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The move would save around $10 million against the salary cap for LA. Pro Football Focus graded Becton in 2025 as the ninth worst pass-blocking guard in the NFL. Only eight guards allowed more quarterback pressures than Becton and five guards gave up more QB hits than the veteran. Becton, 26, is likely to catch on with another team this offseason in need of offensive line depth. The Chargers’ offensive line is undergoing an overhaul this offseason.

Russinni says teams are interested in Stidham as a possible starting option for 2026 after he started the AFC title game against the Patriots, completing 17 of 31 attempts for 133 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 10-7 loss. Stidham, a longtime favorite of head coach Sean Payton, is under contract through the 2026 season. It would be surprising to see the Broncos part ways with their backup quarterback unless a team gets aggressive in acquiring Stidham for whatever reason.

The Bengals announced on Tuesday that they would not use the franchise tag on Hendrickson, who has wanted out of Cincinnati for years. Schefter said Hendrickson, who lives in Florida, would like to play in Florida for tax purposes. “Tampa would be a great fit. I think in a perfect world, Trey would like to stay in Florida,” Schefter said. “No state income tax. But, he’s also open to going to the best possible situation.” Hendrickson, 31, had 35 total sacks from 2023 to 2024 before playing in only seven games in 2025. He would be an instant upgrade for an inconsistent Tampa pass rush. The Bucs had the NFL’s seventh lowest sack rate in 2025.

The Titans, who have the fourth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, could be in the running for Love, who impressed at last week’s Scouting Combine. “Anytime you can get a running back like that, especially a three-down running back, that can play in the pass game as well and be able to take over a game, you’ve seen guys in the league now that can do that,” Borgonzi said when being asked about taking a running back in the top five. Titans head coach stressed the importance of a good run game in taking pressure off of second-year QB Cam Ward following Ward’s massive rookie year struggles. The Titans could save around $7 million in cap space if they release Tony Pollard, 29, with a post-June 1 designation. If he lands in Tennessee, Love would likely be the centerpiece of Brian Daboll’s offense, relegating Tyjae Spears to breather back status.

It appears Crosby’s time with the Raiders has drawn to a close, with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reporting Monday that Crosby could be traded out of Vegas this week. “Crosby hasn’t made a stink publicly, partly because of his deep affection for the Raiders’ fan base, but it’s clear that he has exhausted all efforts in Vegas,” Silver said. “He’s had a new boss every 12 seconds, with one winning season out of seven to show for it.” The Raiders, meanwhile “aren’t assuring [Crosby] they’ll accept the best offer they receive or solicit his input as to where he’d prefer to play” in 2026, Silver reports. It’s a tense situation that could extend beyond the NFL Draft and perhaps into the summer or even the regular season, he added. Crosby had 10 sacks and 12 QB hits over 15 games in 2025. He would be a major addition to any defense in search of a pass rushing upgrade.

Okereke was set to enter the last year of a four-year deal he signed in 2023. Initially drafted in the third round by the Colts, Okereke joined the Giants after four seasons and started all 46 games he played with the team. He tallied 385 combined tackles and four interceptions over three seasons as the Giants’ defensive captain, though his play declined with a 56.3 PFF grade in 2025, good for No. 56 among linebackers. The Giants will save $9 million in cap space by cutting Okereke, who will get a head start on free agency with the new league year on the horizon.

By not tendering Watts, the Buccaneers will allow the 26-year-old to enter unrestricted free agency. He initially signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent in 2023, appearing in 27 games over three seasons. Primarily playing special teams, Watts tallied 235 special teams snaps and finished with nine combined tackles in 2025. Watts could still return to the Buccaneers as he looks for a new contract as a special teamer this upcoming season.

Folk, 41, is entering year No. 19 in the NFL. He is the NFL’s most accurate kicker since 2023 and made 28-of-29 field goals last season. The veteran is slated to be a top free agent at the kicker position this offseason; whether Folk heads back to the Jets or kicks elsewhere, he will secure a short-term contract as long as he desires to play.

Per Jackson, the Dolphins are interested in adding a veteran quarterback who will “be a good sport about being No. 2" behind Quinn Ewers if that’s how it plays out. He also lays out that they are interested in Malik Willis at “a certain unknown price point.” It sounds like the Dolphins are going to have a brutal year of taking their medicine on the Tua Tagovailoa contract. An Ewers/Garoppolo quarterback competition would be a tough scene.

The second-round pick finished his rookie season with two sacks, 40 tackles, and 12 quarterback hits in nine starts. He’s in line for a bigger role in year two with a number of Cowboys edge players scheduled for free agency. The injury isn’t expected to linger into the regular season at this time, but you never know when a player goes under the knife how easy the recovery will be.