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The Lions have reportedly had a pre-draft visit with Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor, a player they reportedly love – A to Z Sports

Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:40pm
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A to Z Sports

The Lions have reportedly had a pre-draft visit with Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor, a player they reportedly love  A to Z Sports

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Where Is Jermod McCoy From? All You Need To Know About The Ethnicity Of Tennessee Volunteers CB

Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:38pm
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Total Pro Sports

Learn where Jermod McCoy is from, his Texas upbringing, and details about his background and ethnicity as the Tennessee cornerback rises in football.

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Jared Goff Is Reportedly In Serious Danger Of Losing Starting Quarterback Job With Detroit Lions

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:27am
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Total Pro Sports

The clock is ticking for Goff.

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Biggest 2026 NFL Draft need for NFC North teams: Can Lions, Packers, Vikings catch the Bears?

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:17pm
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FanSided

The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers need to nail the draft to challenge the surging Chicago Bears for the NFC North crown.

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NFL Draft 2026: NFC GM Sends Clear Message As Team Gets Mired In Trade Rumors

Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:42pm
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College Football Network

NFL GM shares exciting draft plans.

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Ex-NFL player had baby girl just 3 weeks before death in head-on crash where car set on fire, heartbroken sister reveals

Apr 14, 2026 @ 4:47pm
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The Sun Sport

FORMER NFL player Chris Payton-Jones had recently welcomed the birth of his daughter three weeks before he tragically died in a head-on collision, his distraught sister told The U.S. Sun….

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2026 NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Mega 3-Round mock

Apr 14, 2026 @ 3:49pm
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The 2026 NFL Draft is now just days away, so it’s time to lock in on team needs and targets. The first two days of the draft, especially, will change the look of teams’ rosters across the league and can make a major difference in what happens next season. So, with that in mind, let’s […] The post 2026 NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Mega 3-Round mock appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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OutKick 2026 Mock Draft 2.0: Full First Round Picks And Multiple Projected Trades

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:57pm
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OutKick

Our updated 2026 NFL mock draft breaks down every Round 1 pick, led by Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza to Las Vegas and a defense-heavy top 10.

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Detroit Lions Mailbag: If the Lions draft this guy in the first, that is your nightmare scenario – A to Z Sports

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:04pm
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Detroit Lions Mailbag: If the Lions draft this guy in the first, that is your nightmare scenario  A to Z Sports

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These 15 NFL Stars Are Still Unsigned—And Where They Need to Go (2026)

Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:06am
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Every NFL offseason, free agents steal the headlines. But just because we have seen many of the big dominoes fall, it doesn’t mean the action is over. There are still proven starters sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring. Veterans are holding out for the right situation. Guys who can walk into a building and change the trajectory of a season. The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away… And once those picks start flying, the leverage shifts entirely to the teams. So let’s take a look at who’s still available and where they should land. Which NFL teams should these 15 free agents land in 2026? Stefon Diggs, Wide ReceiverStefon Diggs (Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) Let’s get the elephant out of the room first. Yes, there’s off-field baggage. Yes, he got released by the Patriots despite putting up over a thousand yards. And yes, teams are clearly hesitant. But Stefon Diggs just caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and helped lead New England to the Super Bowl. That’s not ancient history—that was four months ago. At 32, he’s not going to burn past corners as he did in Buffalo, but the route running is still elite. The hands are still reliable. And the competitive fire? Still burning hot enough to scare off half the league, apparently. The Ravens make too much sense. Baltimore has lacked a reliable second option opposite Zay Flowers since his emergence, and Diggs wouldn’t affect their comp pick formula since he was released. Lamar Jackson could use a seasoned chain-mover who’s been in big moments before. A one-year prove-it deal in Baltimore could be the perfect redemption arc. AJ Epenesa, EdgeNov 16, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa (57) warms up prior to the game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Here’s a name that doesn’t get nearly enough attention as an NFL free agent: AJ Epenesa. The former second-round pick out of Iowa has quietly put together a solid career in Buffalo—24.5 sacks and 4 interceptions across six seasons. At 6-foot-6 and 260 pounds, he’s got the frame to set the edge against the run and the length to disrupt passing lanes. Four interceptions for an edge rusher is rare. That kind of ball production shows instincts that can’t be taught. Epenesa isn’t a featured pass rusher, but he’s exactly the kind of No. 3 edge that championship defenses need. A team like Philadelphia or Green Bay that values depth and versatility should be all over him. Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Photo via Imagn Images) We’ve been here before. Last offseason, the Steelers waited… and waited… and waited for Rodgers to decide if he wanted to keep playing. He eventually signed just before minicamp, led Pittsburgh to the AFC North title, and reminded everyone that even at 42, there’s still magic in that arm. Now here we are again. The Steelers have already added DK Metcalf via trade and signed Michael Pittman. They’ve brought in Mike McCarthy—Rodgers’ old coach in Green Bay. Everything is set up for a reunion. The only thing missing is the signature. Rodgers threw for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions last year. He went 10-6 as a starter. Is he the MVP version of himself? No. But he’s still better than most of the alternatives, and Pittsburgh knows it. This feels inevitable for this highly touted NFL free agent. It’s just a matter of when. Joey Bosa, Edge Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa watches the offensive line on the field during second half action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov 16, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. If you’re only looking at sack totals, you might think Joey Bosa had a quiet year in Buffalo. Five sacks don’t jump off the page. But here’s what does: he led the entire NFL in forced fumbles with five. He racked up 47 pressures—his most since 2021. And Pro Football Focus graded him as their seventh-highest pass-rushing edge defender. Entering his age-31 season, Bosa isn’t the every-down force he was during his Chargers prime, but he’s still a legitimate problem on passing downs. The injuries that plagued him from 2022 to 2023 seem to be in the rearview, and he played 15 games last season. The Lions make a ton of sense here. Detroit could use edge depth opposite Aidan Hutchinson… There is also an intriguing option on the west coast, pairing Bosa with his brother Nick in San Francisco is the kind of storyline that writes itself—even if GM John Lynch has downplayed the financial feasibility. Either way, someone’s getting a proven disruptor who still knows how to finish. Joel Bitonio, Offensive GuardBrowns guard Joel Bitonio heads in after practice July 23, 2025. Quietly one of the best guards of his generation, Joel Bitonio is still playing at a high level entering his age-35 season. The 12-year Browns veteran posted a 96.4% pass block win rate in 2025—third-best among all qualifying guards—while allowing only two sacks. He’s a six-time Pro Bowler who brings both elite technique and the kind of veteran leadership that young offensive lines desperately need. Cleveland loaded up on guards this offseason, signing Zion Johnson and Elgton Jenkins, which signals they’re ready to move on. But Bitonio hasn’t announced retirement, and he clearly has something left. An NFL contender with a young quarterback—think Cincinnati or Denver—would be smart to pounce for this veteran free agent. The Bengals need to keep Joe Burrow upright, and Bitonio has been doing exactly that for over a decade. Bobby Wagner, LinebackerJan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) celebrates after winning a NFC wild card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images There’s not much left to say about Bobby Wagner that hasn’t already been said. The future Hall of Famer put up 162 tackles for the Commanders in 2025—entering his age-36 season. He’s been doing this for 14 years and somehow keeps defying the aging curve that destroys most linebackers. Washington signed Leo Chenal this offseason, which signals they’re ready to get younger at the position. And with a new defensive coordinator in Daronte Jones, Wagner might be looking for a fresh start anyway. A return to Seattle would be poetic. So would a stint in Denver, where Sean Payton could use a quarterback for the defense. But wherever Wagner lands, he’s going to bring the same thing he always brings: 100+ tackles, sideline-to-sideline range, and a locker room presence that can’t be coached.  Taylor Decker, Offensive TackleDetroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) warms up before the game between Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. For a decade, Taylor Decker was a pillar of the Detroit Lions’ offensive line. He started 140 games. He protected Matthew Stafford, then Jared Goff. And he was as reliable as they come. Then contract negotiations fell apart, and he asked for his release. Now, he’s a veteran NFL free agent. Decker is 32 now and coming off a season where his run blocking dipped, but he still allowed only two sacks in 524 pass-blocking snaps. That’s tied for 12th-fewest among all tackles. He’s not elite anymore, but he’s absolutely a starter. The Panthers could use him after Ikem Ekwonu’s devastating knee injury. Carolina already signed Rasheed Walker, but adding Decker would give them real depth and veteran leadership for Bryce Young. Decker has said he won’t sign with an NFC North rival out of loyalty to Detroit, so that narrows the field. Retirement is apparently still on the table, but if he wants one more run, there are teams that need him. Jadeveon Clowney, EdgeNov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (42) celebrates after he sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jadeveon Clowney has now played for seven teams in the last eight years. At this point, he’s less of an NFL free agent and more of a traveling circus act—except this circus act had 8.5 sacks for the Cowboys last season. That’s the thing about Clowney: the narrative never matches the production. People talk about him like he’s washed, but he’s hit the 8.5-sack mark in three of his last five seasons. He ranked 15th in pass-rush win rate among edge rushers in 2025. The 49ers desperately need pass-rush help after finishing dead last in the league with just 20 sacks. Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams are both coming off torn ACLs, so San Francisco can’t afford to put all the pressure on them to carry the load. Clowney already has chemistry with new 49ers defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa from their time together in Dallas. It’s almost too perfect. Cam Jordan, EdgeDec 21, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the run outs before the game against the New York Jets at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Cam Jordan will turn 37 this summer and somehow had his best season since 2021. The Saints legend put up 10.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hits, and 15 tackles for loss. He’s now sitting at 132 career sacks—the most in franchise history—, and he clearly isn’t done yet. The interesting part? Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones posted two words on social media a few weeks ago: “Cam Jordan.” Kansas City lost a ton of defensive talent this offseason, including Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, and Charles Omenihu. They need veteran pass rushers, and Jordan would come relatively cheap while providing instant credibility. At this stage, Jordan just wants to win. If the Chiefs come calling, it’s hard to imagine him saying no. Deebo Samuel, Wide ReceiverSep 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) shown on the field during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Deebo Samuel posted 72 catches for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns with Washington last season—his most receptions since his All-Pro 2021 campaign. But his yards per catch dropped to a career-low 10.1, and he was barely used as a runner with just 75 rushing yards. At 30, Samuel isn’t the game-breaking threat he once was, but he can still be weaponized in the right system. A creative play-caller who knows how to scheme touches for him could unlock something. The Broncos have been the obvious connection for years now. Sean Payton has always talked about wanting a “joker” who can line up anywhere and create mismatches. Samuel fits that mold perfectly, and Denver hasn’t signed a single external free agent this NFL offseason. Bo Nix could certainly use another weapon at his disposal. David Njoku, Tight EndOct 5, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) leaps over Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) during the third quarter of an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Just two years ago, David Njoku was a Pro Bowler, catching 81 passes for 882 yards despite Cleveland cycling through five different quarterbacks. The athletic tools have always been obvious—he’s a 6-foot-4 mismatch nightmare with legitimate speed. Then Harold Fannin Jr. arrived, and suddenly Njoku was the odd man out in Cleveland. He missed five games with injuries in 2025 and finished with just 33 catches for 293 yards. Not exactly the kind of production that gets phones ringing off the hook. But for a contender looking for a red-zone weapon who won’t break the bank, Njoku is worth the gamble. Baltimore brought him in for a visit. Miami has been mentioned. A return to Cleveland as the TE2 behind Fannin isn’t out of the question either. Whoever signs him is getting a player with more left in the tank than last year’s numbers suggest. Mekhi Becton, Offensive TackleOct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers guard Mekhi Becton (73) runs on to the the field for the game against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Mekhi Becton experience has been… complicated. The former first-round pick has all the physical tools you could ever want—6-foot-7, 363 pounds, with the kind of raw power that can move defenders against their will. But injuries derailed his Jets tenure, and his lone season with the Chargers in 2025 was, by all accounts, subpar. He’s still only 26… which is crazy to believe—it feels like he has been around forever at this point… and that’s young enough to believe there’s untapped potential. The danger is that teams fall in love with what Becton could be instead of what he’s shown. Any contract for this NFL free agent needs to be incentive-laden with minimal guarantees. But if he ends up in the right system with the right coaching, the ceiling is still tantalizing. Raiders, Browns, Titans—any team with offensive line questions and cap flexibility should at least kick the tires. Trevon Diggs, CornerbackTrevon Diggs (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) This signing will be just about as boom-or-bust as it gets. Trevon Diggs led the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021. He was a Pro Bowler and an All-Pro. He was supposed to be a franchise cornerstone in Dallas for the next decade. Then came the injuries. And the drama. And the releases—first by the Cowboys, then by the Packers after just a few weeks. In 2025, Diggs played in eight games across two teams and recorded zero interceptions and zero pass breakups. At 27, he’s young enough for a bounce-back, but the red flags are everywhere. A team like Atlanta—where Dan Quinn, his former defensive coordinator, now runs the show—might take a flier on a low-risk deal. But this is purely a lottery ticket at this point. Donovan Wilson, SafetySep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) celebrates after making an interception against the New York Giants during overtime at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Every defense needs a tone-setter, and Donovan Wilson has been exactly that for the Cowboys. The seventh-year safety is a physical presence in the box who can match up with tight ends, fill against the run, and deliver the kind of hits that echo through a stadium. He had 71 tackles and 2 interceptions in 2025 while playing a hybrid role in Dallas’s defense. He’s not a centerfield-type safety—you’re not asking him to cover sideline to sideline—but as a box defender who can mix it up at the line of scrimmage, Wilson is one of the better options still available. The Chargers feel like a perfect fit. Jim Harbaugh wants toughness and physicality, and Wilson brings both in spades. Jonnu Smith, Tight EndDec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images In 2024, Jonnu Smith was a Pro Bowler in Miami—88 catches, 884 yards, 8 touchdowns. It looked like he’d finally figured it out after years of wandering from Tennessee to New England to Atlanta. Then Pittsburgh traded for him, and everything fell apart. He caught just 38 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns in a Steelers offense that never found a rhythm or a real place for him. The team released him in March to save $7 million against the cap. At 30, Smith is now on his fifth team in five years. That kind of instability usually signals the end. But the talent is still there—you don’t suddenly forget how to create after the catch—and a team that knows how to use him could get real value. The Chargers, Eagles, or even a reunion with the Dolphins are all viable landing spots. Smith is a scheme-dependent player, but in the right system, he can still produce.

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The Lions are on the verge of making a huge mistake with Jack Campbell – A to Z Sports

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:46am
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A to Z Sports

The Lions are on the verge of making a huge mistake with Jack Campbell  A to Z Sports

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‘Hard To Sleep at Night’ — Lions GM Brad Holmes Reveals the Positional-Need Trap That Ruins Draft Picks

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:20am
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Pro Football Network

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes reveals the positional-need draft trap that ruins picks and makes it hard to sleep at night.

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Chiefs Predicted to Get Travis Kelce Replacement With Lions Trade

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:55am
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Could the Kansas City Chiefs trade with the Detroit Lions to get a tight end to replace Travis Kelce? Stranger things have happened. The post Chiefs Predicted to Get Travis Kelce Replacement With Lions Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Former Nebraska Star Dies at 30 in Tragic Car Accident

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:56pm
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Total Pro Sports

Prayers up.

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Lions Blockbuster Draft-Day Trade Pitch Creates Super Defense in Detroit

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:13pm
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The Detroit Lions could build one of the scariest defenses in the NFL by trading into the top 10 and drafting an elite prospect out of Ohio State. The post Lions Blockbuster Draft-Day Trade Pitch Creates Super Defense in Detroit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lions’ Brad Holmes Drops Cryptic Hint On Futures Of Jahmyr Gibbs And Jack Campbell

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:10pm
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While Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has yet to exercise the fifth-year options on the contracts for both Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell, he indicated today that it’s a distinct possibility while holding a press conference with media members at the club’s Allen Park training center.Gibbs and Campbell, both of whom were selected by […] The post Lions’ Brad Holmes Drops Cryptic Hint On Futures Of Jahmyr Gibbs And Jack Campbell appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Former Eastern Michigan DB Trying To Land Tryout With Lions By Posting Up Outside Practice Facility With A Sign Asking For A Chance

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:50pm
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Most college football players will eventually have to accept the fact that they don’t have what it takes to land a job in the NFL. However, a former walk-on at Eastern Michigan is trying to keep that dream alive with the Lions by standing outside their practice facility with a sign in the hopes of […] The post Former Eastern Michigan DB Trying To Land Tryout With Lions By Posting Up Outside Practice Facility With A Sign Asking For A Chance appeared first on BroBible.

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Lions GM Brad Holmes sounds off on Rueben Bain Jr. careless driving charges

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:46pm
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With the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, the biggest storyline to develop in the final frame of every team’s preparation process has revolved around Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., who was involved in a fatal car crash in 2024. Widely considered a Top-3 edge rusher in this year’s class, Bain’s stock was already heading […] The post Lions GM Brad Holmes sounds off on Rueben Bain Jr. careless driving charges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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10 NFL Players You Didn’t Realize Died This Year—RIP!

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:40pm
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Total Pro Sports

Even though 2026 is still progressing relatively quickly, the NFL has lost some recently retired Hall of Fame players and other players who made a key impact for their respective teams during their playing careers throughout the decades. Some of these guys you may recognize, and others you may not, as passings are tragic and unexpected. Hearing about someone passing away is always heartbreaking for everyone who knew these amazing people and what they accomplished in their lives on and off the football field. These tragic deaths also serve as a reminder that life is short and should be enjoyed every day to the fullest. We’re going to look back at these NFL players and remember all they accomplished on the field here at TPS, and what they did after their football careers came to an end. Which NFL players have sadly passed away this year? John BrodieNov 14, 1965; Detroit, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie (12) in action against the Detroit Lions at Tiger Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Lions 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports Brodie was the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers from 1957 to 1973, made two Pro Bowls with the franchise, led the team to the playoffs four times, won the 1965 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, won the 1970 NFL MVP award, and is enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame for his on-field accomplishments at Stanford.  Despite throwing 224 interceptions against 214 touchdowns, Brodie was a prolific passer during his time in the league, leading the league in passing yards in 1965, 1968, and 1970, and in passing touchdowns in 1965 and 1970. Brodie also led the 49ers to their first playoff win in the 1970 season, defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round, but lost to the Tom Landry-coached Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game.  He was also a golfer, playing for the Stanford Cardinal and later going professional with the Senior PGA after his football career concluded. Brodie competed on the Senior PGA Tour from 1985 to 1998, winning the 1991 Security Pacific Senior Classic and earning $735,000 during his career. Brodie passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Matt SnellJan 12, 1969; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Jets running back Matt Snell (41) celebrates as he leaves the field following the defeat of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl. The Jets defeated the Colts 16-7 to become the first AFL team to win the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports Snell was a fullback who played for the New York Jets, helping them win Super Bowl III, and made three AFL All-Star appearances.  He also won the 1961 National Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes and is enshrined in the Jets’ Ring of Honor. Snell was a versatile and complete player in his heyday with the Jets, as he rushed for 4,287 yards, scored 24 rushing touchdowns in both the AFL and NFL, caught 193 receptions for 1,375 yards, and scored seven touchdowns. Snell was a key figure in the Jets’ lone Super Bowl win, as he rushed for 121 yards on 30 carries and scored the team’s only touchdown that game. After his playing career, Snell was a partner for DEFCO Securities Inc. and owned a restaurant in New York City. Snell passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 84.  Rondale Moore Moore was an explosive, versatile wide receiver during his collegiate career with the Purdue Boilermakers from 2018 to 2020.   Moore broke out onto the national scene in his freshman year, where he caught 114 receptions for 1,258 yards, scored 12 receiving touchdowns, rushed for 213 yards on 21 carries, and scored two rushing touchdowns. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 49th pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.  Moore played for the Red Birds from 2020 to 2023, as he caught 135 receptions for 1,201 yards, scored three touchdowns, rushed for 249 yards on 52 carries, and scored one rushing touchdown in 2023. The former NFL player had stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings in 2024 and 2025, respectively. However, he dealt with a knee injury that kept him out of action in 2024 and a season-ending knee injury he endured during a preseason game against the Houston Texans in 2025. Moore tragically passed away on February 21, 2026, in the garage of a house in New Albany, Indiana, at the age of 25. Sonny JurgensenOct 20, 1968; St. Louis, MO, USA: FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen (9) in action against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports Jurgensen was the star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington from 1957 to 1974.  Jurgensen helped the Eagles to the 1960 NFL Championship in a 17-13 win over Vince Lombardi’s Packers, made five Pro Bowls, was a two-time First Team All-Pro, was a two-time second-team All-Pro, led the league in passing yards in 1961, 1962, 1966, 1967, and 1969, led the league in passing touchdowns in 1961 and 1967, has his number retired by Washington, and is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He truly became an iconic NFL player when the Eagles traded him to Washington in 1964. He was spectacular on the field and helped the team reach Super Bowl VII, but he didn’t play due to nagging injuries at the time.  Jurgensen’s only playoff appearance came at age 40 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams, when Washington lost 19-10 back in 1974.  He was strongly dedicated to winning games and excelled under pressure during his prime, especially in his final NFL season. Jurgensen was a color commentator on TV immediately after his playing career, beloved by Washington fans, and retired from broadcasting in 2019. Jurgensen passed away in Naples, Florida, on February 6, 2026, at the age of 91. Joey BrownerOct 27, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Former Minnesota Vikings safety Joey Browner smiles as his was honored before the game with the Green Bay Packers at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Packers win 44-31. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Browner was a dominant safety for the Minnesota Vikings and one season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the 1980s to the early 1990s, as he made six Pro Bowls, was on the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, and is enshrined in the Vikings’ Ring of Honor. Browner was a bone-crushing safety who caused havoc against opposing defenses with his bruising hits. He had 9.5 sacks, 37 interceptions returned for 465 yards, scored three pick-sixes, had 17 forced fumbles, and one fumble recovered for a touchdown. Browner also helped the Vikings reach the playoffs in 1987, 1988, and 1989. The closest Browner got to reaching a Super Bowl was in the 1988 NFC Championship game, when the Vikings lost 17-10 to Washington, who went on to win the Super Bowl that season. He appeared in seven games for the Buccaneers and started two of them in his lone season with the team in 1992. However, his time with the Vikings is more memorable, thanks to the grit and strength he showcased on the field. Browner was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame nine times but was never selected.  Browner passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 65. His former teammate Steve Jordan said he lost a great friend and one of the best Vikings teammates he’s ever had. Barry WilburnJan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins cornerback Barry Wilburn (45) celebrates after intercepting Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (not pictured) during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium. Washington defeated Denver 42-10. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports Wilburn was a standout cornerback who played in the NFL and CFL, helping Washington win Super Bowl XXII and the B.C. Lions win the 82nd Grey Cup against the Baltimore Stallions. Wilburn earned a First-Team All-Pro in 1987 and led the league in interceptions that season as well, with nine. He had 20 interceptions returned for 196 yards, scored a pick-six in 1987, had a forced fumble, six fumble recoveries, and 246 tackles during his time in the NFL as a player. Wilburn spent two seasons in the CFL playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B. C. Lions in 1993 and 1994, respectively.  He had three interceptions returned for a total of 42 yards with the Roughriders and Lions. He signed a deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1999, three years after he was released by the Philadelphia Eagles, and played in eight games for the Blue Bombers. Wilburn served as a defensive backs coach for Howard University in 2007. Wilburn tragically died in a house fire at his residence in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 6, 2026. He was 62 years old. Derrick Clark Clark was a running back who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent player and signed with the Denver Broncos in 1994. He rushed for 168 yards on 56 carries, scored three touchdowns, and caught nine receptions for 47 yards. Clark re-signed with the Broncos in 1996 and was allocated to the Rhein Fire of the World League of American Football. He was the team’s leading rusher in 1996, rushing for 399 yards on 84 carries, scoring three rushing touchdowns, and had 37 receptions for 229 yards with the Fire. Clark also helped the Fire win the sixth World Bowl in 1998. Clark had stints on the Broncos’ practice squad in 1996 and the Oakland Raiders in 1997, but never played a regular-season game with them. He spent four seasons with the Rhein and signed with the Orlando Rage of the XFL in 2001, and led the team with seven touchdowns in the league’s only season.  Clark was also one of three football players from Evangel University to make it to the NFL and was inducted into the college’s Hall of Fame in 2021. Clark passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 54.  Ed BlaineJan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers helmet on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Blaine was an offensive guard who played one season for Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers and four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Blaine played his collegiate football for the Missouri Tigers from 1959 to 1961, and helped the team win the 1960 Orange Bowl against the Navy Midshipmen 21-14. He also helped the Packers win the 1962 NFL Championship game against the New York Giants 16-7.  He was traded to the Eagles in 1963 and started in 56 games for the franchise in his four seasons with the team. After Blaine’s football career ended, he earned a doctorate in physiology from the University of Missouri in 1970 and had a long and interesting career in academia studying kidney function and its connection to cardiovascular disease. He also taught at the Medical School at the University of Missouri, along with conducting research on the effect of salt on kangaroos at the Howard Foley Institute in Melbourne Austrailia from 1992 until his retirement. Blaine passed away in his St. Louis home on March 22, 2026, at the age of 86. Mike Wagner Wagner was a hard-hitting safety who spent his entire NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1980 with the “Steel Curtain” defense. Wagner helped the Steelers become a dynasty in the 1970s, being a part of the team’s four Super Bowl wins.  He made two Pro Bowls as a player, was a First-Team NFL All-Pro in 1973, was a Second-Team All-Pro in 1976, was the interception co-leader in 1973 with Dick Anderson of the Miami Dolphins, as they both had eight interceptions, and is enshrined in the Steelers’ Hall of Honor. Wagner played in 119 games, started in 116 of those games, had 36 interceptions for 491 yards, and had 12 fumble recoveries with the Steelers. After retiring from playing football, Wagner served as a defensive backs coach at Pine-Richland High School in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked in the financial industry. Wagner also earned an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and was a bank vice president in Pittsburgh.  Wagner passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Tracy Scroggins Scroggins was a standout defensive end and linebacker, spending his whole playing career with the Detroit Lions from 1992 until 2001.  Scroggins played in 142 games with the Lions and started in 89 of them. He had one interception in 1993, had six pass deflections, eight forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, scored two touchdowns from his fumble recoveries, had 321 tackles, scored a safety in 1997, had 60.5 sacks, and has the third most sacks by a Detroit Lion behind Mike Cofer and Robert Porcher. He had six sacks in seven seasons with the Lions, making him one of their fiercest defensive players during his time on the field. Scroggins helped the Lions reach the playoffs five times in his career, and helped them win the NFC Central in the 1993 season before the team was defeated by the Green Bay Packers in the Wildcard Round of the playoffs that season.  Scroggins earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Detroit while playing for the Lions.  After his playing career, Scroggins was a prominent voice raising awareness of the dangers of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). He also earned a real estate license in Florida and enjoyed spending time with family. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56, as his family stated he struggled with CTE.

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Lions GM Brad Holmes Justifies Absence From Owners’ Meeting To Prepare for 2026 NFL Draft

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:55pm
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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes skipped the annual NFL owners' meetings to prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft.

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Some Of Rueben Bain's Draft Meetings With NFL Teams Hit A Roadblock When His Auto Accidents Came Up

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:51pm
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The automobile crash Rueben Bain was involved in that eventually resulted in the death of one of his passengers in 2024 was the subject of teams asking the top NFL draft prospect about the issue in meetings as early as the NFL Combine, and some teams were not happy with how he handled those questions.One general manager who OutKick spoke to Monday afternoon said Bain outright declined to discuss the matter. Another NFL source who sat in on a Bain interview with his team said Bain seemed prepared for the topic but "provided nothing that made us feel he's sorry or learned from the accident."And that leads to a couple of points:Firstly, it reconfirms NFL teams knew about the multiple accidents Bain was involved in during his career at the University of Miami that went unreported until Sunday when multiple outlets, including OutKick, uncovered them. OutKick on Sunday reported at least three teams were aware of Bain's driving history and that number has grown to six by Monday. And the Detroit Lions are one of those."We've known that for a while, so that doesn't really change anything from our standpoint," Lions general manager Brad Holmes said at the team's pre-draft press conference.The next issue NFL teams will be addressing is to decide how they feel about Bain in context of his great football gifts compared to his accidents and how those shape him off the field.Has he learned a lesson?Has he matured?Is he of the mind that he can shake loose of difficult situations in the future because he has money?"Like it or not, we have to ask ourselves those questions," an NFL personnel evaluator told OutKick.Bain has had meetings with the Cowboys, Chiefs, Titans, and Bengals among others.Holmes and the Lions are currently at No. 17 in the first round. They are not expected to have a chance to pick Bain barring significant new revelations on the player before draft night on April 23 that would lower his draft stock.(That is always possible, as Laremy Tunsil learned in 2016 when a video of him smoking marijuana through a gas mask was released just prior to the draft.).But otherwise, teams beyond the top 10 in the draft probably are not expecting Bain to be on the board when they select.That makes the point that teams have had time to digest the facts around the deadly crash, a second crash about a year later, and eventually, how they feel Bain has grown (or not) from those.You should not, by the way, be surprised NFL teams would know Bain's driving history before the media did.All teams have security departments, and almost all staff those with former law enforcement officers from former FBI agents to others. Those are tasked with doing background checks and writing reports on all the players the team's scouting department identifies as possible draft picks.And while sometimes those investigations don't always identify every possible red flag in a prospect's history, the sense is the Bain accidents didn't surprise many, if any, NFL teams. 

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Why the Detroit Lions Could Stick With Best Player Available in the 2026 NFL Draft

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:50pm
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The Detroit Lions are approaching the 2026 NFL Draft from a position most franchises struggle to reach — and even fewer know how to handle.…

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‘Do Not Enter The Facility’ — Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs Advised To Holdout For Massive Contract Extensions

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:37pm
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What will happen with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs's contract negotiations? Read more about what they could do ahead of the 2026 season.

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Former NFL Journeyman Tragically Dies In Florida At Just 30 Years Old

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:15am
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The NFL world is in mourning.

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