26 March 2026
The other 40 percent here, of course, ends with Hall playing on the franchise tag. Hall is entering his age-25 season so a reasonable running back contract feels like it has a good chance of not being a millstone for the Jets, the question appears to just boil down to how valuable Hall will be over those years for a New York team that doesn’t appear close to playoff-worthy. Given how far away the Jets and Hall appeared to be at the franchise tag deadline, we wouldn’t be surprised if he playe ...26 March 2026
Yates reports, “Garrett’s contract previously called for his option bonuses in 2026, 2027 and 2028 to be exercised by the 15th day of the league year.” Now, his contract has been amended to push that day back to seven days before the start of the regular season each year. Garrett also had $8 million of his 2029 and 2030 base salary converted to roster bonuses. Yates adds that “the payment of the option bonuses was also modified in a way that has benefit to Garrett.” So, the Browns gain ...25 March 2026
The Raiders are prioritizing building out a young and stable offense ahead of the likely selection of QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. The team signed Jalen Nailor out of free agency, but still has a thin wide receiver group. Concepcion caught 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns in his final college season, gaining steam as a late-first or early-second round pick. The 21-year-old is only one in a long line of receivers the Raiders will talk to prior ...25 March 2026
Witherspoon missed a lot of last season with a shoulder injury and wound up playing just 186 snaps for the Rams in 2024. Entering his age-32 season, he’d probably only be fighting for a roster spot if the Commanders decided to sign him.
25 March 2026
The limited capacity is probably the key bit of this, but Mahomes has seemed well ahead of projections for his recovery from a torn ACL and LCL for some time and at this point it probably shouldn’t be surprising if he’s ready for Week 1. The first real logistical checkpoint we’ll see for Mahomes — since voluntary offseason practice isn’t heavily tracked and we’ll have no clue how ahead he is outside of optimistic quotes — is if he’s placed on the physically unable to perform list ...25 March 2026
We’re not really sure how much this matters — the Jets have no long-term quarterback and were obviously going to do all they could to find someone at the position this offseason. It’s possible that Simpson is in play for the Jets at No. 16 overall. Simpson — only a one-year starter at Alabama — feels more like the 2026 version of Kenny Pickett than someone who we believe has a major chance to be a star quarterback. But the Jets are in a situation where they simply must keep firing dart ...25 March 2026
Flowers’ fifth-year option hasn’t been picked up yet, but that’s regarded as a formality. Zrebiec believes that Flowers won’t match or exceed the contract numbers for Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Puka Nacua, but they probably “won’t be far behind.” Flowers posted a 86/1,211/5 receiving line in 2025 and again figures to be Baltimore’s No. 1 receiver in 2026 after an underwhelming offseason for Baltimore on the offensive side of the ball.25 March 2026
Rivers has been Los Angeles’ third back for most of the last four years, rushing 72 times for 295 yards in the process. He has not crossed the 100-snap threshold on offense, but does play plenty on special teams. Rivers probably won’t ever be a fantasy cog, but he’s a useful depth back.25 March 2026
Bartch has started games in each of the last two seasons for the 49ers, but has spent a lot of time on injured reserve and hasn’t been able to take advantage of chances to win a full-time role. The Lions will add him as depth and hope he can stay healthy. Bartch has respectable PFF grades of 71.7 and 74.8 in his last two seasons.25 March 2026
Mendoza will reportedly participate in the Indiana Hoosiers’ pro day before making his visit with the Raiders, who hold the first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and are all but guaranteed to take Mendoza, fresh off a national championship. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported last week that the Raiders prefer not to start Mendoza immediately. Aidan O’Connell is the only other quarterback on the Raiders roster right now. Mendoza in 2025 ranked fourth among all FBS QBs in yards per attempt and ...25 March 2026
How much the 28-year-old Tagovailoa can mentor the soon-to-be-26-year-old Penix is anyone’s guess, but it sounds like Tua and Penix will have a working relationship as they compete for the Falcons’ Week 1 starting gig. “I look at myself when I was a rookie and I was very grateful for the chance that I had with someone like Ryan Fitzpatrick,” Tagovailoa told reporters Monday in his first comments since signing with Atlanta. “I think whatever I can do to help Mike’s game will help me b ...25 March 2026
Wilson spent last season with the Dolphins, attempting 11 passes as the backup to both Tua Tagovailoa and Quinn Ewers. He joins a quarterback room that is likely to start Tyler Shough with Spencer Rattler in the mix as backup. Wilson is only a month older than Shough, but will be the “journeyman” presence heading into training camp. He will only be on fantasy radars should Shough suffer an injury.25 March 2026
Sullivan will be quarterbacks coach for his fourth team, spending time with the Steelers, Giants, and Broncos under the same role. The Raiders add the 59-year-old ahead of a potential Fernando Mendoza pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Klint Kubiak is rounding out his offensive staff as a rookie quarterback awaits; Sullivan brings over 20 years of NFL coaching experience to the team.25 March 2026
Moore spent the majority of the 2025 season with the Bills, catching nine passes for 112 yards. The 25-year-old was released in November and later signed to the Broncos’ practice squad, catching one pass for four yards in the postseason for Denver. Initially drafted by the Jets, Moore tallied over 100 targets in back-to-back seasons with the Browns from 2023-2024. He will come in to compete for depth snaps in Philly. Moore is mostly off fantasy radars for 2026.24 March 2026
Johnson returns to the Eagles after starting eight games for them in 2025. The 28-year-old swing tackle has spent each of the last three seasons in Philly, developing as a valuable piece on the offensive line. Though he did not find a starting job elsewhere, Johnson has the opportunity to contribute to the Eagles’ blocking under a new offensive line coach in 2026.24 March 2026
Elder millenial legend Flacco will enter his age-41 season as Joe Burrow’s backup. It appears that a market did not appear for his services as a starter. Given how often Burrow has been hurt and the acumen he displayed in “simply throwing the ball in Ja’Marr Chase’s general direction,” it’s as good a landing spot as a backup as any for Flacco.24 March 2026
He does concede that teams in need of wide receiver help could call between now and the NFL Draft. Between Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Marvin Mims, Mims is by far the least-accomplished player and would presumably (our interpretation) be the most available. The Broncos were hampered by injuries to their wideouts down the stretch, and that was what enabled Mims to get major run in the playoffs. It wouldn’t be surprising if a wideout-needy team like the Jets w ...24 March 2026
Cousins’ free agency has been dead quiet since it was reported the Raiders could have interest in him as the legal tampering window ended. If a role as Fernando Mendoza’s bridge quarterback isn’t enticing to Cousins, it’s perhaps on the table that he’ll simply wait and see what injuries accumulate at quarterback over the offseason and preseason before picking a landing spot. He certainly hasn’t been in any rush to sign on to a backup role so far.24 March 2026
Elder millenial legend Flacco will enter his age-41 season as Joe Burrow’s backup. It appears that a market did not appear for his services as a starter. Given how often Burrow has been hurt and the acumen he displayed in “simply throwing the ball in Ja’Marr Chase’s general direction,” it’s as good a landing spot as a backup as any for Flacco.
