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Former Scarlet Knight Cam Miller signed an Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) deal with the Miami Dolphins following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was among several players from the Scarlet Knights to secure UDFA contracts.
Former Scarlet Knight DT Sheffield signed an Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) deal with the Miami Dolphins following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was among several players from the Scarlet Knights to secure UDFA contracts.
RJ Maryland, the son of former #1 overall draft pick Russell Maryland, is signing an Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) deal with the Green Bay Packers. This move adds a notable name to the Packers' roster following the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles utilized the compensatory draft pick they received when Isaiah Rodgers departed the team last offseason. The article details how the Eagles used this specific draft choice, which was a direct result of Rodgers' previous departure.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy with the 101st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, ending his significant slide from a projected first-round talent. McCoy's draft stock fell due to medical concerns regarding a knee injury involving a bone plug, which caused him to miss the 2025 season with a torn ACL. While McCoy reports his knee feels good, he is awaiting further evaluation from team doctors to determine if additional surgery is required. The Raiders view him as a high-upside addition to their secondary.
The trade involving cornerback Jaire Alexander and the Philadelphia Eagles has been finalized during the 2026 NFL Draft. The transaction, which sends Alexander from the Ravens to the Eagles, had been a focal point for Philadelphia's roster construction throughout the draft process. This move marks a significant step forward for the Eagles as they continue to shape their team, with the trade officially complete.
The 2024 trade involving John Franklin-Myers, which sent him to the Denver Broncos, has been officially finalized during the 2026 NFL Draft. The transaction is now complete, with the Jets having already used the pick involved. While the Broncos are noted to have 'clearly won the trade,' John Franklin-Myers is currently associated with the Tennessee Titans, as the trade process concludes.
With the 2026 NFL Draft now concluded, New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey announced he anticipates shifting his attention to running back Breece Hall’s contract situation. This indicates potential upcoming negotiations for Hall's long-term future with the team.
Drake Maye is confirmed as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. The team recently drafted Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding him as a third option behind Maye and backup Tommy DeVito. This move reinforces Maye's role as the primary signal-caller for the Patriots, with the team building depth around him.
Tommy DeVito is confirmed as the New England Patriots' top backup quarterback. The team recently selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding him as a third option behind starter Drake Maye and DeVito. This move solidifies DeVito's position in the Patriots' quarterback room for the upcoming season, indicating his role as a key reserve.
The New England Patriots selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton with the 234th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Morton, the seventh player drafted by the Patriots this year, joins the team's quarterback room as a third option behind starter Drake Maye and backup Tommy DeVito. Analysts view his addition as providing depth and competition as the team evaluates its quarterback situation, as he was part of a trio of seventh-round selections to close out their 2026 recruitment cycle.
The Denver Broncos traded up to select NC State tight end Justin Joly with the 152nd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Joly, a 21-year-old former WR/TE hybrid, totaled 92 receptions for 1,150 yards and 11 touchdowns over two seasons at NC State. He ranked 14th in 2025 aDOT (7.6) and 10th in team receiving yard market share (18.6%) among Combine-invited tight ends. Viewed as a high-upside pass-catching weapon, his selection fills a position of need for the Broncos, despite some surprise at his draft slide.
Undrafted quarterback Luke Altmyer has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent (UDFA). The former Illini QB, who was not selected during the 2026 NFL Draft, has successfully secured a spot in the NFL. The Lions are reportedly adding Altmyer to their roster, providing him an opportunity to compete for a position and join the team's quarterback depth.
The Los Angeles Rams selected Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels with the 197th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 24-year-old prospect, who brings six years of collegiate experience from Miami, Liberty, and LSU, recorded 50 catches for 557 yards and 7 touchdowns in his final season. Despite a 33.8% dominator rating, Daniels lacks a standout athletic trait and faces questions regarding his fantasy ceiling. He is viewed as a fine route runner with passable ball skills, adding depth to the Rams' receiving corps.
The Carolina Panthers are set to sign quarterback Haynes King as an undrafted free agent. King, who went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, will be added to the Panthers' roster. This move provides the team with an additional quarterback for their upcoming programs, bolstering their depth at the position.
Carson Wentz was highlighted as Cole Payton, another North Dakota State quarterback, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round (178th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, mirroring Wentz's own draft path. Payton, who shares an agent with Wentz, expressed high praise for the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, noting the historical connection between the two NDSU alumni now linked by the Eagles' draft strategy.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton with the 178th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. An elite athlete with a 9.87 RAS, Payton recorded 2,719 passing yards, 16 TDs, and 4 INTs as a one-year starter, adding 777 rushing yards and 13 TDs. He led Combine-invited QBs in aDOT (12.3) and Big Time Throw rate (11.3%). Payton, who shares an agent with Carson Wentz, joins a QB room featuring Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Andy Dalton, and is viewed as a high-upside developmental prospect, following in Wentz's footsteps as an NDSU QB drafted by the Eagles.
The trade involving Brian Robinson has been officially finalized at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. The transaction, which saw the Commanders trade Robinson, is now complete and 'in the books.' Robinson is now with the Atlanta Falcons, marking a definitive roster change for the player as the draft process concludes and his new team is confirmed.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is seeing familiar faces in the professional ranks as two of his former Indiana targets, Riley Nowakowski and Jack Endries, were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Nowakowski went to the Steelers, while Endries joined the Bengals. Furthermore, Mendoza himself is linked to the Las Vegas Raiders' undrafted free agent class, where two additional Indiana teammates have signed to reunite with the signal-caller as he begins his professional journey in Nevada.
The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with Louisville quarterback Miller Moss, signing him as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. Although the Bears did not use any of their seven draft picks on a signal-caller, they moved quickly to secure Moss to compete in their quarterback room. Moss will look to earn a roster spot during summer programs as the team evaluates his potential to provide depth behind their established starters in Chicago.
