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Last updated: April 20, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NFL Offseason Moves & Contract News

The market for established talent saw major movement as Trent Williams secured a massive pact, agreeing to a two-year, $50 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers just hours before news broke that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is weighing retirement. Elsewhere in free agency, the Giants hosted Odell Beckham Jr. for a workout and physical on Monday, while the Colts confirmed that wide receiver Alec Pierce will miss workouts as he recovers from recent ankle surgery performed to address nagging pain from last season. These transactions come as media outlets released comprehensive rankings detailing the league's highest earners, showing how contracts are distributed at every position from quarterback to punter across the league.

Kicker Market & Team Finance

In a highly unusual financial development, Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey became the NFL's highest-paid specialist after agents confirmed an agreement that resets the market standard for the position. This contract news arrives just ahead of the draft, where analysts are projecting potential trades involving star receivers like A.J. Brown and tracking trade rumors. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl champion Seahawks are actively seeking trade partners to move down the draft board, with General Manager John Schneider publicly confirming their interest in acquiring additional picks, even if it means dealing within the NFC West division.

Player Health & Team Outlooks

Injury recovery appears to be progressing well for several key defensive players, as Fred Warner confirmed he is a full go for the 49ers' offseason program following the season-ending ankle injury he sustained last October. In Minnesota, the Vikings' star wide receiver Justin Jefferson spoke candidly about the team's new quarterback setup, expressing enthusiasm for Kyler Murray's "playmaking skills" while offering blunt assessment regarding rookie J.J. McCarthy. These comments set the stage for a draft where consensus number one pick Fernando Mendoza, lauded for his "curiosity, quirk and command," is expected to anchor the first selection as mock drafts finalize.

Draft Projection Intel

As the league prepares for the draft, various projections are circulating regarding prospect positioning, with analysts forecasting where players like running back Jeremiyah Love might land and whether linebacker Ty Simpson could sneak into the first round according to insider reports. Jordan Reid's comprehensive seven-round forecast mapped out every selection from the Raiders' opening pick down to Mr. Irrelevant, offering a detailed roadmap for the entire event that starts later this week.