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Porter Jr. reportedly rejected a Steelers offer paying just north of $27 million in 2026—a sizable raise from his rookie-year salary—yet the deal wouldn’t guarantee 2027. With no current talks, the weeks-long standoff could see Porter play, Steelers press harder, or a potential trade if discussions resume.
The Green Bay Packers signed tight end Tucker Kraft to a four-year extension through 2030, with a base of $75 million and up to $92 million including $17 million in bonuses; Kraft’s $26.5 million signing bonus is likely fully guaranteed. The deal balances market value with incentives after Kraft’s ACL tear, and he’s expected to be active with minimal limitations for the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
Baker Mayfield signed a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers featuring $70 million guaranteed at signing, with an additional $50 million guaranteed via vesting in 2027–2028 (bringing total guaranteed to $120 million) and about $205 million in total payout over four years; the structure is heavily front-loaded with large guarantees and roster bonuses, giving a new-money average around $55 million per year and a true annual average closer to $48 million.
Patriots lock in CB Christian Gonzalez with a four-year, $135 million extension (about $102 million guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback; multiple analysts grade the deal an A+ and view it as a strong move to retain top talent ahead of the season.
The Texans have held contract talks with quarterback C.J. Stroud, but GM Nick Caserio said negotiations may wait until 2027 if no deal is in place by Week 1. Stroud is expected to play the 2026 season without an extension while both sides remain hopeful to close the gap before the opener; the team is prepared to offer a deal that could put him in the $50M-per-year club. Stroud’s playoff track record has been mixed, but he helped the Texans reach the postseason in his first three seasons. If no deal is reached, he’ll still be under control in 2027 via a $25.9M fifth-year option.
Insiders say Joey Porter Jr.'s camp has floated an in-season holdout or a trade as leverage in contract talks with the Steelers, who want him to play the final year of his rookie deal; with top corner deals near $30M APY and Pittsburgh aiming closer to $25M APY, a roughly $5M gap remains, though Porter’s return to practice and the new coaching staff’s support keep a resolution possible.
Donald’s potential comeback to the Rams is contingent on how the team retools his $30 million cap hit. With about $16.7 million in cap space, Los Angeles would need roughly $13.3 million more by reinstatement, a gap likely bridged by restructuring with a signing bonus and voidable years. Cash spend also factors, as the market for defensive tackles has moved higher (around $38 million). If no new deal is reached, the Rams could cut and re-sign, or Donald could end up hitting free agency and potentially join another contender capable of paying him more.
After a Falcons-Dolphins preseason game, Diane Tagovailoa posted “Cha Ching” in response to criticism of her son’s $212.4 million Dolphins contract, triggering widespread fan outrage. The piece provides context on Tagovailoa’s two-season, 25-game Dolphins run (12-13 record; 551-of-783 passes for 5,527 yards, 39 TDs, 22 INTs; 72.1 QB Impact), his post-June 1 release with $99.2 million dead money, and his one-year stint with the Falcons, noting boos at Hard Rock Stadium as anticipation grows for Week 1 in Atlanta.
Seattle inked cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid CB with a new-money average of $33 million per year and over $101 million guaranteed, keeping him in Seattle through 2031. The deal front- and back-loads cap hits (approx. 2026 $15.4M up to 2031 $39.4M, with a 2032 $8.5M void year), leaving about $11.2 million in 2026 cap space and offering flexibility for future moves, including a potential Leonard Williams extension to preserve trading-cap space during the season.
The Seattle Seahawks secured three-time Pro Bowler Devon Witherspoon with a four-year, $132 million extension through 2031, including a $26 million signing bonus (fully guaranteed) and a sequence of guaranteed base salaries and roster/option bonuses that drive cap hits from about $15.4 million in 2026 to $39.4 million in 2031. Excluding a $3.95 million rookie roster bonus, the deal’s total value reaches roughly $158.26 million when the late rookie-year bonus is counted, averaging about $26.38 million per year over the combined terms.
Seattle locked up Devon Witherspoon with a four-year, $132 million extension ($101M guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback by total value and a $33M per-year AAV, surpassing Trent McDuffie and Denzel Ward. The deal keeps Witherspoon through 2027 after three Pro Bowls, and solidifies him as a defensive cornerstone alongside Seattle’s recent extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Seattle cornerback Devon Witherspoon signed a six-year contract (via a four-year extension) worth about $158.3 million, averaging roughly $33 million per year, with a $26 million signing bonus and $101.3 million in injury guarantees at signing. The first two years are fully guaranteed, while the 3rd and 4th years vest after the 2028 and 2029 Super Bowls, with escalating base salaries and per-game roster bonuses through 2031.
The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a five-year, $153.15 million contract that front-loads guarantees and effectively guarantees three years upfront: $63.35 million at signing, with guarantees rising to $93.15 million by March 2027 and $101 million in injury guarantees vesting by March 2028, while the final two years are team options. The deal includes a $31.85 million signing bonus and an average value of about $30.63 million per year across the full five years.
The Indianapolis Colts secured star running back Jonathan Taylor with a two-year extension worth up to $47 million, including $39 million guaranteed and a $15 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through 2028 and cementing him as the team’s offensive focal point after a season that saw him lead the NFL in carries and rushing TDs.
The Washington Commanders reportedly sign Stefon Diggs to a one-year deal worth up to $12 million, moving on from Brandon Aiyuk rumors. Diggs would add veteran depth to a receivers group led by Terry McLaurin, and he would have led Commanders receiving yards in 2025. The agreement comes as preseason approaches.