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Coaches and GMs espn.com shared insights Tuesday at the NFL combine, with teams evaluating top prospects ahead of the 2026 draft. The combine features drills like the 40-yard dash as scouts assess talent for April's selection process.
Roster Moves & Retirements
The Patriots released espn.com running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons with the team. Meanwhile, Chargers center espn.com Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons and 110 starts. The Chiefs cut espn.com veteran defensive end Mike Danna as part of salary cap trimming efforts.
Franchise Tag Developments
The Falcons plan espn.com to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., while the Cowboys are leaning espn.com toward tagging Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens. Both moves signal teams' intentions to retain key offensive weapons.
Coaching Changes
The Ravens usher espn.com in "a new age" with their first head coaching change since the franchise's inaugural season. This marks a significant shift for Baltimore after years of stability under previous leadership.
Player Futures
The 49ers aren't planning espn.com to trade quarterback Mac Jones, though they acknowledge the right offer could change their stance. In Philadelphia, Eagles coach espn.com Nick Sirianni expressed mutual interest with wide receiver A.J. Brown but stopped short of guaranteeing his return.
International Expansion
For the first time since 2015, the Lions will play espn.com an international game in Munich, Germany. The opponent and date remain to be determined as the NFL continues its global outreach.
College Football News
Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers espn.com committed to NC State, following in the footsteps of his father, eight-time Pro Bowler Philip Rivers. The younger Rivers joins the Wolfpack program with high expectations.
Rule Changes Ahead
The UFL announced espn.com significant scoring changes for its 2026 season, including four points for field goals of at least 60 yards and a ban on most punts inside the opponent's 50-yard line. Meanwhile, the NFL competition committee espn.com is discussing allowing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts, potentially expanding officiating oversight.
Draft Projections
As the combine approaches, analysts project the 2026 draft class with Mel Kiper's latest mock espn.com forecasting the entire first round. Teams will use combine performances to refine their evaluations before April's selection meeting.