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April 8, 2026
Predicting which NFL teams will draft quarterbacks: Nine perfect fits across seven rounds
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.
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April 1, 2026
Solak's favorite NFL draft prospects to watch at every position: The best tape in the class
NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.
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March 25, 2026
Ranking every NFL free agency class: Solak on what he liked -- and didn't like -- for all 32 teams
How did all 32 NFL teams fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? We stacked each class.
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March 11, 2026
Let's give out NFL free agency awards: Solak on big-money positions, trends and intriguing landing spots
The edge rush market exploded, the Titans called on old friends, Mike Evans landed in a new place, and two players were very particular about their contract numbers.
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March 9, 2026
Why the Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa and how he fits with the Falcons
If Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready for the season, the Falcons have a new lefty QB to start. Here are the key questions about the move.
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March 7, 2026
Solak: Why Crosby fits perfectly with the Ravens' defense -- and their Super Bowl window
Baltimore had to give up two first-round picks to get him, but Crosby can dominate in the Ravens' defense.
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March 5, 2026
Solak answers nine burning questions on NFL free agency: What now for Kyler Murray, A.J. Brown?
Where will Kyler Murray land? Could offensive linemen get paid big money? Who is the best edge-rushing option? And what will happen with A.J. Brown?
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February 25, 2026
Ranking the top offseason trade candidates: Who are the best players potentially available?
How do Brian Thomas Jr. and Maxx Crosby stack up on the trade market? We break down the latest intel.
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February 20, 2026
Ranking the deepest, thinnest positions of the NFL offseason: It's a good year to need ...
NFL teams looking for edge rusher help are in good shape this offseason; the free agent and draft classes have options. But what about the other 10 positions?
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February 20, 2026
Pitching hypothetical trade offers for Maxx Crosby
Could the edge rusher get traded this offseason? We suggest offers from the Bears, Bucs, Chargers and Cowboys.
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February 19, 2026
Our simulated trade market for A.J. Brown: Which teams should be interested in the star WR?
Brown could get traded this offseason. Could Buffalo be a good fit? Baltimore? Let's project his market with four offers and a verdict.
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February 10, 2026
Looking for QB answers this NFL offseason? Good luck ... it's a bad year to need a new signal-caller
There are no surefire free agent QBs available this March, and the draft class has only one first-round lock. So what now for NFL teams that might need a quarterback?
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February 4, 2026
Five head-to-head matchups that could impact the Super Bowl: All eyes on JSN vs. Gonzalez?
Can Christian Gonzalez contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Will DeMarcus Lawrence get the best of Will Campbell? Here are five matchups that will matter Sunday.
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January 27, 2026
Four offseason lessons from two unlikely Super Bowl teams: Savvy moves for the Seahawks, Patriots
It's easy to be skeptical about big free agency spending, midtier QB contracts and defensive-minded coaches. But the Seahawks and Patriots proved everyone wrong.
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January 20, 2026
Was Sean McDermott really Buffalo's problem? There's plenty of blame to go around for its playoff woes
With postseason losses piling up, the Bills fired coach Sean McDermott. But will it change anything? And where did things go wrong?
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January 15, 2026
Solak: Hiring John Harbaugh is a massive win for the Giants -- even if it's no sure thing
The Giants are finalizing a deal for John Harbaugh to become their next coach. It has been a rough decade for New York, but this hire could finally turn the tide.
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January 15, 2026
Rams' offense flows through ... its running game? Why it's crucial to their playoff run
Los Angeles has the second-most-efficient run game of the past decade -- behind its 2018 ground attack.
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January 11, 2026
Solak: The Bears are a second-half team, and you can never count them out
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the Bears came back to beat the Packers. They've been doing this all season.
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