NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: April 10, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NFL Draft & Prospect Intel

With the 2026 NFL Draft fast approaching, significant buzz surrounds the expected top picks and attendee lists. Five Ohio State players are confirmed to attend the first round in Pittsburgh, though quarterback prospect Fernando Mendoza will not be present, according to sources, despite other QBs like Ty Simp planning to be there Mendoza not planning to attend. The Raiders' plans are complex, holding the No. 1 selection and potentially pairing a first-time head coach, Klint Kubiak, with Mendoza, a situation mirroring their 2007 scenario Raiders pairing coach & rookie QB. Meanwhile, top quarterback Kirk Cousins openly stated he would only play if deemed the team's best option, acknowledging the strong expectation that Las Vegas will select a rookie signal-caller Cousins acknowledges if not Raiders' best QB. Further draft buzz indicates the Giants are weighing cornerback possibilities at No. 5, while analysts are projecting landing spots for all nine considered draftable quarterbacks, including a projected trade scenario Projecting NFL draft quarterback landing spots.

Team-specific draft preparations reveal varied strategies across the league, with several clubs assessing their assets and needs heading into April. The Broncos, lacking a first-round selection for the third time in five drafts following the Jaylen Waddle trade, are reportedly focusing on tight ends for their No. 62 pick among their seven total selections Broncos draft plans focus on tight ends. In contrast, the Browns hold two first-round picks and nine total selections, currently hosting visits like that of Concepcion as they finalize their board. Elsewhere, Philadelphia is reportedly gauging trade interest for quarterback Tanner McKee again, as the Eagles possess nine total picks for the draft. Experts are already building hypothetical rosters, with Mel Kiper Jr. and others drafting 10-man rosters to assess the top talent available in the 2026 class.

Player Movement & Roster Adjustments

Teams continued to address immediate roster needs via free agency and roster option exercises over the past few days. The San Francisco 49ers secured defensive end Cam Sample, agreeing to a one-year contract with the former Bengal on Thursday, according to NFL Network sources. The New York Giants bolstered their offensive line by reaching a one-year agreement with former Ravens guard Daniel Faalele on Wednesday. In Atlanta, the Falcons pivoted after right tackle Kaleb McGary retired, immediately signing veteran Taylor to fill the void. Furthermore, the Texans exercised their 2027 fifth-year options for both quarterback C.J. Stroud and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. Texans pick up Stroud, Anderson options, securing their foundational pieces through the 2027 season.

Offseason program participation varied based on player situations, though several key veterans reported for duty. Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. signed his franchise tender and immediately reported to the Falcons' offseason workout program, per NFL Network. Conversely, Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is absent from workouts as he navigates legal issues involving three felony charges, Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Pearce not at workouts amid charges. Meanwhile, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson arrived at offseason workouts showing a noticeable difference, with the team noting he appears "reinvigorated" working with the new coaching staff Ravens say Lamar excited to work with new staff.

League Business & Off-Field Developments

The NFL is facing new scrutiny regarding its media distribution strategy, as the Justice Department has initiated a probe into potential anticompetitive behavior tied to television contracts DOJ opens probe of NFL over TV deals. Specifically, the investigation centers on whether the league’s requirements that consumers purchase specific subscription packages to view games violate antitrust laws. Off the field, former Bucs linebacker Lavonte David’s Hall of Fame credentials are being strongly debated, with former teammate Gerald McCoy asserting, "If his career is not Hall of Fame worthy, I don't know whose is" McCoy defends David's Hall of Fame case. In parallel news, former Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrated a personal milestone, marrying his fiancée months after winning Super Bowl LX.

In other league developments, the UFL has publicly committed to expansion in 2028, with owner Mike Repole confirming Oklahoma City as one of the new markets, though the second expansion city remains undetermined UFL plans to expand in 2028. On the historical front, news emerged that Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who passed away in 2025 following an ALS battle, was found to have CTE after his brain donation Bears HOFer McMichael had CTE. Finally, Colin Kaepernick announced his forthcoming memoir, "The Perilous Fight," slated for a September 15 release, which he stated will provide context for his decision to kneel during the national anthem Kaepernick to publish memoir 'The Perilous Fight'.