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Last updated: April 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NFL Player Departures & Transactions

The league witnessed significant defensive personnel changes as two established veterans announced retirements 1, 2. Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who secured the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award, confirmed his departure from the NFL, shortly followed by linebacker Anthony Walker Jr.'s exit, who thanked football in his farewell statement. Shifting to active player movement, safety Kyle Dugger signed a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, securing a one-year contract that keeps him within the AFC North division for the 2026 campaign, while the Raiders landed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins per his agent's confirmation, positioning him as a potential mentor for the developing QB Mendoza.

Offseason Moves & League Administration

The annual league meetings in Phoenix this week provided several administrative updates, including discussions surrounding 7 the Vikings' search for a new General Manager and the potential draft positioning of top quarterback prospects like Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Meanwhile, the commercial side of the league finalized a major partnership, as Fanatics officially assumed the exclusive NFL trading card license, consolidating rights previously shared with the players' union across a new 20-year agreement. Furthermore, in Atlanta, the Falcons unveiled updated aesthetics 4, returning their primary uniform to the franchise's favored deep red color as the base for the upcoming 2026 season.

Draft Prospects & Legal Matters

Attention remains fixed on the upcoming draft, where top quarterback prospect Fernando Mendoza put on a show at his Indiana pro day, throwing approximately 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 teams and over 100 media members. However, analysts caution that potential flaws could 9 impede the success of the leading signal-callers, even as four major draft experts released their consensus top-100 selections across the first three rounds 8. Separately, off-field matters continue to affect high-profile players, as Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into rehab, according to his attorney, following a lawsuit filed last month concerning alleged conduct in Los Angeles.