Free Agency 2026 proved to be a bang with big trades, huge signings, and difficult departures.
Christmas Morning, a.k.a. the NFL Draft, will shake things up for each conference, but before rookie selections, a few teams look primed for a Super Bowl push while others have gotten worse.
Here are the Biggest NFC winners and losers from the offseason moves so far:
Winners
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams went all-in to fix their secondary, trading for two-time All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Not stopping there, they added S Kamren Curl and CB Jaylen Watson for even more depth. For a defense that was exposed big time in late 2025, this is a dramatic upgrade.
With Matthew Stafford still under center, it’s hard not to view them as the top NFC contender.
Carolina Panthers
Taking a huge swing, the Panthers landed EDGE Jaelen Phillips on a four-year, $120 million deal and added LB Devin Lloyd. Also picking up LT Rasheed Walker for a cool one-year, $4 million contract.
Panthers adding Jaelen Phillips – Devin Lloyd – Dillon Thieneman in one offseason
These moves instantly improve the front seven that was a definitive weakness in their surprise playoff appearance.
Carolina gave up the second most yards out of the first-round exit teams with 411. This positions them as a rising force in the NFC South.
San Francisco 49ers
The main receiving target in the Bay Area in 2025 was RB Christian McCaffery at 129 targets. Jauan Jennings came in second, with nearly 40 fewer targets than CMC.
Don’t forget, the 49ers also traded for DT Osa Odighizuwa from Dallas. They were not quiet at all.
49ers offseason now has included:
Extending LT Trent Williams Signing WR Mike Evans Signing WR Christian Kirk Signing LB Dre Greenlaw Trading for DT Osa Odighizuwa Re-signing K Eddy Pineiro New DC Raheem Morris https://t.co/cb1ExhRv5B
These additions help Purdy and maintain their physical style in an always tough NFC West, keeping them in the mix despite some injury questions from 2025.
New York Giants
One name: John Harbaugh.
An established head coach with a record of 180-113. The head coach line of Brian Daboll, Joe Judge, Pat Shurmur, and Ben McAdoo (Steve Spagnuolo & Mike Kafka in interim) went 55-109. A head coach with a winning record is what Giants fans were dreaming of.
From a player standpoint, the Giants traded NT Dexter Lawrence, and now own the No. 10 pick to pair with No. 5. This will give them immense flexibility to rebuild faster and add excitement around the fresh start.
Losers
Seattle Seahawks
The hits just kept coming for the defending Champs.
The sum of contract money of those mentioned stars signed for is almost $155 million. Do not be surprised is Seattle regresses in the NFC West, especially as the divisional rivals are taking gigantic steps.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles came up short on several key defensive targets and saw depth departures from Nakobe Dean and Jaelan Phillips. Questions surround their secondary and pass-rush, but one thing remains perplexing.
The Eagles remain open to trading AJ Brown, the Patriots remain highly interested in acquiring the star receiver, and conversations are expected to resume shortly on or before June 1, likely culminating in a deal, per league sources.
Perhaps moving on from A.J. Brown is the right decision financially? But Philly has a franchise QB who is now going to have to establish a connection with a brand new WR1. That’s just not how to treat your QB1.
Arizona Cardinals
Determined well before the 2025 regular season began, the Cardinals knew they were in for a tough offseason with QB Kyler Murray dramatics.
Murray is now with the Minnesota Vikings, and the Cardinals will go into 2026 most likely starting either Jacoby Brissett or Gardner Minshew II at QB.
The team is thin across the board and they have some of the lowest win projections in the league. Even if they grab Ty Simpson at pick No. 3, it’s going to take many years to rebuild this team.
Arizona’s O/U for wins being 4.5 makes a ton of sense.
The NFC Race Has Taken Form
No doubt, the Rams appear to have gained the most ground with aggressive moves. While the Seahawks have one of the toughest paths to a repeat in recent memory.
Teams like the Panthers could be a surprise story if their big investments pay off.
Draft weekend has the ability to alter this list, but many players will need to take steps forward throughout their rookie contracts to have a chance at completely changing the order.
Roster construction made in March and April likely determine which teams reach late-January ball.
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) reacts in the first half at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
They say deadlines spur action, so here we are on the day of the 2026 NFL Draft presenting you with the most important story of the NFL calendar. Just in time, baby.
Thanks to Fran Duffy’s Diehard Draft Guide and Dane Brugler’s Beast for the essential treasure trove of names, beautiful names. All 344 names highlighted below are real prospects in this year’s draft.
Most likely to have a nose where his mouth should be
1. CJ Picazo, G, Concordia, St. Paul
Weirdest theme park
1. Isaiah World, T, Oregon
Most likely to get chased by a dog
1. Riley Mahlman, T, Wisconsin
Best compliment to a spider
1. Sterling Webb, DT, Missouri
Most likely to put raisins in the chicken salad
1. Ryan Whitely, C, Saginaw Valley State
Most likely to open an auto dealership
2. Josh Celiscar, Edge, South Florida
1. Jackson Carsello, C, Northwestern
Worst pop-up ad
1. Kam Olds, Edge, Kentucky
Most likely to have been conceived at a bar
5. Evan Beerntsen, G, Northwestern
4. Monkell Goodwine, DT, South Carolina
3. Jager Burton, C, Kentucky
2. Dacari Collins, WR, Louisville
1. Makylan Pounders, T, Louisville
Rudest response to the opening line of Moby Dick
1. Ismail Mahdi, RB, Arizona
Best chance to win a Royal Rumble
18. Trent Battle, RB, TCU
17. Jax Harrington, G, Louisiana
16. Rodeo Graham Jr., RB, Southeastern Louisiana
15. Scooby Williams, LB, Texas A&M
14. Justice James, CB, Kansas State
13. Octavian Smith Jr., WR, Maryland
12. Marlon Gunn Jr., RB, East Carolina
11. Karate Brenson, WR, Wake Forest
10. Trey Smack, K, Florida
9. Rasheed Reason, CB, East Carolina
8. Danarius Hollywood, CB, Prairie View A&M
7. Matthew McDoom, CB, Cincinnati
6. Cameron Threatt, CB, Delta State
5. Justus Johnson, CB, SE Missouri State
4. VJ Payne, S, Kansas State
3. Marcellus Marshall, G, Minnesota
2. Cash Jones, RB, Georgia
1. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Best news about you and Dupree
1. Ja’Naylon Dupree, WR, Jackson State
Most interesting low-level bad guy in a sci-fi trilogy
43. Michael Mokofisi, G, Utah
42. Jez Janvier, T, Southern Miss.
41. Shiyazh Pete, T, Kentucky
40. Tamarion Crumpley, CB, UAB
39. Botros Alisandro, CB, Old Dominion
38. Weylin Lapuaho, G, BYU
37. Inumidun Ayo-Durojaiye, LB, Yale
36. Zhen Sotelo, G, Hawaii
35. Ckelby Givens, Edge, Southern
34. Bayo Kannike, G, San Diego State
33. E. Jai Mason, WR, Charlotte
32. Zion Nason, DT, Louisiana Tech
31. Kolbe Katsis, WR, Northern Arizona
30. Trond Grizzell, WR, California
29. Jernias Tafia, DT, Colorado State
28. Nahree Biggins, RB, Central Michigan
27. Dekel Crowdus, WR, Wisconsin
26. Zelmar Vedder, CB, Houston
25. Keanu Koht, Edge, Vanderbilt
24. Mahamane Moussa, G, Louisville
23. Slade Shufelt, Edge, Portland State
22. Omar Aigbedion, G, Baylor
21. Zukudo Igwenagu, Edge, UMass
20. Alani Makihele, G, UNLV
19. Aghogho Eyafe, WR, Jacksonville State
18. Junior Tuihalamaka, Edge, Notre Dame
17. Ky’ron Craggette, RB, Seton Hill
16. Dodji Dahoue, T, Eastern Michigan
15. Nyzier Fourqurean, CB, Wisconsin
14. Jimto Obidegwu, T, North Texas
13. Jimeto Obigbo, G, Arizona State
12. Qian Magwood, WR, Ball State
11. Nuer Gatkuoth, Edge, Wake Forest
10. Mackavelli Malotumau, DT, Western Kentucky
9. Tsion Nunnally, WR, Idaho State
8. Kyndrich Breedlove, CB, Arizona State
7. Chubba Maae, G, Arizona
6. Pius Odjugo, DT, Ohio
5. Zy Crisler, G, Colorado
4. Shakespeare Louis, S, Southeastern Louisiana
3. Gafa Faga, DT, San Jose State
2. Elvin Fofanah, TE, Gardner-Webb
1. Laith Marjan, K, Kansas
Biggest fan of Outback Steakhouse
1. Noe Ruelas, K, UCF
Oct 4, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights kicker Noe Ruelas (16) kicks the extra point during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Best full sentence
11. Jordan Favors, S, Appalachian State
10. Jake Burns, G, Bowling Green
9. Walker Parks, G, Clemson
8. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
7. Latrelle Smith-Leaks,
6. Kyron Drones, QB, Virginia Tech
5. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
4. Race Stewart, DT, Western Michigan
3. Kendric Rhymes, RB, Tennessee State
2. Diego Pounds, T, Ole Miss
1. Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma
Best name for a wayward drive
1. KJ Shankle, RB, East Texas A&M
Most obviously a fake name created by a kid
4. Victory David, WR, Western Colorado
3. Dan Dishman, TE, Texas-San Antonio
2. TJ Guy, Edge, Michigan
1. Jett Coolman, WR, Florida Atlantic
Most recently rejected Crayola color
1. Sincere Brown, WR, Colorado
Most likely transcription error you catch for the word “cameras” while scrolling Instagram
1. Cam Ross, WR, Virginia
Most handsome
2. Dash Luke, WR, Missouri State
1. Connor Finer, WR, Rhode Island
Worst sequel
1. Michael Jackson III, WR, Purdue
Juiciest rumor after the 8th grade dance
1. Bryan Felter, G, Rutgers
Most offputting way for Hank to describe the seasoning of his dish
1. Hank Pepper, LS, USC
Best nominative determinism
9. Noah Short, WR, Army
8. Aidan Meek, T, San Diego State
7. Sabastian Harsh, Edge, NC State
6. Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland
5. Jay Sharp, RB, West Florida
4. Jordan Smart, WR, Arkansa State
3. Jay Fair, WR, USC
2. Rashad Luckey, RB, Concord
1. Hayden Large, TE, Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Hayden Large (88) rushes the ball during the second half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday October 11, 2025 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin.
Most surprising skirmish
1. Chance Battle, T, Indiana (Pa.)
Most disappointing answer when you find out what Kimo’s bringing to the potluck
1. Kimo Makane’ole, G, West Virginia
Most likely father of Pollard
1. Mysonne Pollard, S, Delaware
Most likely to trick you into calling you Stephen
1. Stephen Saywahn, S, Louisiana-Monroe
Best news about Cory’s effort to crack the safe
1. Cory Godinet, G, Texas-San Antonio
Nicest thing to say to Xavier
1. Xavier Ugorji, RB, Benedictine (Kan.)
Sexiest characters in the romance novel the woman next to you on the plane is reading
Most likely to be overheard during George of the Jungle’s job interview
1. George Sell, G, Wake Forest
Most likely to have twins
1. Reuben Fatheree II, T, Texas A&M
Happiest Dalton
1. Dalton Merryman, T, Houston
Most likely to have a happy-go-lucky son named Pierre
6. Jaxson Moi, DT, Tennessee
5. Martavius French, LB, Colorado
4. Yves Bosmans, WR, Charleston
3. David Chapeau, P, Louisville
2. Jaiden Francois, S, Duke
1. Jamel Fils-Aime, DT, Troy
Worst news for Mitchell the snowman
1. Mitchell Melton, Edge, Virginia
Most likely to be complimented for not even showing yet
1. Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon
Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen. He carries it so well!
Most embarrassing day for Cannon
1. Cannon Panfiloff, T, Montana
Most likely to declare bankruptcy
1. Sione Nomani, G, San Jose State
Least likely to declare bankruptcy
1. Al’Zillion Hamilton, CB, Fresno State
Most likely to run for local office
1. D’Andre Townes-Blue, G, Jackson State
Least serious Isaiah
1. Isaiah Sillemon, G, New Mexico
Best substitute when you can’t remember the phrase “French Canadian”
1. Montriel Lee, G, Central Oklahoma
Funniest spoonerism
22. Gage Summers, LB, Akron
21. Sam Benjamin, DT, San Diego State
20. Cam Miller, CB, Rutgers
19. Hunter Peck, Edge, Montana
18. Brock Fox, G, Augustana
17. Kam Dewberry, G, Alabama
16. Tawee Walker, RB, Cincinnati
15. Jay Hardy, DT, Auburn
14. Mason Jones, T, New Mexico
13. Paul Rubelt, T, UCF
12. Trent Battle, RB, TCU
11. Sam Howard, LB, Tulane
10. Pat Coogan, C, Indiana
9. Jake Timm, C, Buffalo
8. Ben Mann, LS, Boston College
7. Cory Hall, Edge, UNLV
6. Luke Petitbon, C, Florida State
5. Tommy Rittenhouse, QB, Illinois State
4. Dan Hicks, Edge, Mercer
3. Finn Lappin, P, Kansas
2. Nick Dawkins, C, Penn State
1. Jaren Kump, C, Utah
Worst out of office message
1. Jacob Bizy, G, Florida State
Most painful injury
1. Torrie Cox Jr., CB, Illinois
Best feet
1. Boogie Trotter, CB, Marshall
Most supportive thing to yell to Willis during the whittling competition
1. Carver Willis, G, Washington
Most likely to get you mistakenly kicked out of class
4. Sidney Fugar, T, Baylor
3. Febechi Nwaiwu, G, Oklahoma
2. Blake Bustard, T, Southern Miss.
1. Jaylen Fuksa, CB, Pittsburg State
Best name for a calf
1. Myles Mooyoung, CB, Coastal Carolina
Most stubborn
1. D’yoni Hill, CB, Wisconsin
Most single-minded polar bear predator
1. Chase Whitebear, CB, Oklahoma Baptist
Most likely product of an inter-sentience marriage
1. Andrew Wilson-Lamp, CB, Toledo
Most likely to be smoked by Aaron Rodgers
1. Justin Payoute, CB, Ferris State
Most paradoxical
1. Gentle Hunt, DT, Illinois
Most likely to be Greg Bovino’s screenname
1. Chief Borders, Edge, UNLV
Oddest recap of art class
1. Drew Stevens, K, Iowa
Most likely to make a knockoff guitar
1. Wes Pahl, P, Oklahoma State
Creepiest co-worker
2. Nate Glantz, QB, Lindenwood
1. Landon Ogles, P, Eastern Washington
Most lyrical
13. Bryson Eason, Edge, Tennessee
12. Quentin Moten, CB, Northern Arizona
11. Braylon Braxton, QB, Southern Miss.
10. Xavier Tolliver, S, Houston Christian
9. Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech
8. Cody Hardy, TE, NC State
7. Isaiah Jatta, T, BYU
6. Markel Bell, T, Miami
5. Makai McCall, Edge, NC Central
4. Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa
3. Amorie Morrison, Edge, UAB
2. Jonjon Vaughns, LB, UCLA
1. Mo Olowo, S, Northern Iowa
Dec 31, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) escapes a tackle from Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Bryan Longwell (11) in the third quarter during the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Least precocious
1. Isheem Young, S, Memphis
Most likely to be heard during a french broadcast of the 2000 World Series
1. Derik Lecaptain, LB, Minnesota
Most likely to have been your high school history teacher
1. Mister Williams, LB, San Diego State
Worst superhero
3. Jorel Liverpool, Edge, Charlotte
2. Noah Avinger, S, Utah State
1. Latrell Couchman, LB, Maine
Most likely nickname for Kevin to give himself when he’s tired of working in his dad’s office
1. Kevin Jobity Jr., DT, Syracuse
Most likely to call themselves a straight shooter
1. Frank Lee IV, Edge, Eastern Kentucky
Most likely to have the nickname “Hanson”
1. Jeffrey M’ba, DT, SMU
Worst babysitter
1. Christopher Eaton Jr., Edge, Sam Houston State
Biggest Frasier fan
1. Niles King, Edge, San Diego State
Most specific battlefield job
1. Cannon Butler, Edge, Iowa State
Most direct answer as to who these eels belong to
1. Ken Seals, QB, TCU
Coolest
1. Miles Davis, RB, Utah State
Best mode of transportation
1. Soloman Vanhorse, RB, Indiana
Weirdest way to describe time spent in the bathroom
1. Deuce Spann, WR, Pittsburgh
Busiest Friday night
3. Billy Pullen, Edge, Louisiana-Monroe
2. Maximus Pulley, S, Wofford
1. Joseph Manjack IV, WR, TCU
Most obviously created by faulty A.I.
20. Patrick Gurd, TE, Cincinnati
19. Colton Peoples, LS, Washington State
18. John Ferlmann, LS, Ohio State
17. Trenton Alan Yowe, CB, Arkansas State
16. Ty’metrius Patterson, LB, Benedict
15. Payton Zdroik, DT, Air Force
14. Caleb Junko, P, Pittsburgh
13. Benjamin Tolble, WR, Youngstown State
12. Wendol Philord, CB, Florida Atlantic
11. Var’Keyes Gumms, TE, UNLV
10. Nolan Ulm, WR, Eastern Washington
9. Xyre Wilson, WR, Valdosta State
8. Ty Pezza, WR, Brown
7. Az Williams, S, Troy
6. Jy Gilmore, CB, Georgia Tech
5. O’Mega Blake, WR, Arkansas
4. Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss
3. Andrew McIlquham, LS, UNLV
2. KK Reno, LB, Southeastern Louisiana
1. Qwyn Williams, DT, Hawaii
Best name for a late-night host’s dog
1. Jimmy Kibble, WR, Georgetown
Best shorthand when looking for the password to The Beast
1. Dane Key, WR, Nebraska
Most concise instructions to the painter
1. Tanner Wall, S, BYU
Best potential Chris Bermanisms
8. Lawrence “Mad” Hattar, G, Michigan
7. Monroe Free”Fal”ling, T, Georgia
6. Bryce “You” Boettcher “Butt I did,” LB, Oregon
5. Dillon Thieneman “Square,” S, Oregon
4. Max Iheanachor “Gesundheit,” T, Arizona State
3. KC “Immaculate” Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
2. Dariel “Haywood” Djabome, LB, Rutgers
1. Chy “Me a” Rivers, RB, Kentucky
Most likely to have a strong opinion about the best guard of all-time
7. Kobe Baynes, G, Kansas
6. Kobe Singleton, CB, Oregon State
5. Jordan Lovett, S, Kentucky
4. Kobe Paysour, WR, North Carolina
3. Kobe Stewart, Edge, Buffalo
2. Kobe Prentice, WR, Baylor
1. Michael Jordan Jr., DT, Fresno State
Rudest way to describe the congregation
2. Christian Hilborn, T, Washington State
1. Christian Hicks, Edge, Mercer
Deepest inner turmoil
1. Shakur Smalls, S, Arkansas
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) fights off Maine Black Bears defensive back Shakur Smalls (3) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Maine Black Bears at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Strongest sense of self
1. Tommy Thomas, WR, Chadron State
Oddest new playground game
1. Chase Belcher, RB, Kennesaw State
Most quicklyrejected Disney characters
5. Antavious Fish, LB, Sam Houston State
4. Coleby Hamm, RB, McNeese State
3. Anwar Sparrow, LB, Syracuse
2. Squirrel White, WR, Florida State
1. Mickey Rewolinski, G, Eastern Michigan
Best way to describe your recent stretch of happiness
1. Ben Smiley III, Edge, UConn
Most Canadian
2. Channing Canada, CB, TCU
1. Xavian Sorey Jr., LB, Arkansas
Clearest sign it’s been 23.5 years since “Hey Ma” was released
2. Cam’Ron Ransom, QB, Bethune-Cookman
1. Cam’Ron Stewart, Edge, Temple
Most fun to say
25. Jack Dingle, LB, Cincinnati
24. Scarlee Jean, T, Florida Atlantic
23. Kaufusi Pakofe, DT, BYU
22. Atticus Sappington, K, Oregon
21. Ephysians Prysock, CB, Washington
20. Gunner Maldonado, S, Kansas State
19. Fa’alili Fa’amoe, T, Wake Forest
18. Edward Bobino III, DT, Stephen F. Austin
17. Ryan Mosesso, T, UMass
16. Quindarius Dunnigan, Edge, Michigan State
15. Aneesh Vyas, DT, Washington
14. Tacario Davis, WR, Washington
13. Mana Taimani, DT, Colorado
12. Oluwaseyi Omotosho, LB, West Virginia
11. Kajiya Hollawayne, WR, Temple
10. Que McBroom, T, Louisiana-Monroe
9. Kapena Gushiken, S, Ole Miss
8. Tahj Ra-El, S, Purdue
7. David Tuihalangingie, LB, San Jose State
6. Alajujuan Sparks Jr., DT, Prairie View A&M
5. Toluwalope Ayedegbe, RB, British Columbia
4. Peseti Lapuaho, T, San Jose State
3. Kuao Peihopa, G, Hawaii
2. Pooda Walker, DT, Memphis
1. Chibuike Madu, Edge, Nigeria (IPP)
Most likely to become a lawyer
3. Council Allen, WR, Valdosta State
2. Logan Loya, WR, UCLA
1. J. Michael Sturdivant, WR, Florida
Worst drink
1. Jake Tarwater, TE, Fresno State
Most likely to be in heaven
3. Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC
2. Brock Dieu, C, Washington State
1. Angel King, S, Weber State
Best characters in a crime novel you picked up at the airport
11. Dontay Corleone, WR, Cincinnati
10. Frankie Dunn Jr., CB, Jackson State
9. Jordan Crook, LB, Arizona State
8. Tommy Dunn Jr., DT, Kansas
7. Rocco Underwood, LS, Florida
6. Deno Wardlow, S, Charleston
5. Vito Tisdale Jr., CB, Eastern Kentucky
4. Mordecai McDaniel, S, Oklahoma State
3. Myles Slusher, S, Purdue
2. Guz Zilinskas, C, Rutgers
1. Sullivan Moon, K, Colorado Mesa
Best advice to diversify when you type “ha” too often
Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce drew a packed crowd and a rock-star welcome during a campus visit Tuesday at Rowan University.
He spoke with students and faculty about his football journey, life and the upcoming NFL Draft.
Kelce, the former All-Pro center who spent his entire NFL career in Philadelphia, reflected on his path, including before becoming a household name.
Now retired, Kelce has shifted his focus to new roles as a podcast host and ESPN NFL analyst. With the NFL Draft just days away, he said he expects plenty of unpredictability.
"It's going to be chaotic. Things are going to happen that no one sees coming. We're going to add some new teammates here in Philadelphia, which will be very exciting," Kelce said in an exclusive one-on-one interview with Action News.
Kelce was also asked about Eagles WR A.J. Brown, who could be traded, according to some reports. He described Brown as both a great player and teammate.
"I know AJ personally. I played with him, he's an awesome teammate. He's an incredibly talented player. At the same time, you've seen the frustrations over the last couple years. I don't know where he's at or where the teams is. Everything gets to a point where it's gonna come to an end and maybe it's at the point," Kelce said.
"AJ has clearly been frustrated and sometimes that frustrates the fans, but one thing I do find unique is that the players really haven't manifested in a negative way towards AJ, which lends me to think that a lot of people understand AJ's frustrations. I think AJ is a great player where if he is moved, the Eagles will miss him. He's not the reason the offense wasn't good last year," Kelce added.
Kelce spent 13 seasons anchoring the Eagles' offensive line, playing a central role in delivering the franchise's first Super Bowl title in 2018.
Even in retirement, Kelce remains a vocal ambassador for Philadelphia sports culture, extending his enthusiasm beyond football.
"If you play hockey all out, it's just such a fun sport to watch, and the Flyers are definitely making Philadelphia proud through two games right now," he said.
Tuesday, Kelce met with Rowan students in the Sports Communication and Media program and the football team.
He offered this advice to the students who packed the Pfleeger Concert Hall: "Enjoy every second of this because once it's gone -- I played in the NFL for 13 years -- nothing replicates being in college and that experience," Kelce said.
Kelce said it was his first visit to Rowan University and added that he plans to return for a future football game, prompting cheers from the crowd.
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