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Post-Gazette writer Ray Fittipaldo grades the Steelers by position after Week 2’s loss to the Patriots, with the offense receiving the harshest judgments as receivers and the offensive line struggle, Aaron Rodgers takes a beating, and coaching is criticized for an offense that hasn’t produced a TD through two games.
Michigan cruised to a 52-17 win over UTEP in Week 3, led by Bryce Underwood’s strong 19-for-25, 223-yard, 2-TD day after an early fumble, and a standout receiving corps headlined by Andrew Marsh (10-105-1) and JJ Buchanan (7-92-1). The run game was muted as the O-line struggled early but improved in the second half. Tight ends were quiet, while the defense dominated with an elite performance upfront (11 TFLs) and big plays from Tariq Boney, Carter Meadows, and a Jonah Lea’ea pick-six. Linebackers and defensive backs also delivered, and special teams were clean. Michigan now turns to a tough Iowa defense next week.
South Carolina will be without two wideouts, Jayden Sellers and Jayden Gibson, for the 2026 season due to lower-body injuries. Sellers had 22 catches for 337 yards as a true freshman in 2025; Gibson, who transferred from Oklahoma, had 14 receptions for 375 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2023 but hasn’t played the past two seasons. Head coach Shane Beamer expressed disappointment but pledged support for both players through rehab.
The San Francisco 49ers outline their practice and media schedule ahead of the preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans, including a joint practice on Aug. 11, a walkthrough on Aug. 12, and the Titans at 49ers game on Aug. 13. The article spotlights young players, with WR coach Leonard Hankerson praising De’Zhaun Stribling, Wesley Grimes, and Will Pauling for their OTAs-era work, and undrafted rookie defenders Bryson Eason and James Thompson potentially climbing into roles. It also notes praise for versatility in the 49ers’ young linebackers and mentions Kyle Shanahan’s comments on Ricky Pearsall’s non-factor in Deebo Samuel’s return, underscoring a broader focus on development and depth as preseason approaches.
On a hot Day 7 of Eagles training camp, Lane Johnson returned in a limited role, Cam Jurgens left with Jake Majors taking over at center, and Markel Bell remained at right tackle as Johnson ramps up. The depth chart saw continued shuffling, with McKee and Dalton rotating at QB and a receiver battle producing strong days for Darius Cooper and Johnny Wilson. Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter flashed on defense, while Hurts looked more comfortable in the new offense as Goedert’s targets increased. Misc notes included Barkley’s burst, Jason Kelce coaching, and a birthday singalong for Hurts after practice.
NFL training camps are buzzing: the receiver market is booming with Zay Flowers and Chris Olave driving big new deals, the running-back market is heating up after Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor extensions, and Jahmyr Gibbs looms as a potential third $22M+ per year RB. Injuries, like the 49ers’ season-impacting exits, and QB battles (Murray vs. McCarthy; Mayfield’s contract tensions with Tampa Bay) add drama as teams build for 2026.
Patriots wrapped day two of mandatory minicamp with a light, walkthrough-style session and a heavy emphasis on red-zone work. There was no contact, passes contested, or rush, with Christian Gonzalez limited in participation, Kayshon Boutte largely not aligning with the top receivers, and Pop Douglas earning more reps with the top group as Kyle Williams rotated. Rumors of a Stefon Diggs reunion surfaced, but coach Mike Vrabel wouldn’t commit, saying the team is happy with its current receiver numbers and personnel.
NFL Network’s bold Round 1 predictions for the 2026 draft foresee a Chiefs top-10 shocker with Kadyn Proctor at No. 9, multiple trades reshaping the early picks, three receivers (Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon) going off the board before the 11th pick, two smaller-school defenders (Chris Johnson and Malachi Lawrence) challenging first-round status, and a potential run on offensive linemen – possibly as many as 10 OLs drafted in the opening night.
One week into NFL free agency, a number of high-profile players across positions remain unsigned as spending cools and the market shifts toward the pre-draft period. Notable receivers such as Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel, plus other big names like DeAndre Hopkins and Keenan Allen, are still available, while top running backs (e.g., Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon), veteran defenders (e.g., Bobby Wagner, Jadeveon Clowney), and quarterbacks (e.g., Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins) are waiting for new teams to emerge. The Cardinals and Steelers appear to still be weighing QB options, signaling that the big-money wave has subsided even as teams begin to plot ahead for the draft.
With a light free-agent class, NFL teams are expected to rely on trades this spring. The piece highlights 23 players who could move—from quarterbacks like Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones, and Anthony Richardson to receivers such as A.J. Brown, Michael Pittman Jr., and DJ Moore, plus several top edge and defensive players—exploring potential landing spots, draft costs, and cap implications, including post‑June 1 restructures as teams reshuffle rosters for 2026 and beyond.
Indianapolis’s NFL Scouting Combine reshaped draft stock: receivers Brenen Thompson, Germie Bernard, and Jeff Caldwell elevated their profiles with explosive testing, while safeties and corners like Dillon Thieneman and Tacario Davis gained momentum. Defensive linemen Gracen Halton, DeMonte Capehart, and Dani Dennis-Sutton also surged, whereas Cashius Howell, Malachi Fields, Emmett Johnson, LT Overton, and Lee Hunter saw their ceilings trimmed. Seattle’s formal meeting activity was down this year. The event confirms trajectories but leaves plenty for Pro Days and medical checks to determine final draft boards.
Eric Edholm’s first 2026 NFL mock draft has two wide receivers going in the top five and shows the Patriots and Seahawks fortifying elite defenses, with the Raiders, Jets and other top teams shaping a draft landscape that hinges on the upcoming combine, Senior Bowl events, and free agency.
Buffalo travels to Denver with only Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman as healthy receivers after Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers were lost to ACL injuries; Curtis Samuel was activated and Mecole Hardman elevated, giving the Bills more depth. Shakir led Buffalo in receiving yards (719) in the regular season, but Denver’s defense could bracket him, requiring Cooks, Coleman, Samuel or Hardman to step up as Josh Allen tries to spark the offense in the divisional-round matchup.
The New England Patriots placed key receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve due to an abdominal injury, sidelining him for the rest of the season and early postseason, and signed defensive lineman Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the roster.
The Chicago Bears will be without key receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III for their crucial NFC North game against the Packers, but will rely on star receiver DJ Moore and a resilient team to compete. Several other players are questionable or injured, impacting both teams' lineups for the upcoming game.