I’ve been posting NFL Free Agent Rumors and NFL Draft Rumors daily on each page. These are listed per team, so click on each link if you’re interested in seeing all of the rumors from your favorite team.
However, I received a suggestion to post all of the latest rumors in a daily format for those interested in multiple teams. That’s what I’ve done on this new NFL Rumors page. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Rumors Updates.
NFL Rumors – March 13 Updates:
There looks to be good interest between the Broncos and Omar Cooper. – Chris Tomasson, Denver Gazette
Cooper should be available to Denver at No. 30. Cooper visited the Broncos recently, so there’s definite interest in him potentially being the No. 1 receiver of the future.
The Rams and Patriots are making strong pushes to trade for A.J. Brown. – Dianna Marie Russini, ESPN
We’ll have to see if someone meets Philadelphia’s asking price of a first-round pick. Given the competition, one of the teams may have to do it. The Rams and Patriots would greatly benefit from Brown’s presence. The Patriots would be more exciting because of Maye’s deep-ball ability, but the Rams offense with Brown, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams would be unstoppable.
The Rams are monitoring the A.J. Brown situation. – Dianna Marie Russini, The Athletic
The Rams don’t want to part with their first-round pick, so they’re likely waiting for the asking price to drop. The Rams would automatically become the Super Bowl favorite if they were to acquire Brown.
NFL Rumors – March 11 Updates:
The Raiders will have interest in Kirk Cousins. – Dianna Marie Russini, The Athletic
It’s not clear why Cousins would have interest in the Raiders. There’s no way he’ll be starting in Las Vegas this year.
Kyler Murray and the Vikings have mutual interest. – Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
Let’s hope the Vikings aren’t as dumb as the one guy who appeared on NFL Network and told us that he had Murray as his No. 4 overall free agent. If the Vikings were paying attention, they would have seen that Jacoby Brissett was able to get the ball to Trey McBride in the end zone, which is something Murray could never do.
A Patriots trade for A.J. Brown is now on the back burner. – Chad Graff, The Athletic
New England has some leverage now that it signed Romeo Doubs. In the end, the Patriots just want a better price tag for the talented receiver.
NFL Rumors – March 10 Updates:
The Raiders still want two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby. – Dianna Marie Russini, The Athletic
Yeah, good luck with that. With Crosby failing his physical in Baltimore, it’ll be very tough for the Raiders to get anything close to what they want.
All signs point to Geno Smith returning to the Jets. – Connor Hughes, SNY
Smith left as a quarterback bust and will return as a top-10 quarterback, at least according to one ESPN analyst. Honestly, I don’t like this move. It feels like someone returning to an abusive relationship.
Rachaad White is a fallback option for the Seahawks. – Mike Garafolo, NFL Network
White would ideally pair with Zach Charbonnet to form a decent committee, but Charbonnet is coming off a torn ACL. Even if White is signed, I’d expect the Seahawks to use a Round 1-3 pick on a running back.
The Cowboys and Eagles have called about trading for Patrick Queen. – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Both teams sorely need linebacker help, especially the Eagles, who saw Nakobe Dean sign with the Raiders on the first day of free agency.
The Seahawks will probably use one of their first three picks on a running back. – Michael-Shawn Dugar , The Athletic
With Zach Charbonnet coming off a torn ACL, the Seahawks really have no choice. George Holani is the other option.
NFL Rumors – March 8 Updates:
The Giants have interest in Tariq Woolen. – Connor Hughes, The Athletic
New York lost Cordale Flott to free agency, but it already needed help at the position. Woolen would be a very nice upgrade.
The Browns are expected to be interested in Mike Evans. – Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com
This sounds like the loser nerd being interested in the head cheerleader for a prom date. Good luck, bro. It would be a very odd career move for Mike Evans to play in Cleveland.
The Redskins will heavily pursue Tyler Linderbaum. – Jordan Schultz, The Schultz Report
This would be ideal for Linderbaum because he wouldn’t have to move from Baltimore. It appears as though the Redskins have big plans this offseason, with their desire to sign key free agents like Linderbaum and Mike Evans.
Odafe Oweh, Jaelan Phillips, Trey Hendrickson, and Boye Mafe are all on the Cowboys’ radar. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
This should come as no surprise, given that the Cowboys are desperate for an edge rusher and missed out on Maxx Crosby.
The Chargers, Giants, 49ers, and Redskins have expressed interest in Mike Evans. – Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay Times
It’s hard to imagine Evans leaving Tampa Bay, but if he does, he’ll have the most success with the Chargers. All four teams feel like a positive for Evans, except for maybe the Giants because Jaxson Dart runs so much, but the best place should be the Chargers with Justin Herbert and two great tackles returning from injury.
Rashan Gary is a name to watch for the Bengals. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Cincinnati hardly spends any money, so this would be a new development. Perhaps the Bengals feel left out with every other team in their division now possessing an elite pass rusher.
Rico Dowdle has been linked to the Redskins. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Washington really needs a rushing attack, and Dowdle would be an upgrade over the slop the Redskins have at running back.
NFL Rumors – March 7 Updates:
The Patriots, Raiders, Titans, and Redskins are linked to Alec Pierce. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
The Patriots and Redskins would be the most fun, but it sounds like Alec Pierce is going to be overpaid in the coming days.
NFL Rumors – March 6 Updates:
Some Cardinals staff really likes Ty Simpson. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Charlie Campbell writes about the Cardinals liking Ty Simpson in his latest Hot Press. Charlie writes that the Cardinals could opt to trade down to secure Simpson later in the first round.
The Giants have interest in Wyatt Teller. – Jordan Raanan, ESPN
New York needs to do everything in its power to protect Jaxson Dart, who took a beating as a rookie. Teller would’ve been a strong addition years ago, but he’s no longer the player he once was.
The 49ers have interest in Alec Pierce. – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
San Francisco needs receiver help with Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk departing in consecutive offseason, and Ricky Pearsall constantly dealing with injuries. Alec Pierce is an intriguing deep threat but doesn’t have a long track record of success.
Kyler Murray has interest in the Colts. – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
Murray appears to have interest in many teams. As they say, beggars can’t be choosers. Murray won’t be the first option for any team.
The Chargers are keeping tabs on the A.J. Brown trade situation. – Dianna Marie Russini, ESPN
Receiver doesn’t appear to be a big need for the Chargers, but upgrading Keenan Allen to A.J. Brown would inject a ton of juice into the offense.
Kyler Murray wants to sign with the Vikings. – Connor Hughes, SNY
The question is if the Vikings want to sign Murray, who has been a disappointment in his career thus far. Perhaps Murray will play his best football with Kevin O’Connell, but that still may not be good enough to win a Super Bowl. It’s no coincidence, by the way, that the Nintari Championships are being held in Minnesota this year. I’m sure Murray will be attending if he can stay out of trouble.
NFL Rumors – March 5 Updates:
Carson Wentz is the preferred veteran option for the Jets. – Connor Hughes, SNY
The Jets have seen many failed quarterbacks leave the team and succeed elsewhere, so perhaps the opposite will finally occur. Wentz probably won’t revitalize his career, but crazier things have happened.
The Ravens and Patriots are the two most likely teams to trade for A.J. Brown. – Jeff McClaine, Philadelphia Inquirer
Brown would be a great fit with Drake Maye, one of the best downfield throwers in the NFL. Brown’s numbers wouldn’t be as great in Baltimore, but the Ravens would do well to acquire him because they’ve needed a starter across from Zay Flowers for some time.
NFL Rumors – March 4 Updates:
Wyatt Teller has interest in joining the Texans. – Ken Blaze, USA Today
Houston needs all the offensive line help it can get. Wyatt Teller used to be a great guard, but he’s coming off a down year and will turn 32 at some point during the season.
The Jets have interest in acquiring Tua Tagovailoa. – Mike Garafolo, NFL Network
The Jets had a close look at Tagovailoa twice per year and still have come to this conclusion, which is amazing. Perhaps it’s because Tagovailoa has a high Madden rating.
Trey Hendrickson would love to play for the Buccaneers. – Adam Schefter, ESPN
There were two primary reasons why the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl five years ago. The first was obviously Tom Brady. The second was the defense was suffocating with a great ability to pressure the quarterback. The Buccaneers have lacked the ability to generate pressure, but obtaining Trey Hendrickson would change that and would allow the Buccaneers to become a legitimate threat in the NFC.
Titans GM Mike Borganzi had this to say of Jeremiyah Love: “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.” –
Sounds like Borganzi likes Love. The Titans have the fourth-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they are definitely a candidate to select the talented runner. The issue is that the Titans aren’t close to competing, so they will waste two or so precious years of a running back’s career, so selecting Love would be foolish for them.
NFL Rumors – March 3 Updates:
The Titans have significant interest in Wan’Dale Robinson. – Matt Legros, Titans Wire
Seems like a natural fit, given that the Titans already have a redundant piece in Chimere Dike. Tennessee needs a receiver who profiles as a No. 1, so the team will naturally overspend for a receiver who is not a No. 1.
The Eagles have interest in David Njoku. – Victor Williams, Eagles Wire
Dallas Goedert could depart Philadelphia this offseason. Njoku would be a quality short-term replacement as the Eagles search for their tight end of the future.
Jimmy Garoppolo is on the Dolphins’ radar. – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
Garoppolo can be the latest crappy quarterback to play for the Dolphins. It would be an upset if Miami wasn’t able to secure Malik Willis this offseason.
Tyler Biadasz is visiting the Bears. – Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
Dalman, an excellent center, shocked the Bears by announcing his retirement. Biadasz isn’t nearly as good, but he’s been solid over the past few years. He’ll be a quality replacement, though the Bears may still want to grab a center in Rounds 2-4 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Browns will seriously consider Anthony Richardson. – Zac Jackson, The Athletic
Cleveland had two Pro Bowl quarterbacks on its roster last year, so this is high praise for Richardson. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are expected to compete for the starting job, but Richardson would be a fine addition for the right price. Richardson has shown no signs of developing into a franchise quarterback, but he has immense potential.
The Vikings are a team to watch for Daniel Jones. – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
The Colts transition tagged Jones, but he can still talk to other teams. Jones was with the Vikings for a bit, so he knows the offense. He would be a strong addition if his torn Achilles is recovering well.
NFL Rumors – March 2 Updates:
The Falcons and Jets have shown interest in Jacoby Brissett. – Ben Volin, Boston Globe
Brissett, who set a single-game completions record last year, is a strong backup who could hold down the fort for one year in New York. The Falcons, conversely, need an insurance policy for Michael Penix Jr., who was awful at times in 2025.
It wouldn’t surprise anyone if the Cardinals explored acquiring Kyler Murray. – Connor Hughes, SNY
Woody Johnson acquires players based on Madden ratings, and Kyler Murray loves playing video games, so it’s a match made in heaven. The Jets have seen their share of first-round quarterback failures succeed elsewhere, so perhaps they’re trying to have the favor returned to them.
The Steelers won’t draft a quarterback until Round 3 at the earliest. – Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Not even if Ty Simpson falls to them in Round 2? Perhaps Pittsburgh likes Will Howard. Either way, Aaron Rodgers is expected to join the team for one more ride.
NFL Rumors – March 1 Updates:
The Raiders, Giants, and Titans have interest in trading for Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Edmunds is a very athletic linebacker and would be a nice upgrade for all three teams. It’s worth noting that both the Titans and Giants will be in position to potentially draft Sonny Styles in the top five.
Multiple league executives are linking Rashid Shaheed and Romeo Doubs to the Bills. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Both would be big upgrades. Shaheed was awesome with the Saints before being used primarily as just a return specialist in Seattle. Doubs, meanwhile, has been an inconsistent player for the Packers, but could reach his ceiling with Josh Allen.
The Vikings are quietly exploring an exit strategy for J.J. McCarthy. – Tony Pauline, Essentially Sports
It wasn’t too quiet because we reported that the Vikings reached out to Cincinnati for a potential Joe Burrow trade. The Vikings have also been linked to Derek Carr. McCarthy was putrid this past season outside of a couple of decent games against terrible defenses. Still, it may not be smart to completely give up on him.
There’s a lot of talk about Derek Carr going to the Vikings. – Vincent Bonsignore, California Post
Vincent Bonsignore has blocked me on X because he has the mentality of a 12-year-old girl, so let’s hope that his reporting is better than that. Carr makes sense in Minnesota, as does Kirk Cousins. Also, remember that the Vikings reached out to the Bengals in an effort to trade for Joe Burrow.
Watch out for Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Tagovailoa will collect his concussions in Atlanta rather than Miami going forward. Tagovailoa could be a good backup when healthy, but not a reliable one because of his injury history.
The Dolphins are not high on Ty Simpson. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Miami sorely needs a quarterback, but don’t expect that quarterback to be Ty Simpson via the No. 11 overall pick. For more, check out Charlie’s article on the Dolphins not being high on Ty Simpson.
Jimmy Garoppolo is a strong option for the Cardinals. – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
I wouldn’t quite use the word “strong” because Garoppolo would be a downgrade from Jacoby Brissett. Either quarterback would just be a bridge to whomever the Cardinals select in the 2027 NFL Draft.
The Jaguars prefer defensive in the second round. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Charlie mentioned defensive tackle, cornerback, and safety as three positions the Jaguars would want to address. For specific prospects, check out Charlie’s report about the Jaguars second-day draft plans.
The Texans are exploring a potential trade for De’Von Achane. – Jonathan Alexander, Houston Chronicle
The Texans could use some more firepower in their backfield. It makes sense for the Dolphins to trade De’Von Achane because they have some talented young backs, and by the time they’re ready to make a deep playoff run, Achane could be too old.
NFL Rumors – Feb 28 Updates:
The Patriots have explored a trade for A.J. Brown, but believe Philadelphia’s asking price is too high. – Andrew Callahan., Boston Herald
Perhaps the two sides will continue to negotiate. The Patriots are desperate for a true No. 1 receiver, while the Eagles seem to be fed up with Brown.
The Cardinals are high on Spencer Fano. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Arizona could end up taking one of the edge rushers, but Fano makes a lot of sense because the Cardinals have just one viable tackle on the roster. For more on the Cardinals being high Spencer Fanoon, click the link.
Building up the offensive line is a top priority for the Dolphins. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
They better make it a top priority because their blocking was awful last year. However, the Dolphins are also keeping their options open with the 11th-overall pick, according to Charlie.
NFL Rumors – Feb 27 Updates:
The Broncos think a linebacker in the first round is a possibility, but they may think best player available could be their approach. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
All of this, of course, depends on what occurs in free agency. As Charlie writes in the report about the Broncos pick, the team has some free agent linebackers who will need to be re-signed or replaced.
The Giants are looking at some of the top running backs in free agency and the draft. – Jordan Raanan, ESPN
It’s unclear why, given that they have a nice duo in Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. The Giants need to do a better job of evaluating their own talent.
Fernando Mendoza said he had a fantastic meeting with the Raiders. –
This could shut the door on any speculation that Mendoza wouldn’t want to play in Las Vegas for religious reasons.
The Vikings and Anthony Richardson have mutual interest in a trade. – Cameron Wolfe, NFL Network
Richardson is not quite Joe Burrow, but he has loads of potential and could succeed with Kevin O’Connell.
The Chiefs loom as an interesting suitor for Kenneth Walker. – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
The Chiefs have also been linked to Travis Etienne. It’s not a surprise that they’re so eager to upgrade their underwhelming running game.
The Patriots will be active in trading for A.J. Brown. – Chad Graff, The Athletic
Brown winked when he was on a podcast with Julian Edelman and the discussion about him joining the Patriots came up. Brown would be a huge upgrade for Drake Maye, but it remains to be seen if he’ll cause issues in the locker room once again. It’ll at least help that he’ll be reunited with Mike Vrabel.
The Chargers’ presence at No. 22 is the defensive line. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
This can be via an interior lineman to help against the run, or on the edge to provide an eventual replacement for Khalil Mack. For more on the Chargers options in the first round, check out the link.
NFL Rumors – Feb 26 Updates:
The Lions really like Keldric Faulk. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Detroit has Aidan Hutchinson on its defensive line, but it needs a bookend for him. The only problem with this is that Faulk may not be available at No. 17. For more on the Lions really liking Keldric Faulk, click in the link to see Charlie’s report.
NFL Rumors – Feb 25 Updates:
The Saints are very high on Caleb Downs and like Jeremiyah Love. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
It doesn’t seem very likely that Downs will be available at No. 8, though it is possible. Love has a better chance, and he would fill a big need as a backfield partner for Tyler Shough. Read more about Charlie Campbell’s report about the Saints and what they like in the draft.
Teams are monitoring the trade market for Brian Thomas Jr. – Dan Graziano, ESPN
Thomas had an amazing rookie year, but struggled with drops in 2025. Thomas also never looked like a great fit in Liam Coen’s offense, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he were traded.
NFL Rumors – Feb 24 Updates:
There is mutual interest between Malik Willis and the Dolphins. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
This makes so much sense, given that the Dolphins’ new head coach and general manager were with the Packers last year. For more on Willis potentially signing with the Dolphins, click the link.
The Redskins prefer a pass rusher at No. 7. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Running back should be an option as well if Jeremiyah Love were available, but it seems as though Washington wants someone to help rush the passer. Arvell Reese and David Bailey are likely to be off the board, so the Redskins would be looking at someone like Reuben Bain. Go here to see more pass-rushing options for the Redskins.
The Giants are very high on Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, and Arvell Reese. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
It’s likely that most teams love these players, but the Giants will most likely have the option between the former two prospects at No. 5 overall. Reese should be taken in the top three, but Love and Downs seem likely to be available at No. 5. Given Cam Skattebo’s presence, Downs makes much more sense. For more on Charlie’s report, check out the latest NFL Hot Press article.
The Rams could draft a developmental quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. – Vincent Bonsignore, New York Post
This would be the same mistake the Packers committed when they selected “No Cookie” Jordan Love over the likes of Tee Higgins, Brandon Aiyuk, or Michael Pittman Jr., all of whom would’ve helped Green Bay win another Super Bowl with Rodgers. The only difference is that the Rams have two first-round picks, so they can still have an opening-round selection help their team in 2026.
Malik Willis and Ty Simpson are on the Browns’ radar. – Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com
The Browns typically pass on quarterbacks in the first round, and they have lots of money tied up with Deshaun Watson, so it seems likely that they’ll wait on a quarterback this year.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman didn’t dismiss the possibility of the Eagles trading A.J. Brown this offseason. –
Brown has been the subject of trade rumors thus far this offseason. Brown even appeared on a podcast with Julian Edelman recently and didn’t mention the Eagles, but winked when the Patriots were discussed.
Texans GM Nick Caserio said the talk of C.J. Stroud being traded is “moronic.” –
To be fair, that’s what he should say if Stroud were on the trading block in an effort to preserve leverage. Stroud has declined rapidly the past two years.
NFL Rumors – Feb 23 Updates:
Browns GM Andrew Berry told the media that he’s not opposed to drafting a quarterback in April. –
While it’s possible the Browns could take a quarterback in the first couple of rounds, it seems unlikely because Deshaun Watson is returning from injury, while ownership likes Shedeur Sanders.
The Colts and Daniel Jones are discussing a long-term deal. – Tom Pelissero, NFL Network
Jones is coming off a torn Achilles, which could compromise his ability to play well in 2026. Still, it’s not like the Colts really have any other options.
The Dolphins favor signing Malik Willis. – Tony Pauline, Essentially Sports
This makes so much sense because the Dolphins’ new general manager and head coach both were with the Packers last year. Willis would be a big upgrade over Tua Tagovailoa.
The Jets would like to re-sign Breece Hall to a long-term deal. – Rich Cimini, ESPN
In typical Jets fashion, they will give a huge, long-term deal to a running back with an injury history.
NFL Rumors – Feb 22 Updates:
Stephen Jones told the media that he’s open to trading one of the Cowboys’ two first-round picks. –
Only one? It’d be funny if they traded one and wouldn’t part with the other if they received the most favorable trade of all time. If the Cowboys trade back, they could accumulate several defensive players.
The Cardinals are a potential suitor for Breece Hall. – Rich Cimini, ESPN
Hall would go from one crappy organization to another. The Cardinals desperately need a running back, and questions would have to arise about why the Jets didn’t deal Hall at the trade deadline in 2025.
The Chargers could make a push to sign Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. – Kris Rhim, ESPN
Center was one of the Chargers’ many problem areas on the offensive line last year. Linderbaum would be a huge addition for the Chargers, whose betting odds should improve if they were to make this signing.
The Broncos will explore other options before re-signing J.K. Dobbins. – Nick Kosmider, The Athletic
Remember that Sean Payton likes to utilize multiple running backs, so the Broncos would just be looking for another running back to share the workload. Dobbins is very talented, but can’t stay healthy.
Travis Etienne has “legitimate interest” in signing with the Chiefs. – Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star
I’m sure the Chiefs would have interest as well, given that they’ve had no running game to speak of during the past two years.
The Steelers may trade for Jaylen Waddle. – Mark Kaboly, Pat McAfee Show
The Steelers had nothing at receiver last year outside of DK Metcalf. Waddle would be a great No. 2 for them, but quarterback is still a big problem.
The Lions have been “sniffing around” free agent tackles. – Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network
This can’t be a surprise because Taylor Decker has hinted that he may retire soon. The Lions would have a huge void at one of the tackle spots if Decker were to retire.
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