It’s almost time for college football’s top pro prospects to sprint, pass, bench press and interview their way to their next job. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is held all week in Indianapolis, an opportunity for nearly 400 NFL draft candidates to show off their tangibles – and a few intangibles – to coaches and team executives looking to bolster their rosters with young talent.
But before we get to all the on-field measuring at Lucas Oil Stadium, the top brass from teams around the league are set to address reporters in Indianapolis. USA TODAY Sports is live in Indianapolis, and will bring you the latest news and rumors from the combine across the week. Return here for the latest from the Feb. 24 coach and general manager appearances.
Texans GM shuts down CJ Stroud trade rumors
‘He’s our quarterback. He ain’t going anywhere,’ he said. … ‘This league is about ups and downs.’
Ben Johnson has high praise of Tyson Bagent
The Bears head coach had good things to say about his backup passer at the combine, saying he’s a starting-caliber player
“I’m probably of the mind that he’s one of the best 32 (quarterbacks) in the NFL,’ Johnson said at the combine.
Bagent is currently under contract through the 2027 season, so any interested teams would have to trade for him.
Atlanta Falcons confirm Kirk Cousins’ impending release
Quarterback Kirk Cousins will be a free agent come March, as Falcons GM Ian Cunningham told radio station 92.9 The Game that the team intends to release Cousins on the first day of the league year. ‘Out of respect for Kirk and Michael (Penix Jr.), felt like that was the right decision,’ The Athletic’s Josh Kendall reports.
Steelers GM: Team in communication with Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh GM Omar Khan told reporters that he’s been in communication with Aaron Rodgers but had nothing new to report on a potential return. ‘I don’t see this going like it did last year,’ Khan said, according to ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor.
Detroit Lions to participate in 2026 NFL Munich game
The NFL announced that the Detroit Lions will be one of the participants in this fall’s NFL game in Munich, Germany. The game will be one of a league-most nine NFL international games, played at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium.
Read more about the announcement here.
2026 NFL Scouting Combine guide: Everything you need to know
How to watch the NFL combine in 2026
- TV channel: NFL Network
- Stream: NFL+ | Fubo
Stream the NFL combine on Fubo
Where is the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?
On-field events will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, home of the Indianapolis Colts.
2026 NFL combine schedule
Monday, Feb. 23
- Coach and general manager media availabilities
Tuesday, Feb. 24
- Coach and general manager media availabilities
Wednesday, Feb. 25
- Coach and general manager media availabilities
- Defensive line, kicker and linebacker media interviews
Thursday, Feb. 26
- Defensive line, kicker and linebacker measurements and on-field drills
- Defensive back and tight end media interviews
Friday, Feb. 27
- Defensive back and tight end measurements and on-field drills
- Defensive line, kicker and linebacker bench presses
- Quarterback, running back and wide receiver media interviews
Saturday, Feb. 28
- Quarterback, running back and wide receiver measurements and on-field drills
- Defensive back and tight end bench presses
- Offensive line media interviews
Sunday, March 1
- Offensive line measurements and on-field drills
- Quarterback, running back and wide receiver bench presses
When is the 2026 NFL draft?
This week’s combine is the appetizer for the main course of the NFL offseason: the league’s annual draft. This year’s draft will be held in Pittsburgh from April 23-25.