Hosts Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein start by recapping the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine and giving their primary takeaways. Later, the duo recap a crazy day of news in the NFL ahead of the franchise tag deadline, as we saw the New Orleans Saints sign QB Derek Carr, the Seattle Seahawks sign QB Geno Smith, running backs Tony Pollard and Josh Jacobs get franchise tagged and much more.

NFL free agency is heating up, as Derek Carr heads down South to join the New Orleans Saints while Geno Smith stays put in Seattle, signing a contract extension with the Seahawks. Damian Lillard’s impressive season continued with a triple double in a Portland win over Detroit while Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple double was wiped from the history books after the NBA rescinded a rebound from the Bucks star’s stat sheet.

The clock is ticking on the Giants. The franchise tag deadline is Tuesday afternoon, and the Giants have one tag and two star players headed toward free agency. They are under the gun to get a deal done with Daniel Jones or Saquon Barkley, or risk losing the other. The Giants are expected to tag [more]

Geno Smith will keep writing his story in Seattle. The Seahawks announced what earlier was reported: They have reached agreement with Smith on a contract extension. Reports indicate it’s a three-year, $105 million deal. He has earned $17.514 million in his career. Smith, 33, was scheduled for free agency next week, and the Seahawks had [more]

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After a career season following his eight-year wait between starting gigs, Geno Smith is set to return to the Seattle Seahawks.

Derek Carr will reunite with Saints coach Dennis Allen, who served as the quarterback's head coach in 2014 before being fired after four games.

Last Tuesday at the Scouting Combine, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels told PFT Live that he believes quarterback Tom Brady is done. But not everyone who was in Indianapolis agrees. For reasons previously articulated in this space, I don’t believe the door is completely slammed on Brady returning to football in 2023. While he can truthfully [more]

The Tennessee Titans reportedly were shopping star RB Derrick Henry during last week's NFL combine.

The Las Vegas Raiders elect to place the 2023 franchise tag on star RB Josh Jacobs

Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers can be acquired for the right price, but the 49ers reportedly won't be in the mix to acquire him.

Just a week before Geno Smith could've hit free agency, the Seattle Seahawks reportedly locked up their quarterback with a three-year deal.

In a special combine edition of Four Verts, Charles McDonald breaks down the biggest QB developments, spotlights a program cranking out alien athletes, and flags a name that put himself on the map big-time.

If Tom Brady ditches retirement for another NFL season, one league insider believes the 49ers need to bring the 45-year-old back home to the Bay Area.

Just a week before Geno Smith could've hit free agency, the Seattle Seahawks reportedly locked up their quarterback with a three-year deal.

This offense would be scary with the addition of Bijan Robinson.

Last year's starters: Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, Baker Mayfield, Marcus Mariota.

Calvin Ridley was reinstated by the NFL and starts a new chapter with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Josh Jacobs enjoyed a breakout season, leading the league in rushing yards for the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Jets likely could have found a way to make it work with Derek Carr. Instead, they are playing the long game and waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision.

Frank Clark earned three Pro Bowl selections and was a postseason standout during his four years with the Kansas City Chiefs.