Here’s a bombshell for NFL fans: Breece Hall, the highly coveted running back, is reportedly staying with the New York Jets next season, either through a new contract or the franchise tag. But here’s where it gets controversial—this move could leave several running back-needy teams, like the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Texans, scrambling to fill a critical position. For the Broncos, who struggled with an inefficient ground game last season, missing out on Hall feels like a missed opportunity. The Chiefs, who tried to acquire him during the 2025 trade deadline, are likely facing the same disappointment. And this is the part most people miss: Hall’s retention by the Jets could reshape the AFC landscape, forcing these teams to rethink their strategies.
Meanwhile, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is sitting out the NFL Scouting Combine due to a minor knee procedure, joking that he ‘couldn’t take [reporters] any more than this.’ It’s not his first time missing the event for a knee issue—he skipped it in 2016 after knee replacement surgery. But Reid’s absence doesn’t mean the Chiefs aren’t making moves. With their first top-10 draft pick since selecting Patrick Mahomes in 2017, could they be eyeing a trade up to the sixth spot? Is this the year Brett Veach makes a bold move to secure a game-changing talent?
Around the league, the Falcons are releasing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, a move that’s been expected since they reworked his contract for salary-cap relief. Meanwhile, Sean Payton is stepping back from playcalling duties for the first time in his coaching career, handing the reins to offensive coordinator Davis Webb. But is this a sign of Payton’s confidence in Webb, or a risky gamble for the Broncos’ offense?
In Las Vegas, Raiders GM John Spytek swiftly shut down trade rumors about Maxx Crosby, confirming the star pass rusher will be with the team in 2026. But after a tumultuous 2025 season, can the Raiders truly afford to keep Crosby, or is this just a temporary band-aid?
Back to the Chiefs, the team is still in limbo with Travis Kelce’s free agency. Veach admits it’s an unusual situation, given Kelce’s accomplishments and personal milestones. Will the Chiefs retain their offensive cornerstone, or is this the end of an era in Kansas City?
As the Combine unfolds and free agency looms, one thing is clear: the NFL offseason is full of twists and turns. What’s your take? Are the Jets making the right call with Hall? Should the Chiefs trade up in the draft? Let us know in the comments!
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