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×Draft Prospects & Combine
Francis Mauigoa, the top offensive line prospect in the NFL draft, said he's open to a position change after daily battles with Miami teammates Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor made him better. 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." 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.
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. David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred in the combine's top workouts according to experts.
League Business
The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026. Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free agency.
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. La Troy Lewis was dismissed from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the Falcons announced.
Draft Analysis
Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among quarterbacks drafted in Round 1 over the past five years? Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.
Coaching Moves
Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, has been hired for the same role with the Packers.