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Last updated: March 27, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NFL Personnel & Legal Matters

Former quarterback Robert Griffin III received an invitation from USA Football to attend two training camps next month in Chula Vista, California, as he explores a tryout opportunity with the Team USA flag football squad. Meanwhile, Carolina Panthers LT Rasheed Walker confirmed that a January gun charge stemming from an arrest at LaGuardia Airport is slated for dismissal, potentially removing a legal cloud ahead of the season. Separately, Tom Brady revealed that the NFL discouraged his exploration of a potential comeback after initial retirement talks, suggesting the league was not receptive to the idea of his return.

Offseason Roster Moves & Quarterback Situations

The Buffalo Bills fortified their offensive line depth by signing three veterans, including established starters Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry III, addressing key needs prior to the draft. In Minnesota, Coach Kevin O’Connell continues to offer varied responses regarding the team’s crowded four-man quarterback room heading into the league meetings, creating ongoing speculation about their depth chart management throughout the offseason. Further down the draft board, Alabama prospect Ty Simpson expressed strong confidence, asserting that he is "'absolutely' a first-round pick" following his final impressive showing at the Crimson Tide’s pro day in front of scouts evaluating his potential.

League Culture & Alternative Football

Off the field, the high-profile relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made headlines again as the singer gave a shoutout to her fiancé while accepting the Artist of the Year award at the iHeart Radio Music Awards, following an introduction by Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu. On the business side of alternative football, UFL co-owner Mike Repole detailed his strategy for remaking the spring league, which includes utilizing smaller venue sizes and implementing the unique four-point field goal attempt, describing his vision as akin to "'arena football but outdoors'" to generate fan interest. Finally, fantasy analysts are already looking far ahead, with Mike Clay publishing his top 25 trends to monitor that will inform his projections for the 2026 fantasy football season.