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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Offseason Legal Issues & Player Movement

Recent legal troubles continue to surface for former and current NFL players as Ted Ginn Jr. faced a DWI charge over the weekend in Tarrant County, Texas, where the former wide receiver serves as a coach. Separately, Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested on allegations of possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records, adding to the league's offseason disciplinary file. These incidents occur while the league deals with lingering contract disputes, as an appeals panel upheld the prior ruling confirming there was insufficient evidence of collusion among teams during the 2022 contract negotiations for elite quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Russell Wilson.

Draft Projection Shifts & Team Strategy

As the draft approaches, teams are adjusting their internal evaluations, prompting speculation about early selections, particularly for the Jets who eye the No. 2 overall pick. While the franchise has historically avoided drafting defensive players that high, edge rusher David Bailey represents an extraordinary prospect challenging that trend. Meanwhile, several other underclassmen have dramatically boosted their pre-draft stock since the beginning of the last college season, including linebacker Dillon Thieneman and offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, suggesting a volatile board for teams holding top selections.