NFL offseason 2026 is exploding — Patrick Mahomes restructure, Kansas City Chiefs cap strategy, franchise tag window opening, A.J. Brown trade rumors, Vikings quarterback uncertainty, NFL Combine storylines, cap cuts tracker, and free agency overpays. In Episode 88 of the Fully Loaded Podcast, Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down what’s real… and what’s smoke.The NFL salary cap just jumped past $300 million. Teams are restructuring superstar contracts, tagging franchise players, cutting veterans, and quietly reshaping rosters before free agency begins. But who’s actually building toward a Super Bowl — and who’s gambling on a closing window?This episode goes deep on:• Patrick Mahomes restructuring and the Chiefs’ long-term cap gamble• The truth behind the NFL franchise tag — leverage or lack of commitment?• Cap cut season and what those veteran phone calls really mean• A.J. Brown trade noise and what front offices don’t admit publicly• Vikings QB strategy — flexibility or confusion?• Why the NFL Combine is more perception than production• Free agency mistakes teams repeat every MarchIf you want real football insight — locker room psychology, cap strategy, front office power moves — this episode is for you.Fully Loaded Podcast – Episode 88Featuring Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike

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