NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NFL Team & Personnel Moves

The Atlanta Falcons picked up running back Bijan Robinson's fifth-year contract option on Friday, securing the 2023 first-rounder for 2027, while the San Francisco 49ers secured veteran cornerback Jack Jones on a one-year free-agent deal. Concurrently, the Philadelphia Eagles executed a trade, acquiring wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two future draft selections, signaling activity even as the draft approaches. Adding to the offseason news cycle, Broncos ownership acquired a minority stake in the Colorado Rockies, with Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner reportedly purchasing approximately 40% of the baseball franchise.

Coaching Stability & Player Expectations

In Arizona, players indicated that new head coach Mike LaFleur struck the correct tone during his initial team meeting, emphasizing that "every detail is a big detail" regarding his operational expectations for the roster. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys see their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, entering his second year, with reports detailing how his draft preparation strategies have evolved since settling into the role last season. These preparatory efforts across the league are being augmented by technology, as teams are increasingly using artificial intelligence models to project physical measurables for prospects who opted out of combine workouts.

Offseason Legal & Financial Issues

The league continues to grapple with legal matters involving current and former players, as Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested and charged with possession of both a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records. In separate incidents, former NFL wide receiver and current Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with DWI in Tarrant County, Texas, over the weekend. Furthermore, a tragic 2024 incident resurfaced, confirming that former Miami defensive end and 2026 prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in a fatal car crash where a passenger later succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision according to reports.

Collusion Rulings & Contract Disputes

An appeals panel recently upheld a prior ruling, determining there was insufficient evidence of collusion among teams during the 2022 contract negotiations for quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Russell Wilson. This financial ruling stands as teams shift focus toward future player valuation, particularly regarding established stars like A.J. Brown, where the Eagles face high financial hurdles should they decide to trade the wide receiver as the draft approaches. The league also mourned the passing of former Jets and Louisville quarterback Browning Nagle, who died this week at the age of 57.

NFL Draft Prospect Analysis & Projections

As the draft nears, analytical models and professional scouting are providing detailed outlooks on the incoming talent pool, with one evaluation system projecting career ceilings and floors for the 2026 quarterback class, classifying prospects as potentially elite, average, or busts based on its QBASE 2.0 model. Beyond the signal-callers, scouts are handing out superlatives across the entire class, identifying players with the strongest arms and fastest speeds across 100 different skills and traits. Stock movement is also a key narrative, as players like Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have reportedly drastically boosted their draft stock since the start of the previous season.

Draft Strategy & Future Talent Identification

The New York Jets face a strategic dilemma at the No. 2 overall pick, contemplating taking edge rusher David Bailey, a prospect who is deemed exceptional enough to potentially break the franchise's historical trend of never selecting a defensive player that high according to team analysts. College coaches are already to future classes, identifying potential surprises for the 2026 draft, noting specific players they believe could unexpectedly rise to prominence in the NFL. Separately, the media scrutiny surrounding NFL coverage intensified as The Athletic reportedly began reinvestigating a reporter's ties to Patriots coach Mike Vrabel following questions raised earlier in the week.