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Source: Chiefs prep tag for Sneed, open to trade

The Chiefs have informed L’Jarius Sneed they are prepared to use the franchise tag and are open to consummating a trade if no long-term deal is reached, a source told ESPN’s Adam Teicher.

John Ross' 40-yard dash, Byron Jones' broad jump: How viral combine stars panned out

Let’s look back and update where players who starred at the combine are now.

Live updates from coaches, GMs at the NFL combine: Latest on Derrick Henry, Russell Wilson, Falcons QBs

We have the latest updates and news from coaches and general managers speaking at the 2024 NFL combine on Tuesday.

GM: Bears to make QB call as quickly as possible

Bears GM Ryan Poles said Tuesday that he has “no master plan” to reveal on the team’s decision at quarterback but that he understands the weight of the uncertainty on Justin Fields and wants to move “as quickly as possible.”

Giants GM: Second Barkley tag 'not off the table'

With the NFL salary cap coming in higher than expected, Giants GM Joe Schoen said a second tag on Saquon Barkley, while unlikely, is “not off the table.”

Titans haven't ruled out bringing back Henry

The Titans have not completely closed the door on pending free agent running back Derrick Henry.

Morris: Right QB puts Falcons in 'position to win'

New coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday that the Falcons are ready to win in 2024, if they “go out there and find out” who’s going to be their next QB.

Decision on Broncos' Wilson in 'next two weeks'

Broncos head coach Sean Payton, speaking Tuesday at the NFL’s scouting combine in Indianapolis, said a decision on quarterback Russell Wilson’s future in Denver will come “within the next two weeks.”

Ravens likely to tag Madubuike if no deal reached

The Ravens will likely use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Justin Madubuike if a long-term contract can’t be reached by next Tuesday’s deadline, general manager Eric DeCosta said from the scouting combine.

Sources: Bucs to cut 2-time Pro Bowler Barrett

The Buccaneers will release outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett, sources told ESPN.

No tags for Jacobs, Saquon in RB-heavy market

Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley and Tony Pollard are among the running backs not expected to be franchise tagged and are expected to be free agents, sources told ESPN.

Bengals place franchise tag on star WR Higgins

The Bengals have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins, the team announced Monday.

Will Packers re-sign key free agents like Darnell Savage, Keisean Nixon?

The Packers have several free agents who could make it to the open market, including Savage and Nixon.

Bears' Ryan Poles should again be a popular man at combine with No. 1 pick

Poles had to change hotels last year to handle the inquiries, and he might be even busier this year.

Falcons set to explore options at quarterback

The new coaching staff says improving at quarterback is a priority, but will the Falcons try to draft or trade for one?

Vikings' Kirk Cousins posts video of himself throwing as he rehabs from a torn Achilles

Cousins can become a free agent in a couple of weeks and looks on track to play in 2024.

Source: Bengals place franchise tag on Higgins

The Bengals have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins, a source told ESPN on Monday.

Wilson: Focus on wins, in Denver or elsewhere

Speaking on the “I Am Athlete” podcast, Russell Wilson said he hopes to remain in Denver — and win two more Super Bowls — but acknowledged “you also want to be [in] a place that wants you, too.”

John Ross' record 40-yard dash, Byron Jones' broad jump: How viral NFL combine stars panned out

Remember that guy with the ridiculous long jump? How about the one with the speedy 40-yard dash time? Let’s look back, and update where they are now.

Wilson: Focus is on winning, preferably in Denver

Speaking on the I Am Athlete podcast, Russell Wilson said he hopes to remain in Denver — and win two more Super Bowls — but acknowledged “you also want to be (in) a place that wants you, too.”

Patriots executive Eliot Wolf to speak Tuesday: Here's what you should know about him

New England has a new person making the personnel decisions — and the new era starts at the NFL combine on Tuesday.

Eagles' Brown rips rumors: 'I want to be here'

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown called into a sports radio show to shut down rumors that he wants out of Philadelphia.

Sources: Bieniemy nearing deal to be UCLA's OC

Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is finalizing a two-year deal to join UCLA’s staff as the Bruins’ associate head coach/offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Adam Schefter on Saturday night.

Ex-NFL star Sherman arrested on DUI suspicion

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Funeral held for woman killed during K.C. parade

Hundreds of mourners attended a funeral mass for Kansas City-area DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was killed when she was shot during a celebration of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory.

Keep Russell Wilson? Trade up in the draft? Five possible QB solutions for the Broncos

From keeping Russell Wilson around to trading up in the draft, we sift through every option Sean Payton and the Broncos have at QB.

'He's your guy': How Steve Kerr and others influenced the Commanders to hire Dan Quinn

Quinn was a top candidate, along with Ben Johnson, Mike Macdonald and others. Here’s how — and why — Washington made him its guy.

NFL salary cap rises $30.6M to record $255.4M

The NFL announced Friday that its salary cap for the 2024 season will be a record $255.4 million per team — a stunning 13.6 percent increase over last year’s cap and a sign that the league is entering a new phase of exploding revenue.

'One of the biggest heartbreaks': 49ers at varying stages of grief after latest postseason near miss

It’s been nearly two weeks since their overtime Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs, but the what-ifs are still lingering for the 49ers.

Sources: Saints rework Carr deal, get $23M to cap

The Saints are restructuring quarterback Derek Carr’s contract in a move that is expected to give the team around $23 million in salary cap relief as New Orleans seeks to rework several deals this offseason, sources told ESPN.