With Super Bowl 50 in the books, the NFL offseason has unofficially started. Teams are in the process of getting their free agency, draft and trade plans in place so that they can build the best possible roster heading into the 2016 NFL season. Here are the top 10 biggest rumors swirling about at the current moment as we get closer to the new league year officially starting on March 9.
10. Cowboys Interested In DeMarco Murray
Getty ImagesAfter one season in Philadelphia, DeMarco Murray is already having regrets about taking the money over staying with the Cowboys. There are now rumors that the Cowboys are exploring ways to get Murray back in blue and silver.
9. Jets Interested In Acquiring Colin Kaepernick
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A few weeks back, Colin Kaepernick expressed his interest in playing for the New York Jets. Now there are rumors that the Jets have reciprocated interest and may be looking to make a deal for him.
8. Chiefs Trying To Lock Up Eric Berry
Getty ImagesThe Chiefs have already begun extension talks with their inspirational safety following a Pro Bowl season. It's been reported that the Chiefs would rather not franchise tag Berry, but they certainly don't want to lose him on the open market.
7. Eagles Interested In Nick Foles
Getty ImagesNew Eagles head coach Doug Pederson reportedly has interest in bringing back the team's former quarterback Nick Foles as opposed to re-signing Sam Bradford. After Foles' performance in St. Louis last season, it's a bit surprising.
6. Browns Could Have Interest In Brock Osweiler
Getty ImagesIt will be interesting to see what John Elway decides to do at quarterback. With Peyton Manning likely done, Osweiler would seem to be the guy, but he's a free agent and it doesn't sound as if Elway was overly impressed with his short-term audition earlier this season. If he hits the open market, the Browns are one team rumored to have interest which would then allow them to use their No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft elsewhere.
5. CB Casey Hayward Likely Won't Be Retained By Green Bay
Getty ImagesHayward helped the Packers lead the league in allowing the lowest completion percentage to slot receivers in the NFL. Unfortunately, the Packers have some other pressing needs that will likely lead to Hayward becoming a free agent.
4. LB Bruce Irvin Could Command Big Contract
Getty ImagesFor everyone who watched the Super Bowl, the two stars of the game were Von Miller and Kony Ealy who are both pass rushers. It's an aspect of the game that is of the utmost importance with the way quarterbacks toss the ball around nowadays. That's good news for Irvin, who will likely not be retained by Seattle.
3. Aqib Talib Facing Possible Suspension
Getty ImagesTalib executed one of the most egregious facemasks you'll ever see against Carolina Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown in the Super Bowl. After the game, he admitted that it was intentional to keep Brown out of the end zone, which perked up the ears of the league office and they are considering suspending him for his actions.
2. Eagles, Fletcher Cox Nearing Extension
Getty ImagesCox is the Eagles' best defensive player so locking him up is a must. Some reports are swirling that he could receive $50 million in guaranteed money and north of $15 million per season.
1. Peyton Manning's Retirement
Getty ImagesEveryone assumes that Manning is headed towards retirement after winning his second Super Bowl, but he has yet to announce anything official. I don't know any better way to go out, but maybe he feels like he has more left in the tank.
