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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has expressed interest in Ohio State off‑ball linebacker Sonny Styles, who impressed during the NFL Scouting Combine. Harbaugh highlighted the importance of a strong run defense and said an inside linebacker can be a key piece in stopping the run.
Styles, 6‑ft‑3¾ and 243 lb, is the No. 7 ranked player on the Sports Info Solutions big board. The converted safety is known for his athleticism, coverage skills and toughness against the run, making him a potential candidate for the Giants’ fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Dallas’ 2025 campaign was another disappointing one as they followed a 7-10 showing in 2024 that got Mike McCarthy fired by finishing this past season with a 7-9-1 record. However, the offensive side of the ball wasn’t the problem last year.
The addition of George Pickens helped the Cowboys average the second-most yards (391.9) and seventh-most points (27.7) a game in the league this past season. Unfortunately, despite scoring 30 or more points eight times, their defense was a debilitating weakness for them all year.
In 2025, the Cowboys’ defense finished dead last in passing yards given up (251.5) and points (30.1). Their secondary was absolutely putrid as it gave up big plays all the time. Upgrading the secondary in a major way will be a top priority this offseason, and a high-impact option is reportedly available.
Last week, it was revealed that the Miami Dolphins are shopping star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Ben Solak took a look at which big-name players could be moved this season, and, of course, the five-time Pro Bowler was on the list.
Dallas Cowboys linked to Minkah Fitzpatrick trade
“He is 29 years old and definitely slowing down, but he has plenty of high-level experience and a reputation as a strong locker room leader,” Graziano wrote. “The Dolphins have a new coaching staff and will be installing a new defense under incoming coach Jeff Hafley.
“It’s possible they’d need to pay down some of the salary to make a deal work, but they also could do the kind of player-for-player deal that brought them Fitzpatrick, last summer.”
Interestingly enough, Graziano and Solak listed the Cowboys among just two “Potential team fits” this offseason. Because of his experience and versatility, Fitzpatrick would be an outstanding addition to Dallas’ secondary. He is certainly on the front office’s radar. But there’s also a big problem.
The Dallas Cowboys have no salary cap space. Whatever they do to free up space, they seem laser-focused on using it to re-sign Pickens. So the only way they may have the space to add Fitzpatrick would be by letting Pickens walk in free agency.
They could also make a trade that means giving up a good player. But that is a risk, and Dallas has to have someone the Dolphins want back in return.
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Notes: Watch Amon-Ra St. Brown’s mom reveal 2026 Lions’ Germany game
The Detroit Lions are heading to Germany this fall and there’s one star receiver particularly excited.
By now, most people know star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s mother, Miriam, is from Germany and he fluently speaks the language. He’s consistently reaching out to fans in Germany and been a part of a number of youth football education camps there.
So the Lions left it up to Miriam to announce the big news.
“You know, you’ve got a lot of fans in America, but you’ve also got quite a few in Germany, and they’re going to be very happy this year because you—or you with your Lions—are playing Munich,” she said.
Amon-Ra immediately began clapping, and said he had a suspicion that’s what his mom was calling about.
“I knew there was something because you texted me very early and I thought this could be something, I think we’re playing in Germany,” he said, with a big smile on his face.
His mom said that many people are going to be happy about the news, especially their family.
Amon-Ra had a personal message for Lions fans the team posted on X.
“Finally, the time has come. We have a game at home in Munich—a dream come true. Lions fans, we are here, let’s go,” he said.
The game, which is a part of the NFL International series, will be played at FC Bayern Munich Stadium. Date, time, and opponent will be announced during the NFL schedule release, which typically happens mid-May.
For fans thinking about going, the Lions are offering official fan travel packages with priority access available now. Per detroitlions.com, fans who place a deposit get access to an exclusive pre-sale for tickets with “front-of-the-line access to choose premium game seating.” The deposit, which begins at $500 a person, is fully refundable and applies to the total balance of your final package selection. They say packages can also include travel accommodations, pregame hospitality, and excursions.
And onto the rest of your notes.
- Speaking of international fandom, Aidan Hutchinson helped surprise the 2025 International Fan of the Year with a custom jersey. Congrats to Betina from Brazil!
- It’s combine week and the Lions are reaching into the files to find combine headshots from some of your favorite Lions.
- Registration for Detroit Lions 2026 Youth Football Camps begins at 12 a.m. March 1. Meant for both boys and girls, the camps involve interactive drills on offense, defense and special teams positions, skill competitions and NFL Flag scrimmages. You can check out the schedule, prices, and locations here.
- The Lions are also looking for some coaching help for those youth football camps.