Month: April 2026

Back in March 2025, longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward generated headlines when he said that his “pitch” to then-unsigned quarterback Aaron Rodgers was: “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, or you don’t. It’s that simple.” A similar scenario is playing out this spring, as Rodgers has yet to

The trade sending DT Dexter Lawrence from the Giants to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in this week’s draft also featured a revised contract. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report that Lawrence has inked a one-year, $28MM extension that will keep him under the

Several teams are counting down the days to the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled Thursday-Saturday in Pittsburgh.   They know nailing the draft can change their fortunes. Look no further than the Seattle Seahawks, who won Super Bowl LX after missing the playoffs in 2024 due in part to a strong draft

Once again, the Texans have found themselves seeking improvements along the offensive line during an offseason. Houston has been busy on that front so far, but more additions could be coming via the draft. Some of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 class have been on the Texans’

Once again, the Washington Commanders‘ image has sparked backlash from Native American communities. The American Indian Affairs Commission criticized the Commanders’ new alternate logo, which depicts a spear intertwined with their signature “W” on a helmet.  The Commanders said that the alternate logo aims to connect the franchise’s past and

Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart was not a surefire first-round pick entering last year’s draft, though he ultimately came off the board in Round 1. The Giants, who had previously selected Abdul Carter third overall, traded back into the first round to grab Dart at No. 25. A team

The 2026 NFL draft is now just days away.  With several teams entering the 2026 season desperate for answers under center after a wave of veteran deals and situations, the draft will shape multiple franchises, for better or worse.  Here are the top five quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft and

Dexter Lawrence is indeed on the move. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle’s trade request will result in a swap sending him to the AFC North. The Giants and Bengals have agreed to a Lawrence trade, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. This deal involves the No. 10 pick

The ongoing Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel saga has become the story of the NFL offseason, yet instead of trying to get ahead of the narrative, those inside the league office would rather it simply go away. On Friday, ESPN’s Ben Strauss shared a detailed account of the scandal, which began when

Making a mock draft a year ago was so much simpler. When the Titans were put on the clock at No. 1 overall, all 32 NFL teams held their own first-round picks. This year, four teams have two first-round picks, and five do not pick until Day 2. In addition,

Crissy Froyd is now out of a job after her post this week about fellow reporter Dianna Russini. USA Today has parted ways with their NFL reporter Froyd after Froyd made a post to her X page earlier this week celebrating Russini’s resignation from The Athletic. Froyd told TMZ Sports

The edge defender market stood south of $35MM per year barely 13 months ago. It has now climbed to $50MM AAV. Will Anderson Jr. agreed to a monster Texans extension Friday, continuing this market’s rocket rise. Houston and Anderson agreed to a three-year, $150MM extension that comes with $134MM guaranteed, NFL.com’s

Shortly after the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to a team-friendly one-year contract in March, rumors surfaced suggesting the Vikings could make 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy available to other teams and that McCarthy could ask to receive a fresh start elsewhere.   For a piece published on Thursday night, NFL

The Falcons and Jaguars have changed GMs and coaching staffs since the 2024 draft, when the teams respectively chose Ruke Orhorhoro and Maason Smith in the second round. The two are now switching sides. Atlanta is sending Orhorhoro to Jacksonville for Smith, straight up, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Both

Recent whispers have emerged suggesting that Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones could make a trade with Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry so the Cowboys can move up from the 12th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft to choice No. 6 with a defensive player in mind.  Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders hold

The Jets canceled a scheduled “30” visit with David Bailey, but that is hardly an indication they will pass on the Texas Tech edge defender at No. 2 overall in the draft. On the contrary, “most of the league” expects the Jets to use their first pick on Bailey, Jonathan

The Power Four conference dominates the NFL Draft, especially early on. Sure, it doesn’t matter where you played college ball once you actually make it in the NFL.  There have been NFL Hall of Famers who have come from schools like Kutztown University (Andre Reed) or Jackson State (Walter Payton).

With just one year left on his rookie contract, Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston surfaced in trade rumors in early March. A deal has not materialized over a month later, though, and general manager Joe Hortiz revealed that he is not shopping Johnston. “There’s a lot of rumors out there

Ever since it was first reported that New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II had submitted a trade request, reports indicated that he simply wanted a pay raise and wasn’t looking to leave the Giants this offseason.  It appears that may not be entirely accurate.  Dexter Lawrence II doesn’t want an

It happens almost every year. Months of pre-draft evaluation have established a clear top quarterback in the draft class who is projected to be drafted with the No. 1 pick. And then the trade offers come in. This year, the QB1 is Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who has long been considered

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t want to risk losing star WR George Pickens in free agency. They used the franchise tag to prevent him from hitting the open market, even knowing that it might lead to some long and rough negotiations. Earlier reports suggest that Pickens will ultimately refuse to play

Draft rumors move quickly in the final weeks leading up to Day 1 of the big event. Just five days ago, Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey became the betting favorite to land with the Jets at the No. 2 overall pick. Just this evening, Connor Hughes of SportsNet New

Recent reports have indicated that veteran Deshaun Watson and not 2025 rookie Shedeur Sanders should be considered the favorite to win the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job later this summer.  Former NFL signal-caller and current analyst Robert Griffin III once featured for the Browns (2016). During a recent appearance on the “Yahoo

Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract, and Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has already projected confidence in reaching an agreement on an extension. Now, co-owner Joel Glazer has indicated (via Pewter Report’s Matt Matera) that the team is willing to write a big check to keep

Well-known NFL insider Dianna Russini had recently been “sidelined” from reporting on the league by The Athletic after photos surfaced earlier this month showing her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel holding hands, hugging and lounging near a pool at a resort in Sedona, Ariz., in late March. Russini and Vrabel, who are