2026/2027 Season NFL Thread

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by miami_fan

That and this is what the late Paul Allen wanted.

Didn't I read something this week about how the NFL was pushing them to follow the instructions in the will for a while now and that they were apparently prepared to suspend ownership participation in the governor's meetings (whatever the NFL calls those, you know what I mean) but were holding that in abeyance to give them a little more time to make a formal announcement.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Anybody got an extra 6.7 billion dollars lying around?

Seahawks put up for sale - 10 days after Super Bowl win

Trump?

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Speaking of Indiana, I guess the Bears are likely to move across the border?

I think it's a dumb location if the intent is to hold big events in other areas but if Indiana wants to pay for a stadium, more power to them. We'll keep our tax dollars.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

I think it's a dumb location if the intent is to hold big events in other areas but if Indiana wants to pay for a stadium, more power to them. We'll keep our tax dollars.

How much would fan support for the team be affected by such a move?

I wonder if the Colts have made any protests to the league.

[RainMaker]

Hammond is essentially a suburb of Chicago (I think it actually borders it directly). Probably easier to get to for anyone in the South and West suburbs than Soldier Field is. Not really much different from how the Meadowlands is setup. The big knock would be lack of public transportation and a skyway toll that is currently like $8 each way.

The other option of Arlington Heights seems better because it's up North where most of the money is. It's minutes from O'Hare and a private airport. Has good public transportation to get to from the city. The area is filled with restaurants and hotels (it's a big suburb with other big suburbs surrounding it). And it is relatively setup to handle traffic (it used to be a big racetrack that had tens of thousands every weekend).

If the goal is to host a Super Bowl, Final 4, and other big events, I'd much rather have my stadium in Arlington Heights. But it ain't my money.

[flere-imsaho]

RM is spot on with his analysis of the two sites. I would imagine the corporate sponsors who want to buy suites would vastly prefer Arlington Heights, due mainly to location.

[Passacaglia]

Hammond has also previously had an NFL team: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammond_Pros

[RainMaker]

I guess I don't see what is in it for Indiana outside of some politicians wanting to "own the libs" by giving some billionaire failkids billions in taxpayer money. Even if they hosted big events, people are going to stay in the city and just drive out for the game.

It's like this year's Super Bowl. People hung out in San Francisco most of the week.

[flere-imsaho]

I'm sure they figure it'll be the anchor of what will become an entertainment/commercial hub that will revitalize the area. Or at least that's what they'll tell their constituents as part of their case for higher office.

Plus, kickbacks and other grift.

[JonInMiddleGA]

NFL wide receiver, local stand out Rondale Moore dies at 25

[cuervo72]

Wow, shit. Shocked.

[Ksyrup]

Damn.

[Ksyrup]

My daughter sent me something from Twitter saying he was found in his garage with a self-inflicted gunshot.

[RainMaker]

Remember him cooking Ohio State in that game years ago.

[Ksyrup]

This is actually a really interesting clip. You wonder how well he coped with not being great and then the injuries.

[highlight] JJ Watt's response to Rondale Moores Passing : "Can’t even begin to fathom or process this. There’s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace Rondale."
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[GrantDawg]

I remember having high hopes when the Falcons picked him up, and he got injured in the preseason and never played one game. Sad.

[GrantDawg]

Two big "no duh" moves from the Falcons. They announced they are definitely cutting Cousins on the first day of the NFL year. That was a certainty once they redid his contract. The second is they franchise tagged Kyle Pitts. I think he might still be available if a team wants to give up something in trade, unless they can get him to sign a decent contract.

[flere-imsaho]

My prediction is that that was a contract year for Pitts, and if he signs a contract in ATL or elsewhere he'll go back to being underwhelming.

[cuervo72]

Heh. I had the following exchange with my cousin six weeks ago:

Him: Goedert is their biggest free agent. I love the guy and he had a very good year but I’m wondering if we can get more from the position. Like maybe a Kyle Pitts. #Eagles #whataletdown

Me: Man, I dunno. I know some Falcons fans (internet know), and I think they had five years of frustration in him getting his head out of his ass and acting like he was actually interested in whatever was going on on the field. Talented for sure, and maybe he's matured, but I don't know if that's a given.

Him: Athleticism wise, he’s off the charts. And I don’t disagree with much of your comment but they’ve had a ton of turnover in Atlanta, I’m sure that doesn’t help his case much. If you’re moving on from brown, you have to make that up in some way. It doesn’t have to be one player to do it, and maybe that would benefit a guy like Pitts while a new player gets integrated in browns old position.

[albionmoonlight]

31 fan bases tell themselves "Pitts is only 25. He's got so much potential. Maybe we should take a flyer on him."

Atlanta fans know the truth.

Tagging Pitts was a no-brainer move considering the cost of the TE tag. But it also potentially saved some other team from overpaying for that sweet sweet potential.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

31 fan bases tell themselves "Pitts is only 25. He's got so much potential. Maybe we should take a flyer on him."

Atlanta fans know the truth.

Tagging Pitts was a no-brainer move considering the cost of the TE tag. But it also potentially saved some other team from overpaying for that sweet sweet potential.

If he plays on it, it gives him another chance to back up the contract year. Who knows, maybe having to actually care might become a habit. I still wouldn't sign him to a big contract, and really my hope is someone decides to float a nice draft pick the Falcons way for him.

[GrantDawg]

Jeff Schultz says Malik Willis will likely get $30 million dollars a year. That's a lot of money to gamble on a kid that has 6 starts.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Jeff Schultz says Malik Willis will likely get $30 million dollars a year. That's a lot of money to gamble on a kid that has 6 starts.

No doubt someone will pull the trigger. Just needs to be smart enough to not go anywhere near the Jets. Scary when $30 mil is "take a flyer money" and hope it works on a QB.

[albionmoonlight]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Jeff Schultz says Malik Willis will likely get $30 million dollars a year. That's a lot of money to gamble on a kid that has 6 starts.

Holy small sample size, Batman. That's crazy!

[albionmoonlight]

Klint Kubiak has been the Raiders coach for 2 weeks and he already looks like the husband whose wife is missing on a Netflix true crime miniseries.

pic.twitter.com/j3lLPSj3uv

— Jeff Bell (@4WhomJBellTolls) February 26, 2026

[albionmoonlight]

Falcons are gathering information about allegations against assistant coach LaTroy Lewis - NBC Sports

Falcons in the lead for being the "We just wanted a low-drama offseason. Was that too much to ask?" team for 2026.

[QuikSand]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Jeff Schultz says Malik Willis will likely get $30 million dollars a year. That's a lot of money to gamble on a kid that has 6 starts.

I keep hearing that figure. It takes, in practice, either a second team willing to pay nearly that much, or one team oblivious enough to not realize that to be true.

lol Jets

[RainMaker]

It's a really bad draft for QBs and a really bad free agent market for QBs. I'm guessing that the guarantees won't be particularly high but this is a league that gave Justin Fields $20 million a year after failing twice.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Falcons are gathering information about allegations against assistant coach LaTroy Lewis - NBC Sports

Falcons in the lead for being the "We just wanted a low-drama offseason. Was that too much to ask?" team for 2026.

He was released today. This team can't catch a freaking break.

[flere-imsaho]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

He was released today. This team can't catch a freaking break.

Pretty sure my school district does better background checks than the majority of NFL teams.

[bronconick]

The Sonic and Knuckles era in Detroit is over. Monty sent to Houston for a 4th, a 7th, and a young, but meh C/G

[GrantDawg]

What the heck did the Bears do to Drew Dalman?

[Ksyrup]

Paid him enough that he could decide to retire at 27, I guess.

[Thomkal]

Kyler Murray to be released next week on the first day of the new NFL season if they don't trade him before then.

[bronconick]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

What the heck did the Bears do to Drew Dalman?

Stanford grad who talked to Andrew Luck? Take your 25 million and leave healthy.

[Atocep]

I can't believe the Bears got a 2nd for DJ Moore with thst contract.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Atocep

I can't believe the Bears got a 2nd for DJ Moore with thst contract.

Agreed.

Now they are releasing Tremaine Edwards.

Are they gearing up to get Maxx Crosby? Getting draft capital and clearing cap space.

That would be very, very annoying. Maxx Crosby and Micah Parsons in our division? No thank you.

[flere-imsaho]

Don't worry, they'll both likely be injured half the season.

[Thomkal]

Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for 2 first round picks.

[Danny]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for 2 first round picks.

From the Raiders perspective, im very happy with the trade. Really good value. Crosby is a great player with his snap count and injuries the last couple years I dont think he fits the timeline of the team. This trade accelerates a proper rebuild around Mendoza. We finally seem to have competent management.

[flere-imsaho]

Good deal for the Raiders. Great, even. Not so sure about this for the Ravens. I'm sure Crosby will help, but giving up two firsts for a guy with that injury history is a gamble.

[bronconick]

RIP Joe Burrow
2 games vs. TJ Watt
2 games vs. Myles Garrett
2 games vs Maxx Crosby
Add in that Cincinnati doesn't pay for offensive linemen

[JPhillips]

Nah. The Bengals line was top ten against the pass last year and they are bringing back all five starters.

[CrimsonFox]

THere goes Geno

[albionmoonlight]

A white wide receiver averaging 40 catches per season is about to make $27 million a year.

What a country!

[AlexB]

Tua to be released. It is close turning into a RL empty cupboard dynasty in Miami!

As a Dolphins fan, if we couldn’t find a trade partner, it was only way to go: seems a good guy, but limited arm strength, poor decisions under pressure and/or the first read isn’t open, and TBH I worry about his long term health not just as a football player but also in life after football

[albionmoonlight]

The post-June 1 designation will leave the Dolphins with a $67.4 million dead hit against the salary cap in 2026, followed by $31.8 million in 2027.

You do you, Miami.

[QuikSand]

I think, but I guess I'm not certain, that those two numbers are reversed. I think it's the bigger hit delayed until 2027.

All the Phins scuttlebutt I have heard is that these two moves today (releasing Tua post-June 1, and offloading Minkah Fitzpatrick's salary for a bag of chips) are to clear enough space to be viable contenders for Malik Willis's services.

[GrantDawg]

Tua to the Falcons is all the smoke right now. I don't have it. Get him cheap for a year and have him compete for the starting job. Lefty QB's with injury troubles is a weird thing to collect, but everyone needs a hobby.

[albionmoonlight]