They are torturing and killing people in our concentration camps, and I wish more people were actively bothered by that

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Steelers are releasing Jonnu Smith, according to ESPN. Big cost-cutting move for Pittsburgh, freeing up $7 Million in cap space. Maybe a bigger signal that the tight end-palooza is pulling up stakes and leaving the Iron City.

Reports say Rashid Shaheed is expected to test free agency next week. During a recent appearance on the Between The Hashmarks Podcast, Shaheed tells me his next goal is to become a 1,000-yard receiver. Check out our FULL Conversation ▶️ youtu.be/ChhqEEA9bfg

Almost exactly as all of us who worked for, donated to, and voted for Kamala Harris predicted would happen …

What the heck is happening to produce in this country? We typically shop at COSTCO and get bags of organic broccoli, but this week wanted to shop a regular grocery store to add some variety to our list overall that buying in bulk doesn’t really allow. The regular fresh Broccoli … uhh. Not great.

How, exactly, were the Jets unable to and why, exactly, were they reluctant to trade Breece Hall at last fall’s trade deadline? Between this report and the Chiefs’ interest, there should have been a worthwhile bidding war here.

This is where I wonder: 1) How vital is a legitimate game-altering WR’s presence to Fernando Mendoza’s development? 2) If Raiders are built around Brock Bowers, AJ Brown, Ashton Jeanty and a massive free agent OL spending spree, are they terrible in ‘26? Chip Kelly is incompetent at the NFL Level

I’m just throwing this out there. Who says no? Eagles get: 🦅 Maxx Crosby 🦅 2027 First Round Pick Raiders Get: ☠️ A.J. Brown ☠️ 2026 First Round Pick ☠️ 2027 Second Round Pick

I keep seeing smart, credible, and rightfully highly respected folks link Malik Willis to the Dolphins. The fit is understandable and undeniable, given front office and staff familiarity with him. I get it. But … how? Are we all operating from the standpoint that the cap is fake? Or what?

The Ravens have one glaring hole to fill this offseason, and one free agent taget who fixes it perfectly and may be an ideal culture fit, as well … mattlombardonfl.substack.com/p/3-offseaso...

After trading the No. 29 overall pick for Trent McDuffie, I feel significantly stronger about the fit for my No. 13 overall pick for the Rams. 👀 mattlombardonfl.substack.com/p/3-offseaso...

NEW (And FREE!!) at Between The Hashmarks: The Ravens have a roster that will always be in the mix so long as Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are the focal points. Re-signing Madubuike & Linderbaum are pre-requisites, but the assets are there to launch the Jesse Minter era. My Ravens blueprint:

This is a win-now counterpunch to what the Seahawks have built offensively, by the Rams. Great move for LA, if they can pull this off. Also seems to signal that KC is loading up on resources to try to fix the offensive line that’s fallen into disrepair.

“Snead has never been a general manager who waits for the window to open; he’s the guy who kicks the door off the hinges. With at least $42 million in his pocket and an MVP quarterback under center, the Rams aren't just looking to 'compete' in 2026 … they're looking to win the NFC West arms race.”

I was joined today by @mattlombardo.bsky.social of the excellent Between the Hashmarks Substack today to chat about his column breaking down three moves he believes the Dolphins must make this offseason. I had a great time chatting with him & think you'll enjoy it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5oj...

I don’t get the sense the Vikings have much interest in Kirk Cousins.

Starting Quinn Ewers is the ultimate punting on the year decision. Signing Jimmy Garoppolo to compete with Quinn Ewers is like rolling money as a wrapper for a Cuban cigar and then lighting it on fire, to punt on the season.

Joined the Great @amplifiedtorock.bsky.social on The Same Old Dolphins podcast, to preview Miami’s offseason and make my case for why this may be an ideal J.J. McCarthy destination for everyone involved. WATCH ▶️ youtu.be/y5oji93MJ7M

Looking back on last year’s column the morning legal tampering began to brainstorm Monday’s plan … I picked the destinations for the top free agents available: Sam Darnold - Seahawks ✅ Drew Dalman - Bears ✅ Justin Fields - Jets ✅ Chris Godwin - ❌ Meki Bechton - ❌ Not a bad hit rate!

I’m not so sure a team like the Jets, Cardinals or Falcons won’t jump in and make Daniel Jones an offer the Colts would struggle to match, with Alec Pierce potentially signing a long-term deal …

Bears center Drew Dalman is retiring, ESPN reports. Huge loss for the Bears. Dalman was the premier free agent center last offseason, and played a huge factor in Caleb Williams cutting his sack total from 68 as a rookie to 24 last season. Big void for GM Ryan Poles and Chicago to fill.

“Snead has never been a general manager who waits for the window to open; he’s the guy who kicks the door off the hinges. With at least $42 million in his pocket and an MVP quarterback under center, the Rams aren't just looking to 'compete' in 2026 … they're looking to win the NFC West arms race.”

Have to wonder if the Jets aren’t using the franchise tag to keep open the window to negotiate a long-term deal with Breece Hall or to try to squeeze draft capital out of a trade partner. Because, like, $14.29 million is a lot of cap space for a running back at their stage of roster development.

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NEW (and FREE!!) at Between The Hashmarks: The Rams are built to win now. Right. Now. And, Les Snead has the resources to catapult Los Angeles into a Super Bowl. My Rams offseason blueprint: mattlombardonfl.substack.com/p/3-offseaso...

I don’t think we gave Pam Bondi enough credit for calling the stock market top …

"This was a banner year for prospects named directly after books of the bible, from Genesis Smith to Jeremiyah Love (spelling doesn’t count) through Zachariah Branch and various guys named Matthew, Jonah and John to Ephesians Prysock" miketanier.substack.com/p/lets-bleed...

I tried not to do the typical "winners/losers," even if that's ultimately what it felt like. Here's hoping I can bring a little sanity to what can be a wild week of taeks

“Your team is nothing without a dominant defensive tackle, and I think it’s becoming a point across the NFL that we’re bringing back the throwback nose tackle.” Really enjoyed my conversation with top NFL Draft DL Kayden McDonald. Check out my profile of him leading this morning’s column:

Drew Allar seems to have given his draft stock a boost … nittanycentral.com/drew-allar-n...

Good morning! 🌞 Column is up! Inside: 🏈 I spoke with Kayden McDonald, the game-wrecking DL coming to a team near you 🏈 The Giants are shopping Kayvon Thibodeaux, and scouts offer up some best fits 🏈 My conversation with Andrew Marchand on how Netflix’s failed Warner deal impacts the NFL’s future

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Detroit Lions are trading RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 4th-round pick, OL Juice Scruggs, and a 7th-round pick. Massive upgrade in the Texans, clears the path for Jahmyr Gibbs to take on an even more significant piece of the Lions’ offensive puzzle.

Ain’t nobody trading for that contract, attached to that quarterback … No. Body.

"In a league where elite edge pressure now costs $30M-plus per year, getting a former first-round pick with double-digit sack history at a 50% discount is the kind of math that wins Super Bowls." Much more inside 4 Downs on growing sense inside the NFL that the Giants will trade Kayvon Thibodeaux.

Ohio State DL, and top NFL Draft prospect Kayden McDonald tells me he has big plans for how to be even more disruptive at the next level. Be sure to check out our FULL conversation ▶️ youtu.be/qVmxRPPEhZo

"The Browns simply cannot draft Drew Allar and stick him in a quarterback room with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Even the Factory of Sadness isn’t equipped to handle that much sheer despondency." A different kind of Combine wrap-up: miketanier.substack.com/p/lets-bleed...

Good morning! 🌞 Column is up! Inside: 🏈 I spoke with Kayden McDonald, the game-wrecking DL coming to a team near you 🏈 The Giants are shopping Kayvon Thibodeaux, and scouts offer up some best fits 🏈 My conversation with Andrew Marchand on how Netflix’s failed Warner deal impacts the NFL’s future

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Ohio State DL and projected top-20 NFL Draft pick Kayden McDonald opens up about what drives him from snap to snap and his favorite pass rush move in his toolbox 🧰 during an appearance on the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview! FULL Podcast: mattlombardonfl.substack.com/p/top-nfl-dr...

Ohio State DL and projected top-20 NFL Draft pick Kayden McDonald opens up about what drives him from snap to snap and his favorite pass rush move in his toolbox 🧰 during an appearance on the Between The Hashmarks Podcast Interview! FULL Podcast: mattlombardonfl.substack.com/p/top-nfl-dr...

Saquon Barkley vs Jeremiyah Love in the forty yard dash!

Anyone else completely sick to their stomach over everything today?

If you need a distraction with your morning coffee, I’ve got you … ☕️

Impeach him, again.

They’ll get a fourth, and be thrilled. Let’s be serious.

Took the family to the fancy Italian restaurant/pizzeria combo near us. Safe to say, my son approves the marinara.

Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson got his E Money nickname in math class. "There would be different equations, and I would always be the 1st to solve it. So this girl in class always called me Money Man."