IJR News — today's news from every sideCowboys Plan Parting Ways With QB, Bolster Defense — Jul 21, 2026{"summary":"The Cowboys are prioritizing defense for 2026, with roster projections emphasizing defensive depth over another quarterback and suggesting Sam Howell as the QB2 while Joe Milton III could be kept on the practice squad to preserve an extra defender. The team faces questions at edge and linebacker, as Marist Liufau battles to secure a spot, Jordyn Brooks’s extension with the Dolphins ends trade talk, and veterans like Jonathan Bullard and possibly Bobby Wagner are eyed to bolster run defense and overall leadership.","summary_sources":["https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/cowboys-predicted-part-ways-qb-165724132.html","https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/marist-liufau-position-change/","https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-lose-top-lb-target-005418020.html","https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/underrated-dallas-cowboys-signing-secret-weapon-improve-run-defense","https://www.the-sun.com/sport/16723443/dallas-cowboys-bobby-wagner-free-agent/"]}
Dolphins climb to 12th in ESPN under-25 list — Jul 21, 2026{"summary":"Under a regime change, the Miami Dolphins are rebuilding around a youthful core with 13 draft picks and a focus on developing players under 25, highlighted by ESPN ranking the team 12th in the league for young talent. The rebuilding includes Kadyn Proctor and Patrick Paul becoming key linchpins, a retooled offense under Bobby Slowik, and several young players like De'Von Achane, Kadyn Proctor, Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Jonah Savaiinaea expected to grow into contributors as the team prioritizes future potential over immediate wins.","summary_sources":["https://atozsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-news/dolphins-news-2026-training-camp-espn-ranks-nfl-talent-under-25/","https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins-top-breakout-candidate-in-2026-12236286","https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-major-leap-espn-under-143325567.html","https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/07/22/dolphins-young-core-lands-surprisingly-high-in-league-rankings/91005843007/","https://phinphanatic.com/2026-nfl-draft-re-rankings-see-miami-dolphins-class-soar-before-training-camp-01ky0g3kd3yg"]}
Seahawks Sign Brandon Johnson as Depth; Trade Talk Grows — Jul 21, 2026{"summary":"Seattle is reshaping its secondary by signing former Eagles corner Brandon Johnson, waiving Harrison Bryant, and weighing competition among rookies and veterans at cornerback ahead of training camp. Meanwhile, a Seahawks depth chart shakeup opens a potential trade with the Steelers for Kaleb Johnson as Charbonnet's ACL injury creates backfield concerns, highlighting Seattle's emphasis on bolstering both its corner and backfield depth.","summary_sources":["https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/07/22/oregon-football-brandon-johnson-seattle-seahawks-training-camp/91004670007/","https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/super-bowl-champion-sign-former-cornerback/","https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/seahawks-sign-cb-brandon-johnson-cut-te-harrison-bryant","https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi/seahawks-sign-former-eagles-cb-brandon-johnson-creating-training-camp-competition-01ky3k59q38j","https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-may-found-trade-partner-172629531.html"]}