Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has admitted that “everything is on the table” regarding the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, including a potential trade.
Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Sullivan confirmed the franchise is evaluating all options for the former fifth overall draft pick.
Tagovailoa’s representatives have informed the team that the quarterback intends to continue his playing career.
However, the general manager acknowledged that the team could look to move the 26-year-old, despite recent productive conversations.
“Everything’s on the table right now. It could go in a lot of different ways,” Sullivan said.
“A trade is a possibility, but Tua is aware, his representation is aware.”
Performance struggles and financial hurdles
The left-handed passer endured a difficult campaign last season, culminating in him being benched with three games remaining.
He threw for 20 touchdowns but also recorded a career-high 15 interceptions across 14 appearances.
Complicating any potential move is the four-year, $212.4m (£167m) extension the quarterback signed in 2024.
Releasing Tagovailoa before 1 June would result in an NFL-record $99.2m dead cap hit for the AFC East franchise.
Sullivan noted that absorbing such a financial blow is “possible but not likely” as the organisation weighs its next steps.
“[Tagovailoa’s reps] have expressed that he wants to play and that they still think he can play at a high level,” Sullivan added.
Roster overhaul continues
The uncertainty surrounding the quarterback comes amid a wider restructuring of the Dolphins’ roster.
Sullivan recently released star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and linebacker Bradley Chubb in an effort to make the squad “younger and cheaper”.
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick finds himself in a similar position to Tagovailoa, with Sullivan confirming discussions are ongoing with the former All-Pro regarding his future.
Despite the potential exodus of veteran talent, the Dolphins view running back De’Von Achane and receiver Jaylen Waddle as integral to their rebuild.
Sullivan ruled out trading either player, describing Achane as a “marvelous player” whom the team hopes to extend later in the summer.
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has confirmed that Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will compete for the starting quarterback role in 2026.
Speaking at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, Berry refused to set a timeline for naming a first-choice passer.
New head coach Todd Monken has also declined to commit to a specific starter following his recent appointment.
“We don’t have to make that decision anytime soon,” Berry said on Tuesday.
“I think any player that we have in that room we would expect to compete to earn a role. Those two would be no different.”
Sanders seeks efficiency
Sanders, selected 144th overall in the 2025 draft, finished the previous campaign with a 3-4 record as a starter.
Despite securing wins in his final two games, the second-year signal caller recorded a Total QBR of just 18.9.
That figure ranks as the fifth-lowest among qualifying quarterbacks since data collection began in 2006.
Berry emphasised the need for better decision-making from the young quarterback.
“I think the biggest thing that we want to see from Shedeur is just continued growth,” Berry explained.
“I think certainly playing more efficiently, not putting the ball in harm’s way as much would be important.”
Watson’s return to fitness
Watson is expected to be available for the 2026 season after rehabilitating a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in October 2024.
The former Houston Texans passer has played only 19 games since Cleveland traded three first-round picks for his services in March 2022.
His performance has also drawn scrutiny, with a Total QBR of 33.1 ranking last in the league among qualifying passers during his tenure in Cleveland.
Financial implications loom large, as Watson carries a league-high $80.7m salary cap hit for the upcoming season.
The franchise is expected to restructure the deal to provide greater flexibility in free agency.
“Deshaun’s been working really hard, he’s been working his tail off,” Berry stated regarding the veteran’s recovery.
Gabriel remains in the frame
While the focus remains on Watson and Sanders, Berry noted that the Browns are also expected to explore the quarterback market this offseason.
However, the organisation has not ruled out Dillon Gabriel, a 2025 third-round pick who started six games during his rookie year.
“He may be forgotten externally, but he’s not forgotten to us,” Berry concluded.
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio has emphatically dismissed speculation regarding a potential trade of quarterback C.J. Stroud as “moronic” and confirmed the player remains central to the franchise’s future.
Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Caserio rejected suggestions that the team might move on from their signal-caller following a challenging postseason.
“We are not trading the guy. He’s our quarterback,” Caserio stated.
“He’s going to be playing quarterback for the Houston Texans in 2026.”
Playoff struggles spark rumours
Discussions surrounding Stroud’s future intensified online following a difficult end to his third campaign in the league.
The 2023 number two overall draft pick endured a seven-turnover playoff run, culminating in a four-interception performance during a 28-16 divisional round defeat by the New England Patriots.
Stroud also missed three matches earlier in the season due to a concussion sustained against the Denver Broncos in Week 9.
Despite guiding the Texans to a 9-5 record in his regular-season starts, the former Ohio State standout saw his production dip compared to his debut year.
During that rookie season, he became just the fifth first-year player to surpass 4,000 passing yards and led the NFL with a superior touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Commitment to the future
In his most recent campaign, the quarterback recorded 19 touchdowns and 3,041 passing yards across 14 appearances.
Although Stroud is now eligible for a contract extension, Caserio offered no specifics regarding potential negotiations.
However, the general manager made it clear that the organisation is focused on helping the passer recapture his best form rather than exploring alternative options.
“He’s been a good player and won a lot of football games,” Caserio added.
“Quarterback is the hardest position to play in sports. He had some ups and downs — that’s natural for a position, but overall, he’s had a pretty significant impact on what we are as a program.”
Caserio concluded with a definitive message regarding Stroud’s status: “He’s not going anywhere.”
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is confident of agreeing a contract extension with Lamar Jackson while the team has made a “market-setting” offer to Tyler Linderbaum.
DeCosta said he is “definitely” optimistic a deal can be reached with the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player following discussions in Indianapolis.
The Ravens face a pressing deadline, as Jackson is set to count $74.5m against the salary cap this season – the second-highest figure in the league.
Managing the salary cap
Baltimore likely needs to restructure the quarterback’s deal or sign a fresh extension by the start of the league year on 11 March to free up funds for free agency.
“Lamar and I have an agreement [that] we handle business kind of in-house internally,” DeCosta said at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday.
“I have spoken to Lamar about a lot of different things over the last month… He’s been very engaged.”
An extension would likely create $30m in cap space and secure the 29-year-old’s services for another three to four years.
Should an agreement fail to materialise, owner Steve Bisciotti has indicated the franchise would restructure the existing contract, though this would significantly raise his cap number for the final year of his deal in 2027.
Linderbaum offer on the table
Alongside negotiations with their star passer, the Ravens are prioritising a new deal for Linderbaum before free agency begins.
DeCosta confirmed the organisation has submitted a “market-setting” proposal to the 25-year-old but ruled out using the franchise tag.
“He’s proven to be, in my opinion, the best center in the league,” DeCosta added.
“We’ve had conversations since the end of the season, and at this point in time, we’ve made him a market-setting offer.”
Linderbaum is the first Baltimore offensive lineman to earn three consecutive Pro Bowl selections since Marshal Yanda’s dominant run ending in 2016.
Any new deal would likely need to exceed the $18m per season earned by Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, the current benchmark at the position.
New Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham has confirmed quarterback Kirk Cousins will be released on 11 March, the first day of the new league year.
Cunningham informed the 37-year-old and his agent of the decision recently, according to an interview on 92.9 The Game.
The move formally ends a complex two-year association between the franchise and the veteran passer.
Speaking to local media at the NFL Scouting Combine, Cunningham was definitive about the team’s future plans.
“We won’t re-sign Kirk,” Cunningham said.
When asked if there was any possibility of retaining the four-time Pro Bowler on a reduced salary, the general manager confirmed there was not.
Financial implications
The decision comes as little surprise following a contract restructure negotiated by the previous regime earlier this year.
That adjustment guaranteed significantly more money for the 2027 season, a figure that would have vested had he remained on the roster beyond mid-March.
By releasing Cousins with a 1 June designation, Atlanta will save $2.1m in salary cap space.
However, the NFC South club will still absorb substantial dead money charges across the 2026 and 2027 financial years.
A turbulent tenure
Cousins’ time in Georgia was defined by the organisation’s decision to draft Michael Penix Jr just six weeks after signing the veteran in free agency.
After recovering from an Achilles tear to lead the team to a 6-3 start in 2024, an arm injury and a dip in form led to his benching.
The Falcons committed to Penix as their starter for the 2025 campaign, leaving Cousins on the periphery during training camp.
However, a torn ACL for Penix in Week 11 thrust the 14-year veteran back into the line-up.
Cousins rallied the team to a four-game winning streak to close out the season, finishing with a 5-3 record as a starter compared to Penix’s 3-6.
He concluded his final year in Atlanta with 1,721 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Former NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore has died at the age of 25, his former college coach Jeff Brohm has confirmed.
Police in New Albany, Indiana, stated that Moore was found in a garage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday.
The death was subsequently confirmed by the Floyd County Coroner, though no further details regarding the circumstances were immediately available.
‘The ultimate competitor’
Brohm, who coached Moore during his standout collegiate career at Purdue, released a statement paying tribute to the wideout’s character.
“Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,” Brohm said.
The Louisville coach described the 25-year-old as the “ultimate competitor” who possessed a work ethic “unmatched by anyone”.
“A great teammate that would come through in any situation,” Brohm added.
“We all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with.”
Career hampered by injury
Moore entered the league as a second-round draft pick for the Arizona Cardinals in 2021.
During a three-year tenure in the desert, the dynamic playmaker started 23 games, recording 135 receptions for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns.
He also contributed on the ground, rushing 52 times for 249 yards and a score.
However, the latter stages of his time in the NFL were significantly disrupted by fitness issues.
The receiver missed the entire 2024 campaign after suffering a dislocated right knee during a stint with the Atlanta Falcons.
Most recently, he spent the 2025 offseason and training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.
His comeback attempt was cut short in August when he sustained a season-ending left knee injury while returning a punt in a preseason opener.
The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with running back Javonte Williams on a new three-year contract which includes $16m (£12.8m) in guaranteed money.
Sources confirmed the terms of the extension for the impending free agent on Saturday.
Williams originally joined the NFC East franchise on a one-year deal following a four-year stint with the Denver Broncos.
Career-best campaign in Dallas
The 25-year-old responded with the most productive season of his career, rushing for 1,201 yards to rank ninth in the NFL.
He achieved those figures despite missing the final game of the campaign due to a lingering stinger issue which affected him during the final month of the season.
His yardage total was the highest recorded by a Cowboys player since Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 1,357 yards in 2019.
In addition to his impact on the ground, the versatile back contributed 35 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns through the air.
Overcoming injury history
Williams, who was selected in the second round of the 2021 draft, set new personal bests in carries (252) and rushing touchdowns (11).
This resurgence follows a difficult period in Denver, where he missed the majority of the 2022 season after tearing the ACL and LCL in his right knee.
Before his breakout year in Texas, his previous career high was 903 yards during his rookie season.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba believes he deserves to become the highest-paid player at his position following a Super Bowl-winning campaign.
The 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year is eligible for a contract extension this offseason after playing a pivotal role in securing the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy.
Smith-Njigba stated that while he is not in a rush to sign, he expects the terms to reflect his status as the league’s premier wideout.
To set a new market benchmark, the deal would need to exceed an annual average value of $40m.
Eyeing the top spot
“I’m really not too pressed right now to get it done,” Smith-Njigba told WFAA.
“I know my time is coming and when we get it done, it’s going to be a great deal. God’s timing is perfect timing, so whenever that may come, we’ll be ready for it.”
The former Ohio State standout was explicit about his valuation following a career-best year.
“I believe I deserve to be the highest paid in my position,” he said.
“Just what I give to the game and the community, I give it my all, and I think that’s worth a lot more.”
A historic campaign
Smith-Njigba’s demands follow a statistically dominant season where he led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards.
Despite Seattle employing a run-heavy offensive scheme, the 2023 first-round pick set a new franchise record for yardage and hauled in 10 touchdowns.
His influence continued into the postseason, where he contributed 199 yards and two scores across three playoff games on the road to Super Bowl LX glory.
Currently, Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase holds the financial record for receivers with an annual average of $40.25m.
Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson sits second on the list at $35m per year.
Future in Seattle
The Seahawks are expected to open negotiations with both Smith-Njigba and Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon in the coming months.
Seattle retains the ability to exercise a fifth-year option on both players’ rookie contracts by 1 May.
Without an extension, the Seahawks star has one season remaining on his current four-year deal, excluding the potential option year.
“I would play this game for free,” Smith-Njigba added.
“I love this game so much. But you don’t have to, and I’m learning to be a good businessman, and we need that check at the end of the day.”