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www.espn.com - NFL Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 2       Day 2 saw speedy defensive backs and a couple tight ends put on a show. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 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 Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 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 Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 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 Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 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 Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 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 Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 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 Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 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 Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM Packers hire Achord as special teams coordinator       Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, has been hired for the same role with the Packers, it was announced by the team on Friday.

www.espn.com - NFL Friday, February 27, 2026 9:03 PM 🏈 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.