NEWS
Mon, May 04, 2026

11:11 AM - Kaelon Black (SF) is set to compete with recent draft picks Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo for backup touches behind Christian McCaffrey, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.

Sat, May 02, 2026

9:07 PM - Dawand Jones (Cle) (knee) restructured his contract for the 2026 season to receive $1.5 million, including $1.145 million in guaranteed money, TTom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

5:25 PM - David Njoku () will visit the Chargers on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fri, May 01, 2026

8:06 PM - Deonte Banks (NYG) Giants have declined Banks' fifth-year option, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

4:12 PM - Anthony Richardson (Ind) Colts didn't exercise the fifth-year option on Richardson's (eye) rookie contract, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 Fan Indianapolis reports.

3:38 PM - Chase Claypool () Packers brought Claypool in for a tryout Friday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

3:21 PM - Bhayshul Tuten (Jax) will likely see a similar workload to Chris Rodriguez as the leaders of Jacksonville's new-look backfield, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

8:03 PM - Jack Wilson () (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Colts on Thursday.

7:42 PM - Blake Watson () (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Titans on Thursday, according to the NFL's official transaction log.

7:31 PM - Devon Key (Den) signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender agreement with the Broncos on Thursday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

7:21 PM - Tre Tomlinson () (undisclosed) was waived by the 49ers on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

7:16 PM - Jamin Davis () was released by the Raiders on Thursday.

7:08 PM - PJ Walker () retired from professional football Thursday.

2:38 PM - Lukas Van Ness (GB) Ness had his fifth-year option exercised by the Packers on Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

2:22 PM - George Kittle (SF) Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Kittle (Achilles) is aiming to be ready for the 49ers' Week 1 game against the Rams, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

2:08 PM - Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Jax) Illustrated's John Shipley projects Rodriguez to open the season as the Jaguars' lead running back.

12:38 PM - Calais Campbell (Bal) signed a one-year deal with the Ravens on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

11:07 AM - Myles Murphy (Cin) Bengals are declining Murphy's fifth-year option for 2027, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

11:01 AM - Darius Slayton (NYG) (abdomen) recently underwent surgery on a core-muscle injury and will miss spring workouts but is expected to be available for training camp in July, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

10:14 AM - Austin Ekeler () (Achilles) recently received full medical clearance for football activities and intends to continue his playing career in 2026, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

8:14 PM - Harrison Bryant (Sea) signed Bryant on Wednesday, Ari Horton of the Seahawks' official site reports.

7:59 PM - Ben VanSumeren (Buf) Bills signed VanSumeren (knee) to a one-year contract Wednesday, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

7:52 PM - ShunDerrick Powell () City waived Powell on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

7:26 PM - Will McDonald IV (NYJ) Jets picked up the fifth-year option on McDonald's (knee) rookie contract Wednesday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.

7:18 PM - Shelby Harris (NYG) Giants signed Harris to a one-year deal Wednesday, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

7:08 PM - Justin Simmons () announced Wednesday he is retiring from football.

5:52 PM - George Pickens (Dal) has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

2:02 PM - Bryce Young (Car) Panthers have officially exercised the fifth-year option on Young's rookie contract, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

1:21 PM - Azeez Al-Shaair (Hou) (thumb) has a agreed to a three-year extension with the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

12:31 PM - Shedeur Sanders (Cle) Todd Monken hopes to identify the Browns' starting QB by the end of the team's minicamp June 9-11, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Sanders and Deshaun Watson are considered the top two candidates to land the job.

12:10 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) reportedly emerged from last week's voluntary minicamp with an edge over Shedeur Sanders in the Browns' quarterback competition, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

8:20 PM - Martin Emerson (NO) Saints signed Emerson on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

6:24 PM - Christian Gonzalez (NE) Patriots have exercised Gonzalez's fifth-year contract option, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.

6:03 PM - Jahmyr Gibbs (Det) Lions exercised Gibbs' fifth-year option for the 2027 season Tuesday, Nolan Bianchi of Detroit News reports.

4:20 PM - Quentin Johnston (LAC) Chargers exercised Johnston's fifth-year option for the 2027 season Tuesday.

4:15 PM - Russell Wilson () visited with the Jets on Tuesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

2:35 PM - Jonathon Brooks (Car) (knee) said Tuesday that he's been fully cleared to participate in the Panthers' offseason program, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

2:13 PM - Tre Harris (LAC) could have competition within the wide receiver room after the Chargers selected Brenen Thompson 105th overall during the 2026 NFL Draft.

1:51 PM - Martin Emerson () is visiting the Saints on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

1:44 PM - Michael Burton (Cle) signed with the Browns on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

1:25 PM - Jauan Jennings () is visiting with the Vikings on Tuesday and Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

1:15 PM - Dean Lowry () has now decided to take additional time to work his way back into shape after it was reported Sunday that he re-signed with the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

1:05 PM - John Rhys Plumlee () was waived by the Steelers on Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

12:59 PM - Elijah Mitchell () Patriots released Mitchell on Tuesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

10:22 AM - Aaron Rodgers (Pit) Steelers assigned Rodgers the right-of-first-refusal UFA tender Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

7:41 PM - Sincere McCormick (SF) signed with the 49ers on Monday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

7:13 PM - John Jiles () (undisclosed) was waived with a non-football injury designation by the Patriots on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

6:11 PM - Jalen Carter (Phi) Eagles picked up Carter's fifth-year option Monday, Jeff McLane of Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

5:56 PM - Nolan Smith (Phi) Eagles exercised Smith's fifth-year option Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

5:45 PM - Curtis Robinson (Dal) Cowboys signed Robinson to a one-year deal Monday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

5:37 PM - Tyler Johnson (Dal) Cowboys signed Johnson to a one-year deal Monday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

5:28 PM - John Jiles () Patriots waived Jiles on Monday.

5:05 PM - Tyree Wilson (NO) Saints declined Wilson's fifth-year option Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

4:57 PM - Cam Akers () Seahawks cut Cam Akers on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

4:50 PM - Theo Wease Jr. (Mia) will have plenty of competition in the wide receiver room during training camp, as the Dolphins have added three receivers in the 2026 draft, Matt Sullivan of sportingnews.com reports.

4:42 PM - Calijah Kancey (TB) Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option on Kancey's contract Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

4:32 PM - Marshall Lang () Patriots waived Lang on Monday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

4:23 PM - Elijah Cooks () Saints waived Cooks on Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

4:17 PM - Evan Hull () Saints waived Hull on Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

4:10 PM - Brandon Johnson (Pit) Steelers signed Johnson to a contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports

4:02 PM - Samori Toure () Saints released Toure on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

4:00 PM - Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Dal) Cowboys signed Valdes-Scantling to a one-year contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

3:13 PM - Jalen Tolbert (Mia) is facing added competition for snaps, routes and targets after the Dolphins selected three rookie wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft, Matt Sullivan of The Sporting News reports.

1:01 PM - Jordan Addison (Min) Vikings exercised Addison's fifth-year option Monday.

12:11 PM - Malik Washington (Mia) (thumb) is facing increased competition for targets and snaps after Miami selected three rookie wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft, Julio Vasquez of USA Today reports.

11:55 AM - Keon Coleman (Buf) GM Brandon Beane said Monday that the team has "hit the reset button" with Coleman and "thinks his best year is yet to come" during the 2026 season, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

11:43 AM - Jalen McMillan (TB) is expected to face increased competition for playing time and targets after Tampa Bay used a third-round pick on Ted Hurst in last weekend's 2026 NFL Draft, Scott Smith of the Bucs' official site reports.

11:40 AM - Javonte Williams (Dal) Cowboys did not add to the running back position in the 2026 NFL Draft, leaving Williams (shoulder) positioned to reprise a bell cow role, Jon Machota of Athletic reports.

11:34 AM - Devaughn Vele (NO) (shoulder) faces increased competition for playing time and targets after the Saints used three picks on wide receivers in last weekend's 2026 NFL Draft, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

11:27 AM - Cedric Tillman (Cle) will face increased competition for snaps and targets after the Browns drafted a pair of rookie wide receivers in first-rounder KC Concepcion and second-rounder Denzel Boston in the 2026 Draft, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

11:25 AM - Xavier Legette (Car) is facing additional competition for snaps and targets after Carolina selected Chris Brazzell in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

11:21 AM - Trey Benson (Ari) (knee) faces even more added competition in the Arizona backfield after the Cardinals used the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 Draft on Jeremiyah Love last Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

9:58 AM - Devontez Walker (Bal) will face increased competition for touches after the Ravens drafted a pair of rookie wideouts in Ja'Kobi Lane (third round) and Elijah Sarratt (fourth round) in the 2026 NFL Draft, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

6:07 PM - Dean Lowry (Pit) is slated to sign with the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

2:58 PM - Donovan Smith () announced his retirement Sunday.

2:08 PM - Anfernee Jennings (NO) is expected to sign with the Saints, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

2:33 PM - Tyree Wilson (NO) Raiders have traded Wilson and the No. 219 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Saints in exchange for pick No. 150, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site reports.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

5:19 PM - Jayden Reed (GB) has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

1:04 PM - A.J. Brown (Phi) Eagles' selection of WR Makai Lemon with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft provides further indication that the team is preparing to move on from Brown, Tim McManus of ESPN and Zach Berman of Athletic report.

11:47 AM - Geno Smith (NYJ) gained two key targets Thursday, as the Jets drafted tight end Kenyon Sadiq 16th overall and wide receiver Omar Cooper 30th overall, Mitch Sherman and Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic report.

11:19 AM - Kirk Cousins (LV) is set for a quarterback competition with rookie first overall pick Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

11:14 AM - Calvin Ridley (Ten) will face competition for targets from Carnell Tate, whom the Titans drafted fourth overall Thursday, Nick Suss of The Tennessean reports.

11:06 AM - Mason Taylor (NYJ) will face increased competition for targets and playing time at tight end, as Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports that the Jets drafted Kenyon Sadiq 16th overall Thursday.

10:59 AM - Garrett Wilson (NYJ) (knee) could see increased competition for targets but also less attention from defenses after the Jets drafted tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper, respectively, with the 16th and 30th picks Thursday, Mitch Sherman and Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic report.

10:41 AM - Zach Charbonnet (Sea) (knee) will face increased competition for touches once he recovers from a torn ACL, as Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports that the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price 32nd overall Thursday,

10:34 AM - George Holani (Sea) could still have a role in Seattle's running back rotation even after the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price 32nd overall Thursday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

10:31 AM - Emanuel Wilson (Sea) will face increased competition for touches after the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price 32nd overall Thursday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

10:15 AM - James Conner (Ari) will likely have to settle for a backup role in 2026, as Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports that Arizona drafted running back Jeremiyah Love third overall Thursday.

10:11 AM - Tyler Allgeier (Ari) will likely have to settle for a backup role in 2026, as Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports that Arizona drafted running back Jeremiyah Love third overall Thursday.

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

6:43 PM - Nico Collins (Hou) reporter Jordan Schultz reports teams around the league have called the Texans to check on the availability of Collins.

6:20 PM - George Pickens (Dal) will sign the franchise tag in the coming days, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

1:50 PM - Colston Loveland (Chi) (concussion) said he "feel(s) very good" and is embracing a larger role heading into his second NFL season, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.

9:16 AM - Zay Flowers (Bal) Ravens exercised Flowers' $27.3 million team option for 2027 on Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of Athletic reports.

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

7:43 PM - Hunter Wohler (Ind) manager Chris Ballard said Monday that Wohler is at the end of his rehab for the foot injury he suffered during preseason last year, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

7:34 PM - Justin Walley (Ind) manager Chris Ballard said Monday that Walley is at the end of his rehab for the ACL tear he suffered in August of 2025, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

7:24 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) Colts are targeting a return to football activities during training camp in July for Buckner (neck), JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

7:15 PM - Spencer Shrader (Ind) manager Chris Ballard said Monday that Shrader (knee) will kick with the team during training camp in July, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

4:51 PM - George Pickens (Dal) Cowboys aren't sure if Pickens will participate in the offseason program after they ended negotiations on a long-term contract, but the team is optimistic he'll sign his franchise tag before Week 1, Jon Machota of Athletic reports.

1:30 PM - George Pickens (Dal) COO Stephen Jones said Wednesday that Pickens will play out 2026 under the franchise tag, with no negotiations toward a long-term deal, Jonathan Jones of CBSSports.com reports.

12:17 PM - Quinshon Judkins (Cle) (ankle) was spotted in uniform and rehabbing at the start of Cleveland's voluntary minicamp on Tuesday, Dylan Feltovich of USA Today reports.

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