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Speaking on the Rich Eisen Show on ESPN, Albert Breer reported that the hope in Kansas City is that Patrick Mahomes is “close to being himself” by Week 1 of the coming season. Well, that doesn’t sound promising. Mahomes didn’t have surgery on his torn ACL until the middle of December, with most athletes in the league today requiring a 9-12-month recovery timeline. The absolute front end of that window puts him back to football activities in the middle of September, while the back end means Mahomes would be looking at the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the 2026 season. We wouldn’t put it past Mahomes to hit the earlier end of his recovery timetable, but we also wound’t be counting on him for Week 1. Much yet to come out of Kansas City regarding their star quarterback.

The four-year veteran started 39 games for the Buccaneers during the previous three seasons while on his rookie contract, now catching on with a Texans team with one of the top defensive lines in the league. That latter point appears to be a blessing and a curse for Hall, who could struggle to find similar playing time to what he had in Tampa considering the talent currently on the roster. Either way, he brings proven ability to a team that prides itself on their tenacious efforts in stymying the run while generating pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The financials of the contract were not yet made available.

The team’s official X account made the announcement late Tuesday evening without providing any amplifying remarks. To say this is the biggest news of the second day of legal tampering is quite the understatement, with the previously agreed to deal involving two first round picks in 2026 and 2027 set to become official in under 24 hours once the new league year officially kicked off. Although no indication was made as to why the Ravens backed out of the trade, the likeliest culprit would appear to be something involving Crosby’s physical. He played through a knee issue last year until the Raiders shut him down near the end of the season, seemingly against his will. Whatever the case may be, the Raiders made it evident that it was Baltimore that nullified the trade. Even more interesting is the fact that Trey Hendrickson is reportedly set to make a decision on where he is playing tomorrow, with “multiple offers on the table.” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported the reason to be a failed physical, something that has yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned.

Harbaugh has wasted no time getting the band back together in New York, with several former Ravens making the trek north. Ricard only touched the ball twice in 2025, though he logged 274 offensive snaps in total because of his utility as a blocker. He also sees the occasional special teams snap. Ricard’s role has shrunk in recent years, but he still plays a part in what Harbaugh wants his offense to look like. Even with Matt Nagy calling the plays in New York, expect the Giants’ offense to export plenty of recent Baltimore concepts in 2026.

Elliott played under new Titans head coach Robert Saleh with the 49ers and should work into the defensive rotation alongside Jermaine Johnson, Jeffery Simmons, and John Franklin-Myers. His addition now brings the total of new faces along the defensive line to three for a Titans franchise looking to turn over a new stone moving forward.

The offseason Hendrickson saga continues to surge on through the first two days of legal tampering, with one of the top free agents on the market yet to sign - we now know why. Russini reports that he has offers on the table and will make a formal decision on Wednesday. It is not uncommon for teams to require a bit of salary cap magic prior to signing a player of Hendrickson’s magnitude, something that appears to be in the works behind the scenes as multiple franchises lobby for his services. Stay tuned.

The veteran linebacker notched 44 starts across 65 appearances for the Chiefs while on his rookie contract, a stretch that also included two Super Bowl wins. Chenal averaged 57 tackles and 1.8 sacks per season those four years and earns a significant raise with his new franchise. It is unclear where he is likeliest to play considering the team already has Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner, but the kind of money invested hints at significant playing time.

The Giants were reportedly the frontrunners to land Woolen’s services in free agency, with Howie Roseman scooping the veteran cornerback off the market for what appears to be a team-friendly deal. Woolen had been a consistent performer for the Seahawks during his four years with the franchise, although it is fair to say he never fully broke out as the team had planned. Perhaps there is further upside to be added to his resume under the aggression of Philadelphia defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

Elliss gets $23 million guaranteed in a contract carrying a max value up to $39 million. He returns to New Orleans, where he spent the first four years of his career as a backup. Spending the last three seasons as a starter for the Falcons, the 30-year-old tallied 3.5 sacks in 2025 with an 83.6 PFF pass rush grade, No. 4 among linebackers. Elliss will slot in as a starter with Demario Davis leaving the Saints this offseason.

After restructuring Kenny Clark, the Cowboys appear to be leaning towards keeping him by guaranteeing him money this year. With Quinnen Williams also at defensive tackle, that room is pretty full. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Cowboys traded Odighizuwa, but it would only save them $4.75 million in cap space so it’s certainly not something they have to do.