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The Steelers are still negotiating with Joey Porter Jr. over an extension; a report suggested he could become the NFL's highest-paid CB, but Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo doubts that and predicts a deal around $28 million per year, noting the cornerback market has risen but Porter probably won’t reset it, with franchise-tag leverage as a possible fallback next year.
Dallas signed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million extension (avg. $35.3M per year) to anchor Dallas's defensive front. Williams has 41.5 career sacks, 343 tackles and a four-year Pro Bowl streak, and his arrival helped improve the Cowboys’ run defense late last season as the team rebuilds its interior line.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said the contract talks were extremely stressful after agreeing to a three-year, $67.5 million extension with Detroit; he’ll be ramped up gradually at training camp to avoid missing time, underscoring the high stakes Lions place on him.
The Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year extension with Jahmyr Gibbs worth up to $75.75 million, including $51.5 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL and signaling a reset of the RB market as Gibbs returns from a training-camp hold-in and takes on a larger role after David Montgomery’s departure.
Jahmyr Gibbs ended his eight-day hold-in with the Detroit Lions and returned to practice as the team works toward a contract likely to make him one of the NFL's highest-paid running backs, following recent extensions for Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor.
Dallas opened the door to a long-term Quinnen Williams extension, but Williams’ leverage is rising as the interior defensive line market reset after Jalen Carter’s record deal and Jeffery Simmons’ deal. With two years left on his current contract, the 28-year-old could push toward top-tier money—potentially around $34–40 million per year—making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid non‑quarterbacks. Agent Nicole Lynn is expected to press for a market-setting deal, while Dallas weighs keeping Williams after trading significant assets to acquire him.
Bijan Robinson agreed to a three-year extension with the Atlanta Falcons, reportedly worth up to $75 million with $51 million guaranteed and $37 million at signing, making him the highest-paid running back in average annual value; the deal comes after Falcons signed other stars and extends his contract beyond 2027.
The Chicago Bears signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year extension worth $116 million with $93 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid RT in NFL history. Wright, 24, has progressed steadily since being drafted No. 10 in 2023 and earned second-team All-Pro last season; the deal, which keeps him under contract through 2031, follows the Bears’ strong OL improvement from 2024 to 2025.
Tucker Kraft returned to Packers practice nine months after tearing his ACL, participating in drills and ramping up for a Week 1 return with a cautious, phased approach. Green Bay is moving carefully under the nine-month rule, while Kraft and GM Brian Gutekunst are negotiating a long-term extension that could make Kraft one of the NFL’s highest-paid tight ends. Kraft says he’s about 98% back and intends to advocate for himself as the process unfolds; he doesn’t plan to play in the preseason but hopes to join a joint practice versus Arizona as doctors call his knee “spectacular.”
The Browns and cornerback Denzel Ward agreed to a two-year extension that will make him the league's highest-paid cornerback by average annual value; the deal builds on his prior five-year, $100.5 million contract with void years and carries cap implications for 2026 ($30,893,412) and 2027 ($29,964,000), while the Browns’ current space sits around $16 million and $32.2 million respectively. Ward, an eight-year Brown and five-time Pro Bowler, posted 39 tackles, 9 passes defended and an interception last season.
The Tennessee Titans signed defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to a three-year, $105.8 million extension (about $35.2 million per year), extending his deal through 2030 and making him the highest-paid interior defensive lineman by new-money average. The extension, which also stretches the overall contract to five years and $149.97 million, solidifies Simmons as the cornerstone of Tennessee’s defense after a four-time Pro Bowl and 2025 All-Pro resume.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a record-setting $504.75 million extension through 2033, adding two years to his deal and making him the NFL’s highest-value contract in history. The extension comes after Mahomes’ December ACL/LCL surgery and follows years of restructures on his 2020 deal, with ESPN reporting and Equity Sports confirming; he’s rehabbing and aiming to be ready for the season opener.
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield says contract-extension talks with Tampa Bay are not close and has set the start of training camp as the deadline to reach a deal; if no agreement is reached, he’ll play out the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract signed in 2024. He stressed his commitment to Tampa and his desire for a long-term deal, while noting the team could still pursue a franchise-tag option next year if needed.
The Green Bay Packers signed Christian Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million extension with a $31 million signing bonus, tying him to the club through the 2030 season as the team reshapes its receiving corps with Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden while losing Romeo Doubs. Watson, a big-play threat who has averaged 17.0 yards per catch in his first four seasons, carries health risk due to recurring injuries but could be a game-changing asset if he stays healthy. The deal comes amid about $28.5 million in cap space, signaling a high-upside investment in a revamped offense around Watson and his teammates, including Tucker Kraft returning from ACL rehab.
Seattle edge rusher Derick Hall agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract extension with $21 million guaranteed through 2029, potentially reaching $46.5 million; he contributed two sacks and a forced fumble in Seattle’s Super Bowl LX win.