One hot topic for every team at the 2026 NFL combine: Quarterback contracts, Kelce’s future
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL Scouting Combine serves as a key venue for coaches and GMs to address pressing team questions, including QB situations, contract negotiations, draft strategies, and injury updates.
- Several teams face critical quarterback decisions: Arizona's GM Monti Ossenfort must resolve the QB issue; Atlanta awaits clarity on Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.; Baltimore seeks a Lamar Jackson contract extension to manage salary cap flexibility; Cleveland juggles Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson's futures; Houston evaluates C.J. Stroud's long-term role.
- Contract and roster management challenges loom for multiple franchises, such as Dallas Cowboys' handling of George Pickens' franchise tag and extension talks, Las Vegas Raiders' potential trade of Maxx Crosby,
