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The Steelers, after a busy offseason, still have five underrated draft needs: a return specialist to replace lost kick/punt returns, a traditional fullback to fit McCarthy’s run-heavy approach, a young punter to stabilize special teams, added depth at outside corner/gunner, and a true nose tackle to anchor the 3-4 and bolster run defense.
New York Giants sign Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (Pancake Pat) to a two-year, $8.5 million deal to pair with running back Cam Skattebo and form a power-heavy backfield for John Harbaugh’s new-look run game, with Ricard known for 300-pound lead blocking and Skattebo returning from a season-ending ankle injury as fans anticipate a punishing Week 1 rushing attack.
Fullback Patrick Ricard is signing with the New York Giants on a two-year deal reportedly worth about $7.63 million in base value (up to ~$8.5 million total), reuniting with coach John Harbaugh. Known for his blocking rather than touches, Ricard earned a 2025 Pro Bowl nod and is expected to fill a similar blocking role with the Giants after nine Ravens seasons.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed Pro Bowl fullback Alec Ingold to a multi-year contract, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. In seven NFL seasons, Ingold has started 58 of 107 games and provided versatile blocking and receiving contributions for the Dolphins and Raiders, as the Chargers add a proven fullback to their offense.
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with veteran fullback Alec Ingold on a two-year, $7.5 million contract, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid at the position with an average of $3.75 million per year. Ingold, released by the Dolphins, reunites with Chargers OC Mike McDaniel’s system and is expected to be used heavily in the offense. In 2025, he played 363 snaps (about 37% of offensive plays) across 17 games, with 10 touches for 61 yards and five first downs; he previously earned a Pro Bowl in 2023.
Kyle Juszczyk, the 49ers' fullback, will remain with the team for the 2024 NFL season after agreeing to a contract restructure, securing cap savings for the team. Juszczyk, a Pro Bowl player, expressed his commitment to continue playing and feels physically fit to do so. The restructured deal creates $1.75 million in salary-cap space for the 49ers, and Juszczyk's role as a lead-blocker for running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to continue.
Former Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum has retired from the NFL after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. He was placed on the reserve/retired list, but the team retains his rights if he decides to return.
John Brockington, a former fullback for the Green Bay Packers, passed away at the age of 74. Brockington was known for his hard-hitting style and impressive rushing yards, including being the first back in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in his first three seasons. He was a key player in the Packers' only NFC Central Division championship between 1967 and 1995. Despite his impressive stats, Brockington's career tailed off after three seasons, which some attribute to a coaching change. He was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1984 and his 5,024 rushing yards still rank fourth all-time in the team's record book.