The NFL offseason quarterback carousel is heating up, and the stakes are massive as the new league year approaches. Why did the Indianapolis Colts use the transition tag on Daniel Jones, and could another team still pry him away? Will the Green Bay Packers watch Malik Willis cash in on the open market after his growth behind Jordan Love? And what does Buffalo’s trade for wide receiver DJ Moore mean for Josh Allen and the Bills’ Super Bowl push?

James Palmer opens the show with Colts beat writer James Boyd to break down Indianapolis’ decision to place the transition tag on Daniel Jones. What does the tag reveal about Chris Ballard’s long-term plans at quarterback, and was there any real risk the Colts could lose Jones in free agency? The conversation also explores the financial chess match the Colts are playing as they try to keep their roster competitive.

The Colts’ offseason questions don’t stop at quarterback. Boyd and Palmer examine the growing market for wide receiver Alec Pierce and why teams around the league could drive his price sky-high. They also discuss the uncertain future of Anthony Richardson and whether another team might gamble on his rare traits despite his struggles in Indianapolis.

Next, Palmer is joined by Packers writer Matt Schneidman to dive into one of the most fascinating names in free agency: Malik Willis. After developing under Matt LaFleur and learning in the same quarterback room as Jordan Love, what type of starter could Willis become for a team willing to bet on his upside?

The show then shifts to the league’s biggest roster moves, including Buffalo’s trade for Chicago Bears receiver DJ Moore. Palmer explains why Joe Brady and the Bills believe Moore can elevate Josh Allen’s offense and how Khalil Shakir could see an expanded role in Buffalo. Plus, a look at how quarterback decisions around the league — including Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Geno Smith, and Kirk Cousins — could reshape the entire free agency landscape.

Tell us your thoughts. Which quarterback landing spot are you watching most closely this offseason?

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The NFL Scouting Combine is over, but the real work is just beginning — and today’s Scoop City is all about the conversations from Indianapolis where teams are staring at massive offseason crossroads. Can the Philadelphia Eagles keep their championship window open while reshaping the offense around Jalen Hurts, can the Kansas City Chiefs weaponize a rare top-10 pick, and can the Browns find any path out of quarterback chaos? What happens next for Philadelphia if A.J. Brown’s future stays uncertain, how aggressive will Kansas City get at No. 9, and can Cleveland rebuild an entire offense without a real foundation?

We open with the Philadelphia Eagles with Brooks Kubena and the story hanging over the Eagles’ entire offseason: A.J. Brown. We unpack what it would take for this to get smoothed over, why the Eagles aren’t looking to “subtract” from a great roster, and why the phone will still get answered if the right offer comes in. From there we zoom in on Hurts and the offense, with Sean Mannion’s system pointing toward more zone run, more play-action, and a real opportunity to unlock DeVonta Smith at every level of the field.

Next up, Jesse Newell joins from Indy to break down the Kansas City Chiefs’ strangest offseason in years — including what it means to finally pick inside the top 10. With Brett Veach weighing the rare value of premium positions in this range, we explore why edge rusher, wide receiver, or tackle could be the move, plus how trading down could fit a stars-and-scrubs roster build. And with Travis Kelce’s timeline hovering over everything, the Chiefs’ cap math gets real in a hurry.

We close with Zac Jackson on the Cleveland Browns, where Todd Monken inherits a brutal reality: an offensive line in flux, a bottom-tier receiver room, and a quarterback situation that can change by the week. Zac lays out why tackle and wide receiver feel unavoidable at No. 6, why Deshaun Watson is more last resort than plan, and why names like Malik Willis and Shedeur Sanders are only part of a much bigger competition.

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Who’s under the most pressure to get this offseason right: Howie Roseman with the Eagles, Brett Veach with the Chiefs, or the Browns trying to rebuild an offense from scratch?

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The NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and now it’s time to check the notes. Scoop City returns to dissect the combine, preview the franchise tag market, and discuss free agency possibilities. The Dallas Cowboys have officially tagged WR George Pickens, but what will the Indianapolis Colts do with theirs? Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce will have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, the trade market is already heating up. On Monday, the Detroit Lions traded RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider, Dianna Russini, shares updates on other possible moves. What is the latest with the Philadelphia Eagles and WR A.J. Brown? Would a team like the Buffalo Bills try to add a weapon for Josh Allen? And are the Las Vegas Raiders ready to deal All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby? Russini shares the latest intel on which teams could be in the mix.

Plus, what will the Minnesota Vikings do at quarterback? Are they willing to give J.J. McCarthy another chance, or will they pursue a veteran? Could a reunion with Kirk Cousins be in the works, or would they trade for Kyler Murray or Mac Jones? With the veteran market flooded, James Palmer and Chase Daniel offer insights on where the puzzle pieces might fit.

Finally, we look at which quarterbacks impressed in Indianapolis. What do we make of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza post-combine? Where did Alabama’s Ty Simpson stand out most, and would the Los Angeles Rams target him in the first round? We also discuss whether a team will take a flyer on Arkansas QB Taylen Green after his impressive performance.

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Join the conversation: Which veteran QB should the Vikings add this offseason?

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