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Baker Mayfield’s $165M Extension Reboots NFL QB Economics
The Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield to a three-year, $165 million extension (about $55M per year), elevating him into the top tier of paid QBs and effectively ending the NFL’s “middle-class” quarterback market. The move could influence other deals (e.g., Geno Smith, Sam Darnold), push teams toward pricier veteran or rookie contracts, and reshape quarterback economics in the near term.
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With Kyle Shanahan out due to a concussion, assistant head coach Chris Foerster is running the 49ers and frames it as a “group thing,” delegating responsibilities to coordinators and staff (Kubiak, Morris, Boyer) and splitting team meetings by side of the ball. He underscored leadership as serving, noted there’s ongoing discussion about how long Shanahan will be away, and said they’ll adapt weekly as needed while he leads and others fill in.
Beckham Faces Giants’ Tight Roster Battle Ahead of Training Camp
Odell Beckham Jr. is trying to win a spot on the Giants’ 53-man roster as OTAs begin, with only a few openings available under a new regime and a looming third-QB decision. While some players’ jobs seem safe— notably Jaxson Dart—many spots are up for grabs as the Giants trim from 91 to 53, with contract status and draft pedigree influencing who makes the final cut alongside players such as Abdul Carter, Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Steelers Eye A New Backup: Brendan Sorsby in Supplemental Draft
Analyst Steve Palazzolo predicts the Steelers will bid a third-round pick to draft Brendan Sorsby in the mid-July supplemental draft, potentially reshaping Pittsburgh's QB room behind Drew Allar as Will Howard's spot becomes precarious; Sorsby's gambling-related eligibility issues and the team's rigorous background checks factor into the decision.
NFL 2026 Forecast: Dream and Nightmare Seasons for All 32 Teams
CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan maps out best- and worst-case scenarios for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season, painting a spectrum from potential division titles and deep playoff runs to rebuilds, coaching changes, or disappointing collapses across all 32 franchises.
Broncos OTA Sparks: Nix Trending Toward Mini-Camp Return, Waddle Shines
During the Broncos' OTA with media, Bo Nix did not practice but is trending toward minicamp participation; Jonah Elliss remains at edge rusher after a potential position move, while Jaylen Waddle looked fast and aligned with Payton’s vision. Rookies and depth players (Turner, Reid, Bailey, among others) will vie for spots, and a backup QB battle appeared plausible as Sam Ehlinger reportedly looked better than Jarrett Stidham. Payton also confirmed there will be no joint practices at training camp.
Bengals Skip Bye Week After Spain Trip, Set Up Back-to-Back Primetime Games
The Cincinnati Bengals will not have a bye after their Madrid trip to face the Falcons in Week 9; instead, they are slated for back-to-back primetime games in Weeks 10 and 11 (Week 10 vs. Steelers on Sunday Night Football at Paycor, Week 11 vs. Commanders on Monday Night Football on the road), with a later Ravens Thursday Night Football game on New Year’s Eve.
Hurts Faces a Fork in Philly as Execs Debate 2027 Future
NFL executives remain divided on Jalen Hurts’ long-term fit with the Eagles: if the offense stumbles again, Philadelphia could consider trading him in 2027 due to guarantees and cap implications, while others believe he could thrive if the offense shifts to more play-action and under-center looks with a broader receiving corps and off-site work with players like Devonta Smith and Elijah Moore; a potential A.J. Brown trade could also influence the offense during this period.
Browns lock in eight from their 2026 draft class
The Cleveland Browns have signed eight of their ten 2026 NFL draft picks: Spencer Fano (OT, Utah), Denzel Boston (WR, Washington), Austin Barber (T, Florida), Parker Brailsford (C, Alabama), Justin Jefferson (LB, Alabama), Joe Royer (TE, Cincinnati), Taylen Green (QB, Arkansas) and Carsen Ryan (TE, BYU), with backgrounds and college achievements noted for each player.
Five Archetypes Explain Why Free Agents Sit In May
Breer groups available free agents into five archetypes—overmarketed veterans, older players who may skip OTAs, injury-prone figures, those with off-field/character questions, and end-of-career flag-bearers—to explain why they remain unsigned. He also cites Seattle’s savvy Dante Fowler Jr. signing as an example of veteran depth helping a contending team, and adds notes on Anthony Richardson’s Colts progression, Alvin Kamara’s desire to stay with the Saints, Patrick Mahomes’ rehab progress, and Aaron Rodgers’ situational uncertainty.
Dolphins Bet Big on Upside at WR With Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell
Miami used Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft to add high-upside receivers Caleb Douglas (Texas Tech) and Chris Bell (Louisville). Bell, coming off ACL surgery, is viewed as a potential No. 1 receiver who could contribute as soon as health allows, while Douglas adds depth. The Dolphins say they are building for 2028 and beyond, banking on Bell's return and the long-term upside rather than focusing solely on the 2026 season.