NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NFL Team & Personnel Updates

The Arizona Cardinals began implementing new standards under coach Mike LaFleur, with players indicating the new staff struck the correct tone in initial meetings, emphasizing that "every detail is a big detail" for the rebuilding team. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are bringing back veteran secondary support, having agreed to a one-year contract with free agent cornerback Jack Jones. In personnel decisions focused on future investment, the Atlanta Falcons officially picked up the fifth-year option for star running back Bijan Robinson on Friday, securing his services through the 2025 season before his next potential extension.

The Philadelphia Eagles have been active in acquiring talent ahead of the draft, most recently securing wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks via a trade with the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two draft selections. However, speculation concerning star wideout A.J. Brown continues to surround the franchise, though reports suggest the Eagles have not been highly incentivized to trade Brown due to the existing financial structure of his contract. Separately, off-field legal issues continue to plague the league; Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested and charged in Collin County with possession of both a controlled substance and marijuana, according to jail records.

League Governance & Legal Matters

A recent ruling from an appeals panel has upheld the previous decision indicating a lack of sufficient evidence to prove collusion among NFL teams during the 2022 contract negotiations for quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Russell Wilson. Separately, the potential impact of federal oversight on the sport is under scrutiny, as questions emerge regarding what the Department of Justice's investigation into the NFL might mean for television networks and the viewing public In team ownership news, reports indicate that Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner are acquiring a minority stake in the Colorado Rockies, purchasing approximately 40% of the franchise.

Offseason Incidents & Tributes

The league mourned the loss of former player Browning Nagle, the ex-Jets and Louisville quarterback who passed away this week at the age of 57. Tragic news also emerged concerning a former collegiate player, as reports detailed that former Miami defensive end and 2026 prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in a fatal car crash in 2024, where a passenger subsequently died from injuries sustained in the collision. Adding to the list of recent off-field incidents, former NFL wide receiver and current Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with DWI in Tarrant County, Texas, on Saturday.

Draft Preparation & Prospect Analysis

With the NFL Draft approaching, teams are leveraging advanced analytics, including the use of artificial intelligence to project measurables for prospects who skipped formal combine workouts. The New York Jets, holding the No. 2 overall pick, face a historical decision regarding potential edge rusher David Bailey, as the franchise has never selected a defensive player that high before, though Bailey is considered an exceptional talent. Beyond the projected top tier, college coaches are already identifying potential surprises, with several mentors naming their 2026 NFL draft sleepers who could outperform early expectations in the pros.

Projections for quarterback talent in the upcoming class are being quantified; Aaron Schatz's QBASE 2.0 model is being utilized to forecast the potential career ceilings and floors for the draft's signal-callers, differentiating between those expected to be elite and those projected as potential busts. Furthermore, player stock assessments are shifting dramatically, with prospects like Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling having significantly boosted their draft standing since the beginning of the last college season. To further dissect the incoming talent pool, analysts are handing out superlatives across 100 different skills, identifying the draft class's strongest arms and fastest playmakers.

Coaching Adjustments & Contract Details

In Dallas, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly refining his approach to draft preparation in his second year leading the team, adjusting strategies from when he was first settling into the head coaching role last year. Meanwhile, an ongoing external investigation is focusing on media coverage ethics, as The Athletic is reinvestigating questions raised this week regarding reporter Dianna Russini's relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Finally, the ongoing saga concerning the Eagles and A.J. Brown, while rooted in trade incentives, also involves complex financial considerations that have kept Philadelphia from moving the talented receiver.