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The NFL offseason continues to move along as the draft quickly approaches (April 23-25 in Pittsburgh), but that is not the only thing making headlines right now. On Tuesday, The New York Post published photos of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini

The Buccaneers lost several members of their secondary in free agency, including starting cornerback Jamel Dean. They are now set to sign former Lions and 49ers defensive back Chase Lucas, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Lucas has primarily operated as a backup during his career. The Bucs are also adding

For most of last season, A.J. Brown’s social media activity and frustration were the primary talking points around the then-defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. Brown was labeled difficult and criticized for not enjoying his team’s success when he wasn’t involved in the passing game. However, his not-so-cryptic messages may not have

A year ago, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admitted that acquiring quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Texans in 2022 was a “big swing and miss” for his franchise. Despite on- and off-field issues, the Browns have not been able to escape Watson’s onerous contract. With Watson guaranteed to return for a

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini have responded to a report that showed them holding hands and hugging during a visit to the Ambiente, a hotel in Sedona, Arizona, in late March.  The New York Post published the photos of Russini and Vrabel

By Ely Allen | at April 8, 2026 6:39 pm Here are today’s midweek minor transactions: New York Jets Pittsburgh Steelers Going undrafted out of Indiana in 2022, McCrary-Ball will be back for his fourth year in New York. After serving solely on special teams in his first two years,

Perhaps the Dallas Cowboys won’t have to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft (scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh) to land a top pass-rusher. The stock of Miami Hurricanes defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. (6-foot-2, 263 pounds) may be dipping before the draft because of lingering concerns over his arm length.

The 2023 offseason established a new salary bracket among interior defensive linemen, bridging the sizable gap between Aaron Donald and the field at the time. Dexter Lawrence was among the ascending D-tackles who did so, joining Quinnen Williams, Jeffery Simmons and Daron Payne in being given top-five DT deals that

Barring a shocking turn of events, the Las Vegas Raiders will use the No. 1 pick to get Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback Fernando Mendoza. They’ve already hosted him for a visit and have done extensive research on him, and not even signing Kirk Cousins will change that. However, as much as

This year’s crop of quarterback prospects has failed to impress evaluators with only Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza seen as a clear first-round talent. He is expected to be taken by the Raiders with the first overall pick, and Alabama’s Ty Simpson could sneak into Round 1, too. Beyond that, no NFL-bound

The Atlanta Falcons are going to look a little different with new head coach Kevin Stefanki on the sidelines, but quarterback Michael Penix Jr. should have another receiver returning to the team for 2026.  Tight end Kyle Pitts officially  signed his franchise-tag for the season and reported to the team’s voluntary

The Titans have frequently been mentioned as a landing spot for Jeremiyah Love in the upcoming draft. Tennessee holds the fourth overall pick, so the team will likely have the opportunity to select the consensus top running back prospect. Love is indeed among the players who have conducted a pre-draft

Happy 72nd birthday to four-time Pro Bowler, one-time All-Pro, 1977 Offensive Rookie of the Year and Super Bowl XII champion, Tony Dorsett! Dorsett was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the second-overall pick in the 1977 NFL Draft after winning the Heisman Trophy at Pittsburgh in 1976. He was an

Dexter Lawrence remains under contract with the Giants, but that may not be the case for much longer. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle has requested a trade, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Lawrence will not attend New York’s offseason program, per Schefter. Since the Giants are among the teams which made a

The start of the 2026 NFL season is still months away, but some teams are beginning voluntary workouts this week. One notable name making an appearance at these offseason workouts is Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.  Entering his ninth campaign and his first without John Harbaugh as his head coach

The Browns have added a veteran piece to their secondary. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston reports that Cleveland has agreed to a deal with defensive back Myles Bryant. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Washington spent the first four seasons of his career in New England. His role

After a decorated 13-year NFL career, cornerback Stephon Gilmore is officially calling it a career. The 35 year old out of South Carolina was drafted 10th-overall by the Buffalo Bills in 2012, spending the first five years of his career in Western New York before joining division-rival New England in

It’s been just over two months since the Vikings parted ways with former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, yet Minnesota still hasn’t begun the process of replacing him, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. At the NFL’s annual league meeting, though, Vikings president/co-owner Mark Wilf gave the media an overview of the planned

Troy Aikman made a very honest admission about his new role with the Miami Dolphins that will likely spark some controversy. Aikman suggested that his role as a broadcaster probably factored into Miami’s decision to hire him to an undefined front office advisory role this offseason.  However, he thinks the

Last year, we ended our Prospect Profile series with the 2025 NFL Draft’s most controversial quarterback. This year, we’ll start with one, and no quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft is driving more controversy right now than Alabama’s Ty Simpson. While recent highly drafted quarterbacks have been benefactors of

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are still at a stalemate. The former All-Pro wideout has burned all bridges with the organization, but they have no incentive to let him go right now, knowing that they can get something in return for his services. That’s why it wouldn’t be

With the Raiders all but guaranteed to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, there is more intrigue surrounding the Jets at No. 2. A pair of Ohio State linebackers, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles, as well as Texas Tech edge defender David Bailey are candidates for New York’s top

A possible solution to that conundrum is for Arizona to trade down, which would also allow it to add more draft capital to a roster with plenty of holes. The Cardinals own No. 3 overall, which could be a prime spot for edge-rusher David Bailey, considered by many the top

Last May, owners voted to allow NFL players to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. That has been followed by interest shown on the part of several notable players, leading to the expectation they will indeed be taking part in the Games. Particulars have yet to worked out regarding

Since the Raiders-Ravens Maxx Crosby trade fell through, expectations have turned to Crosby remaining in Las Vegas. Interest from other suitors could of course emerge, however. One team to watch in that regard could be the Patriots. New England is open to making notable trades deep into the 2026 offseason, Ben Volin

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

MARCH 31: Gutekunst noted (via Schneidman) it is “certainly a possibility” Ridder and McCord will simply compete amongst each other for the backup gig. If one or both of those two show encouraging signs over the course of offseason work, Green Bay’s interest in Cousins may begin to wane. MARCH 30: The

Multiple moves made by the Miami Dolphins this offseason caused some members of the NFL community to suggest that new Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley are essentially “tanking” the 2026 season with the 2027 NFL Draft in mind.  During a recent appearance on the “Pro Football Talk Live” program,

For the first time in a decade, the Lions’ left tackle position is set to be manned by someone other than Taylor Decker. The team is planning an internal replacement on the blind side. When speaking to reporters on Monday at the league meeting, head coach Dan Campbell said his plan is to move

While speaking with media members at the scouting combine, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman seemed to leave the door open for a possible trade of wide receiver A.J. Brown during the offseason.  Roseman was again asked about the Brown situation at the league meetings Sunday, and the executive once again

The Dolphins gave Malik Willis some significant money on his three-year pact, and there’s no doubt he’ll be under center for the team in 2026. However, his non-guaranteed third year and his lack of a starting track record has led many to leave that he’ll ultimately be a bridge QB.

Shedeur Sanders wrapped up his rookie season in Cleveland with a mixed bag. He flashed the same big-play ability that made him a standout at Colorado, but the NFL also exposed some things he’ll need to clean up. The Cleveland Browns drafted him in the fifth round in 2025, and