28 April 2026
The Jets were tied to other team’s backup quarterbacks for a lot of the offseason, as well as Carson Wentz before Wentz re-signed with the Vikings. This is the resignation stage. Wilson threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns against the Cowboys in Week 2 last year. That actually happened. Also he played some other games that weren’t as good before being benched for Jaxson Dart. On a talent level, there are probably teams with worse backups, but a 37-year-old Russell Wilson probably isn’t ...28 April 2026
So it was a good visit today. The Saints needed veteran help, having never filled the void of Alontae Taylor after Taylor signed with the Titans this offseason. Quincy Riley and Isaac Yiadom are also candidates to start for the Saints this year.28 April 2026
It was almost a three-month stay on New England’s offseason roster. Seventh-rounder Jam Miller appears to have taken Mitchell’s spot on the depth chart, though Terrell Jennings is likely the third back in the pecking order behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.28 April 2026
The former five-year college player spent the 2021 season at Oklahoma and the 2022 season at USC before transferring to Houston in 2023. McCutchin earned second-team All-Big 12 honors last year, totaling 51 tackles, three TFLs, one sack, one forced fumble and 10 passes defended. He has zero career interceptions. McCutchin, 23, stands 6’2/191 and tested very well at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Titans added a ton of defensive back help this offseason, perhaps enough to keep McCutchin from maki ...
28 April 2026
The Athletic’s Dan Duggan reports that the Giants are aware surgery “could eventually be necessary, but they don’t believe it’s a certainty.” He cites Tyler Linderbaum’s 2024 training camp — he missed most of camp but was able to play all 17 games in the regular season. Reading between the lines, we’re expecting Mauigoa’s offseason to be truncated in some way, and Duggan adds it’s possible Mauigoa gets surgery after the season if his back bothers him during his rookie year.28 April 2026
The Saints, who were rumored to be interested in Thibodeaux before instead pivoting to a deal for Raiders EDGE Tyree Wilson, were only offering a fourth-round pick. The Giants truly have an embarrassment of pass-rushing riches right now, but we agree with them that there’s probably little reason for them to deal Thibodeaux for a Day 3 pick. Thibodeaux enters his fifth-year option offseason as a likely deadline trade candidate if the right value can be found.28 April 2026
Ball was one of the few Razorbacks who didn’t completely disappoint in 2025, as he started all 11 games while picking up 4.5 tackles for loss in his redshirt senior season. He was much more productive as a junior, however, with 47 tackles and 1.5 sacks over his 13 games. While there are concerns about his ability to shed blocks, Ball (6’3/310) does have the quickness necessary to not allow said blocks to take place, and there’s enough athleticism to believe he someday could help both again ...28 April 2026
Smith (6’1/322) was a six-year college player, and he spent his first four seasons with Duke before moving west to UCLA. He finishes 2025 with 40 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and half a sack while being an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference defender. He’s the definition of a space eater; one who profiles best as a nose as he uses his frame to shed blocks and take on double teams. He lacks later quickness and there isn’t much range here, so it’s hard to see Smith playing three down ...28 April 2026
The Panthers let Rico Dowdle walk in free agency and replaced him only with AJ Dillon in what could be interpreted as a sign of confidence that Brooks could play a real role behind Chuba Hubbard in 2026. Trevor Etienne is the other main player in Carolina’s backup RB derby. Brooks has lost most of his NFL career to date to a pair of ACL tears and while we’re hopeful he can come back, he should be approached skeptically for fantasy football purposes.28 April 2026
Williams, 23, measured 6’2/231 at the NFL Scouting Combine and 6’2/243 at Texas A&M’s Pro Day. He did not participate in athletic testing at either event. Injuries have been an issue for him over the past three seasons. He missed one game due to an undisclosed injury in 2023, two games due to a knee injury in 2024 and six games due to injuries in both ankles in 2025. His ticket to an NFL roster might be through special teams. Aaron Wilson reports Williams got $210,000 in guaranteed bas ...28 April 2026
Kelly (6’5/256) logged 29 pressures on 201 rushes (14.4 pressure pressure rate) with 3.0 sacks and 7 sacks created, adding a very respectable 17.1 percent third-down pressure rate that highlights his situational pass-rush utility. Kelly’s long-arm usage and stride length allow him to stress tackles early in the rep, but his lack of bend and suddenness shows up when trying to corner or close at the top of the arc. Though his 90th percentile jumps are a positive data point, his athletic limita ...28 April 2026
Pavia was slated to join the Ravens for a tryout camp, but per Adam Schefter, was signed in advance. Pavia and Joe Fagnano will compete to see who will be the third quarterback behind Tyler Huntley in training camp. It bodes well for Pavia’s chances of at least landing on the practice squad that he was signed quickly here. The Heisman finalist will undoubtedly be asked to carry the NFL Content Machine in the third week of the preseason.28 April 2026
Williams played two seasons with TCU before transferring to the Sooners, and he was a productive -- though far from dominant -- player at both schools. He finished with at least 4.5 tackles for loss in all four campaigns, and he finished 2025 with 27 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his final collegiate season. The 6-foot-1, 305-pound defender gets positive reviews about his versatility with the ability to line up over center or in the baps, and he’s shown the ability to beat blocks. Scouts worry abou ...28 April 2026
Roberts (6’5/333) is a hulking, power-based interior presence with a 7.83 RAS and a massive 333-pound frame. Roberts’ 2025 campaign featured a strong 87.5 pass block grade with just two total pressures allowed across 201 pass-blocking snaps, showcasing his ability to anchor and absorb power when his technique is dialed in. His game is built on size, grip strength, and the ability to wall off defenders at the point of attack, flashing shock in his hands and the raw power to displace when he w ...28 April 2026
He visited with the Texans before the draft. Emerson tore his Achilles before the start of last season, so his age-26 season will likely yield a one-year prove-it deal. Emerson has the talent to be an NFL starter if he’s fully recovered, so his decision might come down to playing time and guaranteed money.28 April 2026
Lucas (6’5/256) brings NFL-caliber size and length to the edge, but his 2025 production profile (42 tackles, six havoc plays, 3.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks) reflects an inconsistent translation of traits to impact. He generated 25 pressures on 238 rushes (10.5 percent pressure rate) with just one sack created, underscoring his inability to consistently convert disruption into finishes. Lucas flashes inside/outside rush versatility with long-arm power and occasional chop-rip counters, yet his rush sequenc ...28 April 2026
Kitselman spent two seasons as an Alabama backup before transferring to Tennessee in 2024. In his two seasons with the Volunteers, Kitselman caught 48 passes for 554 yards and six touchdowns, intriguingly averaging 1.42 yards per route run. Both the NFL’s Lance Zierlein and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler celebrate Kitselman’s size (6’5/251) and willingness as a run blocker. He is not an elite athlete and may be best suited to backup duties at the pro level. He’ll battle for a TE3 or TE4 r ...28 April 2026
His market is starting to pick up steam now that we’re close to clearing the compensation pick portion of proceedings. The Dolphins, per Barry Jackson, also reportedly have interest in Jennings. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him signed before the week is out after his initial market went cold.28 April 2026
Burton visited with the Browns ahead of the draft last week and inks a contract today. He profiles as their fullback this year. There’s no need to be excited about the 34-year-old, but signing a fullback does indicate the Browns should remain committed to the running game this year.28 April 2026
Barnett (6’4/316) is a durable, ascending interior prospect who started games at tackle before kicking inside to right guard, logging 750 snaps in 2025 with a well-rounded developmental profile. His 9.54 RAS highlights elite athletic traits for the position, pairing outstanding short-area quickness with the ability to execute reach blocks, climb to the second level and mirror interior rushers in pass protection. Barnett allowed just a 1.5 percent pressure rate with one sack across 410 pass-blo ...
