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Francis Mauigoa said he's open to a position change as the top offensive line prospect in the NFL draft. Daily battles with Miami teammates Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor helped fuel his growth. Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL scouting combine he's prepared to show talent evaluators he is a "franchise quarterback." Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt and doesn't plan to tone it down 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 sit out the 40-yard dash or any combine drills Saturday.
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 Cowboys fans down with Dallas' championship drought and 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 Atlanta Falcons assistant defensive line coach after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him.
Personnel Moves
Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, has been hired for the same role with the Packers. The team announced the move Friday. Day 2 of the combine saw speedy defensive backs and a couple of tight ends put on a show, with experts highlighting the top workouts and draft risers.
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.