NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: May 29, 2026, 11:53 PM ET

Injury & Roster Updates Giants wide receiver Gunner Olszewski suffered a noncontact injury during Friday's OTAs that the team fears is a torn Achilles tendon. Meanwhile, the Steelers terminated senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton II for a violation of club policy. On a brighter note, Puka Nacua expressed gratitude toward the Rams organization following the filing of a civil lawsuit against him in March, while Matthew Stafford endorsed the team's decision to draft QB Ty Simpson last month, revealing coach Sean McVay had personally informed him of the selection.

Rehabilitation Progress While most of the Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts, Rashee Rice remained incarcerated in Texas, serving a 30-day jail sentence after violating probation terms. In better health news, 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa reported significant progress in recovering from a torn ACL, potentially returning for training camp or shortly after. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes participated in drills Thursday while wearing a compression leg sleeve and black brace on his left leg as he continues his rehabilitation process.

Offseason Analysis & Contract Situations Analysts evaluated offseason moves across all NFC teams, noting both highs (Vikings acquiring Kyler Murray on the veterans and lows (Niners selecting Kaelon Black in Round . Trade scenarios proposed potential deals involving players like Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr., and Kayvon Thibodeaux, fueling speculation about possible roster changes. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud emphasized his performance warrants a new contract while negotiations for an extension remain unresolved.

Quarterback Controversies & Offensive Outlook Giants teammates reached understanding following quarterback Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Donald Trump at a New York event, with Dart addressing teammates during a team meeting to explain his position. The Bengals remain focused on offensive improvement with quarterback Joe Burrow, targeting a return to being one of the NFL's most high-powered offenses. On the offensive side, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey brushed off concerns about his workload after leading the NFL with 413 touches last season, emphasizing practice monitoring rather than game restrictions will be the focus.

Team Culture & Inspiration Garrett Wilson drew parallels between the Jets and New York sports culture, offering an unintentional reference to the 1973 Mets while discussing the Knicks' success in the Big Apple. The comments highlight how New York sports teams continue to draw inspiration from each other's achievements as they navigate competitive seasons.