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NFL Scouting Combine Shifts Focus After Winter Olympics

2/19/2026

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The NFL Scouting Combine will begin as the Winter Olympics conclude, shifting focus to performance metrics like 40-yard dash times and agility drills.
Scouts prioritize these measurements over the season's evaluations, which include practices and game footage.
The combine also features formal interviews, medical exams, and media sessions for each player.
This combination of tests and interviews makes the week a crucial period for NFL teams.

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Story summary

The NFL Scouting Combine will begin as the Winter Olympics conclude, shifting focus to performance metrics like 40-yard dash times and agility drills.
Scouts prioritize these measurements over the season's evaluations, which include practices and game footage.
The combine also features formal interviews, medical exams, and media sessions for each player.
This combination of tests and interviews makes the week a crucial period for NFL teams.