next season after Philadelphia picked up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/jordan-davis/10058">Over the Cap</a>. With the extension, the 26-year-old will earn an average annual salary of $26 million.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Drafted 13th overall by the Eagles in 2022, the 6-foot-6, 336-pound Davis has provided an imposing presence in the middle of the Eagles' defensive line.Davis posted career highs across the board in 2025, including nine tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. The versatile big man also sealed Philadelphia's 33-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 21 by blocking a game-winning field-goal attempt and returning the loose ball.Davis' contract secures one of the Eagles' top players in the trenches. Teammates <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188180" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188180">Jalen Carter</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188343" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188343">Moro Ojomo</a> are also eligible for extensions this offseason. However, Philadelphia is in the market to find edge rushers, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161647" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161647">Jaelan Phillips</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14840" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14840">Brandon Graham</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161877" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161877">Azeez Ojulari</a> set to become unrestricted free agents.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts to a play during the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Houston Texans released running back Joe Mixon with a non-football injury designation Friday,...

The Houston Texans released running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82723" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82723">Joe Mixon</a> with a non-football injury designation Friday, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2030046284489384248?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>. The two-time Pro Bowler asked for his release Thursday, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2030021359301009881?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The Texans save $8 million in cap space but retain $2 million in dead money as a result of the move, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/joe-mixon/5634">Over the Cap</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mixon missed the entire 2025 season due to a foot injury sustained away from the team's facility. Houston general manager Nick Caserio said in January that Mixon's status for the 2026 campaign remained uncertain because of the "freak" injury."We haven't seen Joe in a little bit, so I think at some point we'll see him and then we'll be able to evaluate kind of where he is, and then based on information, we'll see where his status is," Caserio <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3461025" href="https://thescore.com/news/3461025">said</a>.Mixon provided a massive boost to the Texans' backfield in 2024 after being acquired in a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals the offseason prior. He averaged 4.1 yards per carry while rushing for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also brought in 36 receptions for 309 receiving yards.Houston has sought insurance at the position over the past couple of seasons. The team signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83417" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83417">Nick Chubb</a> as a free agent last summer, pairing him with then-rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210197" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210197">Woody Marks</a>. The Texans are now also poised to lean on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/112122" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/112122">David Montgomery</a> after acquiring the bruising halfback from the Detroit Lions on Monday.Mixon, 29, rushed for over 1,000 yards in five of his eight NFL campaigns. The Oklahoma product has accounted for 7,428 rushing yards and 74 total touchdowns in his career.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 15: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans celebrates after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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Star edge rusher Rashan Gary suggested Friday that he's moving on from the Green Bay Packers in a...

Star edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111745" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111745">Rashan Gary</a> suggested Friday that he's moving on from the Green Bay Packers in a since-deleted Instagram post."When I got the call in 2019, it was one of the greatest moments of my life," Gary said in the post, which was saved by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Gary added, "The opportunity to represent Green Bay and Packers Nation across the country and around the world is something that I will never forget."Like all chapters in life, this one has come to an end."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The post was deleted shortly thereafter. Pelissero <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2029995826097840325?s=20">reports</a> that the former Pro Bowl selection has not been traded or released, citing a source.Gary's Instagram account was hacked, a source told <a href="https://x.com/RobDemovsky/status/2029999864214409219?s=20">ESPN's Rob Demovsky</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Packers edge Rashan Gary, who has been the subject of trade talks, announced his time in Green Bay is over. He was due $19.5 million in 2026 with no guaranteed money. <a href="https://t.co/YLZJXOmHMr">pic.twitter.com/YLZJXOmHMr</a>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/2029991482057277914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Gary had been the subject of trade discussions prior to his deleted post. The 28-year-old is set to carry a $28-million cap hit for the 2026 season, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/rashan-gary/7803">Over the Cap</a>. Green Bay would be able to create $10.9 million in cap space by trading Gary prior to June 1.The Michigan product finished with 7.5 sacks in both his 2024 and 2025 campaigns. The Packers expected Gary to be one half of a formidable tandem after acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> from the Dallas Cowboys.Gary's recorded 46.5 sacks and 46 tackles for loss over seven seasons with Green Bay.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Rashan Gary #52 of the Green Bay Packers lines up during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release quarterback Geno Smith at the start of the new league year ...

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13368" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13368">Geno Smith</a> at the start of the new league year barring a trade, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2029951087185215565?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Las Vegas will create $8 million in salary-cap space by parting ways with the 35-year-old and will take on $18.5 million in dead money, Schefter adds.Smith will enter free agency a year after the Raiders acquired the two-time Pro Bowler in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Las Vegas signed him to a two-year extension shortly afterward.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Las Vegas finished with a 3-14 record in the 2025 season and went 2-13 in Smith's starts.He completed 67% of his passes for 3,025 yards and 19 touchdowns with a league-high 17 interceptions in his lone season with Las Vegas.The West Virginia product developed into a starter with the Seahawks after the team traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> to the Denver Broncos. He earned Pro Bowl nods in 2022 and 2023 after becoming the full-time starter.The Raiders own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are projected to select former Indiana quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171730" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171730">Fernando Mendoza</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188217" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188217">Aidan O'Connell</a> is currently the only quarterback under contract on the roster.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 23: Geno Smith #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Heavyweight star Francis Ngannou is a free agent.  The PFL announced Friday that it has released ...

Heavyweight star Francis Ngannou is a free agent.The PFL announced Friday that it has released Ngannou from his contract, making the 39-year-old available for new opportunities."The Professional Fighting League has made the decision to part ways with Francis Ngannou," the promotion said in a statement. "We have great respect for Francis as both an athlete and a person, and we wish him success in the next chapter of his combat sports career."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ngannou left the UFC in 2022 following a contract dispute despite being the promotion's undisputed heavyweight champion at the time. He earned a unanimous decision against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in January 2022 in his sole title defense.The Cameroonian signed with the PFL in May 2023 but fought only once during his tenure, securing a first-round stoppage over Renan Ferreira in October 2024.Ngannou was named the chairman of PFL Africa when the series was officially launched in May 2025.He's also dabbled in boxing in recent years. Ngannou lost a close decision to former world champion Tyson Fury in an October 2023 bout in his first foray in the professional ranks before getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua in the second round in March 2024.

Cameroon's Francis Ngannou gestures during a weigh-in in Riyadh on October 18, 2024, ahead of tomorrow's PFL Super Fight "Battle of the Giants's" mixed martial arts bout against Brazil's Renan Ferreira.

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Providence will fire third-year head coach Kim English at the end of the 2025-26 season, sources ...

Providence will fire third-year head coach Kim English at the end of the 2025-26 season, sources told <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/providence-fire-kim-english-coach-end-college-basketball-season/">CBS Sports' Matt Norlander.</a>The 37-year-old English led the Friars to a 14-16 record ahead of their season finale against Georgetown on Saturday, in which he'll face former Providence coach Ed Cooley.Providence hired English after he guided George Mason to a 34-29 record over two seasons. Athletic director Steve Napolillo, who made the hire, will conduct the search for English's replacement, per Norlander.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Providence owns a 47-50 overall record, including a 20-36 mark in Big East play, in English's three seasons at the helm. The Friars narrowly missed out on a berth in the NCAA Tournament in his first year, finishing the 2023-24 campaign with a 21-14 mark. However, English hasn't gotten the program back to the March Madness bubble in the following two seasons.Despite earning a top-60 win over St. John's on the road in January, Providence owns a 7-12 record in conference play entering Saturday's finale.

STORRS, CONNECTICUT - JANUARY 27: Providence Friars head coach Kim English coaches his team against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on January 27, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut.

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The Chicago Bears are trading wideout DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, sources told NFL Network's I...

The Chicago Bears are trading wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97110" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97110">DJ Moore</a> to the Buffalo Bills, sources told<a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2029598413923529207?s=20"> </a><a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2029599140485759123?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The Bears will receive a 2026 second-round pick while Buffalo gets Moore and a 2026 fifth-round selection, sources told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2029610783592620391?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>. The deal can't be made official until the start of the new league year March 11.Moore spent the past three seasons in Chicago after being acquired from the Carolina Panthers in a trade package for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The veteran is under contract through the 2029 season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 28-year-old wideout emerged as a No. 1 receiver with the Bears. He racked up 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023, but his production dipped in the following two seasons despite being one of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a>' favorite targets.The trade provides 2024 MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94699">Josh Allen</a> with a top wideout after the Bills recorded the ninth-fewest receiving yards (2,107) by wide receivers in 2025, per <a href="https://x.com/NFL_Researcher/status/2029602032362098982">NFL senior researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno</a>. Moore will headline a Bills receiving corps that includes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174118" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174118">Khalil Shakir</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199774" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199774">Keon Coleman</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161821" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161821">Joshua Palmer.</a>Moore reunites with Bills head coach Joe Brady. The Maryland product exceeded 1,000 yards when Brady served as Panthers offensive coordinator in 2020 and 2021.Moving on from Moore allows the Bears to create up to $16.5 million in cap space. Meanwhile, Buffalo takes on Moore’s $24.5 million salary for the 2026 season and assumes the $15.5-million guarantee in his contract for 2027, per <a href="https://x.com/Jason_OTC/status/2029599588928086392?s=20">Over the Cap</a>.Chicago's pass-catching group features a young nucleus. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199761" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199761">Rome Odunze</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210034" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210034">Luther Burden III</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209919" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209919">Colston Loveland</a> are expected to see plenty of targets.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: DJ Moore #2 of the Chicago Bears stands on the field prior to an NFL divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

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The Atlanta Falcons are planning to release wide receiver Darnell Mooney, sources told NFL Networ...

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to release wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104617" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104617">Darnell Mooney</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2029525283011711471?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Mooney was set to enter the final season of a three-year, $39-million contract that he signed with the Falcons as a free agent in March 2024. Parting with Mooney will save Atlanta $7.42 million in cap space but will result in $11 million in dead money, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/darnell-mooney/8913">Over the Cap</a>.The 28-year-old provided an immediate impact in his first campaign with the Falcons in 2024, finishing second on the team with 64 catches for 992 yards along with five touchdowns. However, Mooney's production dipped significantly last season, with his average receiving yards per game dropping from 62 to 29.5.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mooney recorded 32 receptions for 443 yards and one score in 2025. He spent the first four years of his career with the Chicago Bears.Atlanta is now seeking more depth for a receiving corps headlined by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173995" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173995">Drake London</a>. The Falcons also recently placed the franchise tag on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161661" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161661">Kyle Pitts</a> as the two sides continue to negotiate a long-term contract.Mooney joins a growing list of veteran wideouts poised to hit the free-agent market. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/51141" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/51141">Mike Evans</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174038" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174038">Alec Pierce</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174441" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174441">Rashid Shaheed</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65482" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65482">Stefon Diggs</a> are among the notable names expected to garner attention as free agency opens on March 11.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 14: Darnell Mooney #1 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after missing a touchdown reception against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers is in no rush to decide whether he'll return to the Pittsburgh Steele...

Four-time MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> is in no rush to decide whether he'll return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a second season.The future Hall of Fame quarterback led Pittsburgh to a 10-7 record last season en route to helping the team capture its first division title since 2020. But the 42-year-old hasn't yet provided a definitive answer on his potential retirement."I've talked to (head coach) Mike (McCarthy), I've talked to (general manager) Omar (Khan). There's been no deadline that's been put in front of me," Rodgers said Wednesday on "<a href="https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2029282964543017413?s=20">The Pat McAfee Show</a>." "There's no contract offer or anything, so there's nothing I'm having to debate between. I'm a free agent. Again, I'm enjoying my time with my wife and enjoying this part of the offseason. I think there's conversations to be had down the line."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Khan previously declined to confirm whether the start of free agency on March 11 would serve as a deadline for Rodgers to make a decision."I don't really want to say it has to be done by then. Would like to have an idea, but it just isn't going to go like it did last year," Khan said Feb. 24 at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48023212/steelers-gm-rodgers-knows-how-feel-possible-return">ESPN's Brooke Pryor</a>.Khan added, "He knows how we feel, and I think we know how he feels about us. It was a good experience for both sides."However, Khan also said that he doesn't envision the team waiting until June to ink a contract like it did last offseason.A return to Pittsburgh would reunite Rodgers with McCarthy, whom the Steelers hired in January after longtime head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down. McCarthy coached Rodgers for 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2006-18)."I loved my time with Mike over the years," Rodgers <a href="https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/2029277925174833504?s=20">said</a>.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210204" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210204">Will Howard</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83531" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83531">Mason Rudolph</a> are the only quarterbacks whom Pittsburgh currently has under contract for next season.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 04: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on after defeating the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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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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The New England Patriots informed four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he'll be rel...

The New England Patriots informed four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65482" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65482">Stefon Diggs</a> that he'll be released at the start of the new league year, sources told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2029292124508754030?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Diggs was set to receive $6 million in fully guaranteed money on March 13, Pelissero <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2029292523860922510?s=20">adds</a>.The 32-year-old joined the Patriots last offseason after signing a three-year, $63.5-million contract as a free agent.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Diggs established himself as New England's top receiving threat last season after tearing his ACL the year prior as a member of the Houston Texans. He led the Patriots in receptions (85) and receiving yards (1,013) and scored four touchdowns.New England is now likely to be in the market for a No. 1 receiver. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188240" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188240">Kayshon Boutte</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/69900" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/69900">Mack Hollins</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188239" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188239">DeMario Douglas</a> are the team's top remaining receivers.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 28: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots in action against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 42-10.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are trading star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, source...

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading star cornerback <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173979">Trent McDuffie</a> to the Los Angeles Rams, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2029238550122594669?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.<a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2029237398115094803?s=20"> </a>Los Angeles is sending the 29th overall pick and its fifth- and sixth-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, plus a third-round pick in the 2027 draft, to Kansas City in exchange for McDuffie.McDuffie is expected to receive a new contract once the trade is finalized, per Rapoport. He was in line to earn $13.6 million in 2026 after the Chiefs picked up the fifth-year option in his rookie contract.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 25-year-old leads all cornerbacks with 34 QB pressures and eight forced fumbles since entering the league in 2022, per <a href="https://x.com/NFL_Researcher/status/2029247006838014469?s=20">Next Gen Stats</a>. He also tallied three interceptions and 34 defended passes over four seasons with Kansas City.The acquisition of McDuffie adds an All-Pro talent to Los Angeles' defensive secondary. He'll headline a defensive back unit that features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174202" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174202">Quentin Lake</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89377" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89377">Darious Williams</a>. The Washington product is also set to reunite with his college head coach, Jimmy Lake, who's currently a senior defensive assistant for the Rams.Kansas City now owns the No. 9 and No. 29 picks in April's draft, while L.A. still holds the 13th overall selection.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 27: Trent McDuffie #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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The Dallas Cowboys suddenly have some buying power as the new league year approaches.  The team r...

The Dallas Cowboys suddenly have some buying power as the new league year approaches.The team restructured the contracts of quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> and offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174001" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174001">Tyler Smith</a> to create $47 million in salary cap space, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2029214444228579670?s=20">ESPN's Field Yates and Adam Schefter.</a>Dallas also revised the contract of star wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb</a> ahead of free agency, sources told <a href="https://x.com/toddarcher/status/2029217368451305653?s=20">ESPN's Todd Archer</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>According to <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space">Over the Cap</a>, the Cowboys are now $9 million under the salary cap prior to the start of the new league year, which begins March 11. They were previously $56 million over the base cap of $301.2 million for the 2026 season.Prescott signed a four-year, $240-million extension with the Cowboys in September 2024. The 32-year-old will convert $38 million of his salary into a signing bonus to clear $30.4 million in cap space. The team also revised his deal last offseason in an effort to free up $36.6 million.Dallas also converted Lamb's 2026 salary into a signing bonus. The five-time Pro Bowler inked a four-year, $136-million extension in August 2024.Smith is under contract with Dallas through 2030 after signing a four-year, $96-million contract in September 2025.The Cowboys recently retained multiple key weapons from last year's team. They signed running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161816" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161816">Javonte Williams</a> to a three-year, $24-million pact on Feb. 25 and placed the franchise tag on star receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174055" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174055">George Pickens</a> on Friday.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 4: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 04, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Five-star forward Bruce Branch III committed to BYU, he announced Tuesday.  The 6-foot-7, 195-pou...

Five-star forward Bruce Branch III committed to BYU, he announced Tuesday.The 6-foot-7, 195-pound forward chose the Cougars over USC. He also received interest from Louisville and Arizona, among other schools."I wanted to go to a place that felt like a family, had great academics, and was really focused on basketball," Branch told <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48091999/bruce-branch-iii-latest-5-star-recruit-choose-byu">ESPN's Jeff Borzello</a>. "I can see myself leading this team to a championship. It just felt right."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Branch is listed by <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/260221/bruce-branch-iii">ESPN</a> as the No. 6 prospect in the country for the class of 2026.The Gilbert, Arizona, native becomes BYU's second commitment of the 2026 cycle, joining fellow SC Next 100 forward Dean Rueckert.Branch will head to Provo, Utah, after initially reclassifying from the 2027 recruiting class last November. The Prolific Prep attendee shared his intention to graduate this spring with the intention of enrolling at a college program in the fall.Head coach Kevin Young has secured a pledge from a five-star prospect in each of the past three seasons. Young landed Egor Demin in 2024 after taking over on the Cougars' sideline. He then brought in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/173442" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/173442">AJ Dybantsa</a>, who is projected to be a lottery pick in 2026 NBA Draft.Branch acknowledged Young's vision as a factor in choosing BYU."He has a concrete plan in place that makes sense to me and is very clearly defined," Branch said. "I will be held accountable and develop every day. That's the position I want to be in."

TORRANCE, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Prolific Prep guard Bruce Branch II (3) looks on during the Grind Session Los Angeles high school basketball tournament on February 15, 2026 at El Camino College in Torrance, CA.

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The Indianapolis Colts are placing the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, the team annou...

The Indianapolis Colts are placing the transition tag on quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a>, the team announced Tuesday.The tag will cost the Colts $37.833 million if Jones doesn't get an extension or offer sheet from another interested team. Indianapolis will have five days to match any offer the veteran passer receives as an unrestricted free agent.The two sides can still agree to a new contract before the free-agency negotiation window opens March 9.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He's the first quarterback to receive the transition tag since the Atlanta Falcons used the one-year tender on Jeff George, per <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2028924170600358003?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Jones' 2025 breakout campaign with the Colts was cut short by injury. He helped guide the team to an 8-2 start. However, a hairline fibula fracture in his left leg negatively impacted his performance before he suffered a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon in early December.The 2019 first-rounder passed for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while recording a career-high 68% completion rate.Jones' return will provide stability to the Colts' quarterback room. Last season, Indianapolis signed veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/1955" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/1955">Philip Rivers</a> in a bid to qualify for the playoffs but fell short with an 8-9 mark. Additionally, the team <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3486626" href="https://thescore.com/news/3486626">reportedly</a> recently granted former first-round pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> permission to seek a trade following three seasons in Indy. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210166" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210166">Riley Leonard</a> also started one game during his rookie season in 2025.Wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174038" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174038">Alec Pierce</a> is set to become a free agent after the Colts opted to tag Jones. However, Pierce and the team continue to negotiate a new deal, according to <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/2028927433374589077?s=20">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts walks off the field after defeating the Miami Dolphins during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The Cincinnati Bengals didn't place the franchise tag on star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72083">Trey Hendrickson</a> before Tuesday's deadline. As a result, Hendrickson will become an unrestricted free agent March 11, the start of the new league year."Thank you for the opportunity to play the game I love at the highest level," Hendrickson wrote in a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVb8p1ekkjm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">post</a> on Instagram. "The last five years have been filled with great wins and tough losses. Personal achievements and humbling adversities. I was and always will be proud to have worn the Cincinnati Bengals logo and honor the history behind it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>By tagging him, Cincinnati could've secured the four-time Pro Bowler for the 2026 season on a one-year, $24.4-million guaranteed contract, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/franchise-transition-and-rfa-tenders">Over the Cap</a>.Hendrickson spent the past five seasons with the Bengals. He led the NFL with 17.5 sacks and tallied 56 tackles for loss in 2024.The Bengals' relationship with Hendrickson has been turbulent in recent seasons, with the 31-year-old expressing frustration with the club over contract negotiations.Bengals owner Mike Brown acknowledged in July 2025 that dealing with Hendrickson was "sometimes not so easy" as the two sides struggled to get on the same page amid extension discussions.Ahead of Tuesday's franchise tag deadline, reports surfaced that Cincinnati would potentially tag Hendrickson with the intention of trading him. However, Duke Tobin, director of player personnel, noted last week that moving the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher would be difficult."You got to find a partner, and you have to find somebody that you have to have some cooperation with your players that you're talking about this with," Tobin said, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48026386/bengals-tobin-hendrickson-trade-complicated">ESPN's Ben Baby</a>. "Trades can be complicated, and that hypothetical scenario would be very complicated."The Bengals placed the franchise tag on receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115870" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115870">Tee Higgins</a> in 2025 to prevent him from hitting free agency for a second consecutive offseason. The two sides ultimately agreed to a four-year, $115-million extension last March.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 21: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Minnesota Vikings are open to trading standout pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97160" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97160">Jonathan Greenard</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2028889210845905023?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Minnesota reportedly wants to keep Greenard but is exploring trade options amid its salary-cap issues. The team is $46.6 million over the projected $301.2 million cap for the 2026 season, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space">Over the Cap</a>.The Vikings could save $12.2 million in cap space if they trade Greenard prior to June 1. The Florida product will carry a $22.1 million cap hit in 2026.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Greenard posted back-to-back seasons with at least 12 sacks in 2023 and 2024, though his production dipped in 2025.After earning his first career Pro Bowl nod in 2024, Greenard recorded 10 tackles for loss and three sacks in 12 games last season before being placed on injured reserve.The Vikings have attempted to cut their salary in recent weeks by parting with veteran players. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74334" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74334">Aaron Jones Sr.</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/68677" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/68677">Javon Hargrave</a> are <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3488840" href="https://thescore.com/news/3488840">reportedly</a> expected to be released later in March.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 9: Jonathan Greenard #58 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The New York Jets placed the franchise tag on Breece Hall on Tuesday, the team announced.  The no...

The New York Jets placed the franchise tag on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174033" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174033">Breece Hall</a> on Tuesday, the team announced.The non-exclusive tag, which the team intends to serve as a placeholder for a long-term deal, is a one-year tender worth $14.293 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2028867821631836631?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. Hall can negotiate with other teams and sign an offer sheet. However, the Jets have the right of first refusal and would receive two first-round picks as compensation if they don't match the offer.General manager Darren Mougey said last week that the Jets want to keep Hall in the fold.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Ideally, we find a way to get a deal done and keep Breece around. ... We have a week to find out, you know, if we can't get to an agreement, which way we'll go with that tag," Mougey <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3485187" href="https://thescore.com/news/3485187">said</a> at the scouting combine.The two sides were unable to strike a deal after two weeks of negotiations, a source told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48090048/sources-jets-place-franchise-tag-star-rb-breece-hall">ESPN's Rich Cimini</a>. The Jets have until July 15 to figure out a long-term agreement. Hall would play his 2026 campaign on the tag if an extension isn't finalized.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Always been the type to bet on myself. Been working…see yall soon, Love🤞🏾— Breece Hall (@BreeceH) <a href="https://twitter.com/BreeceH/status/2028875893675110813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>He becomes the first Jets player to be tagged since 2021, when the team used the tender on safety Marcus Maye.Hall rushed for a career-high 1,065 yards in 2025. Touted as a dual threat out of the backfield, the Iowa State product has racked up 5,040 scrimmage yards over four seasons. He was one of the most productive pieces on a Jets' roster that finished last season with a 3-14 record.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 07: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on September 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Steelers defeated the Jets 34-32.

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President Donald Trump invited multiple figures currently or formerly involved in college sports ...

President Donald Trump invited multiple figures currently or formerly involved in college sports to a roundtable at the White House to explore potential legislation that could alter the industry, sources told <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/president-trump-convening-roundtable-to-discuss-myriad-issues-facing-college-sports-sources-221423874.html">Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger</a>.National championship-winning coaches Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, and Mack Brown reportedly received invitations to the March 6 event as well as Heisman winners Tim Tebow and Charlie Ward. Tiger Woods and NBA commissioner Adam Silver are also among the invitees.Trump will serve as the chair of the roundtable, with Florida governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yankees president Randy Levine operating as vice chairs.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>As many as 40 people received invitations to take part in the "Saving College Sports Roundtable," according to Dellenger.The group is expected to discuss the once-amateur industry's rapid ascension into a more professional sports model.Many of the parties who find themselves divided on the direction of college sports will share the room with one another in addition to Trump, who's expressed his desire to bring stability to the industry. The president has also said previously that he'll aim to protect college sports from legal challenges.In July, Trump signed an executive order that intended to regulate NIL deals by prohibiting pay-for-play arrangements.Skepticism remains among some invitees who believe the meeting could be rescheduled or cancelled, Dellenger adds.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 10: President Donald Trump shakes hands with Alabama coach Nick Saban during the event honoring members of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, 2018 NCAA Football National Champions at the White House on April 10, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

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