NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: April 17, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
NFL Defensive & Financial Moves
The Texans secured a massive deal with All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., agreeing to a historic three-year, $150 million extension that establishes him as the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. Meanwhile, intra-division personnel shuffling saw the Falcons trade DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars in exchange for fellow 2024 second-round selection, defensive tackle Maason Smith.
Quarterback Contract Status
In Arizona, incumbent starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett remains absent from the start of the team's mandatory offseason program as he seeks a new contract agreement, according to league sources. This contract standoff comes as other defensive stars, like Anderson, see record-setting valuations across the league.