In an offseason where a slew of teams will swap out players under center — but with few quality options available — let’s try to align each franchise with a 2026 quarterback option. 2026 NFL Offseason: Playing matchmaker for teams that need quarterbacks The Jets could be in play for Tua Tagovailoa: With New York desperate for a starter, the former Dolphins starter could fit in Frank Reich’s scheme and wouldn’t cost much in a trade given his salary. Joe Flacco could follow Kevin Stefanski to Atlanta: The 41-year-old signal-caller proved he can still be a capable backup, which the Falcons need given Michael Penix Jr.’s ACL recovery. 2026 NFL Draft season is here: Try the best-in-class PFF Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026’s top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. Estimated Reading Time: 22 minutes 🏈 Draft Season 2026 Prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft with PFF+ Your complete draft preparation toolkit Subscribe Although Super Bowl 60 ended only three days ago, the football world has already barreled toward the offseason. Just ask Klint Kubiak, who went from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy with the Seahawks to now running the Raiders. Big fish on the free-agent market and alluring prospects in the NFL Draft will dominate conversations for the next two months, with stars available at nearly every position. However, the most intrigue may (as usual) be at quarterback. In an offseason where a slew of teams will swap out players under center — but with few quality options available — let’s try to align each franchise with a 2026 quarterback option. Note that this selection is not only based on the probability of that player-team combination coming to fruition, but also what would make the most sense. Teams Needing Immediate Starters The aforementioned Kubiak leaves the championship panache of Seattle and heads to a Raiders organization seeking its first playoff win since 2002. After the team’s trade for Geno Smith backfired, Las Vegas will assuredly seek an upgrade — and all signs point toward that being Mendoza. The Heisman Trophy winner compiled a 90.7 PFF passing grade with 23 big-time throws compared to just 12 turnover-worthy plays in 2025, helping Indiana win its first national title in school history. Mendoza’s size, clutch playmaking, excellence when blitzed (86.3 passing grade) and overall makeup render him the No. 1 prospect on the PFF Big Board as well as the consensus No. 1 overall pick. Las Vegas could receive a ransom if it traded down in the draft. But considering the thin quarterback market and the franchise’s rare position to select a first-round passer, it seems a near certainty that Mendoza will join Kubiak to accelerate the Raiders’ rebuild. The Jets are stuck between a rock and a hard place this offseason when it comes to quarterback. The team’s two-year, $40 million investment in Justin Fields has already aged poorly, but it seems highly unlikely that New York will take a signal-caller with the second overall pick in the draft. Still, Aaron Glenn’s offense must upgrade at the position, possibly by taking a big swing. Tagovailoa underwhelmed in a big way last season, leading the league with a 5.4% turnover-worthy play rate and being benched after Week 15. At the same time, he’ll be 28 during the 2026 campaign and flashed with an 88.6 PFF passing grade in 2023. His talent is still evident, as reflected in games last year against the Panthers and Falcons. With the Jets bringing in Frank Reich as their new offensive coordinator, landing an accurate quarterback who can attack horizontally seems most logical for his West Coast scheme — and Tagovailoa has proven capable of that throughout his career. As Glenn’s and general manager Darren Mougey’s seats continue to warm, the team can’t be passive in fixing an offense that ranked 30th in passing EPA per play last year. Tagovailoa’s $56 million cap hit is tough to swallow, but it should also make him easier to acquire — especially if Miami can incur some of his salary. The Dolphins’ new leadership core is now operating, with both general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley arriving from Green Bay. It’s only sensible that the team’s next quarterback would also follow from the Packers. Over the last two years, Willis displayed potential when given opportunities as Jordan Love’s backup. Across 314 snaps, the former third-round pick registered an 85.8 overall PFF grade with five big-time throws and only one turnover-worthy play. He’s also showcased his dual-threat ability with an 80.4 PFF rushing grade. The 26-year-old Willis could be in real demand this offseason as a young, high-upside option on a shorter-term and cheaper contract. Maybe no team seems better-positioned to land him than the Dolphins, who desperately need to shed Tagovailoa’s pay while upgrading under center. The Colts are in a bit of an odd spot this offseason, returning enough talent to compete yet again but also without much long-term certainty. Jones, the overwhelming favorite to return to Indianapolis, seems to fit that timeline. After seizing the team’s starting role in training camp, Jones posted a 68.7 PFF passing grade with a 76.2% adjusted completion percentage, although he tallied more turnover-worthy plays (18) than big-time throws (13). Still, the Colts led the league in EPA per play until he suffered a torn Achilles in Week 14, and he was a capable creator within Shane Steichen’s RPO-heavy scheme. In a different offseason with superior quarterback options, the Colts would be inclined to explore a better player. But based on their current window, giving Jones a short contract that doesn’t break the bank — and lets them reevaluate every year — would be shrewd, with the hopes that Jones can play more like his first-half self. With the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as their new head coach and installing various assistants with ties to his Packers regime, all signs point toward Aaron Rodgers coming back to Pittsburgh at age 42. However, that doesn’t
2026 NFL Offseason: Playing matchmaker for teams that need quarterbacks
5 things Rams need to do to play in Super Bowl 61
The Los Angeles Rams will be a favorite to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for a second time in their home stadium in Super Bowl 61. Following Super Bowl 60, the Rams are currently +900 favorites which leads the NFL heading into the offseason. Still, if the Rams are going to take that next step and […] The Los Angeles Rams will be a favorite to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for a second time in their home stadium in Super Bowl 61. Following Super Bowl 60, the Rams are currently +900 favorites which leads the NFL heading into the offseason. Still, if the Rams are going to take that next step and win a second Super Bowl with Matthew Stafford, they’ll need to improve in key areas to ensure they accomplish their goal. Here are five things that the Rams need to do to give themselves the best chance at playing in Super Bowl 61. 1. Improve at cornerback Throughout the 2025 season, cornerback play and the secondary were consistent issues on the defense. It was a need heading into the season, a need before the trade deadline, and it ultimately was the team’s downfall. It’s true that a good pass rush can benefit an average secondary. However, the issue is that the Rams cornerback group wasn’t even average. The Rams were relying on a 32-year-old Darious Williams, 30-year-old Ahkello Witherspoon, and a former first-round bust in Emmanuel Forbes. It simply wasn’t good enough. At the end of the day, the Rams need to do a better job balancing out the pass rush and coverage units. It’s hard to fix everything in one offseason and the Rams fixed the run defense. Now they need to fix the secondary. They don’t necessarily need a lockdown player at cornerback. With that said, they need to add a player that can at least hold their own to some extent and be trusted to cover for a period of time. 2. Win the division This isn’t to say that the Rams didn’t prioritize winning the division this past season. At the same time, the division was well within their grasp and they let it slip late in the year. Over the past three seasons, the Rams have lost playoff games that they may have won had it been at SoFi. The Rams arguably beat the Detroit Lions at SoFi in 2023. An argument can be made that the Rams beat the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 in non-blizzard conditions. Winning three consecutive road games on their way to the Super Bowl was always going to be a tall ask this past season. If the Rams can earn the one seed and a bye week, that’s an added bonus. Even if they can’t, winning the division and earning one home playoff game on Wild Card Weekend is a huge advantage. There’s a reason only four teams have done it since 2000 and no team has done it since the NFL expanded to a 17-game season. If the Rams are going to make the Super Bowl, winning the division has to remain a priority. 3. Take a big swing The Rams very likely have one more realistic shot with Matthew Stafford at quarterback and that’s next season. This isn’t to say that the front office should be reckless, but if the opportunity presents itself, they need to swing big. In a sense, it’s a spot where they fell short this season. There’s a very real possibility that we’re sitting here in five years and wondering why the Rams front office sat on two first-round picks while Matthew Stafford was playing at an MVP level. Again, the Rams don’t need to mortgage their future or do anything crazy. However, they can’t be content or be afraid to take a big swing. Whether it’s a pass rusher like Maxx Crosby, an experienced cornerback like Trent McDuffie, or someone else, the Rams need to take a swing that could get them over the top at the end of their current window. 4. Get more mature There were times this season where the Rams seemed to lack the proper leadership and maturity. Too many times, they got sucked into their own hype and seemed to believe that just showing up was enough. Before the biggest game of the season in Week 16, Puka Nacua went on a controversial podcast and tried to get the hosts into the practice facility. During the playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Jared Verse was quoted saying that the defense lost it after the first drive when the Seahawks scored. Those are all things that we haven’t seen during the Sean McVay era. The Rams have always been a mature team and had strong leadership. That’s not to say that the Rams had bad leadership, but it’s something that they lacked with an overall young roster. This past season will be a good learning experience for a lot of young players. With that said, they have some maturing to do this offseason. If the Rams are going to take that next step, they need to play every game with purpose and show more maturity in spots. 5. Put a focal point on special teams The Rams lost too many games this past season because of special teams. Their first loss of the season came in Week 3 because of multiple blocked field goals. Against the Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, it was a muffed punt by Xavier Smith that was the turning point. The Seahawks had the number two special teams unit in the NFL. In college football, Indiana had the fourth-best special teams unit. Special teams matter more than head coaches want them to. Bubba Ventrone was recently hired as the Rams’ special teams coach. However, the moves can’t stop there. The Rams need to draft players on day three with a focal point on special teams. While the Rams found some stability with Harrison Mevis, they never trusted him beyond 50 yards and
Bengals getting little love in first 2026 NFL power rankings
With the Super Bowl officially behind us, it is time to look towards the 2026 season, and it is the most important year in Cincinnati Bengals history. It is no secret that this offseason is crucial to the franchise’s future, and the front office will need to hit in free agency and the NFL draft […] With the Super Bowl officially behind us, it is time to look towards the 2026 season, and it is the most important year in Cincinnati Bengals history. It is no secret that this offseason is crucial to the franchise’s future, and the front office will need to hit in free agency and the NFL draft to get this team back on track. The Bengals have managed to miss the postseason in three straight seasons and now must do everything they can to break that incredibly frustrating streak in 2026. ESPN NFL Nation recently shared their early 2026 power rankings going into the offseason, and the Bengals aren’t exactly getting much love, but it’s actually in a reasonable spot, all things considered. The Zac Taylor-led squad comes in at No. 16 with the three offseason words stating, ‘improve the defense.’ “Cincinnati failed in its attempt to fix the defense. After a rough 2024 season, it actually got worse in 2025. The Bengals finished 27th in points allowed per drive (down from 26th the previous season). The Bengals need playmakers at each level, and defensive coordinator Al Golden needs to continue developing ascending players, such as defensive end Myles Murphy and cornerback DJ Turner II. Cincinnati cannot be passive in free agency when it comes to adding impactful players to the defense,“ Ben Baby wrote. The front office has its work cut out for it with serious needs on the defensive side in almost every position, including DT, DE, LB, S, and CB. On the flip side, nearly the entire offense will be returning in 2026, led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins. See More: Cincinnati Bengals News
Comparing Klint Kubiak’s Seattle Seahawks offense to current Las Vegas Raiders’ roster
The Las Vegas Raiders just watched their new head coach win the Super Bowl, as Klint Kubiak and the Seattle Seahawks took down the New England Patriots on Sunday. Now, Kubiak will be going from first to worst, leaving the Champion Seahawks to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Raiders, who own the No. […] The Las Vegas Raiders just watched their new head coach win the Super Bowl, as Klint Kubiak and the Seattle Seahawks took down the New England Patriots on Sunday. Now, Kubiak will be going from first to worst, leaving the Champion Seahawks to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Raiders, who own the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft after finishing the campaign with a 3-14 record. Obviously, Seattle’s offense has a lot more talent than Las Vegas’. But let’s compare both rosters to see where and how significantly the Silver and Black fall short when juxtaposed to the unit that Kubiak just led to a title. Quaterback 2025 Seahawks: Sam Darnold Projected 2026 Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (No. 1 pick) Geno Smith must hate to see Kubiak coming. Smith was still with the Seahawks when Kubiak was hired in Seattle last offseason, only for the club to trade him to Las Vegas at the beginning of March. Now, it’s almost the same situation, just in a different city, as the Raiders are expected to bring in the coach and send the quarterback packing. The most important position on the field is one of the biggest differences between this past season’s Seawhawks and the 2026 Raiders. The good news is that the Silver and Black have a clear path to addressing the need by using the first selection in April’s draft on Mendoza, who is a great fit in Kubiak’s offense. Of course, how well the coach can develop and mold the Indiana product into a capable NFL starter will be a big factor moving forward. Offensive Line Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offense lines up against the New England Patriots defense in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesKirby Lee-Imagn Images 2025 Seahawks: LT Charles Cross, LG Grey Zabel, C Jalen Sundell, RG Anthony Bradford, RT Abraham Lucas Projected 2026 Raiders: LT Kolton Miller, LG TBD, C Jackson Powers-Johnson, RG Caleb Rogers, RT DJ Glaze It’s no secret that Las Vegas needs to get more out of its offensive line moving forward. The front office has to address the unit in the offseason, starting with whether or not to re-sign impending free agents Dylan Parham or Jordan Meredith (restricted), both of whom could occupy the left guard spot. Then, it’s a matter of where to play Powers-Johnson and bringing in some competition for the other positions. The good news is that what Kubiak had in the trenches with the Seahawks isn’t that far off from what the Raiders have. Cross is an excellent left tackle, but so is Miller, and Seattle’s interior offensive line was nothing to write home about this past season. Zabel is a promising rookie but went through his ups and downs in year one, finishing the campaign with a 61.8 grade from Pro Football Focus. A similar statement could be made about Sundell, a second-year pro who earned a 63.5 mark, and right guard will be one of Seattle’s biggest offseason needs after Bradford finished with a 49.0 grade. The biggest difference between the two units is at right tackle. Lucas had a very good season, ranking tied for 13th among all offensive tackles by recording an 81.0 PFF grade, while Glaze was tied for 67th at 60.6. Upgrading that should be one of the Silver and Black’s biggest points of emphasis this offseason, especially with how much Kubiak likes to run outside zone. Charles Grant could factor into the mix for Vegas, but Grant is an unknown commodity after barely playing as a rookie. Running Back 2025 Seahawks: Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Robbie Ouzts (FB) Projected 2026 Raiders: Ashton Jeanty Kubiak became known for sticking to the run this past season, as the Seahawks finished the regular season with the third-most rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards. That should be music to Jeanty’s ears, but the offensive play-caller did lean pretty heavily on a two-running back system in 2025. Walker was the team’s lead back with 221 rushes for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in 17 regular-season games, while Charbonnet wasn’t too far behind at 184 attempts, 730 yards and 12 scores in 16 outings. So, the Raiders have their version of Walker in Jeanty, but need to find their Charbonnet/complementary back to replicate what Kubiak had in Seattle. Also, the closest Las Vegas has to a fullback on the roster is defensive tackle J.J. Pegues, creating another need in the backfield. Granted, Ouzts was a tight end at Alabama before getting drafted in the fifth round and switching positions as a rookie with the Hawks this past season. In other words, the Raiders could get creative with how they approach the fullback position this offseason. Wide Receiver 2025 Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed Projected 2026 Raiders: Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, Dont’e Thornton Jr. Considering the Silver and Black have the No. 1 pick to get an upgrade at quarterback, wide receiver is where the 2026 Raiders fall the shortest compared to the 2025 Seahawks. Kubiak was excellent at designing plays for Smith-Njigba, helping the wideout become the Offensive Player of the Year, and Tucker would be the fourth-best wide receiver on Seattle’s roster. Las Vegas has some young talent out wide that could be developed down the line, but the position group is a steep drop-off from what Kubiak was working with this past season. Tight End 2025 Seahawks: AJ Barner, Eric Saubert, Elijah Arroyo Projected 2026 Raiders: Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer Tight end is the one position group where the Raiders actually have an advantage over the
Report: Dan Skipper to join Detroit Lions coaching staff
In perhaps the least surprising news of the Detroit Lions’ offseason, recently retired offensive lineman Dan Skipper is reportedly joining the team’s coaching staff, according to CBS Detroit’s Rachel Hopmayer. Skipper announced on social media last month that he was retiring from his playing days after nine seasons in the NFL. He hinted at retirement […] In perhaps the least surprising news of the Detroit Lions’ offseason, recently retired offensive lineman Dan Skipper is reportedly joining the team’s coaching staff, according to CBS Detroit’s Rachel Hopmayer. Skipper announced on social media last month that he was retiring from his playing days after nine seasons in the NFL. He hinted at retirement after the Lions’ regular season finale, noting that a back injury was among the reasons why his future as a player was in doubt. However, tucked within that retirement announcement was a declaration that Skipper wanted to continue his football career as a coach. He quickly parlayed that desire into a coaching role down at the East-West Shrine college football all-star game in January. It’s unclear exactly what Skipper’s role will be with the Lions, but it’s pretty easy to do some dot connecting. Recently, the Lions promoted assistant offensive line coach Steve Oliver to become the team’s next tight end coach, leaving a vacancy that Skipper could certainly step right into. That said, the Lions may want to hire him as a more general offensive assistant first, if they believe Skipper should work his way up to an assistant positional role. Regardless, Skipper is back in Detroit, where he belongs. And, hopefully, he can help the Lions’ offensive line—which went through its fair share of struggles last year—return to their high standard of play. Skipper is the latest in a series of coaching changes made on the offensive side of the ball. Here’s a full recap: Offensive coach additions: Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing “High-ranking” coach (no official title yet) Mike Kafka Dan Skipper (no title yet) Promotions: Steve Oliver — from assistant OL coach to TE coach Losses: OC John Morton (fired) Assistant TE coach Seth Ryan (hired as Jets pass game coordinator) TE coach Tyler Roehl (hired as Iowa State offensive coordinator) See More:
Discussion: Which former Lions player would you love to see the team reunite with?
On Tuesday, it was announced that pitcher Justin Verlander had signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, reuniting him with the team that drafted him a mere 22 years ago. Verlander was traded from Detroit to Houston in 2017, where he won a pair of World Series, before joining the San Francisco Giants last […] On Tuesday, it was announced that pitcher Justin Verlander had signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, reuniting him with the team that drafted him a mere 22 years ago. Verlander was traded from Detroit to Houston in 2017, where he won a pair of World Series, before joining the San Francisco Giants last year. Now he returns to Detroit after nine years away in the hopes of winning one more World Series for a franchise that hasn’t won a title since 1984. The Detroit Lions are similarly trying to make a jump from playoff contender to champion. And while the league isn’t rife with former Lions players who could help the team get over the hump in a reunion, there are certainly some familiar faces who could help. So today’s Question of the Day is: Which former Lions player would you welcome back for a one-year re-signing? My answer: I won’t give a comprehensive list, because that would take away all the fun from you guys, but here are three that jump to mind for me, all of whom are unrestricted free agents in 2026: G Kevin Zeitler S Ifeatu Melifonwu DL Da’Shawn Hand Do I expect any of those players to re-sign with Detroit? Seems unlikely, although Melifonwu would certainly make sense given Detroit’s uncertainty at safety. Let me hear which former Lions you’d love to see the Lions reunite with. Doesn’t matter if they’re free agents or not! Scroll down to the comment section and share your answer! See More:
NY Giants 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Sometimes timing is everything. Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell may have been on his way toward being a first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He didn’t have the best stats or the highest profile playing at Louisville, however he has a physical and athletic profile with which none of the top receiving prospect can compare. The 6-foot-2, 220 pounder likely would have turned a 4.40-second 40 yard dash at the 2026 NFL Combine, which would have put an exclamation point on a workout that was expected to be stellar. Fate, however, had other ideas and he tore his ACL in November, nixing all of his post season workouts and putting his draft stock in question. The New York Giants absolutely could use a player with Bell’s traits and profile. But can they afford to spend a second round pick on a player who may not contribute until 2027? Prospect: Chris Bell (0)Games Watched: vs. James Madison (2025), vs. Clemson (2025), vs. Miami (2025)Red Flags: ACL (suffered 11/2025, surgery in 12/2025) Measurables Height: 6-foot-2 (unofficial)Weight: 220 pounds (unofficial) Strengths Best traits Size Speed Explosiveness Play strength Run after catch Chris Bell is a big and explosively athletic wide receiver prospect. He boasts a prototypical frame for an outside receiver at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds while having a great blend of explosive acceleration and effortless long speed. Bell’s athleticism lends itself both to making him incredibly dangerous after the catch as well as a true deep threat. He’s able to run past defenders who don’t respect his speed, chew up cushions, or accelerate to break angles for would-be tacklers. His size, play strength, and contact balance allow him to break tackles as well as play through contact in the middle of the field. It’s something of a shame that Louisville didn’t use him as a vertical or catch-and-run threat more often. He flashes some route savvy, bending his stem to set up defensive backs before breaking in the opposite direction. Bell’s size also gives him a large catch radius and he also shows good upside in his ability to locate and track the ball down the field. Bell is also a capable blocker, using his speed to get into position quickly and size to overwhelm smaller defensive backs. He plays with something of a bully’s mentality on the play side, delivering hard blocks to disrupt defenders ahead of the play. Weaknesses Worst traits Knee injury Right now, the biggest question that needs to be answered with regards to Bell is the health and prognosis of his knee. He tore his ACL late in November of 2025 and had surgery in December, so he’ll only be a few months into his rehab at the time of the draft. His availability as a rookie is absolutely in question, and we don’t know how that will impact his draft stock. Likewise, while his injury is reported to be a “clean” tear of the ACL, teams will want to know the long-term prognosis for the knee. His medical checks at the combine will be crucial for his draft stock. His injury also complicates his athletic evaluation. Bell was pretty widely expected to be among the most athletic receivers in this year’s class, potentially boasting a 4.40-second 40-yard dash to go with his 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame. That would make for easy (and exciting) comparisons to A.J. Brown coming out of Ole Miss. However, the lack of an actual workout makes those comparisons more difficult to make. On the field, Bell needs to do a better job of attacking the ball at the catch point. He has a big catch radius and appears to have strong hands, however he doesn’t consistently pluck the ball out of the air. There are a few too many instances of him allowing it into his frame, only to be disrupted by a hard hit before he can secure the catch. Game Tape (Bell is the Louisville wide receiver wearing number 0 with black gloves.) Projection Chris Bell projects as a starting receiver with scheme and positional versatility at the NFL level. Bell has the ability to stretch the field as a vertical threat, generate explosive plays as a ball carrier, and serve as a possession receiver. He can also help offenses away from the ball as a blocker or using his size to create traffic as a part of route concepts. Bell wasn’t used to his full potential as a pass catcher in Louisville’s offense, and he still needs to hone his craft as a pro. Likewise, he could stand to be more aggressive attacking the ball at the catch point. However, the biggest factor in his draft stock will be his medical reports. It’s possible that Bell could become a steal for the right team if he slides far enough but returns to full strength. Does he fit the Giants? Yes, depending on their appetite for risk. Final Word: A Round 2 talent See More: New York Giants Draft
NY Giants news: Brian Callahan reportedly hired as quarterbacks coach
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh has reportedly filled the last major vacancy on his coaching staff by hiring Brian Callahan as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Callahan was fired as Tennessee Titans head coach midway through the 2025 season with the team at 1-5. In one-plus seasons as Tennessee head coach, Callahan went 4-19. Callahan was quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in 2016 and 2017, then held that position for the Oakland Raiders in 2018. He was a non-play calling offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2019-2023 before becoming Tennessee head coach. Callahan worked with Peyton Manning as a young assistant coach with the Denver Broncos, Matthew Stafford with the Lions, Derek Carr with the Raiders, and Joe Burrow with the Bengals. This sets up a weird dynamic where Callahan, the former Tennessee head coach is in a key role on the Giants’ staff and former Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll is now offensive coordinator for the Titans. The Giants have surrounded second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart with experienced coaches in offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, senior offensive assistant Greg Roman, and now Callahan. See More:
NY Giants NFL free agency 2026: Packers’ Romeo Doubs a WR to consider
The New York Giants will almost certainly be looking for more pass-catching weapons for quarterback Jaxson Dart this offseason. Could wide receiver Romeo Doubs of the Green Bay Packers be an option opposite Malik Nabers? A fourth-round pick by Green Bay in 2022, the 6-foot-2, 204-pound Doubs has 202 catches for 2,424 yards (12.0 yards per catch) and 21 touchdowns in 59 regular season games. The Packers, with depth at wide receiver, seem unlikely to make a major push to keep Doubs, who will be 26 during the 2026 season. “Jeremy Fowler [ESPN insider] said the door isn’t completely closed on a Doubs return, but I don’t think it’s likely,“ Justis Mosqueda of SB Nation’s Acme Packing Company told Big Blue View. ”The Packers are probably going to pay Christian Watson an extension worth north of $22 million per year this offseason and they sort of got ahead of losing Doubs last offseason when they drafted Matthew Golden in the first round and Savion Williams in the top-100. They also have Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks under contract for the upcoming season, too. “From my understanding, Doubs’ team wanted to get the ball rolling on a Khalil Shakir-type of deal with the Packers last offseason, but Green Bay was uncomfortable with a multi-year commitment before the season, in part because of his concussions in 2024 and in part because they wanted to see how the receiver room shook out. Doubs had a concussion in Week 12 of 2024 and then went down in the Wild Card round, too.” Mosqueda isn’t certain there is a role for Doubs with the Packers in 2026. “Watson and Reed missed most of the beginning of this season, so Green Bay needed to hold onto Doubs in 2025. I’m not sure that’s true when Watson and Reed are healthy and Golden and Williams (who played all of last season with a foot injury and was in a walking boot when he wasn’t playing football) have another year under their belt,” he said. “I think they’d rather have a fifth-round comp pick in 2027 and the extra cap space, with how their roster is set up right now.” Spotrac estimates Doubs’ market value at four years, $48 million, $12 million per year. Pro Football Focus estimates three years, $45 million, with $24 million guaranteed. Doubs is a different type of receiver than Darius Slayton, the likely starter opposite Nabers at the moment. Slayton averages 15.0 yards per catch over his career, while Doubs averages 12.0. Slayton, who has questionable hands, has a 6.3% drop rate in his career. Doubs is actually worse at 7.8%, though he had a career-best 3.5% drop rate in 2025. “Doubs is a possession receiver, but his hands are a little weird. If the Packers had to send someone over the middle to catch a tough ball, Doubs was their guy. He caught those passes at a higher rate than their other receivers, but his hands weren’t perfect in uncontested situations, either. That’s an area where he can take a jump,” Mosqueda said. “For the most part, the Packers played him as an outside receiver throughout the year. head coach Matt LaFleur really seems to believe that you need to be 200+ pounds to play on the outside for him, with how heavy they lean into the run on early downs. Doubs is a generally good blocker, for what it’s worth. Mosqueda does believe Doubs can be a WR2. “I do think that Doubs’ production can be better, if for only the reason that his next team might be throwing the ball more,” he said. “He can be a WR2, for sure. That’s sort of the role he’s played in Green Bay for the most part.” Doubs did have the two concussions in 2024. Wearing a Guardian Cap, he did not suffer any concussions in 2025. Is Doubs a player John Harbaugh and Joe Schoen should consider, Giants fans?
Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft: Bolstering the defensive side of the ball
The Dallas Cowboys have significant needs on the defensive side of the ball, and while the Micah Parsons trade with Green Bay on the eve of the 2025 season netted them a second top-20 pick in this draft, there’s a strong chance they look to move that selection for additional draft capital. Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft: Bolstering the defensive side of the ball Kicking things off with Ohio State’s Sonny Styles: One of the true elite defenders in the class, Styles would fill what has felt like an eternal void for the Cowboys. In 2025, he earned an impressive 87.4 run-defense grade, thanks in large part to just two missed tackles, while his 86.9 coverage grade ranked sixth among all FBS linebackers. Adding one of the best ball-hawking safeties in the class: Combining his 2024 season at NC State with his 2025 campaign at USC, Bishop Fitzgerald recorded eight interceptions and forced 10 additional incompletions. 2026 NFL Draft season is here: Try the best-in-class PFF Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026’s top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. The Dallas Cowboys have significant needs on the defensive side of the ball, and while the Micah Parsons trade with Green Bay on the eve of the 2025 season netted them a second top-20 pick in this draft, there’s a strong chance they look to move that selection for additional draft capital. As it stands, Dallas holds no second- or third-round picks, creating a 92-pick gap between its first two selections. While the expectation is that the Cowboys won’t ultimately pick at No. 20, for the purposes of this exercise, there are no trades, and they retain all currently slotted selections. With that framework in place, Dallas lands two exciting defensive prospects for a unit in desperate need of playmakers at every level. Round 1, Pick 12: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State One of the true elite defenders in the class, Styles would fill what has felt like an eternal void for the Cowboys. In 2025, he earned an impressive 87.4 run-defense grade, thanks in large part to just two missed tackles, while his 86.9 coverage grade ranked sixth among all FBS linebackers. Round 1, Pick 20: CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson Terrell is an outstanding all-around cornerback, but it’s his coverage ability that will likely see him drafted in this range. Over the past two seasons at Clemson, he has forced 23 combined incompletions and recorded two interceptions. Round 4, Pick 112: S Bishop Fitzgerald, USC Fitzgerald is one of the top ball-hawking safeties in the draft class. Combining his 2024 season at NC State with his 2025 campaign at USC, he recorded eight interceptions and forced 10 additional incompletions. Round 5, Pick 150: RB Mike Washington, Arkansas Washington transferred to Arkansas from New Mexico State and proved to be a dual-threat back, posting 30 explosive runs while also hauling in 28 receptions with just one drop. Round 5, Pick 177: DI Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana Proctor possesses an excellent blend of quickness, agility and play strength, making him disruptive against both the run and the pass. Last season, he graded positively on 18.4% of run-defense snaps while also recording nine sacks and 39 total pressures as a pass rusher. More Coverage