The NFL Scouting Combine serves as a valuable tool as teams continue to do their homework on the best college football prospects available in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The combine is an important opportunity for players and front office staff alike, as the prospects can showcase their skills while general managers and coaches can sit down and learn more about the personalities of these NFL hopefuls through sit-down interviews.
This year’s scouting combine starts today and runs through March 2, with on-field workouts running Feb. 26 to March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by explaining the key things to know about the combine, including when president of football operations Brandon Beane and new Bills head coach Joe Brady will address the media.
Previewing the NFL scouting combine
For the first time in nine years, the Bills will bring a different head coach to the scouting combine, as Joe Brady, 36, takes the reins for Sean McDermott, who was fired following Buffalo’s 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round.
This year’s NFL Scouting Combine will feature over 300 athletes going through on-field drills like the popular 40-yard dash, along with the vertical jump, broad jump, 10-yard split, three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, and bench press (at 225 pounds).
Players began arriving in Indianapolis on Sunday while team interview with players get underway today.
Beane is set to meet with the media at 2 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 24, with Brady to follow immediately afterwards.
- Bills combine preview: Why the pass rush can improve without a top pick – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- NFL Combine begins with Bills decisions ahead – WGR 550
- One hot topic for every team at the 2026 NFL combine: Lamar Jackson’s contract, Crosby trade talk and more – The Athletic (subscription required)
- When Will Bills’ Brandon Beane and Joe Brady Speak at 2026 NFL Combine? – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine explained – Yahoo! Sports
- What are the 2026 NFL combine events? Workout schedule times for every position – USA Today
- When is the NFL Combine? Full Schedule, Dates & Information to Know – Sports Illustrated
- 21 prospects our NFL Draft expert can’t wait to see at the scouting combine – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills Second-Round Draft Prospects Who Could Be Day 1 Starters in Buffalo – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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