Author: Roster Insider

The post-draft period of the offseason was understandably viewed by Atlanta as the time to work out extensions with Drake London and Bijan Robinson. One of those has already been taken care of, and the other could be in place relatively soon. The Falcons have engaged in talks on an extension with Robinson,

Fernando Mendoza is one of the quarterbacks for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026, and his only competition for the starting role is veteran Kirk Cousins. Ahead of the new season, both Mendoza and Cousins have been getting the royal treatment from the Las Vegas locals, including the Vegas Golden

While the Cowboys and Patriots were originally floated as teams that could re-enter the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes after the Ravens nixed the deal that would have brought the star pass rusher to Baltimore, more recent reporting has indicated Crosby will remain with the Raiders in 2026. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

John Harbaugh has been sharply focused on his inaugural season with the New York Giants, and even though he comes with 18 seasons of experience as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, he’s not above getting advice on how to shape this franchise. Plenty of NFL analysts and experts

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are still stuck with one another, at least for the time being. The former All-Pro wide receiver tried stirring the pot on social media again, sharing a picture of himself wearing a Washington Commanders cap. His interest in joining the Commanders has been an

Browns head coach Todd Monken is not tipping his hand when it comes to his team’s starting quarterback competition. While the media currently views Deshaun Watson as the favorite to open the season under center, second-year passer Shedeur Sanders remains in the mix and has impressed Monken with his progress

Will Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy win the Minnesota Vikings‘ quarterback competition to start in 2026? That’s one of the most-asked questions in the NFL right now, and both players have a lot to offer, which is what makes this particular competition so interesting. While Murray brings experience, McCarthy is

With the calendar flipping to June, recent days have been quite busy with respect to high-profile NFL developments. In case you missed any of this week’s top stories, here is a quick recap: Rams Send Verse, Picks To Rams For Garrett: The Browns opted to extend Myles Garrett last offseason, and a new trade request

The Cleveland Browns shocked the NFL world, as well as their own fan base, this week when they traded superstar edge-rusher and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. It brought back a massive haul in return, including young star Jared Verse and multiple

Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby is nearing a return from offseason surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. “I’m at the point where I’m almost there, but I forget that I need to relax a little bit, so that’s kind of been the biggest battle right now,”

The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into 2026 with two strong quarterbacks on their roster: rookie Fernando Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins. So, who will get the start? It’s likely that Cousins, with his years of experience in the NFL, will start for the Raiders come September. All bets are

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are making waves during the NFL offseason, and there’s plenty of excitement surrounding his move to the Big Apple. But, the proof will be in the pudding, as they say, when the Giants take the field in September and the team works to

This week, the 49ers announced a number of updates to their front office. For starters, while we had known San Francisco had reunited with former director of football research & development Kwesi Adofo-Mensah following his dismissal from a role as Vikings general manager, but we didn’t know his title. Alongside

The Green Bay Packers are yet to get a full 17-game season out of their big-play threat Christian Watson in his four-year career. But that didn’t stop them from signing the 26 year old to a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension with a $31 million signing bonus.  When he’s available,

The Bears have called the state of Illinois home since they began play in 1920, but they now have one foot out the door. Their board of directors voted to advance stadium development at a to-be-determined site in Hammond, Ind., chairman George McCaskey and president and CEO Kevin Warren announced

Happy 29th birthday to two-time Pro Bowler and reigning Super Bowl champion, Sam Darnold! Just eight years into his professional career, Darnold has had a remarkable NFL journey. He was selected third-overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets and his tenure there – like many before

Last offseason, Christian Watson and the Packers agreed to a one-year extension. Another new deal has been worked out, and this time around a long-term commitment has been made. Watson has agreed to a four-year extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This is a $110.5MM deal, he adds. The Packers have included a

Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is getting his feet wet with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he’s largely expected to become the eventual franchise quarterback for the team. But first, the Raiders have locked in veteran Kirk Cousins to handle signal-calling duties until the rookie is comfortable enough in the NFL

The Texans have signed first-round guard Keylan Rutledge to his four-year rookie contract. As the 26th overall pick, the former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket will receive a fully guaranteed deal worth $19.28MM. The Texans entered the draft holding the 28th selection, but general manager Nick Caserio traded up two spots

Throughout the spring, multiple reports have suggested that the Philadelphia Eagles could consider moving on from quarterback Jalen Hurts next offseason if he fails to impress while playing under first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion later this fall.  During a recent appearance on the “Takeoff with John Clark” program, Eagles left tackle

On Monday, it was reported Russell Wilson would spend the 2026 season as an analyst for CBS. That news obviously suggested his playing days were over, and that has now been confirmed. On Wednesday, Wilson posted a video to social media announcing his retirement. The 37-year-old initially expressed a desire to play

The New York Giants made a splash when they hired former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh to take over the franchise. He’s been making significant moves ever since he took over, starting with the Dexter Lawrence trade, and the NFL is taking notice. Harbaugh isn’t just breathing new life

The youngest member of Pittsburgh’s three-headed monster at tight end last year, Darnell Washington has signed a long-term extension to remain with the team, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Steelers will retain the massive weapon on a four-year, $42MM deal. Measuring in as a 6-foot-7, 260-pound five-star recruit out

The Green Bay Packers went all-in to trade for Micah Parsons last offseason, but his first season in Wisconsin was cut short. The former Dallas Cowboys star suffered a season-ending ACL injury late in the regular season, and he’s still working his way back. There was some hope that he

Although the Patriots had not yet acquired receiver A.J. Brown from the Eagles, they made fellow wideout Kayshon Boutte available in the lead-up to the draft in April. While a deal has not occurred, Boutte’s status in New England has remained in question. Now that Brown is on the roster,