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Colts | DeForest Buckner could be ready for camp Mon Apr 20, 06:55 PM
Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) is hoping to be ready for the start of training camp, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
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Chicago Bears DTs Gervon Dexter Sr. and Grady Jarrett are really the only veteran defensive tackles on the current roster, so the team figures to look to the 2026 NFL Draft for help in that area. The team didn't address the position in a significant way in the offseason, so many expect the team to pick a player for the middle of the defensive line early in the draft. Multiple players such as University of Florida DT Caleb Banks, Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald, University of Georgia DT Christen Miller and Clemson DT Peter Woods could fit the bill.
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Cincinnati Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence's representation and the New York Giants had discussions about a contract 'near' $28 million per season, but the team wanted more years, according to sources. That was denied, as well as other proposed structures, and there was never a counter proposal to the team.
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Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence sees his pay move from $39.5 million to $47 million over the next two years. The Bengals committed essentially three years and $70 million to Lawrence, according to reports. He is locked in for his age 28-30 seasons at $23.3 million average per season.
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Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Bengals DE Dexter Lawrence signed a one-year, $28 million contract extension Sunday, April 19, after his trade from the New York Giants became official when he passed his physical. Lawrence is now under contract with the Bengals through the end of the 2028 season.
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Buffalo Bills DT DeWayne Carter (Achilles) said on the 'Centered on Buffalo' podcast that he expects to be fully recovered from a torn Achilles sustained last August by the beginning of training camp.
Link to storyNew York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence will be acquired by the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 in the 2026 NFL Draft, pending a physical for Lawrence on Sunday, April 19.
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New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence will be traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, pending a physical for Lawrence on Sunday, April 19.
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New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence is being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in a deal that will include the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft heading to the Giants, according to sources.
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New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence will be traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in a deal that will include the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft going to the Giants, according to a league source.
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Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald is likely to be the first interior defensive lineman selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, league sources told ESPN's Matt Miller.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons DT Ruke Orhorhoro was acquired by the Jacksonville Jaguars Friday, April 17, in exchange for DT Maason Smith.
Link to storyThe Atlanta Falcons traded DL Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars for DL Maason Smith on Friday, April 17.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers LB Tuli Tuipulotu has been talking with the team about a contract extension and negotiations are expected to intensify after the 2026 NFL Draft, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
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Updating previous reports, New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence would likely take a big raise to stay and eventually go in the team's Ring of Honor, but this is a personal thing to him, according to sources. He's frustrated with the way the team has been ran and what's been valued in the locker room the last three years.
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Missouri DT Chris McClellan is having a 'Top 30' visit with the New York Giants Wednesday, April 15. He has also had visits with the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNew York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence's contract talks have reached an impasse, and the Giants are engaged with other teams in trade talks. There should be a resolution before the NFL Draft.
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Utah OT Caleb Lomu and Missouri DT Chris McClellan have reportedly visited with the San Francisco 49ers, according to both players' Instagram posts and a source on Tuesday, April 14.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings DT Jalen Redmond has reportedly signed his one-year exclusive-rights free-agent tender, according to a source on Tuesday, April 14.
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New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen told the media on Tuesday, April 14, that the team has had 'conversations' with DL Dexter Lawrence about a 'solution' to his contract. Lawrence has publicly requested a trade from the team amid contract disputes.
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Texas Tech DL Lee Hunter is having a 'Top 30' visit with the New York Giants on Tuesday, April 14, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NorthJersey's Art Stapleton.
Link to storyFree-agent DT D.J. Reader (Lions) had a meeting with the New York Giants Monday, April 13, according to a source.
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Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Buffalo Bills Monday, April 13, according to sources.
Link to storyIowa State DT Domonique Orange held a workout for interested teams Tuesday, April 7. The Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers were in attendance at the workout, along with the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints, both of whom had defensive line coaches on hand who ran drills. Orange has 'Top 30' visits lined up with the Bears, Bills, Texans and Vikings, along with the Carolina Panthers.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills DE Michael Hoecht (Achilles) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to storyTexas Tech DT Lee Hunter is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, April 11, according to a source.
Link to storyOhio State DT Kayden McDonald is 'someone to watch early' for the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyUniversity of Georgia DT Christen Miller is on a top-30 visit with the Atlanta Falcons Friday, April 10.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DT Bryan Bresee had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 8, according to sources.
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Georgia Tech DT Jordan van den Berg had a 'Top 30' visit with the Green Bay Packers Monday, April 6.
Link to storyIowa State DT Domonique Orange is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit with the Houston Texans before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storySouth Carolina DT Nick Barnett had an official visit with the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, April 7, and is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit with the Denver Broncos Wednesday, April 8.
Link to storyUniversity of Missouri DT Chris McClellan reportedly had a pre-draft visit with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, April 7, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent DT Jay Tufele (Jets) reportedly has visited the Detroit Lions, according to a source on Tuesday, April 7.
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Atlanta Falcons DT Elijah Garcia has reportedly signed his one-year exclusive-rights free-agent tender, according to a source on Tuesday, April 7.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals PK Joshua Karty and DT P.J. Mustipher have reportedly signed their one-year exclusive-rights tenders, according to a source on Tuesday, April 7,
Link to storyGeorgia DT Christen Miller has reportedly visited the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source on Tuesday, April 7. Miller has also met with the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints at his campus, as well as upcoming visits with the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Link to storyNew York Giants head coach John Harbaugh was 'not surprised' by the trade request of DL Dexter Lawrence.
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Updating previous reports, New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence, who has requested a trade, could receive a new contract from the team before the NFL Draft, in the opinion of beat writer Art Stapleton.
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Washington Commanders DT Daron Payne will be joined by newcomers DEs K'Lavon Chaisson, Odafe Oweh and DT Javon Kinlaw to provide a new-look pass-rush in the nation's capital. 'The best teams that I've been a part of had waves of players that could apply pressure,' head coach Dan Quinn said. 'We'll need to be able to do that and we will.' LB Frankie Luvu is also expected to be used more effectively as a blitzer, and free-agent addition LB Leo Chenal also has blitzing ability. DEs Charles Omenihu and DT Tim Settle Jr. bolster the unit, providing great veteran depth and/or a strong rotation.
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Duke DT Josiah Green met with the Indianapolis Colts leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyFlorida DT Caleb Banks has had 'Top 30' visits with the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs and is also scheduled to meet with the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to storyUniversity of South Carolina DT Nick Barrett is viewed by scouts as a 'brick wall to defend the run,' according to Field Yates of ESPN.com.
Link to storyFree-agent DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (Giants) agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal Friday April 3. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Duke University DT Josiah Green has met with the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers.
Link to storyDuke University DT Josiah Green is 'a name to monitor' for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, and Green met with the Raiders at his pro day.
Link to storyFree-agent DT D.J. Davidson (Giants) has signed with the Washington Commanders, according to the team on Tuesday, March 31. Financial terms and contract length were not disclosed.
Link to storyWake Forest DT Jayden Loving had a 4.72-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, first among combine DTs. He had a 7.15-second time in the three-cone drill, 4.53-second short shuttle time, and 35-inch vertical jump with a 9-foot-5 broad jump. He has met with the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders so far.
Link to storyUniversity of Georgia DT Christen Miller is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit with the New York Giants before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyUniversity of Florida DT Caleb Banks is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit with the Tennessee Titans before the 2026 NFL Draft.
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