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John KeimMar 3, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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INDIANAPOLIS — When the Washington Commanders travel to Columbus, Ohio, later this month for Ohio State’s pro day, they’ll get a chance to witness multiple players they could take with the seventh

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NFL free agency officially begins at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11, with the start of the new league year, but teams can actually start negotiating and agreeing to terms with players at noon ET on Monday, March 9.

In the lead-up to that negotiating window, teams can also re-sign their own free agents to extensions and place the franchise or transition tags on players. The franchise tag deadline is Tuesday, March 3, at 4 p.m. ET.

Which teams could be interested in quarterback Malik Willis? What’s the latest on edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and

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The 2026 NFL scouting combine delivered its annual blend of speed, strength and spectacle inside Lucas Oil Stadium. From jaw-dropping verticals to blazing 40-yard dashes, this year’s group gave spectators and evaluators plenty to talk about.

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But not everything that stood out in Indianapolis was measured in inches or seconds. Some moments were about aura. Some were about composure. Others were about emotion. And some became instant social media staples.

Now that the numbers are official and pro days are on deck, we’re handing out superlatives to the players, performances and personalities after a memorable week.

From impressive athletes

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Jordan ReidMar 3, 2026, 06:15 AM ET

CloseJordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from 2014-18.Open Extended Reactions

The headlining event of the NFL predraft process, the combine, concluded this past weekend in Indianapolis. More that 300 prospects for the 2026 NFL draft converged on Lucas Oil Stadium for drills, 40-yard dashes, interviews with team personnel and medical exams. So this is a

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DJ Bien-AimeMar 2, 2026, 10:23 PM ET

CloseDJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show “Talkin’ Texans.”

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

Houston will save $750,000 on its salary cap with the move.

Ward did not play this past season. He started training camp on the physically

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WASHINGTON — The Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment.

D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced the settlement Monday. The lawsuit initially began in fall 2021 with an investigation by predecessor Karl Racine, who based it on consumer protection law, arguing the team mislead residents.

Dan Snyder owned the team at the time of

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ESPNDJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show “Talkin’ Texans.”, 

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ESPNEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three

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John KeimMar 2, 2026, 01:54 PM ET

CloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim Report’, which airs on ESPN Richmond radio.Open Extended Reactions

The Washington Commanders informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that he will be released before the league year begins next week, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, a move that had been expected

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DJ Bien-AimeMar 2, 2026, 11:09 AM ET

CloseDJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show “Talkin’ Texans.”Open Extended Reactions

HOUSTON — The Texans are acquiring running back David Montgomery in a trade with the Detroit Lions for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

The Lions also

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