Free Agency Shakes Up NFL Draft

0:00For the NFL, it's March 10th, here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Free agency tampering in the NFL is flipping mock drafts for the 2026 draft upside down. Top running back prospect Jeremiah Love was projected to teams like the Chiefs at number 8 or Saints at number 9, but those clubs signed super. Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to a 3-year 45-million-dollar deal and Travis Etienne Jr. to a 4-year 52-million-dollar contract, instead, that leaves higher spots open for love, like the Titans at number 4 or commanders at number 7. Both teams missed out on those elite free agent backs and others like JK Dobbins, Kenneth Gainwell, Tyler Algear, and Rico Dotto, who all signed. Elsewhere, now they need a centerpiece runner fast. Meanwhile, the Cardinals face a quarterback crunch after two Otago Veloah went to Atlanta

1:01and Malik Willis to Miami. They might target Alabama's tie Simpson late in round 1, using picks like number 34 or 65 to trade up, similar to last year's deal, four Jackson Dart. Number in Tennessee, signing Wandaile Robinson does not solve their outside receiver need. If they cut Calvin Ridley soon to save cash, Ohio State's Cardinal Tate could be their pick at number 4. The 49ers added Mike Evans on three years 42.4 million, and the Steelers traded for Michael Pittman Jr. easing first round. Wide-up pressure at picks 27 and 21. This is just the start, with more deals like potential trades for AJ Brown or signings for Trey Hendrickson and Taylor Decker still ahead. Draft boards will keep shifting as needs change. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed, SOLI, solelypillow.com