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Last updated: April 3, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

League Operations & Personnel

Offseason schedules for all 32 franchises were officially released, detailing the timeline for the 2026 calendar, which features mandatory minicamps commencing in June across the league. This organizational window follows the Las Vegas Raiders' massive investment in center Tyler Linderbaum, a move General Manager John Spytek defended at the league meetings, explaining the heavy commitment to securing the highest-paid interior lineman in the NFL. Separately, league growth initiatives continue off the field, as a new petition launched by the Kansas City Chiefs seeks to bring girls' flag football to the high school level in Kansas, pending a vote by the State High School Activities Association on April 23.

Fantasy Football Outlook

As teams finalize rosters, analysts are already projecting performance metrics for the upcoming season, with Mike Clay profiling the top 45 running backs for 2026. These detailed breakdowns offer crucial early projections for fantasy managers preparing for drafts, assessing which players possess the necessary volume and efficiency to warrant top-tier selections ahead of the fall kickoff.