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Does Adam Schefter expect the Eagles to trade AJ Brown to the Patriots in April?

With the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, the biggest question surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles has to be whether Howie Roseman can pull off a deal to trade AJ Brown for a pick this year. Sure, the cap hit would be huge. Sure, the Eagles might want to see what Brown looks like in Sean Mannion’s […] The post Does Adam Schefter expect the Eagles to trade AJ Brown to the Patriots in April? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Eagles rumors: Adam Schefter picks a side on will-they-won’t-they A.J. Brown trade saga

The Philadelphia Eagles just cannot escape these A. J. Brown trade rumors. The star wide receiver’s collapsing relationship with QB Jalen Hurts has fueled plenty of trade talk ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. One NFL insider gave his take on the situation now that the draft is just a few weeks away. ESPN’s Adam […] The post Eagles rumors: Adam Schefter picks a side on will-they-won’t-they A.J. Brown trade saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants Make Quarterback Announcement Before 2026 NFL Draft

Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants are coming off another tough season. The Giants ended the season with a 4-13 record and finished last in the NFC East for the second straight year. Veteran Russell Wilson was the team's starting quarterback to start the season and was benched after just three ...

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10 NFL Teams Everyone Is Hyping… That Are Actually Frauds (2026)

Every NFL team sees significant changes each year to improve for the next season, with all their moves in free agency, whether it’s signing big names or making massive trades. However, some teams with winning records that made the playoffs in 2025 will likely take a step back in the 2026 season due to stronger schedules, more intense competition in their respective divisions, and an increased number of one-score games. While these teams will do everything they can to return to the playoffs, some might not even make the big dance by the end of the 2026 season. Here at TPS, we’re going to explore why these 10 NFL teams are frauds heading into the upcoming season. Which NFL teams look like big-time frauds next season? Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers helmet (Photo By Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) The Panthers may have won their division with an 8-9 record in 2025 and barely squeaked their way into the playoffs, but the 2026 NFL season is going to be a lot rougher for this team. Since the Panthers finished the 2025 season in first place in the NFC South, they’ll have a more intense schedule, squaring off against teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks, who are all playoff and championship-contending teams. The team also won a lot of close games in 2025, and winning close games isn’t enough, as an eventual championship-contending team can expose all of those weaknesses on the biggest stage. Look at the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs losing in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sure, Bryce Young improved in year three, and the defense added Jaelen Phillips and Devin Lloyd, but they likely overpaid for Phillips, who has dealt with injuries in the past, and could’ve used some of that money to address other needs elsewhere. The Panthers are still young and developing, but they could run into a serious roadblock of intense competition during the 2026 season since they won the NFC South in 2025. Philadelphia EaglesFeb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The 2025 Eagles had it all: a strong veteran presence throughout all sides of the ball, an elite defense coached by Vic Fangio, and Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley playing very well on offense. Then, everything slowly unraveled in the second half of the season, losing three straight games to the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Chargers, a loss to the Washington Commanders, and getting knocked out of the Wildcard Round by the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers. A.J. Brown expressed his frustration with the team during the 2025 season and is likely going to get traded sometime in the 2026 offseason, and offensive coordinator Kevin Petullo was shown the exit. On top of that, Hurts and the Eagles have experienced friction during the 2025 season, as he does everything he can to put it all out on the field, while others have grown frustrated with Hurts’ approach when throwing the ball in tight windows against zone coverage. All of these rumors could affect the on-field product during the 2026 regular season, as this team have a tough slate of games for the upcoming NFL season, as they’re set to square off against the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Pittsburgh Steelers, most of which could expose the Eagles as frauds during the season.  Jacksonville JaguarsNov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars helmets on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The Jaguars had a very nice 2025 season, as they made the playoffs before losing a close, nail-biting game against the Buffalo Bills. The 2026 Jaguars lost a good amount of defensive talent during the offseason: Devin Lloyd is now with the Carolina Panthers, Andrew Wingard is now with the Arizona Cardinals, Greg Newsome II is now with the New York Giants, and Dawuane Smoot is now with the New York Giants. Emmanuel Ogbah is gone, and Austin Johnson is gone. Sure, Trevor Lawrence is talented, and Liam Coen is an offensive mastermind, but some teams may catch on to Coen’s and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski’s schemes in the upcoming regular season.  With the loss of all that defensive talent, and the loss of Travis Etienne on offense, as he signed with the New Orleans Saints, it’s going to be tougher for the Jags to potentially repeat as AFC South champions, as the Houston Texans still have a strong defense, and the Colts have a talented roster that could make some serious noise in 2026. Don’t be surprised if the Jaguars lose control of the AFC South to the Texans in the 2026 season. Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers helmet (Photo via Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) After the Steelers were humiliated in the Wildcard Round against the Houston Texans, they have more questions than answers at quarterback, as no one knows if Aaron Rodgers will play in 2026 or not. If Rodgers does retire and move on from playing, either Will Howard or Mason Rudolph will have split time under center, and neither of them is a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback. However, this team’s biggest issue is the fact that its roster is one of the oldest in the NFL. T. J. Watt and Jalen Ramsey will both be 32 in October of this season, Cameron Heyward will be 37 before week one, Chris Boswell is 35, and Cameron Johnston is 34. The Steelers are in uncharted waters, as Mike Tomlin stepped down as their head coach after their Wildcard loss to the Houston Texans, and have hired Mike McCarthy, who had a 49-35 record but a 1-3 record in the playoffs as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. With no answer on who the starting quarterback will be, and an aging roster, the Steelers are legitimate frauds entering the 2026 season if they want to keep their streak of winning seasons alive. Las Vegas RaidersAug 23, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A Las Vegas Raiders Riddell speedflex helmet on the field at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Yes, the Raiders made some very nice moves this offseason, signing Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million deal in anticipation of Fernando Mendoza potentially getting drafted by the team. However, they inked Kirk Cousins to a five-year, $176 million deal after he was released by the Atlanta Falcons, putting Mendoza’s chances of starting in the 2026 season in doubt. The Raiders are coming off a 2025 season in which they finished 3-14 and last in the AFC West. The 2026 Raiders don’t have a talented Pro Bowl-caliber wide receiver for Cousins or Mendoza to work with, aside from tight end Brock Bowers. Last season, Maxx Crosby expressed his frustrations with the team despite playing through an injured left knee. He was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, but the deal was called off after a failed physical, and the Ravens were concerned about the severity of his knee injury.  All of that combined creates more uncertainty for this team, who look like questionable frauds heading into the 2026 NFL season. San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers helmet (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The 49ers have an injury problem that derailed their 2024 season and nearly derailed their 2025 season until they were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round of the Playoffs. Brandon Aiyuk is not expected to play for the team and will very likely get traded during the 2026 NFL Draft.  Jauan Jennings is gone, and Kendrick Bourne is gone. Meanwhile, the 49ers signed Mike Evans, who is coming off a season where his hamstring was injured, and Christian Kirk signed a one-year deal with the team, even though he has only produced a 1,000-yard season once in his career.  Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Christian McCaffrey have dealt with injuries and are not certain to play 100 percent of the regular season. On top of that, the competition in the NFC West won’t be easy, as the Los Angeles Rams have improved their roster, and the defending champion Seahawks are still formidable and intense. Don’t be surprised if the 49ers are exposed as frauds and miss the 2026-27 playoffs when the season is all said and done. Atlanta FalconsNov 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the Atlanta Falcons helmet against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Falcons had a somewhat good finish to their 2025 season before showing Raheem Morris the exit.  However, the 2026 Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa, who has had injury problems throughout his career, to back up Michael Penix Jr., who also has dealt with his fair share of injuries.  Sure, they have an incredibly talented roster on offense, with superstars like Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts, but they need a reliable quarterback who’ll stay healthy for the long haul of the 2026 season, and someone who’ll break out and help the Falcons return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. On the defensive side of the ball, James Pearce Jr. was arrested on two charges of aggressive battery and charged with fleeing and eluding police, and could face a multigame suspension from the league.  The rest of the Falcons’ defense has some talent, but not enough talent to get them over the hump, even though the NFC South is arguably one of the weakest divisions in all of the NFL. New England PatriotsPatriots Helmet (Photo By Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports) The Patriots may have reached Super Bowl LX due to having a very easy schedule, but that’s all about to get tossed out of the window in 2026. Drake Maye looked good in the regular season but was completely exposed in the Super Bowl, as he struggled to maintain ball control, throwing two interceptions (one of them being a pick-six), lost a fumble, and was sacked six times. Maye still has a lot of learning to do just to stay competitive in the league for the 2026 season. Because the Patriots finished the 2025 season in first place, they have a much tougher schedule in 2026, squaring off against teams like the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jacksonville Jaguars. All of those teams have playoff and championship-caliber rosters. On top of that, Stefon Diggs was released to escape his high-rising salary cap hit of $26.5 million, his age, as he’s 33, and his legal issues off the field because of an alleged dispute he had with his personal chef. The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs as his replacement, but he has never had a 1,000-yard season in his career so far. The most receiving yards Doubs produced were in 2025, when he had 724 receiving yards with the Packers.  The Patriots might also experience a strong Super Bowl hangover and fail to capture the lightning that propelled them to Super Bowl LX in the 2025-26 season. Not to mention the Buffalo Bills have a reloaded offense ready to compete for the 2026 season. So yeah! Green Bay PackersDec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits ready before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The Packers had a nice start to the 2025 season, but the wheels came off their car as the losses and injuries piled up, resulting in them losing to their historic divisional rivals, the Chicago Bears, in the Wildcard Round of the playoffs. The Packers will not have Malik Willis, as he signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, who also hired former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their new head coach. They signed Desmond Ridder, who doesn’t scream experienced backup for a team, as he struggled on the field throughout his NFL career. The Packers also lost Kingsley Enagbare, Zayne Anderson, and Quay Walker in free agency, which will hinder the team’s defense.  Not to mention the Packers dealt with Special Teams issues during the 2025 season collapse, resulting in Rich Bisaccia stepping down and getting hired by the Clemson Tigers to serve as their special teams coordinator.  The Packers may have finished in third place in 2025, but they have a tough schedule ahead of them, as they’re set to square off against the Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Texans, who are playoff-caliber opponents ready to roll.  Los Angeles ChargersAug 12, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers helmets on the bench at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers squeaked their way into the 2025-26 playoffs and were immediately shown the exit in an embarrassing 16-3 loss against the New England Patriots in the Wildcard Round.  Justin Herbert is talented, but the offensive line was a massive disaster, as he spent more time running away from opposing defenders than making big plays near the end of the 2025 regular season. The Chargers lost Zion Johnson in free agency and signed Cole Strange, who has a 54.9 grade per Pro Football Focus, and is a downgrade from Johnson. The Chargers’ front office might not be doing enough to make sure their franchise signal-caller is protected, as a strong offensive line is extremely important to have in today’s NFL. Sure, Jim Harbaugh is an incredible coach and has won no matter where he’s gone, but the Bolts have made the Wildcard Round twice under his tenure and have come out empty. If things don’t change in 2026, the Chargers will have that permanent fraud label hanging over them for years to come. 

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Zach Ertz teases potential return to Eagles to break franchise record

Zach Ertz is one of the best and most accomplished tight ends of his generation, but the longtime Philadelphia Eagles standout is looking to make a comeback during the late stages of his career. Ertz’s 2025 season was cut short when he suffered a severe knee injury with the Washington Commanders. There was some speculation, […] The post Zach Ertz teases potential return to Eagles to break franchise record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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