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AFC Notes: Travis Hunter, Jabbar Muhammad, Reed Blankenship, Jaguars, Texans

Jaguars Veteran DL Arik Armstead had a bold claim for the media when he said that WR/CB Travis Hunter is the most talented athlete that he has ever been around. “He’s a game changer,” Armstead said on SiriusXM NFL. “He’s probably the most naturally talented athlete, just pure athlete I’ve been around, and I’ve been around […] The post AFC Notes: Travis Hunter, Jabbar Muhammad, Reed Blankenship, Jaguars, Texans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Noah Pauley, Cowboys, Lions, Packers

Cowboys Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer has been surprised by how well first-round OLB Malachi Lawrence drops in coverage after rarely being asked to do so during his college days. “I’ve been most pleasantly surprised by the instincts when he drops in coverage,” Schottenheimer said, via Jon Machota of The Athletic. “They didn’t drop him much […] The post NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Noah Pauley, Cowboys, Lions, Packers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Vega Ioane, Aaron Rodgers, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers

Bengals Bengals CB Daxton Hill is set to enter his fifth-year option in 2026 and will be an unrestricted free agent following the season. Ben Baby of ESPN writes that the “soft estimate” for Hill’s next deal is $20 million per year.  However, Baby adds that how much Cincinnati values Hill and whether he fits […] The post AFC Notes: Vega Ioane, Aaron Rodgers, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFC Notes: Dak Prescott, Malachi Lawrence, Zack Baun, Cowboys, Eagles

Cowboys Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was slightly limited during minicamp with knee soreness. Dallas HC Brian Schottenheimer called it a non-issue and said they want to be proactive in managing Prescott’s workload as he ages. “Not an issue at all,” Schottenheimer said, via Jon Machota of The Athletic. “When I talked to Dak about it, […] The post NFC Notes: Dak Prescott, Malachi Lawrence, Zack Baun, Cowboys, Eagles appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Mason Taylor, Marcelino McCrary-Ball, Dolphins’ Position Battles, Jets

Dolphins Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald takes a look at the five most intriguing position battles on the Dolphins going into training camp: Jackson notes that the No. 6 receiver job could come down to Jalen Reagor, Theo Wease Jr., Terrace Marshall Jr., Tahj Washington, AJ Henning, and Donoven McCulley if Chris Bell starts […] The post AFC Notes: Mason Taylor, Marcelino McCrary-Ball, Dolphins’ Position Battles, Jets appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Palmer: Browns Have No Intention Of Trading Shedeur Sanders

James Palmer says his understanding is that the Browns don’t have any intention of trading QB Shedeur Sanders, despite the rumblings that are out there.  Palmer explains the Browns are seeing Sanders develop and close the gap between him and veteran QB Deshaun Watson. With two years beyond 2026 left on Sanders’ rookie contract, it […] The post Palmer: Browns Have No Intention Of Trading Shedeur Sanders appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Team Defense

To help pass the time from now until the start of training camp, we’ll be looking at where every team ranks in positional spending. We’ve hit each of the individual offensive positions; now it’s time to put it all together for a team-by-team look at which organizations are allocating the most to the defensive side […] The post 2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Team Defense appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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Buccaneers Believe Their Offer For Baker Mayfield Will Be Best He Gets

Pro Football Talk writes that in league circles is the Buccaneers believe their offer to QB Baker Mayfield for a long-term deal will ultimately be stronger than what he’d get from any other team.  Per PFT, Tampa Bay is confident that when it puts its final offer out ahead of Mayfield’s deadline of the start […] The post Buccaneers Believe Their Offer For Baker Mayfield Will Be Best He Gets appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Linebackers

To help pass the time from now until the start of training camp, we’ll be looking at where every team ranks in positional spending. Our last single position group is linebackers. A great linebacker can still have an exponential impact on the success of a defense, but there are fewer great linebackers than ever. The […] The post 2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Linebackers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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NFC Notes: Nick Emmanwori, Mike Evans, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers  49ers TE George Kittle heaped praise upon veteran WR Mike Evans for his veteran leadership and football IQ during a recent appearance on the New Heights podcast. “One thing that I was talking to [quarterback Brock] Purdy about a couple of days ago was that this is our first veteran wide receiver since we had […] The post NFC Notes: Nick Emmanwori, Mike Evans, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Donte Jackson, Bo Nix, Davis Webb, Broncos, Chargers

Broncos Broncos QB Bo Nix was on the field during the team’s mandatory minicamp after suffering an ankle injury in the AFC Divisional round. Denver WR Troy Franklin didn’t hold back when discussing the importance of having their signal-caller back on the field leading the team. “That was great for the team, man,” Franklin said, […] The post AFC Notes: Donte Jackson, Bo Nix, Davis Webb, Broncos, Chargers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Jeffery Simmons, Airontae Ersery, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

Jaguars Jaguars running game coordinator Brian Picucci said he knew HC Liam Coen would eventually become a head coach. “It’s awesome. I am proud,” Picucci said, via Sports Illustrated. “But I also saw the evolution of when you’re trying to find your voice earlier in your career, and you know as well as I do, […] The post AFC Notes: Jeffery Simmons, Airontae Ersery, Jaguars, Texans, Titans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFC Notes: Erik McCoy, Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons, Saints

Falcons The Falcons are expected to have a QB competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, but Penix has yet to be fully cleared from ACL surgery. NFL insider James Palmer believes Tagovailoa is a front-runner “with an asterisk” and feels it’s still a wide-open race. He thinks Penix could be cleared by the start of camp, which […] The post NFC Notes: Erik McCoy, Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Giants CB Rico Payton Reverts To Injured Reserve

Giants CB Rico Payton has reverted to the team’s injured reserve list, per the NFL transaction wire.  He was waived with an injury designation by the team yesterday. New York will likely release him with an injury settlement at a later date, allowing him to catch on with a team when he’s healthy.  Payton, 26, […] The post Giants CB Rico Payton Reverts To Injured Reserve appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFC Notes: Tyleik Williams, Kyron Drones, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions DT Tyleik Williams is heading into his second season with a better idea of how the game is played at the NFL level when it comes to schemes and speed. “I feel way better. I don’t feel as nervous, so I’m playing faster. I learned a lot last year, so just trying to […] The post NFC Notes: Tyleik Williams, Kyron Drones, Lions, Packers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Shedeur Sanders, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Regarding Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas, who is entering the fourth year of his career, Joe Burrow said he’s looking great in their offseason program.  “Andrei looks great this year. Andrei looks unbelievable. He looks big, strong, fast,” Burrow said via the team’s website. “He made a couple of really nice contested catches in the […] The post AFC Notes: Shedeur Sanders, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFC Notes: Deonte Banks, Brian Schottenheimer, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants

Commanders Commanders DT Jer’Zhan Newton recorded three sacks of Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in a single game and told reporters he is still riding the high from the performance, one he plans to build on in his third season. “That’s a big confidence boost, for sure… I’ve had that feeling since Christmas,” Newton said, via the […] The post NFC Notes: Deonte Banks, Brian Schottenheimer, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Safeties

To help pass the time from now until the start of training camp, we’ll be looking at where every team ranks in positional spending. Next we have safeties. The league’s top safeties have done a better job of cashing in than several years ago when there was a tough ceiling on top of the market, […] The post 2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Safeties appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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Update: Browns Actually Received Closer To $25M In Cap Relief From Deshaun Watson Insurance

Pro Football Talk has corrected a previous report about how much salary cap relief the Browns received from an insurance policy they took out on QB Deshaun Watson‘s mega-contract.  PFT initially reported the figure was almost $89 million. After consulting with a source who used to work in salary cap logistics for a team to […] The post Update: Browns Actually Received Closer To $25M In Cap Relief From Deshaun Watson Insurance appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Josh Allen, Patrick Paul, Rasul Douglas, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots

Bills Bills QB Josh Allen admitted there is plenty to still figure out ahead of the new season, but the goal remains to bring a Super Bowl victory to Buffalo. “A lot of new. We’re gonna figure things out,” Allen said during an appearance this week on NFL Network’s The Insiders. “Obviously, we go to […] The post AFC Notes: Josh Allen, Patrick Paul, Rasul Douglas, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Broncos ‘Absolutely’ Want To Keep CB Ja’Quan McMillian Long Term

Broncos CB Ja’Quan McMillian signed his restricted free agent tender this offseason, putting him on a one-year, $5.767 million deal for the 2026 season. Although Denver hasn’t locked up McMillian on a long-term extension past 2026, HC Sean Payton was clear about their desire to keep the former undrafted free agent around. He praised McMillian’s […] The post Broncos ‘Absolutely’ Want To Keep CB Ja’Quan McMillian Long Term appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Cornerbacks

To help pass the time from now until the start of training camp, we’ll be looking at where every team ranks in positional spending. Today we tackle cornerbacks. I would say this is the last of the “premium” positions where NFL teams tend to funnel spending, falling behind quarterbacks, linemen and receivers but ahead of […] The post 2026 Positional Spending Rankings: Cornerbacks appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Puka Nacua, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers Former Titans GM Ran Carthon said he plans to reach out to 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk after his recent social media posts. “There’s something there, and I’m being as transparent as transparent can be,” Carthon said, via PFT. “B.A. and I, we have a relationship. I was there when we drafted him, and through […] The post NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Puka Nacua, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Justin Herbert, Marvin Mims, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers

Broncos Broncos QB Bo Nix said that having continuity from the top down will help the team have success for years to come. “For professionals, I think it’s kind of underrated because we sort of take it for granted that we can just sort of bring another guy in or change a team,” Nix said, […] The post AFC Notes: Justin Herbert, Marvin Mims, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFC Notes: Javon Hargrave, Kevin O’Connell, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears  Bears QB Caleb Williams says that he isn’t too concerned about the numbers and notes that his lower completion percentage could be a result of his willingness to get rid of the ball when necessary. “Obviously I want to get that up, get the completion percentage up,” Williams said during an appearance on Pardon My […] The post NFC Notes: Javon Hargrave, Kevin O’Connell, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .