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Cardinals' Draft Class Battered: Four Picks Sidelined by Injuries
sports8 days ago

Cardinals' Draft Class Battered: Four Picks Sidelined by Injuries

Arizona's 2026 NFL Draft class has been sidelined by injuries: first-round running back Jeremiyah Love is out indefinitely with an ankle issue; third-round quarterback Carson Beck has rib soreness and is not practicing; second-round tackle Chase Bisontis will miss the season after knee surgery; fourth-round Kaleb Proctor tore his meniscus and is also out for the year. Love and Beck are expected to return later, while Bisontis and Proctor are season-ending losses as the Cardinals rebuild under head coach Mike LaFleur.

via Fox News|
#arizona-cardinals#carson-beck#injuries
Giants' No. 5 pick Arvell Reese flashes early in camp
sports15 days ago

Giants' No. 5 pick Arvell Reese flashes early in camp

Arvell Reese, the Giants’ No. 5 overall pick in 2026, has been a standout through two weeks of camp, showing run-stopping, blitzing and coverage ability with few mistakes and earning praise from head coach John Harbaugh. Fellow rookie Francis Mauigoa is handling right guard duties with steady, promising development, while the cornerback group—Colton Hood, Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks, and Greg Newsome—remains in flux as they compete for first-team reps. Malachi Fields has been limited by injury, and other rookies like Bobby Jamison-Travis, J.C. Davis, and Jack Kelly are fighting for roster spots, with Kelly emerging as a notable second-team defender. This piece provides a snapshot of how Giants’ 2026 draft picks and young players are adjusting to camp.

via Big Blue View|
#arvell-reese#new-york-giants#nfl-draft-2026
Rams sign Ty Simpson to four-year rookie deal, plan to groom him behind Stafford
sports1 month ago

Rams sign Ty Simpson to four-year rookie deal, plan to groom him behind Stafford

Rams No. 13 overall pick Ty Simpson signed a four-year, $25.4 million rookie contract (fully guaranteed) with a fifth-year option and a $14.9 million signing bonus, positioning him as Matthew Stafford’s heir. LA intends to let him learn behind Stafford, while competing for the No. 2 quarterback job with Stetson Bennett during training camp and three preseason games. The deal comes as the Rams reshaped the roster, including a blockbuster trade to acquire Myles Garrett.

via The New York Times|
#los-angeles-rams#nfl-draft-2026#quarterbacks
Raiders land No. 1 pick Mendoza, eyeing future at QB
nfl1 month ago

Raiders land No. 1 pick Mendoza, eyeing future at QB

The Las Vegas Raiders announced the signing of first-round quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza, a 6‑5, 225-pound prospect, split his college career between California (2022‑24) and Indiana (2025), totaling 8,247 passing yards, 71 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions in 36 games (35 starts). He led Indiana to an undefeated 16‑0 national championship season in 2025, throwing 41 TDs on 3,535 yards with just six interceptions and earning multiple major awards. Mendoza’s college résumé includes a 72.0% completion rate in 2025 and a string of records and accolades, positioning him as the Raiders’ future at quarterback.

via Raiders.com|
#california-bears#fernando-mendoza#indiana-hoosiers
Mendoza stalls Raiders rookie deal over lump-sum signing bonus
sports1 month ago

Mendoza stalls Raiders rookie deal over lump-sum signing bonus

The four top quarterbacks from the 2026 NFL Draft — including No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza — remain unsigned as rookies report to camps. Mendoza’s side is pushing for a lump-sum signing bonus, a departure from the Raiders’ traditional installment payments, prompting a leverage-driven standoff that mirrors the broader complexity of rookie contracts. Beck later signed his rookie deal after the story’s initial publication, while Simpson and Allar remain unsigned as the rest of the class weighs terms like guarantees and offset language.

via USA Today|
#fernando-mendoza#las-vegas-raiders#nfl-draft-2026
Raiders Ink Four-Year Deal for Keyron Crawford
sports2 months ago

Raiders Ink Four-Year Deal for Keyron Crawford

The Las Vegas Raiders signed third-round defensive end Keyron Crawford to a four-year rookie contract. Crawford, the 67th overall pick in the 2026 draft, played at Arkansas State before transferring to Auburn, where he started all 12 games in 2025 with 36 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, plus a forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception. With Crawford under contract, the Raiders have eight of ten picks signed; unsigned are quarterback Fernando Mendoza and fourth-round cornerback Jermod McCoy.

via NBC Sports|
#auburn-tigers#defensive-end#keyron-crawford
Steelers ink fourth-round returner Wetjen on four-year deal
sports3 months ago

Steelers ink fourth-round returner Wetjen on four-year deal

The Steelers signed fourth-round pick Kaden Wetjen from Iowa to a four-year contract. Wetjen, a standout returner who racked up 954 punt-return yards and four TDs, plus 1,538 kickoff yards and two TDs in college, earned consensus All-American honors in 2025. Special teams coach Danny Crossman lauded his fearless, smart return ability and dual return skills, expecting him to boost the Steelers on kickoff and punt returns.

via Steelers.com|
#four-year-contract#kaden-wetjen#nfl-draft-2026
Steelers sign versatile Spears-Jennings on four-year deal
sports3 months ago

Steelers sign versatile Spears-Jennings on four-year deal

The Steelers signed safety Robert Spears-Jennings, a seventh-round pick from Oklahoma, to a four-year contract. He played 47 games for Oklahoma across four seasons, including all 13 games in 2025 with 178 tackles (101 solo), eight tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions. Steelers assistant head coach/secondary Joe Whitt Jr. praised his versatility to play in the box or in high zones, and Spears-Jennings said he’s a plug-and-play guy who can contribute anywhere as needed.

via Steelers.com|
#nfl-draft-2026#oklahoma#safety
Jets Lock In Top-2 Pick Bailey on Rookie Contract
sports3 months ago

Jets Lock In Top-2 Pick Bailey on Rookie Contract

Jets sign No. 2 overall pick David Bailey to a rookie contract. Bailey, a standout pass rusher who posted 14.5 sacks and 19.5 TFL in 2025 and earned All-American honors, was praised by coach Aaron Glenn for his first-step quickness and power rush; the Jets’ staff also has familiarity with Bailey from Stanford days, making him a key addition to upgrade their pass rush.

via New York Jets|
#david-bailey#edge-rusher#new-york-jets
49ers Lock In Six Draft Picks and Seven UDFAs
roster-moves3 months ago

49ers Lock In Six Draft Picks and Seven UDFAs

The San Francisco 49ers announced the signings of six of their eight 2026 draft picks to four-year deals and added seven undrafted rookie free agents, including De’Zhaun Stribling, Kaelon Black, Carver Willis, Ephesians Prysock, Jaden Dugger, Enrique Cruz Jr., Khalil Dinkins, Bryson Eason, Wesley Grimes, Mikail Kamara, Will Pauling, Jalen Stroman, and James Thompson Jr.

via 49ers.com|
#49ers#nfl-draft-2026#roster-moves
Browns lock in eight from their 2026 draft class
sportsnfl3 months ago

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.

via Cleveland Browns|
#browns#denzel-boston#nfl-draft-2026