The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has come to a formal close, leaving the league in a state of ‘athletic shock’ after a week where traditional Hoodie shirts were routinely shattered. The final day of testing on Sunday, March 1, belonged to the offensive linemen, where Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor officially stole the show. Measuring a massive 6-foot-7 and 366 pounds, Proctor recorded an incredible 36 reps on the bench press, the highest mark of the entire event. His surprisingly light feet in the ‘mirror’ drills have solidified him as a first-round lock, with many comparing his raw power to that of a young Trent Williams. He leads an elite group of blockers, including LSU’s Will Campbell and Texas’s Kelvin Banks Jr., who both posted sub-5.15 40-yard dashes, ensuring that teams at the top of the draft—like the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns—will have a wealth of ‘blue-chip’ options to anchor their trenches.
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As the legal tampering period approaches on March 11, several high-profile defensive stars are facing uncertain futures, including Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II and 49ers offensive weapon Deebo Samuel. Surtain remains one of the league’s premier defenders, but Denver’s current cap crunch and lack of draft capital have led to persistent rumors that the team could move him for a haul of multiple first-round picks to facilitate a trade-up for a franchise quarterback. In San Francisco, the 49ers are navigating their own financial hurdles, with Samuel entering the final year of a deal that carries a significant cap hit. While Kyle Shanahan has historically found ways to keep his versatile ‘chess pieces,’ the emergence of younger talent and the need to extend other core defenders could make Samuel a prime candidate for a pre-draft trade. These potential moves, combined with the expected release of veteran starters across the league to clear space, are setting Hoodie shirts for one of the most transaction-heavy offseasons in recent NFL history.
()The veteran trade market remains a whirlwind of activity, headlined by the blockbuster deal finalized on February 26 between the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans. The Jets agreed to send star edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II to Tennessee in exchange for 366-pound nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat, a move that will become official on March 11. This trade reunites Johnson with Titans head coach Robert Saleh, while the Jets acquire a massive interior presence to anchor their defense. Simultaneously, the Indianapolis Colts have officially granted quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, sparking immediate interest from teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins. These moves, combined with the news of the Commanders releasing former Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz, signal a league-wide trend of teams clearing Hoodie shirts and resetting their rosters ahead of the high-stakes 2026 draft in Pittsburgh.