Participation at the NFL Scouting Combine has dwindled in recent years. None of my top-five prospects — Cam Ward, Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, Mason Graham, and Jalon Walker — tested in Indianapolis. That being said, it is still a great proving ground for unheralded players in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft. It’s also … Read more
Shedeur Sanders did not work out at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, though he was one of the most talked-about prospects coming out of last week’s event. The Colorado quarterback, who is expected to be one of the first quarterbacks drafted this year, met with teams at Lucas Oil Stadium. Afterward, the rumors, as they … Read more
It’s official, JJ Watt won’t be coming out of retirement. For the past two months, there had been a chance that the three-time defensive player of the year was going to return to the NFL in 2025 over a bet he made, but that chance has now gone out the window. The bet involved Watt … Read more
It’s mock draft season. With all 32 teams still holding a first-round pick, we had our NFL experts play general manager for the teams they know best and identify who they would take in the corresponding spots. *Trades were not allowed in this exercise. 1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami If the Titans stay … Read more
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Who wants an edge player who was arguably the most impactful player in the Super Bowl? Who wants a Pro Bowl receiver? And for that matter, who wants a Pro Bowl quarterback? This free agency class has a handful of stars who will make their new teams better in the coming … Read more
Nick Emmanwori exceeds expectations as an athlete: We knew Nick Emmanwori was going to be a great athlete, but in Indianapolis, he showed he’s a rare athlete. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, he flew over 11 feet in the broad, 43 inches in the vertical and ran a 4.38 40-yard dash. Armand Membou takes aim … Read more
Free agency is around the corner in the NFL. On March 10, the legal tampering period kicks off where pending free agents are permitted to speak with prospective teams and even come to agreements in principle on contracts. Just a few days later on March 12, the new league year rings in at 4 p.m. … Read more
Formerly a dry period for the NFL, springtime has become one of the most exciting periods on the league calendar. Free agency, which began in the early 1990s, has blossomed into a two-week stream of big signings and team-altering acquisitions. And when the dust begins to settle, NFL fans turn their attention to the draft … Read more
Pass rusher has become a premier position in today’s NFL. These 4-3 defensive ends or 3-4 outside linebackers can control games with the pressure they put on quarterbacks. In fact, pass rushers have won three out of the past four Defensive Player of the Year awards. With free agency right around the corner, it’s time … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏀 Good morning to all, but especially to … SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win MVP, and if … Read more