NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Cowboys & Salary Cap Moves
Jerry Jones acknowledged disappointing fans with Dallas' championship drought and promised changes starting with the team's free agency approach. The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026.
Coaching Changes & Personnel
The Atlanta Falcons dismissed La Troy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach following sexual assault allegations. Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, has been hired for the same role with the Packers.
NFLPA Leadership & Combine Updates
The NFLPA has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretter among the finalists. Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback."
Combine Standouts & Draft Prospects
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, No. 2 on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, said he will not be one of the combine players who sits out the 40-yard dash or any combine drills Saturday. Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.
Combine Performances & Free Agency
Day 2 saw speedy defensive backs and a couple of tight ends put on a show. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts. Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 teams this offseason.
Super Bowl MVP & League Investigations
Kenneth Walker III could become only the fourth player to win Super Bowl MVP and begin the next season on another team. If NFL execs want to say there's nothing to see here on Giants owner Tisch, they should come out and say why.