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×Draft Prospects & Combine
Francis Mauigoa said 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 doesn't plan to change his approach now that he's on the NFL's doorstep. Jeremiyah Love said he will not be one of the combine players who sits out the 40-yard dash or any combine drills Saturday.
NFL Leadership & Labor
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. 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.
League Business
The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history landing at $301.2 million for 2026. La Troy Lewis was dismissed from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him. The Atlanta Falcons made the move public in a team announcement.
Coaching Moves
Cam Achord a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator has been hired for the same role with the Packers. The team announced the hiring Friday. David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred at the combine with top workouts that could boost their draft stock.
Draft Analysis
Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs 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.