Month: April 2026

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency. The reigning Super Bowl MVP got a four-year, $43M deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Seahawks had the sixth-most available cap space entering the offseason, yet they still allowed him to

Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks has already completed pre-draft visits with the Chiefs, Ravens, and Cardinals, per Zach Goodall of 247 Sports. Remaining on the docket are the Lions, Titans, Broncos, Falcons, and Chargers. The 23-year-old flew up draft boards after an impressive performance at the Combine, which featured a

A recent update indicated that the Cleveland Browns would start veteran Deshaun Watson at quarterback over 2025 rookie Shedeur Sanders “if the season started tomorrow.”  The beginning of the campaign is still a handful of months away, but the Browns’ offseason program is set to get underway next week. For a

There appears to be a very clear duo atop the 2026 NFL Draft’s crop of cornerback prospects. What’s unclear at the moment is which one of the two defenders is CB1 in the class. Complicating the matter is the fact that one of them didn’t play at all in 2025.

The Jacksonville Jaguars locked in a key piece of their defense on Friday by signing edge-rusher Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension that includes $50 million in guarantees. It averages out to $27.5 million per season.  It not only keeps a core piece for the team in Jacksonville

Although Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud became extension-eligible this offseason, early buzz pointed to neither 2023 first-round quarterback signing an extension this year. Nothing appears to have changed on the Stroud front, but Young may not be completely closed off with regards to an early Panthers deal. Were the 2023

Kirk Cousins is officially done waiting. The veteran quarterback signed a five-year deal to presumably start for the Las Vegas Raiders while they wait for expected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to be ready. The contract is essentially a one-year deal, as that’s the only year with guaranteed money,

The Raiders’ interest in Kirk Cousins has indeed produced an agreement. A deal is in place, agent Mike McCartney announced on Thursday. Vegas was identified yesterday as a suitor in Cousins’ case. The team remains on course to select Fernando Mendoza first overall in this month’s draft, but adding veteran insurance has been a

The Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason with obvious issues to address on a defense that allowed the most passing yards per game (251.5) and points per game (30.1 PPG). While upgrades have already been made on that side of the ball, they have two first-round draft picks (No. 12, No.

After spending three weeks on the open market, quarterback Kirk Cousins joined the fourth franchise of his 14-year NFL career Thursday. Cousins is heading to Las Vegas, where he could open 2026 as a bridge starter in front of soon-to-be No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders brought Cousins in

One reason that analyst Dan Orlovsky believes that Ty Simpson, not Fernando Mendoza, “is the best quarterback” in the 2026 NFL Draft class is that Orlovsky thinks Simpson made “more NFL throws” in college than Mendoza.  Critics of Orlovsky’s takes have pointed out that Simpson recorded only 15 starts during his college career. On Thursday, ESPN’s Bill Connelly touched upon

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a luxury treatment center in Malibu, Calif., in early March, Edward Lewis of the California Post reports. The center specializes in helping patients battling drug and alcohol addiction, chronic pain and mental health issues, Lewis writes. Nacua is “scheduled to be there for

Is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ career following the same arc as former Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson? In a story published Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Tim McManus reported the relationship between the Eagles and Hurts grew more tense over the course of the 2025 season. The article shared

After a run to the College Football Playoff Championship game, the Hurricanes are primed to send several standout players to the league. Two names in particular have frequented top 10 projections as draft pundits offer opinions on offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa and defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. A third player

Did the Los Angeles Rams lobby for an international game to ensure that their home stadium did not get taken over by San Francisco 49ers fans? Kyle Shanahan thinks so. In a joint interview with Packers coach Matt LaFleur, Shanahan said he knows “for a fact” that the Rams lobbied

By Nikhil Mehta | at April 1, 2026 11:44 am The Titans are adding some quarterback depth behind Cam Ward. Former Lions third-round pick Hendon Hooker is headed to Tennessee, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. More to come. View Comments (0) Post a Comment This content was brought to you by: Pro

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  We’re answering the biggest questions about the draft. With that in mind, here are five: How could Ty Simpson’s lack of experience impact the Alabama Crimson Tide QB’s draft status?  Simpson (6-foot-1, 211 pounds) started 15 games

The Deshaun Watson era has not gone according to plan in Cleveland, to say the very least. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has gone as far as publicly calling the Watson acquisition a “big swing-and-miss.” During his latest media appearance, however, Haslam struck a different tone regarding the team’s quarterback situation. Haslam spoke with reporters

The altercation between Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf and a Detroit Lions fan late in the 2025 NFL season has prompted a rule change for the 2026 season. It is now possible for league personnel to consult with on-field officials to not only eject a player for a flagrant