NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Combine Standouts
Taylen Green, a top-10 quarterback prospect, set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout in Indianapolis. Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt and plans to maintain his unfiltered approach now that he's on the NFL's doorstep. Ty Simpson said Friday at the combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators he is a "franchise quarterback."
Draft Prospects
Francis Mauigoa, the top offensive line prospect, said he's open to a position change and credited daily battles with Miami teammates Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor for his development. Jeremiyah Love, No. 2 on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, said he will participate in all combine drills Saturday rather than sit out the 40-yard dash.
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 Cowboys fans down with Dallas' championship drought and promised change starting with the team's approach to free agency.
Coaching Moves
The Atlanta Falcons dismissed La Troy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him. The Green Bay Packers hired Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, for the same role with the team.
Union News
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, sources told ESPN.
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.