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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Player Transactions and Contract News

The Cleveland Browns have secured cornerback Denzel Ward with a significant two-year, $62.2 million extension, including $52.3 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid defensive back signed an extension. In other defensive player news, Pro Bowl defensive lineman Leonard Williams is in contract talks with the Seattle Seahawks. The Philadelphia Eagles are set to make Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with a four-year, $152 million extension, potentially reaching $160 million signed an extension. The Minnesota Vikings have also locked up offensive lineman Brian O'Neill with a four-year extension through 2030, worth up to $96 million agreed to an extension. Veteran safety Jamal Adams, a three-time Pro Bowler, will join the Vikings after agreeing to terms for a new contract agreed to join.

Quarterback Movements and Future Outlooks

Quarterback Kirk Cousins has earned the starting job for the Las Vegas Raiders entering training camp, ahead of rookie Fernando Mendoza. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will play out the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, affirmed that the 2026 season will be his final in the NFL. Colts GM Chris Ballard stated the team has no intention of trading away any of their three quarterbacks, despite Anthony Richardson's earlier trade request.

Team Coaching and Personnel Changes

The Washington Commanders have hired former All-Pro receiver Wes Welker as their new tight ends coach tabbed as coach. This move comes after the team fired its previous tight ends coach, Ben Steele, following a DWI charge. The Vikings have suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay due to a drunken driving arrest in April. In a concerning incident, the wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was reportedly shot by the couple's son at their home in Virginia was reportedly shot.

Player Health and Injury Updates