PFR Originals: Titans, Cap Hits, Flowers, Patriots, Jaguars, HCs, Cap Space, Cowboys, Dead Money, Legette

Here is a rundown of PFR’s latest originals:

• Sam Robinson kicked off the 2026 Offseason in Review series by breaking down the Titans‘ moves. Tennessee has a new head coach (Robert Saleh) in place, along with several free agent additions. Improved play on both sides of the ball will be critical if Tennessee is to improve from a 3-14 campaign. New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll‘s ability to help quarterback Cam Ward make a Year 2 jump will represent a major storyline for the team.
• The summer always represents a good time to evaluate where teams and players stand from a financial standpoint. Connor Byrne broke down each team’s largest cap hit for 2026 in both the AFC and NFC. A wide range exists in both conferences, highlighting the different roster-building approaches used around the league. There is also a clear gap between the win-now teams in the NFL and those using 2026 as a rebuilding year to prepare for a spending spree next spring.
• The Ravens picked up Zay Flowers‘ fifth-year option this spring, but an extension could be worked out ahead of the season. Ely Allen explored what a long-term deal could look like in this situation. Flowers has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, elevating his value on an extension. But the Ravens do not have a long or successful track record when it comes to receiver investments. Those competing factors will make Flowers’ case one to watch entering training camp.
• The summer will see several new deals worked out, of course, but a number of notable roster cuts will take place as well. Ben Levine examined the case of several Patriots receivers who could be traded or released in the near future. Specifically, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism find themselves on the roster bubble as things stand. New England’s WR depth chart will look much different in 2026 than it did last season, and changes could still be coming if the team elects to move on from at least one member of that trio.
• Spending power is critical during the opening stages of free agency, but that is obviously also the case when it comes to additions late in the offseason. With training camp signings not far away, I listed where each team stands regarding cap space. Several teams could easily afford a splashy addition this summer, although most high-profile transactions have already taken place. The 49ers are also an example of teams prioritizing cap rollover from one year to the next in lieu of short-term signings.
• The second installment of this year’s OIR series saw Connor recap what the Jaguars have done this spring. Stability has been present in Duval County compared to the front office and coaching overhaul of the previous year. After Jacksonville went 13-4 to win the AFC South in 2025, a core featuring plenty of returning players (like the recently extended Travon Walker and Brenton Strange) will be counted on to deliver another strong showing. The...