NFL Draft Rumors Heat Up
Pre-combine rumors suggest the Jets may trade for veteran QB Davis Mills or Tanner McKee instead of drafting at No. 2. Ty Simpson is gaining first-round hype while the Bills eye mid-round WRs like Chris Bell. Andy Reid gave an optimistic update on Travis Kelce's future post-knee procedure.
- The New York Jets are expected to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, and a two-year, $40 million deal for Justin Fields was considered a "disaster," creating a significant need at the position. - Davis Mills is on a one-year extension with the Texans signed in 2024, making him a potentially affordable trade target for the Jets. Tanner McKee is currently on his rookie contract with the Eagles, a four-year deal worth about $4 million, after being drafted in the sixth round in 2023. - Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson recorded 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions in 2025. While some analysts believe he has first-round potential, others like NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah place him in the "thirties, forties range" as a prospect. - Simpson's draft stock is polarizing due to his limited starting experience, but he possesses intriguing traits like high-level arm velocity and excellent mechanics, according to PFF. - Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell was highly productive in 2025, with 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns before his season was cut short. - Bell, who stands at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, was once considered a potential first-round pick but is now viewed as a day-two selection after suffering a torn ACL in November. - At age 36, Travis Kelce is coming off a knee procedure, and his production has seen a slight dip, falling just short of 1,000 receiving yards in the past three seasons after seven consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns. - While coach Andy Reid has confirmed ongoing communication with Kelce about his future, the tight end has not missed a game due to injury since a microfracture procedure in his rookie 2013 season.
