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www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?       Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM Jerry sees Cowboys spending more in free agency       Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free agency.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM Falcons asst. fired amid sex assault investigation       The Atlanta Falcons dismissed LaTroy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the team announced.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM Sources: NFLPA has finalists for exec. director gig       The NFLPA has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director, sources told ESPN, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretter among the finalists.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM Polarizing QB Pavia not toning it down at combine       Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM NFL salary cap hits new high of $301.2M in 2026       The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM Simpson out to prove he's 'franchise quarterback'       Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback.''

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM QB Mendoza would love Raiders' Brady as mentor       Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive top pick in April's NFL draft, met with the Raiders at the combine Friday and loves the idea of having seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady as a potential mentor.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM Projected top RB pick Love plans active combine       Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, No. 2 on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, said he will not be one of the combine players who sits out the 40-yard dash or any combine drills Saturday.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:17 AM 🏈 Kiper's NFL mock draft: Projecting Round 1       As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:18 AM One free agent each NFL team should sign: We found 32 perfect fits       Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 NFL teams this offseason.

www.espn.com - NFL Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:18 AM NFL Players Association releases 2026 team report cards       This year's report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players.