Football

The NFL offseason heats up following the March 3 franchise tag deadline. Teams placed tags on key stars: Jets RB Breece Hall (franchise), Cowboys WR George Pickens (franchise), Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (franchise), and Colts QB Daniel Jones (transition). Standouts like Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson hit free agency after no tag. The Cardinals plan to release QB Kyler Murray, while the salary cap reaches a record high. Legal tampering begins March 9, with the new league year starting March 11—expect heavy action on edge rushers, quarterbacks, and linemen. In college football, spring practices launch across major programs amid massive transfer portal movement. New coaches evaluate overhauled rosters, with notable additions like QBs at Florida and position battles heating up. Teams focus on integration, depth, and early enrollees ahead of fall.