In the twelve days since the Dolphins released receiver Tyreek Hill, no other team has emerged as a serious suitor to sign him. During four days at the Scouting Combine, no one said anything to suggest that a pursuit of Hill was happening, or looming.
That makes it difficult, to say the least, to predict his next team. Guesses are nevertheless welcome, via a “next team” wager at DraftKings.
The Chiefs are the current favorites, at +150. Next are the Bills at +600, the Ravens at +700, and the Chargers at +800.
The Patriots, Raiders, and Rams are +1400. The Steelers, Giants, and Broncos are +1600. The 49ers have +1800 odds.
Last week, Chiefs coach Andy Reid provided a lukewarm (at best) assessment regarding a possible reunion, citing Hill’s current health. He continues to recover from a serious knee injury suffered against the Jets in Week 4.
"[W]e talk about everything,” Reid said. “So there’s nothing happening there, but we know what you know — that he’s out there and cranking away, trying to get himself back to where he can play, period.”
There’s another factor when it comes to Hill. As one source put it during our time in Indianapolis, it could be an even more important concern than his knee.
Hill remains the subject of a lingering Personal Conduct Policy investigation, arising from domestic violence allegations made by his estranged wife. And, at times, Hill has been hard to handle. Discontent in Kansas City, coupled with a desire for a new contract after Davante Adams signed with the Raiders in 2022, sparked a trade to Miami while Hill was still squarely in his prime. At the end of the 2024 season, Hill said it was time for him to leave the Dolphins. (He later embarked on a Super Bowl-week apology tour.)
When a player has elite skills, the other stuff can more easily be overlooked. When the skills begin to slip, it’s harder to ignore the factors that make a player less desirable.
At this point, Hill could become a player that teams will begin to seriously assess after free agency and the draft. Any team that hasn’t otherwise addressed the receiver position by early May could pivot to Hill.
For now, it seems as if most if not all teams are content to focus on other options. When the dust settles on the usual paths for adding new players, Hill’s status could come into better focus.
Still, the first question is when and if he’ll be healthy. The second question is whether a team is willing to embrace a player who could be facing a suspension, and who could have a hard time dealing with being anything other than the No. 1 receiver and, in turn, the focal point of the passing game.
Adams has embraced being second fiddle to Puka Nacua in L.A. Hill may need to accept that same kind of role — and to convince a prospective team that, when he says it, he means it.
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The Eagles made it clear this week that they’ll listen to offers for receiver A.J. Brown. Whether they’ll accept one remains to be seen.
Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer believes, based on “sources close to several Eagles,” that a decision will be made sooner than later.
With the negotiation period for free agents opening on March 9, the Eagles presumably would want to move quickly to replace Brown, if they’ll be trading him. Still, they won’t do the deal unless they get what they want.
One thing they may want is an agreement to delay the trade until after June 1. That’s when the cap consequences arising from a trade would be split over two years, instead of being fully absorbed in 2026.
The price for Brown isn’t known. McLane suggests that, at a minimum, the Eagles would want a second-round pick. If multiple teams compete for Brown, the Eagles could get more.
Teams to watch include the Patriots, Bills, Ravens, and Chargers.
They’ve done a good job of being coy about their plans. But it’s obvious that he’s available, for the right proposal. Whether they get an offer they’ll accept remains to be seen.
A Pro Football Hall of Famer could become a Major League Baseball owner.
The Athletic reports that Drew Brees has partnered with Vuori founder Joe Kudla to explore the possibility of joining one of the groups that has submitted an initial bid for the San Diego Padres.
The deadline for the first round of bids was Wednesday, February 25. Five groups made bids before the deadline.
The Padres were put on the market in November 2025. A sale could happen by the start of the 2026 MLB season.
In 2012, the Padres sold for $800 million. The record for a baseball team was set in 2020, when the Mets sold for $2.42 billion.
Brees, who was elected earlier this month to the Hall of Fame, started his career with the then-San Diego Chargers. He played for the Chargers from 2001 through 2005. Brees vaulted to superstar status with the Saints, where he played from 2006 through 2020.
Teams making decisions about picking up the fifth-year options on the contracts of their 2023 first-round picks now know how much that will cost.
The NFL revealed the values on Friday afternoon. There are four levels of compensation at each position. Players who have made multiple Pro Bowls as an original selection are at the top followed by players with one Pro Bowl selection and players who have hit playing time milestones before reaching the lowest level.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud were the first two picks of that draft and both of them reached the playing time level of compensation. That will leave them with fully guaranteed salaries of $25.904 million if the teams decide to exercise the options, but longer-term extensions are also a possibility now that they have finished their third seasons.
The full list of 2023 first-rounders — there were 31 that year because the Dolphins were stripped of their pick — and their fifth-year option salaries appears below:
1. Panthers QB Bryce Young — $25.904 million (playing time).
2. Texans QB C.J. Stroud — $25.904 million (playing time).
3. Texans DE Will Anderson — $21.512 (Pro Bowl).
4. Colts QB Anthony Richardson — $22.483 million (base).
5. Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon — $21.161 million (multiple Pro Bowls).
6. Cardinals OT Paris Johnson — $19.072 million (playing time).
7. Raiders DE Tyree Wilson — $14.475 million (base).
8. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson — $11.323 million (Pro Bowl).
9. Eagles DT Jalen Carter — $27.127 million (multiple Pro Bowls).
10. Bears OT Darnell Wright — $19.072 million (playing time).
11. Titans OG Peter Skoronski — $19.072 million (playing time).
12. Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs — $14.293 million (multiple Pro Bowls).
13. Packers DE Lukas Van Ness — $14.475 million (base).
14. Steelers OT Broderick Jones — $19.072 million (playing time).
15. Jets DE Will McDonald — $14.475 million (base).
16. Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes — $12.633 million (base).
17. Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez — $18.119 million (Pro Bowl).
18. Lions LB Jack Campbell — $21.925 million (Pro Bowl).
19. Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey — $15.451 (playing time).
20. Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba — $23.852 million (Pro Bowl).
21. Chargers WR Quentin Johnston — $18 million (playing time).
22. Ravens WR Zay Flowers — $27.298 million (multiple Pro Bowls).
23. Vikings WR Jordan Addison — $18 million (playing time).
24. Giants CB Deonte Banks — $12.633 million (base).
25. Bills TE Dalton Kincaid — $8.162 million (base).
26. Jets DT Mazi Smith — $13.391 million (base) Smith was traded to the Jets by the Cowboys.
27. Jaguars OT Anton Harrison — $19.072 million (playing time).
28. Bengals DE Myles Murphy — $14.475 million (base).
29. Saints DT Bryan Bresee — $13.391 million (base).
30. Eagles LB Nolan Smith — $13.752 million (base).
31. Chiefs Felix Anudike-Uzomah — $14.475 million (base).
The Chargers landed one of the top assistant coaches available this offseason when they hired Mike McDaniel to be their offensive coordinator.
With four years of experience as a head coach and offensive play-caller under his belt, McDaniel is in a strong position to help elevate Los Angeles’ offense and quarterback Justin Herbert.
During an interview with PFT Live at the scouting combine on Tuesday, General Manager Joe Hortiz said he feels like Herbert will excel with McDaniel designing the offense.
“Through the interview process in our OC search, Mike talked about, this is why we did this in Miami because this is the personnel we had,” Hortiz said. “Mike is a coach that will literally create his scheme, create his offense based on the players we have. And it’s not, you go out and find this specific payer. His flexibility as an offensive coordinator and play-caller is one of the things that makes him great. And just knowing the offense, I think Justin’s going to take off in it.
“[Herbert’s] work ethic, and the effort, and everything he puts into it — he just continues to get better and better. Really excited for what he’s going to look like in this scheme. I’ve seen this scheme in action to a degree in Baltimore when we had Gary Kubiak. I saw Joe Flacco have, arguably, his best year with Gary. And just real excited for Justin and Mike to link up and see what happens.”
Herbert, who turns 28 in March, is entering his seventh pro season in 2026. He completed 66.4 percent of his passes for 3,727 yards with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions last season. He’s still looking for his first postseason victory, having completed 54.7 percent of his throws for 674 yards with two touchdowns, four interceptions, and one lost fumble in his three playoff games.
One of the hot topics on Tuesday at the Scouting Combine was the future of Eagles receiver A.J. Brown. And while the Eagles are saying all the right things regarding Brown’s future in Philly, odds as to his next team have emerged.
At DraftKings, the current favorites are the Eagles, at -130.
Next on the list is the Patriots, at +275. The Chargers land at +750, with the Bills at +900.
A return to the Titans is a +1000 bet. The Raiders are +1400, with the 49ers, Dolphins, and Ravens at +1600.
Eagles G.M. Howie Roseman made it clear that they’ll listen to any team that makes any offers about Brown or any other player. The question is whether another team will make the Eagles an offer they won’t refuse.
Chargers offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement on Monday.
Bozeman, 31, started 33 of 34 possible games at center the past two seasons for the Chargers.
The Ravens made Bozeman a sixth-round pick in 2018, and he started 49 games in his four seasons in Baltimore. He made 32 starts at left guard and 17 at center.
He made 28 starts at center for the Panthers in 2022-23.
“After eight seasons in the NFL, I’m ready for my next chapter,” Bozeman wrote on Instagram. “This game has given me so much — lessons, lifelong friendships, and memories my family will carry forever. I’ve poured everything I had into this journey, and I walk away grateful and proud.
“Thank you to every teammate, coach, and fan I was blessed to cross paths with along the way. Thank you to my amazing family who supported me every step of this journey, to my three amazing kids — Brody, Bailey, and Boone — who made every sacrifice worth it, and especially to my unbelievable wife, my ride or die from the very beginning. I couldn’t have done any of this without you!
“Someone once told me, ‘Every career — no matter how decorated — ends in a trash bag.’ The game moves on. Someone fills your spot. I’m just thankful God gave me the chance to take the ride. On to the next chapter of life at the farm!”
The Rams and Chargers won’t have company at SoFi Stadium in 2026.
Via Ben Bolch of the California Post, UCLA football will play at the Rose Bowl next season.
The announcement from the school comes only days after the dismissal of Stephen Agostini, who had served as the UCLA vice chancellor and chief financial officer. Agostini strongly supported a move to SoFi Stadium.
UCLA and the powers-that-be in Pasadena will continue their legal battle regarding the possibility of UCLA breaking a lease that runs through 2043. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and SoFi Stadium have been added to the litigation.
In 2025, UCLA drew a record low 37,282 per game to the Rose Bowl.
Whether UCLA stays at the Rose Bowl beyond 2026 remains to be seen. Due to the upcoming Olympics in L.A., both UCLA and USC could be joining the Rams and Chargers at SoFi Stadium for the 2028 season.
The Chargers announced the new hires to head coach Jim Harbaugh’s 2026 coaching staff.
Butch Berry joins the team as offensive line coach, bringing more than 20 years of experience coaching the position. He held the same title with the Dolphins under current Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel for the past three seasons.
Barry coached the offensive line for the Denver Broncos in 2022. He had previously worked as the assistant offensive line coach for the 49ers in 2021 and as a senior analyst for the Packers in 2020. Barry spent the 2019 season as the offensive line coach at the University of Miami, joining the Hurricanes after a four-year tenure as the assistant offensive line coach for the Buccaneers (2015-18).
Julian Campenni enters the NFL coaching ranks with the Chargers as assistant defensive line coach. He spent the past two seasons at Rutgers University, coaching outside linebackers in 2025 and defensive ends in 2024.
Campenni also coached at Bowling Green (2019-23), working up from defensive line coach to add assistant head coach and defensive run game coordinator responsibilities.
Rob Everett follows McDaniel from Miami to Los Angeles, taking a job as an offensive assistant. Everett previously worked as a senior offensive analyst at the University of Wisconsin (2023) and as an offensive analyst at the University of North Carolina (2022). He spent the spring of 2019 with the Alliance of American Football’s Memphis Express, coaching tight ends and as assistant to the defensive coordinator.
Adam Gase, a former head coach of the Dolphins (2016-18) and Jets (2019-20), returns to the NFL as passing game specialist for the Chargers. He brings 18 years of NFL experience, including a season as offensive coordinator for Chicago (2015) and two years as the offensive coordinator for Denver (2013-14).
Chandler Henley, who spent four seasons coaching under McDaniel in Miami, will coach the tight ends for the Chargers. With the Dolphins, Henley worked as assistant quarterbacks coach (2022-23), a senior offensive assistant (2024) and run game specialist (2025).
Henley was the assistant offensive line coach in Atlanta during the 2021 season, and he broke into the NFL as a quality control coach with the Titans in 2018.
Denzel Martin, a 10-year coaching veteran with the Steelers, will serve as the assistant outside linebackers coach in Los Angeles. He worked his way up the ranks in Pittsburgh from a scouting assistant (2016-17), defensive coaching assistant (2018-19), assistant outside linebackers coach (2020-22) to outside linebackers coach (2023-25).
Max McCaffrey will coach the running backs for the Chargers after spending the past three seasons as an offensive assistant with the Dolphins under McDaniel.
He is the eldest son of former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey and is the brother of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, former University of Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey and Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey.
After coaching with Chargers defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary at Western Michigan in 2025, Sean Spence joins O’Leary’s staff as linebackers coach. O’Leary coached the past three seasons for the Broncos in Kalamazoo, Mich., working his way up from special teams analyst in 2023 to linebackers coach in 2024 before coaching the edge rushers in 2025.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is shaking up his offense this offseason, but two important assistant coaches are staying in place.
The Chargers plan to keep wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal and quarterbacks coach Shane Day, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Harbaugh fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman after the season, dismissing a longtime trusted assistant who had also been Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator with the 49ers and his associate head coach at Stanford. Harbaugh replaced Roman with Mike McDaniel, a significant change in the offensive approach as Harbaugh heads into Year Three with the Chargers.
But Lal and Day will stay in place, representing some stability on an offensive staff that Harbaugh wants to see take the Justin Herbert-led unit to the next level in 2026.
