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Last updated: April 2, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Quarterback Movement & Personnel Updates

The quarterback carousel continued spinning as veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins agreed to terms with the Raiders, according to his agent, injecting immediate experience into the team's plans. This high-profile move comes as league executives gathered in Phoenix for the annual meeting, where discussions touched upon the Vikings' ongoing search for a new general manager and the potential draft positioning of prospects like Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Meanwhile, top quarterback prospects faced scrutiny over potential knocks on their professional readiness, with analysts pointing to specific flaws that could hinder top QB evaluations leading into April's draft.

Draft & Offseason Logistics

Scouting efforts intensified around top college talent, evidenced by QB Mendoza putting on a strong showing during his pro day in Indiana, where he launched approximately 56 passes in front of all 32 teams' representatives. As teams finalize their big boards, a composite look at mock drafts suggests where the premier players might land, with analysts from Kiper to Yates projecting the top 100 picks across the first three rounds. Away from the field, the Chicago Bears are targeting a decision in "late spring, early summer" regarding the location for their new stadium, an essential piece of infrastructure development for the franchise.

League Business & Player Matters

The business side of the NFL saw a major shift as the exclusive 20-year trading card license officially transferred to Fanatics, consolidating control over league and players' union memorabilia rights under one entity. In administrative matters, NFLPA Executive Director JC Tretter released a statement emphasizing that player safety necessitates trained, professional officials on the field amid ongoing labor negotiations with the referees' association. Separately, Lions CEO offered clarification regarding why running back Frank Ragnow was required to repay part of his signing bonus, asserting the organization had specific internal reasons for the accounting adjustment. In off-field news, Rams receiver Puka Nacua has entered rehab, his attorney confirmed, following a recent lawsuit filed last month in Los Angeles.