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Last updated: June 3, 2026, 2:48 AM ET

Offensive Moves & Extensions

The Eagles' trade of star receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots elated new arrival who described his first day in New England as "still in awe" after a long-standing desire to play there. His departure created mixed reactions among former teammates, with some expressing relief that the saga is now in the rearview mirror mixed reaction. Meanwhile, the Falcons secured their star receiver with a four-year, $141 million contract extension for Drake London extension agreement, while Marvin Harrison Jr. continues recovering from injuries that shortened his 2025 season but remains optimistic they won't affect the upcoming campaign recovery progress.

Quarterback Developments

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is undergoing significant footwork changes with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel overhaul underway in an effort to speed up his release. In Cincinnati, Ja'Marr Chase noted that the Bengals' defensive additions have raised expectations for the team's success in 2026 raised expectations. The Browns are expressing caution about potentially drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, with coach Todd Monken calling it a "slippery slope" if he's ruled ineligible to play college football draft concerns.

Contract Negotiations & Extensions

Multiple players are securing significant contract extensions as the NFL offseason continues. The Steelers finalized a four-year, $100 million extension for linebacker Nick Herbig deal reached after he sat out individual drills during mandatory minicamp. His teammate, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., also skipped drills while awaiting his own extension holding in. The Seahawks agreed to a three-year, $42 million extension for edge rusher Derick Hall through 2029 extension agreed, while the Broncos gave star cornerback Pat Surtain II a $5 million raise this year via contract adjustment salary boost.

Defensive Transactions & Injuries

The Browns GM Andrew Berry was adamant that he did not seriously consider the Myles Garrett trade with the Rams until Los Angeles included Jared Verse in the deal trade stance. In Houston, linebacker E.J. Speed, who signed a two-year deal worth up to $13 million with the Texans, injured a quad during team workouts and is out indefinitely injury setback. The Seahawks are facing questions about their improved offensive line's ability to handle NFC West rival L.A. Rams, who traded for the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year matchup concerns.

League Updates & Reactions

Mike Evans' signing with the 49ers caught Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. by surprise, as he learned of the move on social media and it wasn't until quarterback Baker Mayfield texted him a "sad face" emoji that he realized it was real surprise departure. The NFL season is 100 days away, prompting ESPN to provide 100 things to know including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz season preview. In Buffalo, analysts are comparing the Bills' new-look WR room, determining which receiver might perform better in fantasy football despite one having the bigger name WR room analysis.