Stay up to speed with all the latest NFL and combine news from Indianapolis
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is here. And while the annual Indianapolis event is designed to showcase some of college football’s top draft prospects, putting soon-to-be rookies through drills and team interviews, part of the appeal of the combine is also the conversation among NFL executives regarding other matters.
With all 32 clubs represented by some contingent of coaches, general managers or other front-office and scouting personnel, we get out first wave of official information regarding the 2025 offseason. Of course, not every speaking coach and general manager is an open book when it comes to offseason plans, but with free agency right around the corner, it’s possible to start forecasting certain steps based on what is said publicly.
With that in mind, here’s a running tracker of the most notable remarks from NFL coaches and executives at the combine, which runs through Sunday, March 2, just two days before the league’s deadline for teams to apply the franchise tag and eight days before the start of the 2025 free-agent negotiating window:
Bengals GM expresses strong desire to re-sign Higgins, Chase, Hendrickson
He also noted wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will “end up being the No.1-paid non-quarterback in the league.”
“He’s going to end up being the No.1-paid non-quarterback in the league. We’re there, let’s get it done,” Tobin said of Chase. … We’re going to reward Ja’Marr,”
Travis Hunter, wide receiver?
This seems to be something of a minority opinion, but Browns GM Andrew Berry apparently sees the Colorado star as a wide receiver first.
Browns GM expects Nick Chubb to ‘hit the market’
Don’t count on the former Pro Bowler returning to Cleveland, at least right away.
Stephen Jones: Cowboys will be ‘selectively aggressive’ in free agency
Ravens GM addresses Justin Tucker allegations
Titans, who hold top pick in draft, reveal what position Hunter would play as starter
Interesting thoughts from Titans head coach Brian Callahan on Travis Hunter and his position. I think this is how most NFL teams view it.
Steelers want deal done with Wilson or Fields before free agency
You shouldn’t expect any QB drama in Pittsburgh.The Steelers have landed on their top two candidates.
Titans receiving trade calls about No. 1 pick, expect ‘big return’ for coveted spot
Titans first-year general manager Mike Borgonzi confirmed there have been some trade calls for the No. 1 overall pick. Tennessee reportedly is open to parting ways with the pick, but won’t trade if the price isn’t right.
Joe Schoen doesn’t regret letting Saquon Barkley walk
