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Brenton Strange Brenton Strange Contract extension coming soon?
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 4:16 PM
Strange and the Jaguars have engaged in preliminary discussions about a contract extension, Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Strange has reportedly spent spring practices lining up in multiple roles and could be headed for an expanded role on offense in Year 2 in head coach Liam Coen's system, per Garry Smits of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union. On a per-game basis, the 2023 second-round pick enjoyed the most productive season of his career in 2025, totaling a 46-540-3 receiving line in just 12 regular-season appearances. Jacksonville is projected to deploy more multi-TE formations in 2026, with Strange being joined by rookies Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol. Currently, Strange is heading into the final year of his rookie deal with the team. |
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Tanner Koziol Tanner Koziol Building early momentum
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 4:11 PM
Koziol has been a standout during the early portion of the Jaguars' offseason program, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Koziol, a rookie fifth-round pick, has generated more buzz during spring practices than second-rounder Nate Boerkircher. Tight ends coach Richard Angulo described Koziol as being "a little bit more polished as a pass catcher" and mentioned the rookie's "ball skills and his size and range," at 6-foot-6, 247 pounds. Brenton Strange remains entrenched as Jacksonville's No. 1 tight end, and Boerkircher's blocking ability may give him an edge for the No. 2 role, but Koziol is making an early case for opportunities in Liam Coen's offense, which -- per Garry Smits of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union -- is expected to feature more multi-TE looks in 2026. |
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Brenton Strange Brenton Strange Building early momentum
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 1:40 PM
Koziol has been a standout during the early portion of the Jaguars' offseason program, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Koziol, a rookie fifth-round pick, has generated more buzz during spring practices than second-rounder Nate Boerkircher. Tight ends coach Richard Angulo described Koziol as being "a little bit more polished as a pass catcher" and mentioned the rookie's "ball skills and his size and range," at 6-foot-6, 247 pounds. Brenton Strange remains entrenched as Jacksonville's No. 1 tight end, and Boerkircher's blocking ability may give him an edge for the No. 2 role, but Koziol is making an early case for opportunities in Liam Coen's offense, which per Garry Smits of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union is expected to feature more multi-TE looks in 2026. |
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Jackson Meeks Jackson Meeks Converts to tight end
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
Meeks has converted from wide receiver to tight end during spring practices, John Maakaron of SI reports.
Analysis: Meeks inked a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January after spending the entire 2025 season on the team's practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster twice last year but didn't record any stats, playing five snaps on offense and 23 snaps on special teams. In order to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Meeks will need to display impressive development at his new position, particularly as a blocker. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren To maintain key role in Year 2
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 4:58 PM
In his second year as a pro, Warren is a candidate to see his role in the Colts offense continue to grow, according to Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis.
Analysis: As a rookie, the 2025 first-rounder turned a team-high 112 targets into a 76/817/4 receiving line in 17 regular-season contests. As the coming campaign approaches, Warren, as well as WRs Alec Pierce and Josh Downs could see added pass-catching opportunities, with WR Michael Pittman -- who logged 111 targets last season -- having been traded to Pittsburgh. To that end, coach Shane Steichen notes that the second-year TE has been "working on his body and just getting into great physical shape, and coming in and out of breaks...he's made some good plays out here in practice in seven-on-seven, some team situations. So, looking for the next steps in his development.'' In terms of current average draft position, Trey McBride and Brock Bowers lead the way among tight ends, but Warren figures to fall into the next tier of quality fantasy options at the position once the top duo is off the board. |
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Damien Alford Damien Alford Reverts to IR
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 4:21 PM
Alford (undisclosed) reverted to the Saints' injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: Alford will return to the Saints after clearing waivers. The 25-year-old found success last season in the CFL, finishing with 407 receiving yards and five touchdowns. |
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Lawrence Keys Lawrence Keys Signs with Detroit
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 4:11 PM
Keys signed a contract with the Lions on Thursday.
Analysis: Lawrence last spent time with the Bills in 2024 but was let go prior to the season due to a leg injury. The 26-year-old had one catch for 13 yards in his singular preseason game in Buffalo. The former Tulane prospect will compete for a spot on the Lions' 53-man roster as the offseason program continues. |
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Lands lucrative extension
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:10 PM
Simmons (elbow) has reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension with the Titans, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the three-year pact -- which makes Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history -- amounts to a $105.8 extension with $100 million guaranteed. The 2019 first-rounder -- who is bouncing back from an offseason elbow procedure -- is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 67 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, in 15 regular-season contests. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Confident in young pass catchers
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 11:33 AM
Love said Thursday that the Packers still "have some great weapons" after losing WRs Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Love mentioned WRs Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden, adding that the pass-catching group will be back to full strength once TE Tucker Kraft (knee) is healthy. The Packers didn't do much to replace offseason losses, but they'll still have a strong core on both sides of the ball if Kraft and OLB Micah Parsons come back from ACL tears and perform at a high level. Love, meanwhile, seems to be healthy and staying busy this summer, working with his longtime private QB coach, Steve Calhoun, after the Packers wrapped up their offseason program in mid-June. |
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Jonathan Taylor Jonathan Taylor Set for another huge workload?
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 10:08 AM
Colts coach Shane Steichen told reporters this offseason that it's a "fair assessment" to have concern about Taylor's workload, but Steichen also said it's hard to take his star running back off the field when he's playing so well, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan reports.
Analysis: Steichen avoided the usual cliches about getting multiple running backs involved, instead telling reporters that he wants to see how Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens "come along" during training camp and then "go from there." In other words, Steichen isn't sure if he has another running back he can trust behind Taylor, who finished second at the position in both snap share (82.5 percent) and total offensive snaps (879) last season. Ameer Abdullah, now in Jacksonville, had a role as a third-down and hurry-up RB for part of the year, catching 16 passes on 85 snaps. The other running backs, including Giddens, barely saw the field unless it was on special teams or in the fourth quarter of a blowout. The Colts added McGowan in the seventh round this spring after taking Giddens in the fifth round last year, and their other depth RBs are all undrafted players with no meaningful NFL experience. Long story short, Taylor is primed for another huge workload, with the bigger concern being general offensive efficiency in Indianapolis as Jones comes back from major surgery to rejoin an offense that no longer has WR Michael Pittman (Steelers) or RT Braden Smith (Texans). |
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Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Still learning new offense
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 9:28 AM
Daniels said Wednesday that he still has a "long way to go" to master the schematic changes implemented by new offensive coordinator David Blough, ESPN's John Keim reports.
Analysis: Head coach Dan Quinn said he's pleased with Daniels' progress and has been impressed by his quarterback's processing speed. Blough is an internal promotion after two years as an assistant QBs coach under former OC Kliff Kingsbury, but it sounds like Blough has a different vision for Washington's offense, including less no-huddle and more snaps under center. Daniels reportedly has done well with the footwork while operating from under center, instead pointing to changes in terminology and offensive philosophy as the difficult aspects to master in a new offense. Blough has also mentioned, multiple times, wanting to get the ball to WR Terry McLaurin more often than the Commanders did in past years. That almost goes without saying, given the lack of other proven weapons amidst open competition for roles at WR and RB. The Commanders did at least sign TE Chig Okonkwo away from Tennessee to add some speed, and they've been connected with some of the veteran wideouts still available in free agency. |
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Placed on reserve/injured list
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 4:45 PM
The Cowboys placed Hennessy (neck) on the reserve/injured list Thursday.
Analysis: This was an expected move, as Hennessy underwent neck surgery in early June. The center currently has no return timeline but is set to serve as Cooper Beebe's backup once he returns to the field. |
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Headed to Dallas
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 4:37 PM
The Cowboys signed Snowden on Thursday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.
Analysis: Snowden has played over 320 defensive snaps in each of the last two seasons. The defensive end recorded 28 tackles (17 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and added two passes defensed for one interception over 15 games during the 2025 regular season. The 28-year-old will likely be a strong depth player who can compete for rotational snaps behind Rashan Gary and Donovan Ezeiruaku. |
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Ian Wheeler Ian Wheeler Joining Buffalo
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 4:29 PM
The Bills signed Wheeler to a one-year deal on Thursday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Wheeler signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2024 before suffering a knee injury that killed all momentum in his rookie season. The running back joined the Saints' practice squad in 2025 before departing the league for the UFL. Wheeler was named United Bowl MVP and rushed for 541 yards over 85 carries in 11 games during the 2026 UFL season. The 24-year-old will compete for a depth spot with the Bills behind 2025 rushing-title winner James Cook. |
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Romello Brinson Romello Brinson Let go by Dallas
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 4:22 PM
Brinson was waived by the Cowboys on Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports
Analysis: Brinson signed a contract with the Cowboys in early June, spending a few short weeks on the roster. His exit makes way for UFL wide receiver Denzel Mims to compete for a spot in the Cowboys' corps. If Brinson clears waivers, the undrafted free agent will be available to sign with a team of his choosing. |
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Denzel Mims Denzel Mims Signs with Dallas
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 4:16 PM
The Cowboys signed Mims on Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 2020 second-round pick played three years for the Jets before bouncing around practice squads for the next two years. Mims played the 2025 and 2026 seasons in the UFL, accumulating 11 receptions for 110 yards over 11 games split between the Battlehawks and Renegades. The wide receiver will now compete with a packed Cowboys corps in an attempt to remain on an NFL roster. |
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Holding in
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 4:07 PM
Vea did not practice this week as a minicamp hold-in, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Vea is entering the last year of his contract, during which he is scheduled to receive up to $17 million in non-guaranteed funds for play throughout the 2026 season. The defensive tackle played a full season's worth of games for the first time in 2019, and with consistent production leading the defensive line, he likely feels he is entitled to an extension before putting his body on the line another year. If Vea continues to hold in without a trade or extension, Elijah Simmons could develop an increased role in the Buccaneers' defense heading into the 2026 regular season. |
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Omarion Hampton Omarion Hampton Excited for McDaniel's system
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 1:20 PM
Hampton said Wednesday that he and the other Chargers running backs are excited to play for offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, NFL.com's Bobby Kownack reports.
Analysis: Hampton also mentioned earning a Terrell Davis comp from McDaniel this offseason. There's understandably a lot of hype around the Chargers offense with McDaniel taking over and OTs Joe Alt (foot) and Rashawn Slater (knee) expected to return from last year's season-ending injuries. The situation is indeed promising for Hampton in terms of per-carry efficiency and TD upside, but there's been some doubt about his workload projection after the Chargers gave Keaton Mitchell a two-year, $9.3 million contract this offseason. They also still have Kimani Vidal, but Hampton is the largest of the bunch (6-foot, 220 pounds) and probably also the best pass catcher -- without sacrificing much in terms of speed (4.46 40) or agility. If McDaniel's offense lives up to the hype, Hampton won't need 300 carries to make his fantasy managers happy. |
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Rachaad White Rachaad White Named as offseason standout
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 12:35 PM
Commanders coach Dan Quinn named White as one of the standout performers from OTAs and minicamp, but Quinn also cautioned that he expects multiple RBs to contribute and isn't sure if there will be a designated starter, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Analysis: The Commanders also have Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols competing for playing time, with Croskey-Merritt presumably being the other favorite to start. White easily has the most NFL experience of the group as both a rusher and pass catcher, but his efficiency on the ground was often a negative in Tampa Bay -- which is why he settled for a one-year, $2 million contract after piling up 4,106 yards from scrimmage and 25 TDs in four seasons. He's making a good impression with his new team and seems locked in for a Week 1 role, though it remains to be seen if White will get considerable rushing volume or be deployed more like a passing-down specialist. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Open to playing for Commanders
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 8:42 AM
Diggs recently told FOX 5 Washington DC that he anticipates signing with a team soon and has interest in playing for the Commanders.
Analysis: Diggs grew up in Gaithersburg, Md., played his college ball at the University of Maryland and still lives in the same area during the NFL offseason. The Commanders, meanwhile, have more than $40 million in cap space and lack experienced starters at wide receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. It's not hard to connect the dots, especially after Diggs told a Washington news program that a homecoming was one of the first things he thought about when the Patriots released him in March. The NFL recently closed its review of Diggs for an alleged December dispute with his private chef, and now that a suspension is off the table, it sounds like the Commanders have serious competition to sign the 32-year-old wideout. He was a highly efficient possession receiver in his lone season with New England, catching 85 of 102 targets (83.3 percent) for 1,013 yards in 17 regular-season games, albeit with just four TDs and a long gain of 34 yards. |
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