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Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes “it would be a stunner” if Texans EDGE Will Anderson signed for less than $50 million per season.

Will, Anderson
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

The Texans and Anderson have been mutually interested in an extension for most of the offseason, though it hasn’t happened yet. The sticker shock is surely there reading "$50 million a year,” but it’s essentially no different than the $46 million that Micah Parsons got per season as part of his trade to the Packers given inflation. It shouldn’t surprise anyone when the deal comes in this high, but the rest of Houston’s offseason maneuverings (how much cap space do they still need available for 2026, etc) could be holding the extension up given just how large the contract will be.

Colts signed S Nasir Adderley.

Nasir, Adderley
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Adderley, who unretired this offseason in what would be his age-29 season, was last seen posting a 62.2 PFF grade for the 2022 Chargers. It would be a major upset if he won a real role on the Colts given the long layoff, but it’s certainly possible he makes the roster.

Bills GM Brandon Beane said he’s “putting all our eggs in [Keon Coleman]'s basket to come back for year three and be a part of this group.”

WR Keon, Coleman BUF
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

That doesn’t necessarily mean that Coleman is guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, and as of now he’d probably battle Josh Palmer for starting work next to Khalil Shakir and DJ Moore. The bottom line is that the Bills seem likely to keep him on the roster this year, but we probably shouldn’t count on him as an unlikely post-hype breakout in year three.

The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. predicts the Bengals will take Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy at No. 10 overall.

Jermod, McCoy
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Dehner believes that McCoy’s 2025 missed season due to ACL tear wouldn’t cause the Bengals to take McCoy off their board, which is a real point in his favor at this spot given how medical opinions vary. McCoy has clear-cut athleticism and traits to be a top-end corner, but the lack of a 2025 season is going to make him feel like a little bit of a gamble at No. 10 overall. Unfortunately, that’s just this draft; pretty much everyone is a bit of a gamble and there are very few sure-fire top-10 pick-quality players.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes Dallas and Minnesota are potential landing spots for Colts CB Kenny Moore.

Kenny, Moore
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Moore and the Colts agreed to seek a trade on Friday. Breer notes that the Cowboys have not really settled their nickel spot and that the Vikings would value Moore’s versatility. The soon-to-be 31-year-old probably would not cost more than a Day 3 pick, per Breer, so if the Cowboys or Vikings miss out on potential draft cornerback fits, trading for Moore as a pivot makes sense.

Falcons S Jessie Bates said he hasn’t had any extension talks with the Falcons yet but would like to.

Jessie, Bates
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

“I want to retire as a Falcon. My family loves it here,” Bates told local media. Bates had the worst season of his prime, per PFF grading, last season, finishing with a 59.6 PFF coverage grade. Entering his age-29 season, he’ll likely have to have a strong 2026 campaign to remain in Atlanta’s plans.

Browns GM Andrew Berry said OL Joel Bitonio still hasn’t decided if he’ll play in 2026 or not.

Joel, Bitonio
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

“It’s a pretty big life decision for him. I don’t think that we can operate under the assumption that he’s absolutely coming back because he hasn’t said that in any space,” Berry told reporters. Great, just what we needed, an offensive line Aaron Rodgers Saga. Bitonio would assumedly play left guard for the Browns if he returns, pushing Teven Jenkins to the bench. The Browns certainly have operated like they can’t count on Bitonio returning.

Zach Ertz (knee) said he’s “ahead of the pace of his first ACL rehabilitation.”

TE Zach, Ertz WAS
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Ertz may not be 100 percent by September, but perhaps he’ll be a midseason reinforcement somewhere. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said “you never know” when asked about Ertz returning behind Dallas Goedert. The Commanders also reportedly haven’t ruled out bringing him back.

Giants GM Joe Schoen said “we’ll see what happens down the road” when asked about Dexter Lawrence’s trade request.

Dexter, Lawrence
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Schoen said he wants Lawrence to be a Giant but won’t put a deadline on a resolution. There’s still been little reporting that actually expects Lawrence to be traded despite the request. The star defensive tackle is reportedly asking for $30 million a season annually on a new contract.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports Rueben Bain Jr.'s car crash will not impact where he would be drafted.

Rueben, Bain Jr.
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Breer said he first heard this story in February and that the reason it didn’t come out earlier is that no team checking in on it felt it would impact his draft stock. Only a few teams raised the issue with Breer and those who did said “there was an explanation.” Bain’s 30 7/8-inch arms feel like a bigger issue for teams at this point in Breer’s eyes. He’ll likely go somewhere in the top-15 selections next Thursday.

ESPN’s Jamison Hensley believes “there’s a strong chance” the Ravens add a wide receiver at No. 14 overall.

WR Zay, Flowers BAL
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Baltimore’s current three-deep at the position is an underwhelming trio of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Devontez Walker. Hensley notes that the Ravens have never selected a guard or center in the top half of the first round. We’re not entirely sure which of the major wideout prospects the Ravens would prefer, but it would certainly make sense for them to add one.

ESPN’s Kris Rhim believes Chargers S Derwin James “almost certainly want[s] a new deal before training camp starts.”

Derwin, James
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Entering his age-30 season, James has bounced back from early-career injuries and been one of the most dependable and versatile defenders in the NFL over the past four years. He posted an 83.7 PFF coverage grade in 2025 playing in the box, at slot, and even manning the defensive line at times. Rhim adds the usual “it seems likely that a deal will get done,” but the curious thing part here is: “Whether [Chargers GM Joe] Hortiz is willing to give a 30-year-old James a record deal is one of the biggest questions ahead of this season.” It sure sounds like James could be a potential trade candidate based on that sentence. The Chargers have not exactly been big spenders under Hortiz.

Raiders general manager John Spytek said, “the best guy will play” when asked about starting a rookie quarterback immediately.

QB Kirk, Cousins ATL
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

It’s no secret the Raiders are more than likely going to select Indiana’ Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the question has been lingering on whether the Raiders will start Mendoza out of the gate or let him sit for a bit first. Las Vegas signed Kirk Cousins as a veteran presence in the locker room and still have Aidan O’Connell as quarterback depth. Spytek implied that a competition between Cousins, O’Connell, and Mendoza could shake out the Week 1 starter. Mendoza would be the franchise quarterback, but there is a good chance Cousins (or even O’Connell) start in the interim while the rookie gets better prepared for the long-term.

Commanders hosted Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, USC WR Makai Lemon, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and other top prospects for a Top 30 visit Tuesday.

Jeremiyah, Love
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

The Commanders held a big pre-draft Top 30 visit Tuesday, with many top prospects heading to Top Golf as part of a group outing of over 20 players. Holding the No. 7 pick in the draft, the Commanders have quite the list of visiting prospects, though it is absent quarterbacks with Jayden Daniels firmly holding down that position. In addition to top offensive players in Tate, Lemon and Love, the Commanders also hosted top defensive players in Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese and Rueben Bain. What Washington does with the pick is still up in the air, though now nearly an entire round’s worth of prospects can say they’ve played Top Golf in the DMV area.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Giants and DT Dexter Lawrence “have reached an impasse” on a new contract extension.

Dexter, Lawrence
Apr 15, 2026 08:48

Lawrence has been looking for a contract extension this offseason, but he and the Giants have been unable to reach an agreement and the 28-year-old requested a trade. Giants general manager Joe Schoen addressed Lawrence’s trade request, saying he would like to keep the star defensive tackle. However, Rapoport reports contract talks “have reached an impasse” and that “the Giants have engaged with teams on a potential trade.” The NFL Draft at the end of April will be a key deadline for Schoen to explore trades for Lawrence.

Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley reports that the Jaguars had a virtual meeting with Miami WR CJ Daniels.

CJ, Daniels
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

The Jaguars do not use top-30 visits. They prefer to keep their pre-draft information gathering under wraps. Jaguars general manager James Gladstone during his nine-year run with the Rams. Daniels revealed his meeting with the team in a recent interview. He has also met with the Titans, Broncos and Panthers. Daniels posted a 50/557/7 receiving line in his fifth and final college season. Shipley believes Daniels (6'2/202) could provide a big-bodied, physical element that is currently missing in the Jaguars’ wide receiver room. The Jaguars notably tried to sign Seahawks WR Jake Bobo (6'4/207) earlier this offseason.

Eagles acquired WR Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

WR Dontayvion, Wicks GBP
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

ESPN’s Adam Schefter breaks the news, adding that Wicks will now sign a one-year, $12.5 million extension with the Eagles. Over the last four weeks, they also signed WR Hollywood Brown and WR Elijah Moore as well. Schefter reminds us that if the Eagles were to trade away WR A.J. Brown, that would probably happen after June 1st, “when the cap burden would be more manageable for the Eagles.” As things currently stand, Wicks will likely compete for WR3 duties. The trade also leaves Packers WR Christian Watson, WR Jayden Reed and WR Matthew Golden as the team’s top-three options after allowing WR Romeo Doubs to sign with the Patriots last month. The Eagles tacked on an additional year to Wicks’ contract after the deal, tying him to the franchise through the 2027 season.

Falcons exercised RB Bijan Robinson’s fifth-year team option for 2027.

RB Bijan, Robinson ATL
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

Robinson has totaled more than 1,450 scrimmage yards in all three pro seasons, most recently churning out 2,298 scrimmage yards, 11 touchdowns and 79 receptions last year. Robinson was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2023, is a two-time defending Pro Bowl player and last year earned first-team All-Pro honors as a running back and second-team All-Pro honors as an all-purpose player. The front office could put off a long-term contract extension until next offseason, but getting one done before the 2026 season begins would likely save them money down the road. He will contend for the 1.01 spot in fantasy drafts this year.

49ers signed CB Jack Jones, formerly of the Dolphins.

Jack, Jones
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

This is a one-year contract for Jones. He entered the NFL as a 2022 fourth-round pick with the Patriots. He was waived in November 2023 after dealing with a lengthy hamstring injury. The Raiders added him right away, but eventually waived him in April 2025. He was signed by the Dolphins during the 2025 offseason. PFF credits him with six forced incompletions and one interception last year. Jones has a chance to compete for a starting role here.

Commanders hosted Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. for a top-30 visit on Friday.

Omar, Cooper Jr.
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

Cooper would have the chance to assume No. 2 wide receiver duties right out of the gate if the Commanders were to draft him. The front office was interested in signing WR Romeo Doubs before he signed with the Patriots and would have pursued Colts WR Alec Pierce had he not re-signed with Indianapolis. 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk’s status remains in flux. Cooper played very little in his 2022 freshman season, but contributed meaningfully in 2023 and 2024 in a perimeter-heavy role. He then kicked inside in 2025, manning Indiana’s starting slot role. His versatility would likely allow him to line up opposite WR Terry McLaurin in two-wide receiver sets.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said there is “a pretty decent chance” that USC WR Makai Lemon ends up being the third wide receiver drafted this year.

Makai, Lemon
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

As the NFL Network ran clips of Lemon, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson, Rapoport said he expects there to be two wide receivers drafted during the 2026 NFL Draft’s first 15 picks. He then said that the picks 16-18 range is a “good spot” for Lemon. Presumably, Rapoport believes Tate and Tyson will be drafted ahead of him. While teams can, of course, swap picks, the Jets, Lions and Vikings currently hold picks 16,17 and 18, respectively. Rapoport’s colleague Cameron Wolfe adds that Lemon has a top-30 visit with the Dolphins, who hold the 11th and 30th overall picks, next week.

NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe said the Titans “love” Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love.

Jeremiyah, Love
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

Per Wolfe, the Titans could also target a pass rusher with the No. 4 overall pick. He adds that multiple teams list Love as the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft. Many would argue that spending a top-five pick on a running back is an improper use of resources for a rebuilding team, but the Titans’ front office could simply view him as a foundational player.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said “it feels” likely that Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price will be the second running back selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jadarian, Price
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

Per Rapoport, “NFL evaluators and coaches really, really like” Price, though Notre Dame’s 2025 backup should not be viewed as the “consensus” RB2 at this time. Rapoport adds that it is possible a team will choose to draft Price at the end of the first round, but being drafted in the second round is “probably the sweet spot” for him. Price missed his 2022 freshman season after rupturing his left Achilles tendon during a summer workout. He played a minor role in 2023 before becoming Notre Dame’s RB2 in 2024. Over the past two seasons, he rushed 233 times for for 1,420 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught 10 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns.

ESPN’s Todd Archer reports Cowboys S Markquese Bell “was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana on Friday.”

Markquese, Bell
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

Per Archer, the marijuana possession charge is a misdemeanor offense, but the controlled substance charge is a felony. The NFL will likely wait out the legal process before stepping in with a potential suspension. Bell appeared in all 17 games for the Cowboys last year, primarily as a backup. He is currently in the second year of the three-year contract he signed last offseason.

Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley said he believes Bhayshul Tuten’s “role and opportunity is going to see a major hike” next season.

RB Bhayshul, Tuten JAX
Apr 14, 2026 08:26

Consider Shipley one of many who believe Tuten is on track for a breakout 2026 following the departure of Travis Etienne. In his latest mailbag article, Shipley said he believes Tuten will be a breakout player for the Jaguars in 2026, citing his efficiency as a runner while also noting Tuten’s “legit home-run speed.” Tuten rushed for 83-307-5 as a rookie while adding another 10 receptions for 79 yards and two scores. He blazed the fastest 40-yard dash of any RB at the Combine in 2025 (4.32 seconds), and saw eight of his 87 carries go for 10 or more yards last season, per PFF. While the Jaguars could still add a back in the draft to compete with Tuten and free agent signee Chris Rodriguez, Shipley seems to think Tuten is on the fast track to a strong workload, which could bode well for fantasy managers in the mid to late rounds of drafts this season.

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