NEWS
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

5:07 PM - Bradley Bozeman (LAC) announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

4:25 PM - Andrew Wylie (Wsh) Commanders re-signed Wylie to a two-year, $7.5 million contract Monday, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

4:11 PM - Antonio Gibson () Patriots released Gibson (knee) on Monday.

3:41 PM - Phidarian Mathis (Buf) Bills re-signed Mathis to a one-year contract Monday.

3:39 PM - Alec Anderson (Buf) Bills re-signed Anderson to a one-year contract Monday.

3:35 PM - Mike Danna () Chiefs released Danna on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

2:34 PM - Najee Harris (LAC) has progressed to running at 15 mph on a treadmill in his recovery from a torn Achilles, agent Doug Hendrickson announced Monday on X.

2:29 PM - Dan Skipper (Det) retired from the NFL and was hired to the Lions' coaching staff as an offensive assistant Monday.

1:07 PM - Kyle Pitts (Atl) Falcons are expected to designate Pitts with the franchise tag, retaining the impending free agent for the 2026 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

12:32 PM - George Pickens (Dal) executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday that the team plans to finalize designating Pickens with the franchise tag within the next week, A to Z Sports reports.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

7:45 PM - Michael Hoecht (Buf) (Achilles) said Friday that he anticipates being ready to play by the beginning of the 2026 season, Ryan Talbot of syracuse.com reports. "Yeah, that's very much my expectation, I think it's everybody else's expectations," said.

4:44 PM - Javonte Williams (Dal) (shoulder) and the Cowboys agreed to terms on a three-year, $24 million contract Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

4:39 PM - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (Cle) Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that it is unlikely that Owusu-Koramoah will play in the NFL again due to a neck injury he sustained in October of 2024.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

10:51 PM - Zach Charbonnet (Sea) posted on social media that he underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL on Friday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

3:41 PM - Logan Wilson () Cowboys waived Wilson on Friday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

3:06 PM - Jalen Davis (Cin) signed a one-year contract extension with the Bengals on Friday, the team's official site reports.

2:57 PM - Kendall Milton (Cin) signed a one-year deal with the Bengals on Friday, the team's official site reports.

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

5:22 PM - Amen Ogbongbemiga () Bears released Ogbongbemiga on Thursday.

5:20 PM - Michael Bandy (Den) re-signed Bandy on Thursday.

1:54 PM - Alfred Collins (SF) recorded 17 tackles (four solo), two forced fumbles and one sack across 16 regular season games in 2025.

1:46 PM - C.J. West (SF) appeared in 14 games for the 49ers in 2025, finishing the regular season with 21 tackles (12 solo) and one sack.

11:22 AM - Lane Johnson (Phi) (foot) said Thursday that he'll play for the Eagles in 2026, opting against retirement, per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

10:07 AM - Rashid Shaheed (Sea) said Wednesday that he's "absolutely" interested in re-signing with Seattle, NFL.com's Eric Edholm reports.

7:42 AM - Nick Emmanwori (Sea) finished the 2025 regular season with 81 tackles (56 solo), 2.5 sacks, 11 pass breakups and an interception through 14 games. He added 13 tackles (10 solo) and four pass breakups through three postseason outings.

7:33 AM - Drake Thomas (Sea) finished the 2025 season with 96 tackles (47 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, eight pass breakups and an interception through 17 regular-season games. He added 18 tackles (seven solo) through three playoff games.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

7:09 PM - David Quessenberry (LAR) Rams re-signed Quessenberry to a one-year contract Wednesday.

5:25 PM - Joel Bitonio (Cle) and the Browns have pushed the void date on his contract to the start of the new league year on March 11, giving him additional time to decide whether to retire or return for the 2026 season, Dan Labbe of cleveland.com reports.

5:18 PM - Kendric Pryor (Cin) re-signed Pryor on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

10:03 AM - Patrick Mahomes (KC) (knee) recently agreed to restructure his contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Tue, Feb 17, 2026

5:43 PM - Robert Woods () announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

4:57 PM - Emory Jones () Falcons waived Jones on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

4:42 PM - Mike Evans (TB) will continue his playing career in 2026, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

3:55 PM - Ryan Hayes (Ten) (undisclosed) signed with the Titans on Tuesday.

1:07 PM - Marques Sigle (SF) finished the 2025 regular season with 52 tackles (28 solo) and two passes defended across 15 active games with the 49ers.

12:56 PM - Renardo Green (SF) finished the regular season with 60 tackles (36 solo) made and 10 passes defended across 14 starts with the 49ers.

10:45 AM - Kenneth Walker III (Sea) Seahawks are not expected to extend the franchise tag to Walker, who will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

11:11 PM - Jordan Magee (Wsh) recorded 54 total tackles (31 solo) and a pass defensed over 17 games during the 2025 regular season.

4:58 PM - Tyreek Hill () (knee) announced Monday via his personal Instagram account that he plans to continue his playing career, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

2:57 PM - Ronnie Hickman (Cle) a statement released by the Browns on Monday, the team announced Hickman was the victim of an assault early Monday morning and was treated for minor injuries at a New York City hospital, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

1:46 PM - James Daniels () Dolphins are releasing Daniels (pectoral) on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

1:33 PM - Nick Westbrook-Ikhine () is releasing Westbrook-Ikhine on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

12:30 PM - DeeJay Dallas (Jax) re-signed Dallas on Monday.

11:55 AM - Bradley Chubb () Dolphins are releasing Chubb on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

11:36 AM - Tyreek Hill (Mia) (knee - ACL) is among players being released by Miami on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

12:18 AM - Brandin Echols (Pit) recorded 48 total tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 16 games during the 2025 regular season.

12:14 AM - Cameron Heyward (Pit) recorded 78 total tackles (38 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed and a forced fumble over 17 contests during the 2025 regular season.

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

6:13 PM - Brandon Graham (Phi) played nine regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, tallying eight tackles (four solo), including 3.0 sacks.

6:12 PM - Marcus Epps (Phi) recorded 21 tackles (18 solo) while playing 12 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.

6:11 PM - Jaelan Phillips (Phi) recorded 53 tackles (29 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and four passes defended while playing 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.

6:10 PM - Nolan Smith (Phi) played 12 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, tallying 31 tackles (15 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.

6:08 PM - Jalen Carter (Phi) played 12 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, recording 33 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and seven passes defended.

6:07 PM - Byron Young (Phi) recorded 37 tackles (13 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while playing all 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.

6:06 PM - Quinyon Mitchell (Phi) played 16 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, recording 45 tackles (35 solo) and 17 passes defended.

4:39 PM - Quincy Riley (NO) played in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, logging 35 tackles (29 solo), 10 passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble.

4:38 PM - Chase Young (NO) closed the 2025 season with 38 tackles (22 solo), including 10 sacks, and four passes defended across 12 games. He also recorded two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, including a fumble returned for a touchdown.

4:37 PM - Davon Godchaux (NO) recorded 43 tackles (14 solo) and one forced fumble while playing in 17 regular-season games in 2025.

4:37 PM - Chris Rumph II (NO) played in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, recording 47 tackles (24 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defended.

4:36 PM - Danny Stutsman (NO) accumulated 53 tackles (25 solo) while playing in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.

4:33 PM - Jonas Sanker (NO) played in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, tallying 80 tackles (46 solo) and six passes defended, including two interceptions.

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

9:48 PM - Christian Gonzalez (NE) played in 14 regular-season contests (all starts) in 2025, recording 69 tackles and 10 defensed passes.

6:01 PM - Carlton Davis (NE) made 69 tackles (39 solo) while suiting up for all 18 regular-season games with the Patriots in 2025. He also had 10 passes defensed.

5:57 PM - Jack Gibbens (NE) made 81 tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances with the Patriots in 2025. He also had four passes defensed and one forced fumble.

4:16 PM - Kenneth Grant (Mia) tallied 33 tackles (15 solo), including 2.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2025. He also had one pass defensed.

4:09 PM - Jordan Phillips (Mia) made 34 tackles (eight solo) while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games with the Dolphins in 2025.

4:05 PM - Ifeatu Melifonwu (Mia) made a career-high 53 tackles (31 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2025. He also had one pass defensed, including one interception.

4:02 PM - Dante Trader Jr. (Mia) racked up 55 tackles (29 solo) across 17 regular-season games with the Dolphins in 2025. He also tallied one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

3:16 PM - Marcelino McCrary-Ball (NYJ) (hamstring) had 23 tackles (11 solo) in five appearances in 2025.

3:08 PM - Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (NYJ) (hip) finished the 2025 season with 53 tackles (35 solo) and three passes defensed in nine games split between the Titans and Jets.

2:59 PM - Jowon Briggs (NYJ) had 4.0 sacks among his 38 tackles (19 solo) in 2025.

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

7:00 PM - Isaiah Rodgers (Min) had 66 tackles (47 solo), including two forced fumbles, and four passes defensed for one interception that resulted in a touchdown over 17 regular-season games with the Vikings in 2025.

6:48 PM - Braden Fiske (LAR) had 30 tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, as well as one pass defensed over 17 regular-season games with the Rams in 2025.

6:40 PM - Cobie Durant (LAR) finished the 2025 regular season with 40 tackles (30 solo) and seven passes defensed for three interceptions, including a touchdown, over 17 games with the Rams.

6:30 PM - Emmanuel Forbes (LAR) had 45 tackles (32 solo) and 18 passes defensed, including three interceptions, over 17 regular-season games with the Rams in 2025.

6:16 PM - Poona Ford (LAR) ended the 2025 regular season with 47 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and added one pass defensed over 17 games with the Rams.

6:05 PM - Kobie Turner (LAR) had 48 tackles (24 solo), including 7.0 sacks, and added three passes defensed, including one interception, over 17 regular-season games with the Rams.

5:55 PM - Quentin Lake (LAR) finished the 2025 regular season with 61 tackles (37 solo), including 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble, while adding 10 passes defensed, including one interception, over 10 games with the Rams.

5:44 PM - Bud Dupree (LAC) (hamstring) had 16 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, and added one pass defensed over 16 regular-season games with the Chargers in 2025.

5:36 PM - Donte Jackson (LAC) finished the 2025 regular season with 24 tackles (16 solo) and 12 passes defensed, including four interceptions, over 17 games with the Chargers.

5:26 PM - Da'Shawn Hand (LAC) accumulated 29 tackles (18 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, including one interception, over 13 games in the 2025 regular season.

5:19 PM - R.J. Mickens (LAC) had 29 tackles (18 solo) and two interceptions over 12 regular-season games for the Chargers in 2025.

5:05 PM - Mike Evans (TB) isn't likely to retire this offseason, according to ESPN's Jenna Laine.

5:01 PM - Courtney Jackson (NYG) Giants signed Courtney Jackson to a reserve/future contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

1:55 PM - Joe Flacco (Cin) recently told the Ross Tucker Football Podcast that he wants to continue his NFL career and will target the best opportunities for playing time.

1:10 PM - Terry McLaurin (Wsh) Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough wants McLaurin to get "10 targets a game," according to UWSA9's John Doran.

11:46 AM - Stefon Diggs (NE) pleaded not guilty Friday to criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute Dec. 2 with his personal chef, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

7:15 PM - Cam Akers (Sea) signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

3:45 PM - Jonnu Smith (Pit) secured 38 of 54 targets for 222 yards and two touchdowns across 17 regular-season games with the Steelers in 2025.

3:11 PM - Pat Freiermuth (Pit) secured 41 of 54 targets for 486 yards and four touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.

2:37 PM - Colson Yankoff (Wsh) caught two of three targets for 18 yards across 14 games in 2025.

2:31 PM - Julius Chestnut (Ten) rushed 11 times for 40 yards and failed to catch either of his two targets across 17 games in 2025. Additionally, he tallied 81 kick-return yards.

2:25 PM - Brandon Jones (Den) (pectoral) finished the 2025 regular season with 78 tackles (43 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and 12 passes defensed, including one interception, seven passes defensed, including one interception and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season games.

2:23 PM - Ko Kieft (TB) (leg) didn't record an offensive statistic while logging 29 offensive snaps across three games in 2025.

2:15 PM - Skylar Thompson (Pit) was unable to take the field during the 2025 season due to a hamstring injury.

2:10 PM - Elijah Arroyo (Sea) caught 15 of 26 targets for 179 yards and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games in 2025.

2:00 PM - Jacob Cowing (SF) was unable to take the field during the 2025 season due to a hamstring injury.

1:54 PM - Dareke Young (Sea) caught two of three targets for 48 yards and tallied 322 kick-return yards across nine regular-season games in 2025.

1:44 PM - Kyle Juszczyk (SF) caught 24 of 28 targets for 213 yards and two touchdowns while rushing twice for minus-3 yards across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

1:43 PM - Pat Surtain II (Den) finished the 2025 regular season with 47 tackles (37 solo) and 12 passes defensed, including one interception, across 14 regular-season games.

1:38 PM - Britain Covey (Phi) caught two of four targets for 20 yards across six regular-season games in 2025. Additionally, he tallied 125 kick-return yards and 124 punt-return yards.

1:31 PM - Grant Calcaterra (Phi) caught nine of 13 targets for 76 yards and one touchdown across 15 regular-season games in 2025.

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