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Steelers’ four-round mock draft exchanges veteran pieces (Patrick Queen and Kaleb Johnson) for added capital, then moves up to land Makai Lemon at 11th overall, while adding OL, DT, WR, LB, and CB prospects across rounds 3–4—signaling a roster reset under a new coaching staff.
The Steelers hosted three more pre-draft visitors—Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, and Michigan tight end Marlin Klein. McNeil-Warren and Lemon are viewed as likely first-round picks, with McNeil-Warren’s versatility and size and Lemon’s elite route and hands; Klein is a Day-3 projection known for blocking and upside as a receiver. The visit adds to Pittsburgh’s tally, bringing them to 23 of 30 non-local slots.
CBS Sports' latest 2026 NFL Draft mock has the Washington Commanders moving up from No. 7 to No. 3 to select Texas Tech edge David Bailey, with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza projected as the No. 1 overall pick for the Raiders. The mock also features five Ohio State players in the first round and a raft of top prospects across the top 10, including several top tackles and defenders shaping the opening picks.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Carolina Panthers for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton won't threaten Jalen Hurts’ job but adds experienced depth and a different perspective to Philly’s QB room, potentially giving the team flexibility on QB2 Tanner McKee. At roughly $4 million for 2026, his contract is more than typical QB3 money, but his long NFL resume could help install a new system and stabilize the depth chart.
A Kansas City Star mock draft envisions the Chiefs bolstering defense early with two top-30 picks in 2026: No. 9 would target LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane and No. 29 Missouri edge Zion Young. It’s followed by seven additional selections on Days 2–6, including WR Denzel Boston, CB Daylen Everette, TE Michael Trigg, RB Demond Claiborne, S Jakobe Thomas, OT Drew Shelton, and WR Eric Rivers, as KC weighs defensive needs against offensive depth ahead of the Pittsburgh draft.
Chiefs acquire Justin Fields from the Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick to back up Patrick Mahomes as he heals from injury, while the Jets shed Fields' guaranteed 2026 salary for cap relief and a late draft asset; analysts grade the deal with mixed expectations for each side.
The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert to a one-year contract, preserving cap space for 2026 and avoiding more than $20 million in dead money if they had released him. Goedert had a strong 2025 season with career highs in receptions (60) and touchdowns (11), making him the top TE option for the team. With depth additions like Johnny Mundt and Grant Calcaterra, and the potential for continued emphasis on tight ends in their offense, the Eagles expect Goedert to remain a central part of the passing game while monitoring health and future TE development for 2027.
Kyler Murray’s arrival in Minnesota reshapes the NFC North, which is now viewed as a tight race for 2026. Detroit is ranked No. 1 thanks to its talent and the best quarterback–head coach pairing, with Chicago at No. 2, Green Bay at No. 3, and Minnesota at No. 4. The Lions look like the team to beat if health holds and defense shows improvement; the Vikings could push toward 10 wins and a wild-card with a steadier offense, while the Packers and Bears face questions about whether they’ve done enough to close the gap.
After the first wave of 2026 NFL free agency period, Next Gen Stats highlights eight signings that fit well schematically and address pressing needs: Kenneth Walker III to Kansas City Chiefs (RB), Jaelan Phillips to Carolina Panthers (OLB), Tyler Linderbaum to Las Vegas Raiders (C), Mike Evans to San Francisco 49ers (WR), Bryan Cook to Cincinnati Bengals (S), Devin Bush to Chicago Bears (LB), Tariq Woolen to Philadelphia Eagles (CB), and Alex Anzalone to Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LB). These moves bolster each team's offense, pass rush, interior line, receiving corps, and defensive depth, reflecting strong fits and strategic upgrades.
The Browns' new head coach Todd Monken is winning over players with a hands-on, direct leadership style that differs from Kevin Stefanski's even-keeled approach. Quinshon Judkins said Monken greeted him warmly and outlined his vision in a personable, proactive way, signaling a potentially productive dynamic as Cleveland builds its roster and looks to translate leadership into on-field success.
A full three-round NFL Mock Draft for 2026 projects major trades and a quarterback-heavy first round sparked by the NFL Combine, with the Raiders sticking at No. 1 to select Fernando Mendoza and a slate of top prospects filling needs across the league.
NFL Network analyst Gennaro Filice's 1.0 mock for the 2026 draft has RB Jeremiyah Love cracking the top five and WR Jordyn Tyson landing with the Kansas City Chiefs at pick No. 9, with the rest of the first round filled by teams addressing quarterback, offensive line, defense and pass-catching needs.
The Kansas City Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract, converting about $54.45 million of his 2026 salary into a signing bonus to drop his 2026 cap hit from $78.2 million to $34.65 million and create roughly $43.56 million in cap space, though the team remains about $11 million over the cap. The move is the first in a busy offseason that could include further restructures (potentially for Chris Jones) and adjustments as KC eyes needed upgrades and potential departures (Chenal, Watson) with questions about Mahomes’ 2026 availability and Kelce’s retirement looming.
In the latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders surprise by taking Arvell Reese No. 1, snubbing Fernando Mendoza; Mendoza lands at No. 2 with the New York Jets as Crosby trade rumors swirl, followed by Francis Mauigoa to the Cardinals, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Titans and Caleb Downs to the Giants.
Trade chatter swirls around Las Vegas pass rusher Maxx Crosby after reports he’s unhappy with last season’s shutdown decision; the Raiders could trade him to accelerate a rebuild, aided by Crosby’s four-year, $118M contract with about $59M guaranteed and only $5M dead cap if moved, though his knee rehab may delay an entry physical. The piece outlines 10 plausible suitors—Buffalo, Cincinnati, Seattle, New England, Dallas, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Chicago and Detroit—each with different cap and draft-price considerations, suggesting a deal could fetch multiple first-round picks and a premium return, depending on timing around the draft.