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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett still not present Mon May 18, 03:25 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett was not present for the voluntary workout Monday, May 18.
| Footballguys view: Brissett, who has been told he will be the starter this season, has been staying away as he seeks a raise for 2026. Monday is the start of the third phase of the offseason program. It features increased on-field work. Gardner Minshew and third-round pick Carson Beck will handle the quarterbacking portion. The OTAs are voluntary, and next month's minicamp will be the only mandatory work of the offseason. Brissett will be subject to fines if he does not attend those workouts. The expectation is that a deal will get done. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers' deal official Mon May 18, 11:19 AM
Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers officially signed his one-year deal Monday, May 18. The deal can be worth up to $25 million.
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers arrives for OTAs Mon May 18, 09:14 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers arrived for the first day of organized team activities Monday, May 18.
| Footballguys view: Word that Rodgers agreed to a one-year contract with the team came on Saturday. Rodgers officially signed that deal, paying him up to $25 million for his second season with the Steelers, before taking the field Monday. While his presence at OTAs was expected once the agreement was reached, it's not clear how much work he'll do. Again, Rodgers' return is the best-case outcome for Pittsburgh and fantasy investors interested in DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., and the other skill players whose best chances for success depend on solid QB play. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers looks to finish up strong Mon May 18, 01:00 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, who didn't have a single 300-yard game in 2025, is back for one season, and he can make up to $25 million. He also threw for less than 200 yards in seven of his starts last season, while completing just 39.3% of his pass attempts under pressure. He also targeted players below 10 air yards on 71.5% of his pass attempts, the highest rate of any quarterback in the past three seasons.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers' 3,322 passing yards last season marked a career low outside any injury-shortened seasons as a starter, as did his 24 touchdowns. But he only threw seven interceptions while leading the Steelers to an AFC North title. He provided veteran leadership in the locker room. He orchestrated two go-ahead drives in the fourth quarter of the regular-season finale, a winner-take-all game for the division against the Ravens. He earned his successes without a ton of help, too. The Steelers offered little to threaten defenses at wide receiver outside DK Metcalf, and their rushing attack finished 26th in the league. |
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Browns | Deshaun Watson jelling with new coaching staff Mon May 18, 12:34 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson has reportedly enjoyed his early time with head coach Todd Monken and his coaching staff. 'I'm told he's hit it off with (Monken), who's got an offensive concept, some elements that Watson has run in the past and been his best at,' ESPN national reporter Jeremy Fowler remarked. The team begins organized team activities (OTAs) this week.
| Footballguys view: The drumbeat on Watson started in March with browns owner Jimmy Haslam telling a group of local reporters that Watson has a "great chance" and a "fresh start" with the offensive-minded Monken. Haslam said Watson "threw the ball well" during a three-week span late in the 2025 season when he was designated to return to practice from the physically unable to perform list. The 30-year-old, who hasn't played since October of 2024, is expected to compete with Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel to be the Browns' starting quarterback. It also sounds like he's the early favorite to win the job. |
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence considered elite by veteran DL Sun May 17, 07:21 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is '100 percent' in the conservation of elite quarterbacks in the NFL, according to teammate DL Arik Armstead. 'The steps that he's taken this year to improve. A big area for me and what solidified it for me was that Denver game on the road,' Armstead said. 'Denver coming in, an elite defense, one of the best defenses in the leagues, pass rush, blitzes, playmakers all over the field. They were sending pressure at him, they were throwing zero looks, they were rushing with four with some great guys.'
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Buccaneers | Jalon Daniels turning heads for Bucs Sun May 17, 06:57 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent, has turned head in the team's offseason program. Veteran QB Jake Browning is the favorite for the primary backup job behind QB Baker Mayfield, while QB Connor Bazelak is also in the mix. Daniels has stood out with his strong arm and 4.65-second 40-yard dash time.
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Jets | Brady Cook in battle for QB2 job Sun May 17, 06:55 PM
New York Jets QB Brady Cook, who started games down the stretch in 2025 due to injuries, is battling rookie QB Cade Klubnik and veteran journeyman QB Bailey Zappe for the backup job to starter QB Geno Smith.
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Steelers | Mason Rudolph on roster bubble? Sun May 17, 03:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph could be on 'borrowed time' with the return of QB Aaron Rodgers, and given the draft pick investment of QB Will Howard and rookie QB Drew Allar, the Steelers are unlikely to carry four quarterbacks, in the opinion of Joe Clark of Steelers Depot on Sunday, May 17.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers would be smart to wait until training camp opens, when teams could become dissatisfied with the quality of their backup quarterback or suffer an injury to their backup, which would give Rudolph trade value. If the Steelers keep Rudolph into the season, it means they don't trust Will Howard yet - a bad sign for his development. |
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Steelers | Contract details for Aaron Rodgers Sat May 16, 08:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $25 million on Saturday, May 16.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck could play in 2026 Sat May 16, 04:56 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck could see some playing time during the second half of the 2026 season if the Cardinals are not competing for a playoff spot, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss.
| Footballguys view: That would make sense if the rookie got out there in the latter half of the season. The Cardinals are in a rebuild mode (again), and Jacoby Brissett is their starter to open the year. When out of contention, the Cardinals can turn to Beck to see if anything is there long term. With a great quarterback class coming in 2027, the Cardinals could be in position to draft one with a premium pick. |
Bears | Caleb Williams changed shotgun stance Thu May 14, 11:29 AM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was instructed to tweak his shotgun stance and put his left foot forward instead of his right. This was part of head coach Ben Johnson's tweaks during the season.
| Footballguys view: The Bears' quarterback certainly responded to Johnson's coaching. They have the toughest strength of schedule in 2026, but with a year under his belt in Johnson's system, we could see Williams continue to thrive and grow. |
Seahawks | Maverick McIvor worked out Wed May 13, 06:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) worked out for the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, May 13.
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Lions | Detroit officially signs two UDFAs Wed May 13, 04:48 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Luke Altmyer (Illinois) and TE Miles Kitselman (Tennessee) officially signed with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, May 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Drew Allar being revamped Wed May 13, 10:43 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick QB Drew Allar is having everything he has learned 'uninstalled,' and the Steelers are teaching him new mechanics and footwork. Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth are working on widening Allar's base and keeping him off of his toes, which they believe will give him more time to process information for quicker decisions.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Brooke Pryor notes, at 6-5 with a wide arm span and nearly 10-inch hands, Allar possesses the raw traits McCarthy looks for in his West Coast-style quarterbacks. And as a three-year starter at Penn State with 61 career touchdowns and 7,402 career passing yards, Allar has the pedigree to be a top-tier signal-caller. Still, Allar's mechanics need work to make him a more consistent player. The real question here, of course, is whether Aaron Rodgers will show up and be the starter this year, or if the Steelers need to work on Allar and their other options. |
Panthers | CAR, Bryce Young 'talking through' extension Wed May 13, 12:02 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young had his fifth-year extension picked up, but the Panthers are reportedly talking through an extension and GM Dan Morgan will be in touch with Young's agent, according to an interview on NFL Network on Tuesday, May 12.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers have Young under contract for two more years. ESPN's Dan Graziano noted on Tuesday that the team "doesn't seem in a huge hurry" to work out an extension with the former first overall pick. The hesitancy on Carolina's part stems from the fact that the QB market got absolutely nuked with young quarterbacks signing record-setting deals, and it needs to adjust back. As AtoZSports' Ken Noble suggested, the Panthers are smart by letting the QB market cool back down before paying Young. For our purposes, Young remains a low-end QB2. |
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Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett is ARI starting quarterback Wed May 13, 12:01 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett was informed by the team that he is their starting quarterback, despite missing voluntary workouts, according to a source on Tuesday, May 11.
| Footballguys view: Brissett wants a restructured contract for the final season of the two-year deal he signed in March 2025. He finished last season as the top-ranked quarterback from Week 6, when he was given his first start after Kyler Murray was injured, in terms of dropbacks, completions, and attempts. He was second in passing yards and fourth in completion percentage above expected. As Brissett had a career year, he brought along pass catchers Michael Wilson and Trey McBride with him. But the Cardinals went 1-11 in Brissett's 12 starts. It's fair to wonder if he'll get as many attempts this season. |
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Broncos | Denver not signing tryout QBs Mon May 11, 03:26 PM
Free-agent QB Nathan Peterman (Falcons) and undrafted free-agent QB EJ Warner (Fresno State) tried out for the Denver Broncos this past weekend, but the Broncos will not be signing either quarterback at this point.
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Vikings | Minnesota to have open competition at QB Mon May 11, 01:41 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray and QB J.J. McCarthy will have an open competition for the starting quarterback job during offseason workouts and training camp, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: "From everything that I've understood, it is truly wide open," Pelissero said on The Rich Eisen Show. "They're keeping an open mind as a coaching staff." McCarthy struggled in his two seasons since the Vikings chose him 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Some of his struggles have been self-inflicted (12 interceptions in 10 games), while others have been the result of injuries. Those struggles are why Murray, a two-time Pro Bowler with seven seasons of experience, has been widely viewed as the unanointed starter. Even if we consider Murray the favorite, it's a situation we'll have to monitor. |
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Titans | Cam Ward making progress in new offense Mon May 11, 12:11 AM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward is learning a second offense in his second NFL season, as offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is now working with the former No. 1 overall pick. Daboll feels Ward has made some early progress, and he has shown to be a quick study. 'He is a young professional,' Daboll said. 'He wants to be great. He is instinctive. When we are just watching the tape, he is able to communicate the things that he sees and why he did certain things when we watch the tape from last year. When we are installing the new system to him, concepts and things like that, he is able to pick things up very quickly.'
| Footballguys view: Ward is learning his second offense in two seasons. Getting the system down in the spring will allow Ward to develop faster when the real work begins in training camp. The Titans' goal this offseason has been to buffer Ward as much as possible. The QB flashed big-time play ability down the stretch last year, with exciting splash plays, and showed the ability to lead comebacks. His development is why Daboll was hired. It's why they inked Wan'Dale Robinson and used the No. 4 overall pick on receiver Carnell Tate. Now it's on Ward to put it all to use. |
Colts | Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson battle for backup Mon May 11, 12:09 AM
Indianapolis Colts QBs Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson are set to battle for the primary backup job to starter QB Daniel Jones, while QB Seth Henigan is also on the roster. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said it's 'still early' and 'too soon' to determine a frontrunner for the QB2 job.
| Footballguys view: With Daniel Jones coming off a season-ending injury, the next man in line is important for the Colts. Leonard, a 2025 sixth-round pick, started Week 18 last year after the Colts were eliminated from postseason contention. Richardson's history is well documented. The No. 4 overall pick entered the NFL in 2023 with a unique skillset but little college experience. He's started just 15 games in three seasons -- 11 coming in 2024. With Jones still in rehab, Leonard and Richardson will get plenty of reps to prove worthy of the backup gig. |
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NFL | Nathan Peterman looks good in minicamp Sun May 10, 07:32 PM
Free-agent QB Nathan Peterman was overqualified in a tryout during the rookie minicamp of the Denver Broncos. The organization will not sign Peterman, but he looked good, and it could be a springboard to another job elsewhere.
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Broncos | Bo Nix may do some offseason work Sun May 10, 06:36 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) will probably do some throwing during the June minicamp and should be fully healthy for training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton.
| Footballguys view: Nix's injury might have been worse than originally let on, but as long as he is a full go at the open of camp, we won't change the outlook for him or the Denver offense this season. |
Buccaneers | TB officially adds four UDFAs Sun May 10, 06:36 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Jalon Daniels (Kansas), TE Kenny Fletcher Jr. (Rutgers), WR Eric Rivers Jr. (Georgia Tech) and WR Noah Short (Army) officially signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Daniels was one of Greg Cosell of NFL Films favorite quarterback prospects in this year's draft. He is a dual threat, but with a good arm and pocket presence. Daniels only has to beat out Jake Browning to back up Baker Mayfield this year. |
Broncos | Bo Nix expected to be full speed in July Sun May 10, 05:36 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) might be on the field in some capacity during minicamp from June 16-18, and head coach Sean Payton said Nix should be full speed in July.
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Chargers | Working to make Justin Herbert elite Sun May 10, 05:26 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert has zero playoff victories in three tries, although he is considered one of the league's top quarterbacks. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wants to take Herbert to a new level. 'We're looking to master and be elite at everything that we do and being able to own the position in a new way,' McDaniel said. 'Being able for him to own the position a way he never has and ultimately, for it to be obvious to everyone around that he's playing the best football of his career.'
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Browns | Cleveland works on Taylen Green's fundamentals Sun May 10, 04:06 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Taylen Green has been working on his fundamentals as a passer with the team's coaching staff. 'Well, first thing was...footwork,' coach Todd Monken said. 'Cadence -- getting used to our cadence early on, and he was better today, but [Saturday] morning and [Friday], choppy with his cadence. So just getting our guys into a rhythm at the line of scrimmage, I think that was the second thing he needed to work on. He did a nice job today of working through his progressions. I did like that part of it. We're gonna have to be really diligent in trying to tighten down his release.'
Link to story Jets | Cade Klubnik confident despite draft slide Sun May 10, 02:36 PM
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik (ankle, wrist) struggled with a sprained right ankle and wrist injury in his final season at Clemson, and with his play suffering, his draft stock took a nosedive. But, Klubnik remains confident heading into his rookie season. 'In my mind, I'm a winner,' Klubnik said Saturday at rookie minicamp. 'I don't mean that in a boastful way. I think that's the mentality you have to have as a quarterback, and I think that my resume has kind of showed that as well.'
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Giants | Jeff Sims signed Sun May 10, 10:50 AM
Undrafted free-agent QB Jeff Sims (Arizona State) has been signed by the New York Giants. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Bo Nix expected to be on the field in June Sat May 9, 08:05 PM
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters there is 'a good chance' QB Bo Nix (ankle) will be on the field in June.
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Commanders | Athan Kaliakmanis signs contract Sat May 9, 03:42 PM
Washington Commanders seventh-round draft choice QB Athan Kaliakmanis signed a four-year contract with the Commanders Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Dolphins | Four undrafted players officially signed Sat May 9, 02:05 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Mark Gronowski (Iowa), RB Anthony Hankerson (Oregon State), WR Donaven McCulley (Michigan) and RB Le'Veon Moss (Texas A&M) officially signed with the Miami Dolphins Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Moss is a power back and the only true pile pusher on the Dolphins roster. We'll see if he can overtake 2025 sixth round pick Ollie Gordon, who didn't make much of an impact when he got on the field as a rookie. |
Browns | Four-year deal for Taylen Green Sat May 9, 01:10 PM
Cleveland Browns sixth-round draft choice QB Taylen Green signed a four-year contract with the Browns Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Green is raw as a pocket quarterback, but his size, athleticism, and arm talent give him a high ceiling even though it is on a very small chance to hit. At least he is in an organization where he could get a chance to play soon if he shows promise, given the team's lack of a long-term answer at quarterback. Green could also move to wide receiver if he busts as a quarterback. He has a similar size/speed profile to Terrelle Pryor, who once upon a time had a 1000 yard season for Cleveland as a wide receiver after coming into the league as a quarterback for the Raiders. |
NFL | Taylor Heinicke retires Fri May 8, 09:17 PM
Former Los Angeles Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement on Friday, May 8.
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Vikings | Two more trying out at MIN minicamp Fri May 8, 08:28 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) and WR Trenton Irwin (Jets) are reportedly trying out for the Minnesota Vikings during their minicamp, according to a source on Friday, May 8.
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NFL | Cooper Rush invited to tryout for Vikings Fri May 8, 08:18 PM
Free-agent QB Cooper Rush (Ravens) was invited by the Minnesota Vikings to try out during their rookie minicamp, according to a source on Friday, May 8.
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Bears | Five UDFAs officially sign deals Fri May 8, 06:10 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent RB Coleman Bennett (Kennesaw State), WR Omari Kelly (Michigan State), TE Hayden Large (Iowa), QB Miller Moss (Louisville) and WR Squirrel White (Florida State) officially signed with the Chicago Bears Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Patriots | Behren Morton under contract Fri May 8, 04:03 PM
New England Patriots seventh-round draft choice QB Behren Morton signed a four-year contract with the Patriots Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Shane Steichen non-committal on Anthony Richardson Fri May 8, 03:05 PM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters, 'We'll see how it goes' with Anthony Richardson potentially competing for the backup quarterback job.
| Footballguys view: Things change quickly around here. It wasn't that long ago that Richardson was seen as a potential franchise quarterback, and now he's in a battle for the backup job behind Daniel Jones. Riley Leonard is likely to be the no.2 quarterback for the Colts, and he certainly would be if/when the Colts trade Richardson. |
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Jets | NYJ sign Cade Klubnik to rookie deal Thu May 7, 09:04 PM
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik signed his rookie contract on Thursday, May 7. The contract is for four years and $5.5 million.
Link to story Panthers | Two UDFAs officially signed Thu May 7, 06:26 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Haynes King (Georgia Tech) and WR Kobe Prentice (Baylor) officially signed with the Carolina Panthers Thursday, May 7. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Cam Ward picking up offense Thu May 7, 05:18 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward has been able to learn the new offensive scheme quickly this offseason, according to offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
| Footballguys view: Daboll has a history of getting the best out of young quarterbacks. Ward is attacking this offseason of change for the Titans with the focus of a franchise quarterback. In a Daboll system, Ward could post QB2 numbers for Fantasy GMs in 2026. |
Steelers | Aaron Rodgers, Steelers to talk shop Thu May 7, 10:22 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) is meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, May 8, and the two sides are expected to agree to a contract.
| Footballguys view: The Rodgers 2026 saga may finally be over before the weekend! The Steelers have been waiting this entire offseason for Rodgers to make a decision, and now things are coming to a head. The $15 million UFA tender is considered to be strictly a placeholder and not a ballpark of a contract. He's no longer the player he used to be, but Rodgers could easily post similar numbers to what he did last year in Pittsburgh. |
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Broncos | Nathan Peterman to try out Wed May 6, 06:02 PM
Free-agent QB Nathan Peterman (Falcons) is scheduled to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
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Saints | Two QBs set to try out Wed May 6, 03:31 PM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) and QB Easton Stick (Falcons) are scheduled to participate in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to sources.
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Texans | Clayton Tune expected at minicamp Wed May 6, 03:11 PM
Free-agent QB Clayton Tune (Packers) is expected to participate in the Houston Texans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
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Jets | OC says Geno Smith a perfect fit Wed May 6, 01:32 PM
New York Jets QB Geno Smith is a perfect fit for the team's new offensive scheme, according to offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
| Footballguys view: From 2021-2024, Smith started 52 games for Seattle, leading the club to a 28-24 record while completing 68.5 percent of his passes for 12,928 yards with 76 touchdowns and 36 interceptions. As Profootballtalk.com suggested, if Smith is better than that, then the Jets will be in a much better position to have success in 2026. That doesn't mean fantasy investors should be counting on Smith to fuel their fantasy fortunes. But thinking he can keep the players we are invested in, Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall, on schedule is reasonable. |
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Broncos | EJ Warner will be at minicamp Wed May 6, 01:12 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB EJ Warner (Fresno State) has accepted an invitation to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Cardinals | Potential interest in Aaron Rodgers? Wed May 6, 12:51 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) was courted on social media by Arizona Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne, but Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur stated that the team is 'focused on the guys we've got coming in', according to an interview with Jim Rome on Tuesday, May 5.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers' recent decision to apply the unrestricted free agency tender to Rodgers has sparked speculation as to whether Rodgers may be thinking about signing with another team. That speculation has centered on the Cardinals. But Josh Weinfuss of ESPN asked "a source" if the talk "was real." The response was this: "Not at all." As PFT noted, despite the links to LaFleur and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, the Cardinals face a stiff challenge in 2026 -- one that would make it difficult for Rodgers to cap his career with a playoff berth. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza draws skepticism Tue May 5, 11:07 AM
Las Vegas Raiders first overall selection QB Fernando Mendoza lacks NFL traits, according to a coach in the ACC. The coach, whose team faced Mendoza when he was at Cal, said Mendoza's receivers helped him a lot. 'He's a good decision-maker, but I don't think he's got the NFL traits,' the coach said. 'They're all back-shoulder (throws.) That's not working in the NFL. His receivers made plays to make him look better than he is. In the NFL, those throws are getting picked off.'
| Footballguys view: Safe to say the Raiders don't agree with that assessment. As noted in the Footballguys 2026 Rookie Draft Guide, Tom Brady and the rest of the Raiders' front office are committed to letting Mendoza develop behind Kirk Cousins, which could lead to early frustrations for fantasy managers. So be mindful of that when drafting this summer. Beyond that, he remains a viable dynasty asset. Footballguy Sigmund Bloom believes Mendoza's fantasy ceiling is in the Brock Purdy range if Klint Kubiak is successful at rehabilitating the Raiders offense. |