Hey!
NFL GMs rarely speak to the media. But when they do it’s important you pay attention.
GMs & coaches just spoke at the NFL combine.
Here are 12 key takeaways you need to know:
#12 DJ Moore’s roster spot is not a lock
Bears GM Ryan Poles wouldn’t commit to Moore being on the Week 1 roster and said they have to “look at all the different scenarios.” Moore also carries a $28.5M cap hit in 2026…
#11 Malik Nabers is the bigger Week 1 question than Cam Skattebo
Giants GM Joe Schoen said he feels good about where Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers are in their recoveries, but it sounded like Nabers is more of the question mark. The plan is to “hopefully be ready for training camp.” Based on the surgery timeline, a return around August/September is realistic…
#10 The Jets plan to tag Breece Hall
If an extension doesn’t get done, the Jets plan to franchise or transition tag Breece Hall, which makes it likely he’s back in New York. Even in a rough offense last year, Hall still produced 1,415 total yards…
#9 Rico Dowdle might be leaving Carolina
The Panthers wouldn’t commit to Dowdle returning and said he’s “earned the right to test free agency.” If he leaves, it’s good news for Chuba Hubbard (already extended) and it likely opens the door for Jonathan Brooks to settle in as the RB2…
#8 Quinshon Judkins is trending to play Week 1
Judkins suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle on December 21, but reports say he’s already out of the boot and expected to be ready for training camp…
#7 Kyle Pitts is getting tagged by Atlanta
The Falcons plan to franchise tag Kyle Pitts after a career year: 88 catches, which is 20 more than his previous career high…
#6 A.J. Brown should be back in Philly
Eagles GM Howie Roseman implied A.J. Brown will be back, saying “it’s hard to get better if you get rid of good players”…
#5 Mike Evans could hit free agency
Bucs GM Jason Licht said he’d love Evans back, but it sounds like Evans may test free agency. If he does, he’d likely command more money as a top option on the open market…
#4 The Bears expect D’Andre Swift and Cole Kmet back
GM Ryan Poles said he feels pretty good about D’Andre Swift and Cole Kmet returning. Kmet was a Ben Johnson favorite last season, and Swift has quietly topped 1,300 total yards in each of his 2 seasons with the Bears…
#3 Trent Williams contract situation is one to track
Adam Schefter reported Trent Williams could be released because of his high cap number. There’s a good chance this is negotiation pressure and he’s back, but if not, it’s a major hit to the 49ers offensive ceiling…
#2 Carolina is changing play-callers
Head Coach Dave Canales said he’s giving up playcalling. Offensive Coordinator Brad Idzik will take over. Expect the scheme to stay similar, but the playcalling tendencies could shift…
#1 Tyler Linderbaum is likely staying in Baltimore
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said they’ve offered Linderbaum a market-setting deal at center. He could still test free agency, but this makes a return to Baltimore much more likely…
That’s the Combine intel that actually matters.
More of these “quiet” updates will start moving markets fast once free agency hits so stay tuned for more from my key info from me!
— Sal
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