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Don't sign Tyreek Hill With an ACL tear and knee dislocation to recover from, there's no guarantee Hill will provide the downfield threat the 49ers need when he was on the receiving end of 2-3 Jet Chip Wasp for the Chiefs in Super Bowl 54 or, after that, the Miami Dolphins. Plus there's too much baggage, starting with the heinous way he began his NFL career. Hard pass.

David Blough might have an already established relationship with Jayden Daniels, but the Washington Commanders' new offensive coordinator is not going to give his quarterback an easy ride. This is all about pushing forward toward a common goal. The scheme will change, and Blough will leave no stone unturned in his quest to maximize the elite traits Daniels has at his disposal.

Change is coming to every NFL team. There will be moves made in free agency and the draft, of course, but there also will be unexpected trades and player cuts. So far this offseason, there have been rumors about top stars Maxx Crosby, Kyler Murray and A.J. Brown potentially moving on from their franchises. But more shocking moves are likely to come.

At the start of the 2026 offseason, there was (of course) some drama surrounding the NFL, particularly regarding the report cards that the NFLPA has been releasing for all 32 teams over the last few years. For the most part, players didn't give their teams the highest grades, but owners who take their feedback seriously would make the necessary changes to make their franchise a more desirable place for current and future players.

Allen's estate announced Wednesday that it has begun the process of selling the team, which is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. The NFL did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press, nor did Allen's estate have anything further to add beyond its brief statement, it said. Ahead of the Super Bowl, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell commended Allen's estate on its time owning the Seahawks.

SANTA CLARA The globe-trotting 49ers will make NFL history next season by playing international games on two different continents, including hosting a game in Mexico City, the NFL announced Wednesday morning. Compounding the 49ers' worldwide travel itinerary is a season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in the league's Australian debut in Melbourne. The multi-continent international scenario does not sit well with several 49ers, who also will play games from coast to coast in the United States.

I want to thank the Ford Family and ultimately Lions fans everywhere for trusting me to lead the Detroit Lions for the last 11 seasons. It has been an absolute thrill for me to lead this organization, and I am proud of what we have accomplished over that decade-plus. I am most proud of where I am leaving this organization, in the capable hands of Sheila Hamp, Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell.

NFL free agency unofficially opens at noon ET on March 9 with the negotiation window (players can agree to terms), and it officially opens at 4 p.m. ET on March 11 (players can actually be signed). Not all of these 50 players will be available; some will be re-signed or franchise-tagged. But the majority will indeed hit the open market and be looking for the best fit. Which landing spots would make the most sense?

SANTA CLARA - Jauan Jennings was just starting a potential farewell address when asked if he'd be cool in attracting the 49ers' franchise tag. That would come with a projected $28 million payday for an encore next season, which is a steep cost for the 49ers but not the multi-year guarantee Jennings might fetch next month if he hits free agency for the first time in his career.

When the Washington Commanders gave wide receiver Treylon Burks a second chance after his abrupt departure from the Tennessee Titans, nobody was expecting too much. He's never come close to reaching his first-round billing. The injuries that eventually led to Burks' release from the Titans only further tempered expectations. Burks flashed brief moments of promise, but nothing more. That puts the Commanders in a dilemma with the wideout before he gets the chance to test free agency.

To explain the legacy of most NFL football players, you usually begin with what they did on the field. Their stats, honors, and championships. To capture the true nature of Edward Stanton Johnson III - known to football fans in Washington as Tre' - it's best to start after his career was over. He didn't go into the broadcast booth or begin climbing the coaching ladder. He didn't trade on his name and associations to enter the business world. Johnson went back to school.

Although he's a pending free agent, Falcons tight end said in late January it would be "dope" to play for new head coach Kevin Stefanski. A potential trip to the open market is looming for Pitts, but it appears he will indeed work with Stefanski in 2026. Atlanta placing the franchise tag on Pitts is the "most likely outcome," Josh Kendall of The Athletic writes.