The Carolina Panthers enter the 2026 NFL offseason carrying one of the most consequential roster-construction decisions in franchise history, with the NFL Draft and free agency converging to define the next competitive window for the Charlotte-based club. Head coach Dave Canales and general manager Dan Morgan face a compressed timeline to build around second-year quarterback Bryce Young, whose development arc...

Carolina Panthers Eyeing Free Agent Help at Edge Rusher in 2026
The Carolina Panthers enter the 2026 offseason carrying a pass-rush problem that traces directly to 2024, when the franchise dealt star edge rusher Brian Burns to New York. Charlotte’s NFL club attempted to close that gap through bargain free agency across two straight cycles, and both efforts came up empty. With the roster-building window now open, Sports Illustrated’s March 5,...

Los Angeles Chargers Eye Kingsley Enagbare in Free Agency
The Los Angeles Chargers are monitoring Green Bay Packers edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare as he enters NFL free agency, per a report published March 5, 2026. The Cincinnati Bengals have also been linked to Enagbare, with both clubs identified as needing reinforcement along the defensive edge. Easton Butler of Packers Report first broke the news, citing a source with direct...

NFL Contracts: McDuffie Gets 24M Deal with Rams in 2026
Cornerback Trent McDuffie agreed to a four-year, $124 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, just days after being acquired via trade from the Kansas City Chiefs, making him the highest-paid corner in NFL history. The flurry of NFL Contracts finalized over the weekend reshaped multiple rosters across the league, with the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, and...

Colts Negotiate With Alec Pierce, Place Transition Tag on Jones
The Indianapolis Colts are actively negotiating a new contract with wide receiver Alec Pierce ahead of the March 11 free agency deadline, while also placing the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The dual moves signal that Indianapolis wants to keep two key offensive pieces before the legal tampering window opens. Pierce is set to...

Jurickson Profar Gets 162-Game PED Ban, Braves Lose Starter
Jurickson Profar was handed a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance for the second time in less than a year, ESPN reported Tuesday. The ban removes Atlanta’s projected starting left fielder for the full 2026 season. NFL Suspensions and MLB bans tied to PED violations follow similar escalating structures, and the Profar case draws fresh attention to...

Raiders Reveal NFL Coaching Staff for Klint Kubiak Era
The Las Vegas Raiders announced their complete NFL Coaching staff for the 2026 season, marking the formal start of the Klint Kubiak era in Las Vegas. The announcement came Friday as part of a broader wave of league news, with multiple franchises locking in personnel decisions ahead of the new league year. Kubiak steps into his first head coaching role...

Denver Broncos Will Keep Ben Powers Before Free Agency
The Denver Broncos will not trade starting guard Ben Powers before NFL free agency opens, ending speculation of a major offensive line overhaul heading into 2026. Powers carries two years left on his deal beyond the upcoming campaign, giving Denver’s front office a clear reason to hold steady. That contract security closes a brief but closely watched chapter of offseason...

Baltimore Ravens Risk Losing Tyler Linderbaum in Free Agency
The Baltimore Ravens face a significant roster decision at center, with Pro Bowl lineman Tyler Linderbaum seeking $25 million annually on the open market — a figure that may exceed what Baltimore can offer. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported Saturday that Linderbaum’s camp is targeting that annual value, putting the Ravens in a difficult cap spot as NFL free...

Las Vegas Raiders Target Rashid Shaheed in 2026 Free Agency
The Las Vegas Raiders have significant interest in Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed as a free-agent target, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday. The Raiders enter the 2026 offseason with roughly $121 million in cap space, giving them the room to pursue multiple costly additions at wide receiver — a position the club has flagged as a primary need. Spotrac...
