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Ben Sinnott remains a member of the Washington Commanders' tight end unit. He will work alongside John Bates and new signing Chig Okonkwo to provide depth and versatility in the team's offensive schemes for 2026.
John Bates continues to be part of the Washington Commanders' tight end room alongside Ben Sinnott. The team has added Chig Okonkwo to the group to bolster their receiving options for the 2026 season.
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin remains the primary receiving option for the Washington Commanders as the team adds tight end Chig Okonkwo to the offensive roster to support quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Tight end Zach Ertz has entered free agency after his contract with the Washington Commanders expired following the 2025 season. His departure leaves the Commanders with a need at the position, which they have addressed by signing Chig Okonkwo.
The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed running back Patrick Taylor for the 2026 season. Taylor joined the 49ers in 2024 after three seasons with the Packers, where he rushed for 183 yards and a touchdown. After spending the 2025 season on injured reserve, he returns to a backfield led by Christian McCaffrey, alongside Isaac Guerendo and Jordan James.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive tackle Chris Williams to a one-year, $2 million contract. The 6-foot-2, 298-pound lineman appeared in 14 games for the Chicago Bears in 2025, recording four sacks and 25 pressures over the last two seasons. Williams, an undrafted free agent in 2020, joins the Falcons' defensive rotation as they look to bolster their front seven and add depth to their pass-rushing unit.
The New England Patriots have signed linebacker K.J. Britt to a one-year contract to bolster their defensive and special teams depth. Britt, 26, spent the 2025 season with the Miami Dolphins, where he recorded 35 tackles and logged 77% of special teams snaps. With 76 games of NFL experience, he provides the Patriots with insurance at linebacker and a core contributor for their special teams units.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a contract restructure that generates nearly $40 million in 2026 cap space. The move reduces Jackson's 2026 cap hit from $74.5 million to $34.54 million, providing the team with the financial flexibility to sign edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Jackson enters the 2026 season under new head coach Jesse Minter as the team continues to evaluate long-term extension possibilities.
Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie has agreed to return to the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year, $5 million contract. The 30-year-old veteran appeared in 14 games with five starts for the Ravens in 2025, recording 43 total tackles and seven passes defensed. A second-round pick in 2017, Awuzie brings extensive experience to the Baltimore secondary, having played 108 career games across stints with the Cowboys, Bengals, Titans, and Ravens.
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon is emerging as a top prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Scouts view him as one of the most complete wideouts available, possessing the necessary traits and skill set that NFL teams prioritize for a first-round selection. Despite minor concerns regarding hand size, his overall performance and versatility have positioned him as a high-value target for teams looking to bolster their receiving corps.
Patrick Mahomes' recent contract rework, which freed up over $40 million in cap space for the Kansas City Chiefs, serves as a benchmark for other NFL quarterbacks currently restructuring their deals. As of 2026, Mahomes has $232 million in career earnings and is projected to reach $337 million by 2027. His contract structure remains a focal point for financial comparisons as other top-tier quarterbacks like Daniel Jones navigate their own earnings trajectories.
The Buffalo Bills restructured Josh Allen's contract, converting $15.2 million of his 2026 salary into a signing bonus to generate $12 million in cap space. Allen, recovering from late-January surgery on a broken bone in his right foot, is expected to be ready for training camp. The move lowers his 2026 cap hit to $44.2 million, providing the team financial flexibility to pursue roster additions following a pivot to Joe Brady as head coach.
The Detroit Lions restructured Jared Goff’s contract, converting $40 million of his base salary into a signing bonus and adding a void year to create $32 million in immediate cap space. The move provides the team significant financial flexibility heading into the new league year. Goff, who earned his fifth Pro Bowl nod in 2025 after throwing for 4,564 yards and 34 touchdowns, will lead the Lions' offense as they aim to bounce back from a 9-8 finish.
The Houston Texans' two-year, $13 million extension for Ka’imi Fairbairn, making him the NFL's highest-paid kicker, has set a new market benchmark that will likely influence the Dallas Cowboys' negotiations with Brandon Aubrey. Aubrey is currently tied to the Cowboys via a second-round tender worth $5.76 million. The team maintains leverage in these talks, but the rising market value for top-tier kickers suggests a long-term deal for Aubrey will likely align with the new $6.5M annual average.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million contract. Dean, formerly of the Buccaneers, allowed an opponent passer rating of just 47.7 in 2025, the best among cornerbacks playing at least 50% of snaps. His versatility in both press and off-coverage makes him a perfect schematic fit for defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’s flexible coverage concepts, providing the Steelers with a lockdown presence in the secondary.
The Carolina Panthers signed edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed. Despite his injury history, the Panthers view Phillips as a cornerstone defender. Phillips recorded 79 total pressures in 2025, ranking seventh in the NFL. He is expected to thrive in Ejiro Evero’s defensive scheme, which prioritizes pressure from the front four without relying heavily on the blitz.
The Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension with long snapper Chris Stoll, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season. Stoll joined the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and has served as the team's primary long snapper. The move is part of Seattle's ongoing efforts to retain key contributors as they prepare to defend their Super Bowl title in 2026.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Kenneth Walker to a three-year, $45 million contract to add explosive dynamism to their offense. A former Super Bowl MVP, Walker is expected to boost the screen game and potentially shift the team toward more power-run concepts. While he faces challenges in pass protection, his speed and open-field ability provide a significant threat. Analysts view this as a strong schematic fit for the Chiefs' offense under coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
The Los Angeles Rams signed cornerback Jaylen Watson to a three-year deal, marking their second defensive acquisition from the Chiefs this week. Watson, who produced a career-best two interceptions and six pass deflections in 2025, is expected to help the Rams transition to more press and man-coverage looks. Analysts have praised the signing, noting Watson's length and physicality, which should significantly improve a secondary that struggled during the team's 2025 playoff run.
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed reserve tackle/guard Josh Jones to a one-year deal. Jones proved his value in 2025 by stepping in at left tackle for the final three regular-season games following an injury to Charles Cross. Known for his versatility, Jones will serve as Seattle's primary backup offensive lineman for the 2026 season, capable of playing both tackle and guard positions in a pinch.
