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Lamar Jackson is utilizing boxing as part of his offseason training regimen. The quarterback is focused on a strong recovery and bounce-back season following a 2025 campaign limited to 13 games due to a hamstring injury.
The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia to strengthen their defensive front. Standing 320 pounds, Ogbonnia joins a rotation with Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams. After an injury-shortened 2025 season with the Chargers, Ogbonnia is viewed as a 'buy low' candidate who fits the size-heavy archetype preferred by new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. His addition follows the trades of Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas.
Free agent cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts, reuniting with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. A 2022 second-round pick, Taylor-Britt brings experience from 47 career games, 40 starts, seven interceptions, and 38 passes defended. His familiarity with Anarumo's man-coverage scheme provides critical depth for a Colts secondary that struggled with injuries to starters Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward last season.
Following his departure from the Green Bay Packers, linebacker Quay Walker has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. Analysis suggests Walker is a strong run-stopper who excels in the box, though he has faced challenges in zone coverage and defensive awareness. Negotiations for a contract extension with Green Bay stalled due to pricing disagreements, with reports indicating the Packers were unwilling to meet his market value. Walker looks to refine his role under coordinator Rob Leonard.
The Seattle Seahawks' roster is seeing significant turnover this offseason, with Riq Woolen among the core players who are no longer with the team. While the Seahawks have prioritized re-signing key special teams veterans to build on their recent championship momentum, the departure of impact defensive players like Woolen leaves the team looking for new solutions in the secondary as they prepare for the 2026 campaign.
The Seattle Seahawks are undergoing significant roster changes during the 2026 free agency period. Among the core players who are no longer with the team is Boye Mafe. While the organization has successfully prioritized the return of several veteran special teams players to maintain the unit's high performance level, the loss of impact starters like Mafe represents a major shift for the team's defensive front heading into the new season.
As the Seattle Seahawks navigate the 2026 offseason, several core players from the previous season, including Coby Bryant, have departed the roster. While the team has focused on retaining key special teams contributors, the departure of notable names like Bryant marks a transition period for the Seahawks' defensive personnel as they look to rebuild depth following their recent championship success.
Wide receiver Makai Lemon is projected to be selected 24th overall by the Cleveland Browns in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest 2026 NFL mock draft. Despite being a highly regarded prospect, Lemon's draft position remains fluid, with analysts noting a wide range for the 5-11 receiver. Kiper emphasized that Lemon's slide in this particular mock was a result of how the board fell rather than a reflection of his talent, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding receiver value in the first round.
In his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projects the New York Jets to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 16th overall pick. Kiper suggests that drafting Simpson would allow the Jets to secure a high-potential successor to veteran Geno Smith while using their earlier No. 2 overall pick to address defensive needs. Simpson is widely considered the second-best quarterback prospect in this year's draft class.
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed inside linebacker and core special teams standout Chazz Surratt to a one-year contract. Surratt, 29, joined the Seahawks last August and played 60 percent of special teams snaps before an ankle injury sidelined him. He was activated for Super Bowl LX and remains a key depth piece. Since entering the league in 2021, he has appeared in 52 games, logging 848 special teams snaps across stints with the Vikings, Jets, and Seahawks.
Saints defensive back Beanie Bishop has been suspended for the first three games of the 2026 regular season. There was no official reason provided for the suspension. Bishop, who signed a reserve/future contract with New Orleans after stints with the Steelers and the Saints' practice squad, remains eligible to participate in the offseason program, training camp, and preseason. His status for the final roster remains uncertain.
Offensive lineman T.J. Bass has signed the second-round restricted free agent tender extended by the Dallas Cowboys. The deal will pay Bass $5.76 million for the 2026 season. Having played 48 games for Dallas over the last three seasons, including 10 starts, Bass is expected to serve as a top reserve on the Cowboys' offensive line again this year.
Tight end Tyler Conklin has signed with the Detroit Lions following a difficult 2025 season with the Chargers where he recorded just seven receptions for 101 yards. Conklin, 30, expressed confidence in his ability to contribute, noting that he has plenty of good football left. He joins the Lions as the No. 3 tight end behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright, ready to embrace a role that may involve blocking, special teams, or mentoring in coordinator Drew Petzing's system.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are operating under the assumption that veteran free agent Aaron Rodgers will return for the 2026 season, though official confirmation remains pending. The team is currently evaluating its quarterback options, including potential replacements, as the uncertainty surrounding Rodgers' status continues to be a focal point of their offseason planning. Steelers legend Rod Woodson has publicly urged the organization to move forward with a decision.
Following his departure from the Ravens in free agency, center Tyler Linderbaum has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. The 25-year-old, a Pro Bowler in each of the last three seasons, emphasized the critical importance of the relationship between center and quarterback. Linderbaum will be tasked with protecting the Raiders' presumed No. 1 overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, as the team looks to build a strong, communicative offensive unit for the 2026 season.
Following the trade of Jaylen Waddle, running back De'Von Achane is viewed as a potential trade candidate for the rebuilding Dolphins. Achane, who averaged 5.7 yards per carry and recorded 67 receptions in 2025, is in the final year of his contract. Several teams, including the Seahawks, Vikings, Commanders, and Titans, have been identified as potential suitors for the explosive playmaker as Miami looks to continue building its draft capital and roster flexibility.
Quarterback Geno Smith has returned to the New York Jets following a dismal 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders. Analysts remain skeptical of the move, noting that Smith's performance may struggle to match his previous resurgence in Seattle. The return is viewed as a challenging situation for the Jets, who have undergone significant roster changes since Smith's first tenure with the team.
Mason Rudolph remains one of only two quarterbacks currently on the Pittsburgh Steelers' roster, alongside Will Howard. The team is actively evaluating the position, including hosting top-30 visits for prospects like Carson Beck and monitoring the status of free agent Aaron Rodgers, as they look to solidify their quarterback room for the 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck for a top-30 visit at their facility. Beck, 23, completed 72.4 percent of his passes for 3,813 yards and 30 touchdowns last season while leading the Hurricanes to the national championship game. The Steelers, who currently have Mason Rudolph and Will Howard on the roster, are actively evaluating quarterback options as they prepare for the upcoming draft.
Despite public praise from general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy, reports suggest the Pittsburgh Steelers may not be fully committed to Will Howard as their long-term starter. The organization is exploring other options, including potentially drafting Ty Simpson at pick 21. While the team has expressed excitement about Howard's development in practice, internal discussions indicate the front office is keeping its options open regarding the quarterback position.
