{"id":826095,"date":"2026-03-22T00:41:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T00:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/826095\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T00:41:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T00:41:23","slug":"nfc-notes-sam-howell-tanner-mckee-commanders-cowboys-eagles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/826095\/","title":{"rendered":"NFC Notes: Sam Howell, Tanner McKee, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles"},"content":{"rendered":"

ESPN\u2019s John Keim<\/a>, citing sources with knowledge of the Commanders\u2019 thinking, reports that Washington would have pursued Colts WR Alec Pierce<\/a> if he reached the open market.\u00a0
\nAnother source told Keim that Pierce \u201cabsolutely\u201d would have signed with the Commanders if he declined Indianapolis\u2019 offer.\u00a0
\nAccording to Keim, Washington still wants to add another receiver who can be a \u201cstrong complement\u201d to Terry McLaurin<\/a>.
\nKeim cites multiple sources who indicate Washington is well aware of 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk<\/a>\u2018s desire to play with QB Jayden Daniels<\/a>. However, Keim writes that the Commanders are unlikely to trade for him or sign him to anything more than a one-year \u201cprove-it deal.\u201d
\nIn the end, Keim could see the Commanders taking a receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft.\u00a0
\nKeim has the cornerback spot among Washington\u2019s remaining \u201cunchecked boxes\u201d on the roster. He views LSU CB Mansoor Delane as a player to consider with their first-round pick.\u00a0
\nKeim also notes that the Commanders still need a starting center\u00a0but believes OL\u00a0Nick Allegretti<\/a> could compete for the job.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cowboys QB Sam Howell<\/a> said he not only grew up as a fan of the team but was intrigued by the concept of playing under HC Brian Schottenheimer after having teammates who had positive experiences with him: \u201cI think there is a lot of good football ahead of me. I think the opportunity to develop under (Brian Schottenheimer) is obviously something that was very enticing to me, which ultimately kind of led to me wanting to come here\u2026\u201dI\u2019m just excited to be there. Try to make the (QB) room better. We\u2019ll all try to make each other better every single day. That\u2019s kind of the mentality and mindset I have coming in. At the end of the day, we\u2019re there to support Dak and try to help Dak and get better along the way.\u201d\u00a0(Machota<\/a>)
\nJon Machota of The Athletic<\/a> believes the Cowboys\u2019 biggest question is at inside linebacker. He believes they have to use one of their first-round picks on one unless they make a trade for a starting-caliber linebacker.\u00a0
\nMachota also feels Dallas could use more starting-caliber pass rush options behind Rashan Gary<\/a> and Donovan Ezeiruaku<\/a>.\u00a0
\nNew Cowboys S Jalen Thompson<\/a>: \u201cWherever the coaches need me. I definitely see myself playing in the slot. Definitely see myself playing deep safety. Definitely see myself playing strong, free, wherever they need me at. And my film shows it. I\u2019m ready to get it going.\u201d (Jon Machota<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Although the Eagles acquired veteran QB Andy Dalton<\/a>, Brooks Kubena<\/a> reports that his signing does not mean they are poised to trade QB\u00a0Tanner McKee,<\/a>\u00a0after speaking with\u00a0sources familiar with the quarterback.\u00a0
\nPenn State WR Trebor Pena will visit with the Eagles before the draft. There\u2019s a good chance this will count as a local visit. (Arye Pulli<\/a>)
\nPenn State G Olavaivega Ioane, DE Dani Dennis-Sutton and OT Drew Shelton will visit the Eagles. They count as local visits and not against the 30 limit. (Johnny McGonigal<\/a>)
\nSouth Carolina DB Jalon Kilgore has a 30 visit with the Eagles. (Ryan Fowler<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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