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Thursday night will likely begin with a run on quarterbacks, but which prospects will fill the back end of Round 1? Tom Pelissero identifies four potential surprise first-round picks, including one key player from the reigning national champion Michigan Wolverines.

The 2024 ¹ú²ú̽»¨Draft's quarterback class has been analyzed by draftniks for months, but what do the actual teams think of this crop? Tom Pelissero reveals QB prospect rankings and evaluations based on dozens of conversations with league executives, scouts and coaches.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports that head coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to open contract negotiations for an extension that is expected to make Reid the highest-paid head coach in the NFL.

Tom Brady is on track to becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo assess an intriguing QB market as the 2024 offseason approaches. 

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero examine the NFL's seven current head coach openings heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

The Chargers are likely to speak with Michigan's Jim Harbaugh next week about a potential ¹ú²ú̽»¨return, while there is split interest in the Raiders camp between Harbaugh and Antonio Pierce -- who has full support from Maxx Crosby, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero break down the situation with longtime Titans head coach Mike Vrabel in Tennessee.

The Washington Commanders are expected to part ways with Rivera on Monday, per sources, ending his tenure after four seasons, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero have the latest on Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, Broncos general manager George Paton and more as the 2023 ¹ú²ú̽»¨regular season comes to an end on Sunday. 

Multiple ¹ú²ú̽»¨teams have been making calls in recent weeks to gather information about Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, per ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

The Chiefs whittled down their normal game plan from Andy Reid's massive playbook for today's game against the Bengals in an effort to get Patrick Mahomes and Co. humming again, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. 

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero take a snapshot look at some of the NFL's hot seats and plans for three jobs that are open already, based on conversations with numerous ¹ú²ú̽»¨sources.

As Antonio Pierce's on-the-job training as Raiders interim head coach continues, he's tapping into the experience of several men who have been there before.

The salary cap for the 2024 season is likely to land north of $240 million, up from $224.8 million per club this year, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported. 

For the seventh year in a row, Tom Pelissero compiles a list of coaching prospects under 45 to keep an eye on. Will the Lions' Ben Johnson, Ravens' Mike Macdonald or Patriots' Jerod Mayo become a head coach in the near future?

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels yielded the floor at a team meeting Thursday to players, allowing them to voice their frustrations, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh likely would not be able to avoid any potential NCAA suspension 

Daniel Jones' neck injury has caused significant weakness in his left (non-throwing) arm, leading the New York Giants to be cautious with the return of its franchise quarterback, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero break down which big names -- including Derrick Henry and Montez Sweat -- could be traded ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo provides injury updates on Browns QB Deshaun Watson, Giants QB Daniel Jones among others.

Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey is far ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery, and the six-time Pro Bowl cornerback could return to practice with Miami as soon as this week, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that former Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson refused to enter L.A.'s Week 4 win over the Raiders.

The Colts plan to open the 21-day practice window Wednesday for running back Jonathan Taylor, whose surgically repaired ankle is fully healthy after a stint on the physically unable to perform list, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.

Tom Brady's purchase of the Las Vegas Raiders has not yet been finalized, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report. Could Brady actually return during the 2023 ¹ú²ú̽»¨season?

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is targeting an improbable playoff return from his torn Achilles after undergoing an innovative surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

Tom Pelissero says most teams have fewer than 20 prospects with Round 1 grades in the 2023 ¹ú²ú̽»¨Draft class. So who'll fill out the back half of Thursday night's selections? Here are six potential surprise first-rounders.

The 2023 ¹ú²ú̽»¨Draft's quarterback class has been analyzed by draftniks for months, but what do ¹ú²ú̽»¨teams think of this crop? Tom Pelissero provides QB prospect rankings and evaluations based on dozens of conversations with league executives, scouts and coaches.

Jalen Hurts will be in Philadelphia for years to come. The Eagles and their superstar quarterback agreed to terms Monday on a five-year, $255 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in ¹ú²ú̽»¨history.

The ¹ú²ú̽»¨is launching a nationwide campaign in partnership with other major pro sports leagues and leading public health, nonprofit and patient advocacy organizations to push every state to adopt policies to prevent fatal outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest among high school students.

Dre'Mont Jones isn't exactly a household name in the NFL, but the former third-round pick appears poised to break the bank in free agency. Tom Pelissero spotlights seven less-heralded players who could be in line for BIG second contracts.

Bills QB Josh Allen will not need surgery to repair the UCL sprain he suffered in his right elbow during the 2022 season and is expected to be fully recovered for the 2023 season, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will begin a four-day darkness retreat on Monday as he evaluates his future, and Green Bay is open to working with the QB regardless of whether his decision involves returning to the team or seeking a trade, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

The Ravens are planning to give QB Lamar Jackson the franchise tag if no long-term deal is reached in the coming weeks, but a big offer could tempt Baltimore into trading the former MVP, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo report.

The Colts will host Rich Bisaccia on Monday for a second interview for their head coaching job -- part of an expansive search that likely will continue with additional interviews this week, per sources, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner flew to Ann Arbor, Mich., this week to meet in person with Jim Harbaugh about the team's head coaching job, according to sources informed of their situation.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero examine the head coaching searches for the Broncos, Cardinals, Colts, Panthers and Texans after the first week of interviews. 

The Arizona Cardinals have been preparing in recent weeks for a potential coaching search as they weigh Kliff Kingsbury's future, but it remains unclear if those preparations will lead to change, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

The Denver Broncos plan to interview University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh for their head coaching job early this week, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report.

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith's status is "very much up in the air," according to ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

After spending several days back home in Tulsa with his father, Marty, who underwent emergency heart surgery this week, Raiders RB Josh Jacobs will play Saturday versus the Chiefs as he aims to become the league's rushing champion of 2022. 

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero examine the head coach situations of the Broncos, Panthers, Colts, Texans and Cardinals with the 2022 season nearing its end.

The ¹ú²ú̽»¨told the Commanders that officials should have called defensive pass interference on Washington's final offensive play in last week's loss to the Giants, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

Tom Pelissero surveys 26 high-ranking executives on MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and three other top individual honors. Who receives the most votes for each award?

At last week's winter meeting, the league's general manager advisory committee discussed a potential one- or two-week extension to the trade deadline, and the momentum is building among teams to make that change, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

All options are on the table for Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who at age 45 feels good enough to keep playing and will be a free agent should he continue doing so into 2023, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

Multiple teams have been doing background work recently on Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, per ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.

The NFL's salary cap for the 2023 season could hit a record high of more than $220 million per club, according to ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. 

There have been no decisions to shut down Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers yet as the team is 4-8, per ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is on track to be reinstated by the ¹ú²ú̽»¨on Monday, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson tells ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero that his turf toe injury won't threaten his availability in Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Needing to spark a struggling offense, Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett will be handing over the offensive play-calling duties to QBs coach Klint Kubiak, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports. 

The Cowboys and Giants have emerged as two of the favorites to sign free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who plans to visit both NFC East rivals after this week's Thanksgiving holiday, sources tell Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.

For the sixth year in a row, Tom Pelissero compiles a list of coaching prospects under 45 to keep an eye on. Will the Broncos' Ejiro Evero, Lions' Ben Johnson or 49ers' DeMeco Ryans become a head coach in the near future?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette had a passport scare heading into the team's game in Munich, Germany, per ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Colts owner Jim Irsay made the stunning decision to hire former Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday as the team's interim head coach over the advice of his team's top executives, who tried to talk Irsay out of it, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

The Packers stood pat at this year's trade deadline, but it wasn't for a lack of trying, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report. 

Who are the big buyers and sellers with the Nov. 1 ¹ú²ú̽»¨trade deadline looming? ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo identify the teams and players who could be traded before Tuesday's deadline. 

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has a partially torn hamstring, per ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. 

¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported cornerback William Jackson III would like a new home, and the Commanders have engaged in active trade talks centered around him with hopes of making that happen.

Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz will start Thursday night's game against the Bears, despite dealing with a biceps tendon strain that raised questions about his availability on a short week, per sources.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to the field and throw on Wednesday as part of his progression through concussion protocol, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported.

Dak Prescott, who is still recovering from thumb surgery four weeks ago, would need to make significant strides to be ready to return next week from his fractured right thumb, per sources.

Broncos QB Russell Wilson underwent a procedure on Friday in hopes of relieving discomfort near his throwing shoulder, but isn't expected to miss any games, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report. 

Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins plans to appeal a $13,261 fine for grabbing Bills quarterback Josh Allen near the groin area in a pile last Sunday -- an act Wilkins denies, sources say.

The ¹ú²ú̽»¨and ¹ú²ú̽»¨Players Association have agreed to parameters of updated concussion protocols that will rule out players who exhibit gross motor instability, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

The Cleveland Browns have identified and plan to ban a fan who threw a bottle that struck team owner Jimmy Haslam late in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the New York Jets, per sources.

¹ú²ú̽»¨Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith will step down by 2025 and may move into an onboarding and consulting role, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports. 

With opening week upon us, the dust is settling around some of the league's quarterback situations. With that in mind, let's take a look at the signal-caller situations of the 49ers, Steelers and Titans.

The 2022 ¹ú²ú̽»¨Draft might not offer a surplus of ELITE prospects, but this class is deep and talented. Consequently, we should expect the unexpected in Round 1. With that in mind, Tom Pelissero identifies seven potential surprise first-round picks.

Is Malik Willis the clear-cut No. 1 QB in the 2022 ¹ú²ú̽»¨Draft? What is Kenny Pickett's ceiling? What do teams like best about Sam Howell? Tom Pelissero has the lowdown on the 2022 quarterback class.

Might former Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky be in line for a hefty payday? Tom Pelissero names seven ¹ú²ú̽»¨players who could get more money than one might expect as free agents in 2022.

Despite Tom Brady's retirement, the Bucs are leaving the door open for a potential return of the legendary QB while also shifting their focus on a replacement, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report. 

The Vikings plan to conduct in-person second interviews with Rams OC Kevin O'Connell and 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans, but could Jim Harbaugh land an interview? ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network's Tom Pelissero has the latest from Minnesota.

Kevin Colbert, who has successfully run personnel for the Steelers since 2000, is expecting the 2021 season to be his last one as general manager. ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero provide the details.

The Browns will head into the offseason with plans to retain Baker Mayfield as their QB for 2022. Plenty of scenarios have been rumored, including Mayfield wanting to move on and Cleveland wanting to move on. Barring a dramatic shift, it doesn't appear either development is on the horizon, Ian Rapoport writes.

An end of an era could be coming today in Minnesota. Longtime head coach Mike Zimmer could be coaching his final game with the Vikings, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

The Texans will evaluate their entire football operation -- including the future of head coach David Culley -- in the coming days as they embark on a critical offseason that could yield a long-awaited trade of quarterback Deshaun Watson before free agency opens in March, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report.

Vic Fangio's future as the Broncos head coach remains up in the air entering Saturday's finale against the Chiefs. ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network's Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and James Palmer detail the brewing situation in Denver.

Tom Pelissero surveys 23 high-ranking executives on MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and three other top individual honors. Who receives the most votes for each award?