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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be present for the offseason program.  Pickens wants a multiyear deal, but Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team isn’t planning to extend him during an April 22 news conference.

The Giants-D.J. Reader buzz is expected to produce a deal. The sides are finalizing an agreement that will move the veteran to a fourth NFL team, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report. Reader visited with the Giants days before they decided to trade Dexter Lawrence, and the parties stayed

Previous reports suggested that Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and wide receiver A.J. Brown “may have an understanding” that Brown will receive a desired trade to the New England Patriots via an agreement that can’t become official before June 1 because of the Eagles’ salary-cap issues. During a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee

For a second offseason in a row, Aaron Rodgers is playing a game of cat-and-mouse with the Steelers. Despite every indication that the 42-year-old will be Pittsburgh’s starter in 2026 – including a lack of other options – he has yet to finalize that decision. The delay is unrelated to

The Philadelphia Eagles have had to deal with A.J. Brown trade rumors for months now. Dating back to last season, there has been way too much chatter revolving around the disgruntled wide receiver. That’s why, now that they’ve drafted Makai Lemon and a trade might look more imminent, all eyes

The Eagles are sticking with their current front office hierarchy for the foreseeable future. According to Zach Berman of The Athletic, the team has extended assistant general manager Jon Ferrari. The executive has spent a decade in the Eagles front office, working his way up from manager of football compliance

A Philadelphia Eagles team that has quarterback Jalen Hurts atop its depth chart raised some eyebrows when general manager Howie Roseman made North Dakota State signal-caller Cole Payton a fifth-round pick during the 2026 NFL Draft.  On Monday, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US spoke with one longtime personnel

The Dallas Cowboys got star wide receiver George Pickens to sign his franchise tag tender. Nevertheless, given his projected market value, character and production, some argue he may still threaten to sit out if he doesn’t get a new deal. The Cowboys have publicly ruled out giving him a contract extension

When the Ravens were on the clock at No. 14 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, the number of options available to the team had general manager Eric DeCosta seeking an opportunity to move back. Baltimore thought it had a deal in place, but it “fell apart,” according to Jeff

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders couldn’t keep the momentum rolling in the second year of their partnership. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year missed 10 games with knee, hamstring and elbow injuries, once again raising concerns about his lanky frame and his durability. He’s had plenty of time

In March, the Vikings released franchise stalwart Harrison Smith with a post-June 1 designation, as his contract was due to void and a decision needed to be made. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported the release and noted it was not an indication that Smith plans to retire (although the 37-year-old safety

John Harbaugh has something to prove going into his inaugural season with the New York Giants, and he’s already well on his way to doing it. Harbaugh’s first notable test with this franchise was the 2026 NFL Draft. It was imperative that Harbaugh, who is running the Giants’ football operations,

The Cowboys are returning all five of their starting offensive lineman from the 2025 season, but left tackle Tyler Guyton is not assured to keep his job after a disappointing start to his career. Guyton, 24, played right tackle at Oklahoma before he was drafted by the Cowboys in the

For the first time since Patrick Mahomes became their starter, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t make the playoffs. Moreover, he also suffered the first major injury of his career, tearing his ACL late in the campaign. That major injury would mean he’s more than likely to miss the start of the

After coming away from Super Bowl LX with a victory, the Seahawks were set to go into the 2026 NFL Draft with a league-low four draft picks. Ultimately, with some crafty movement back in key places, the team left the draft with eight new rookie draft picks. Seattle announced yesterday

Former San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings was one of the biggest names entering free agency this offseason. However, he’s still unsigned, and with his team moving on with Mike Evans and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling, he’s not likely to be back in the Bay Area. Jennings’ steep financial pretensions may

A recent report indicated that veteran free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson could soon come to an agreement with the New York Jets to serve as a backup for starter and offseason acquisition Geno Smith.  It sounds like Wilson may not want to spend his Sundays standing on the sidelines watching Smith take snaps for

The Vikings have made it through free agency and the draft with a temporary front office setup in place. The search for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah‘s full-time general manager replacement is now underway. The team recently announced TurnkeyZRG has been hired to assist in the process. Using search firms is common in the

Friday was the deadline for NFL teams to exercise the fifth-year option for players taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft class. While most of the players from that class had their fifth-year options picked up, a few teams made the decision to decline that opportunity. The

The Titans surprised many by taking Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, a move that significantly shook up the top 10. Tennessee was widely expected to draft a top defender or Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with their

Mike McCarthy has some big shoes to fill with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. He’ll take the reins from Mike Tomlin, who, despite not having a single losing season with the organization, had struggled to lead the team to postseason success. Notably, he doesn’t know whether he’ll have a future Hall

The 2026 regular season is still four-plus months from kicking off, but first-year Browns head coach Todd Monken wants to identify his starting quarterback by the end of the team’s June 9-11 minicamp, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports. Monken still has several weeks to make his choice, but Deshaun

Even though it’s way too early to tell who’s ahead in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition, insider Mary Kay Cabot reported that Deshaun Watson is leading the way. Unsurprisingly, that report didn’t sit well with most of the fan base, and especially with Shedeur Sanders’ fans. Of course, that includes

Austin Ekeler is healthy and seeking his next gig. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the veteran running back has been “fully 100% medically cleared for all football activities” following his torn Achilles last September. Per Wilson, Ekeler is expected to generate “solid interest” and intends to play

The New England Patriots have been tangled up in trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown for months now. Both teams have confirmed trade talks in the past; it’s just that the Philadelphia Eagles can’t trade him before June 1 for salary cap purposes, and they may not want to give up

The Panthers officially picked up quarterback Bryce Young‘s fifth year option, per a team announcement, locking the 2023 No. 1 overall pick into a fully guaranteed $25.9MM salary for the 2027 season. Carolina was expected to make this move after Young demonstrated clear signs of development in 2025 and put

A report from earlier this spring suggested that the Denver Broncos could view quarterback Aaron Rodgers as a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option as Denver starter Bo Nix continued his recovery from the broken bone in his right ankle that he suffered this past January. It now sounds like Nix may miss more of the Broncos’

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and we ended up with two Day 1 quarterbacks when it was all said and done. When we were taking a look at potential first-round passers early on, former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby‘s name was mentioned as a name to watch. Now at

Let’s give Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young plenty of credit. He’s come a long way since being benched following Week 2 of the 2024 season.  On Wednesday, the Panthers announced they’ve exercised the fifth-year option on Young’s rookie contract. The 2023 No. 1 pick is now set to make $25.904M during the

By Nikhil Mehta | at April 29, 2026 12:20 pm The Texans are signing linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year extension, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, keeping the leader of Houston’s defense under contract through the 2029 season. More to come. This content was brought to

As of the final Wednesday morning of April, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield remained in the final year of the three-year deal he signed to stay with the club in March 2024. During an appearance on “The Drive with TKras” program, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht suggested that he wants Mayfield to be the

Although Joe Schoen dismissed trade talks involving Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Friday report about Saints interest in the former Giants top-five pick appears to have been accurate. New Orleans did pursue Thibodeaux, only to see their effort fail before pivoting to Tyree Wilson on Saturday. New Orleans sent Las Vegas a

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here’s our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.   Scott Wachter / USA Today Sports Images The Cardinals have a placeholder quarterback in Jacoby Brissett, but they’re likely looking toward the 2027 draft

After spending last season with the Giants, quarterback Russell Wilson may not have to go far to find his next team. Wilson visited the Jets on Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. No signing is imminent, but there is “mutual interest” between the Jets and the 37-year-old

During the 2026 draft, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell seemed to speak carefully about the league’s desire to get to an 18-game regular season at some point down the road.  For an update shared on Tuesday, league insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US spoke with one unnamed high-ranking official from a team about what seems to be

Both the Eagles’ 2023 first-round picks will see their fifth-year options exercised. With Nolan Smith‘s 2027 salary now fully guaranteed, The Athletic’s Zach Berman reports Jalen Carter‘s will be as well. Carter’s 2027 compensation will be more than double Smith’s expected option number, being a two-time Pro Bowler. Players chosen

Reports that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens had agreed to sign his franchise tag were premature.  On Monday, ESPN’s Todd Archer reported Pickens has yet to sign his tender (a fully guaranteed one-year, $27.298M deal). ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter then said the WR still plans to sign the

The Packer signed Jayden Reed to an extension last week, raising some questions about Christian Watson‘s future on a team that seemingly prefers to draft and develop young receiers rather than paying veterans. However, three days of the 2026 NFL Draft came and went, and the Packers did not add

The reaction to the Los Angeles Rams taking Ty Simpson at No. 13 is not surprising. A team with a proven quarterback using its first-round pick on a quarterback is bound to raise questions. This seems very reminiscent of Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love a few years ago. It seems like

APRIL 27: Dan Duggan of The Athletic notes uncertainty over Schoen’s future has largely originated from outside the organization. Nevertheless, he reports Aponte is viewed around the league as a potential Schoen successor. The post-draft stage of the offseason will be worth watching closely in the case of the Giants. APRIL

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh insists wide receiver Malik Nabers is now warming up to the team’s incoming rookies.  Nabers openly questioned the Giants selecting Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (pick No. 5) during a Bleacher Report livestream of the 2026 NFL Draft. Harbaugh, entering his first season

The Bears restructured the contracts of tight end Cole Kmet and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to open up salary cap space before the 2026 NFL Draft, per Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap. Chicago converted $7.65MM of Kmet’s $8.9MM salary into a bonus that was prorated across the remainder of the contract.

Former Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton is set to participate in the Bills’ rookie minicamp, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Burton, 24, was a third-round pick in 2024 and arrived in Cincinnati with the hopes of becoming a reliable complement to star wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. He played

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books.  Below, we take a closer look at teams’ respective draft classes, what lies ahead and more:  Statement: Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love could have disappointing rookie season similar to that of Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty The Cardinals took Notre Dame

Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is weighing retirement at the age of 34. Garoppolo spent the past two seasons with the Rams, who seemingly replaced him this week with the surprising selection of No. 13 overall pick Ty Simpson. However, if Garoppolo decides to play in 2026, head coach Sean

It is a foregone conclusion at this point that Brandon Aiyuk has played his last game as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The only question is if his tenure with the team ends in a release or a trade.  If general manager John Lynch gets his way, it

The 49ers have reshaped their receiver room this offseason, bringing in veterans and rookies alike. It is still expected that Brandon Aiyuk will never play for San Francisco again, but he is not on the verge of free agency. Aiyuk did not play at all in 2025, and the 49ers’ decision

The New York Giants entered the 2026 NFL Draft with two top-10 picks and needing some key missing pieces to polish up their roster.  New head coach John Harbaugh made his intentions clear over the first three rounds, as New York addressed basically every major need and came away as

The Ravens have taken their third pass-catcher in a row. After two physical wide receivers, they have now traded up to the No. 133 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Baltimore sent the No. 154 pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder to the 49ers