NFL Trade Rumors

Cardinals Cardinals TE Trey McBride was elected to his second Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro honors after recording 126 receptions for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. McBride is soaking in being at the Pro Bowl.  “Yeah, it’s crazy,” McBride said, via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. “Honestly, it’s really cool to be up there with Ja’Marr Chase, all these guys that lead … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Trey McBride, Bijan Robinson, Ian Cunningham, Cardinals, Falcons

Falcons Falcons’ president of football Matt Ryan was asked whether Michael Penix will be their starting quarterback in 2026 during new GM Ian Cunningham‘s introductory press conference. Ryan responded that they will dive deeper into the quarterback position with HC Kevin Stefanski as the offseason progresses.  “Neither of us are the head coach of the football team, so we can’t … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr, Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningham, Falcons, Saints

Buccaneers During a recent appearance on Up & Adams, veteran Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said that at this point in his career, he is only interested in playing for Tampa Bay. David added that he would feel awkward and uncomfortable joining another franchise after spending 14 years with the Buccaneers. He also mentioned that he was unsure he could commit and take things … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Lavonte David, Jaycee Horn, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Readers can have a love/hate relationship with grades. Some say they hate them for being premature and often wrong, but they’re consistently among the most popular types of articles we run here at NFL Trade Rumors. That includes coaching hire grades, even though those are particularly hard to get right.  The NFL has not cracked the secret to hiring good coaches, as evidenced by … [Read more...] about 2026 Head Coach Hiring Grades

Falcons Falcons QB Michael Penix, Jr. said his goal is to be available for the team’s season opener next year. “My expectation is to get healthy as soon as possible,” Penix said, via Around The NFL. “Obviously, it’s up to the doctor. He has the last word [on my availability to play]. I know that whenever he does give me that word, I’ll be 100% confident in everything that I … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tyler Allgeier, Dan Morgan, Michael Penix, Falcons, Panthers