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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

League & Legal Developments

An appeals panel upheld a finding that the league's 32 teams did not engage in anti-competitive collusion when executing the massive 2022 contract extensions for quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson, providing a degree of closure to the disputes surrounding those deals. Separately, off-field legal issues surfaced for the Cowboys safety Markquese Bell, who was arrested and booked into the Collin County jail facing charges related to the possession of both marijuana and a controlled substance.

Roster Preparation & Scouting

As teams pivot toward the upcoming draft, the use of advanced analytics continues to push evaluation to "a different level," especially when teams utilize artificial intelligence models to generate projected measurables for prospects who skip combine workouts. This technological shift contrasts with established coaching preparation, where Dallas offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is adapting his draft evaluation process in his second year leading the unit. Meanwhile, expert models like Aaron Schatz's QBASE 2.0 are already projecting the NFL career ceilings for the next wave of quarterback prospects, attempting to separate future stars from developmental talents ahead of the draft cycle.