NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: May 14, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Offseason Player & Team Management Updates

Roster construction continued across the league this week, featuring significant financial commitments and injury updates. The Miami Dolphins committed $64 million to running back De'Von Achane on a four-year extension, elevating him to the position of the third-highest-paid RB in the NFL, while the Steelers secured kicker Chris Boswell with a four-year, $28 million extension from the agency CAA Football. Elsewhere, the New York Jets added veteran Tim Patrick to bolster their receiving corps with needed experience, though the New York Giants are dealing with a setback, as wide receiver Malik Nabers underwent a second minor procedure on his right knee this offseason, with sources indicating the team remains hopeful for his Week 1 availability.

The Commanders face a defining question regarding their primary wide receiver target opposite Terry McLaurin, weighing options that include veteran acquisitions like Aiyuk or Diggs against internal development, which mirrors the broader league trend of evaluating young talent. The Chargers, meanwhile, secured veteran tight end David Njoku on a one-year pact potentially worth $8 million after his tenure with the Browns, a move that fantasy analysts suggest will significantly benefit players like Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray. Conversely, the Broncos are banking on a combination of youth and veterans to finally solve their long-standing issues with tight end production, aiming to improve upon years of lagging output from that specific position group.

League Scheduling & Legal Developments

The NFL unveiled a record-breaking international schedule for 2026 that features nine total games played outside the United States, highlighted by the Packers facing the Rams in the league's inaugural Thanksgiving Eve contest in Los Angeles, and the Steelers meeting the Saints in Paris as part of the global slate announced Wednesday. In terms of domestic scheduling, the defending AFC West champion Broncos will kick off the "Monday Night Football" slate on September 14 against the Chiefs, while the Giants host the Cowboys in the first "Sunday Night Football" game on September 13 to open the season. Player welfare remained a talking point, as the NFLPA's JC Tretter advocated for grass fields, drawing a comparison to the high-quality surfaces FIFA utilizes for the World Cup events.

Legal and governance issues attracted attention this week, as Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed he has issued an investigative subpoena to the league concerning diversity initiatives, continuing his push against the Rooney Rule framework. Concurrently, the league quietly reversed a mandate requiring all 32 teams to hire a minority offensive assistant coach for the 2025 season, a decision that the league stated was not a direct result of the pressure exerted by Florida's chief legal officer. Separately, a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer was leveled against an individual who disrupted the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, relating to the man who displayed a flag during the performance by Kendrick Lamar.

Rookie Outlooks & Coaching Movement

Rookie quarterbacks are settling into their new environments, with analysts assessing which first-rounders landed in optimal situations, examining expectations for signal-callers like the two first-round picks mentioned in a comprehensive review of rookie QB fits. The focus on young passers extends to the Steelers, where coaches are specifically working on Drew Allar's footwork and increasing his volume of snaps taken under center as part of his development plan. Meanwhile, Carson Beck is noted for his advantage in adapting to NFL systems, having experience taking snaps both under center and calling cadences in two distinct, professional-style systems.

Offseason questions linger regarding personnel decisions, such as the Cowboys' choice not to extend receiver George Pickens and the Steelers bypassing immediate quarterback upgrades, prompting a larger look at lingering roster uncertainties. In coaching circles, longtime NFL and college assistant Tom Moore, who will turn 88 this year, will join the Iowa Hawkeyes staff as a senior consultant and offensive adviser, bringing his vast experience to the college ranks. In personnel news, the New Orleans Saints have signed Scott Steiner, who is also the cousin of current WWE star Bron Breakker, following Steiner's brief stint with the Titans as part of a family connection.

League Forecasting & Player Tributes

League executives are already to the 2027 offseason, predicting major storylines centered around potential quarterback trades, contract disputes, and shifts in geographical interest among team owners. Tactical shifts may also be on the horizon, as the success the Rams found using tight end-heavy 13 personnel sets in 2025 could influence other teams, especially following a draft day where Day 2 yielded numerous selections at the tight end position. On a somber note, the league mourned the passing of two former standouts: All-Pro tight end Charle Young, who was instrumental in the 49ers' first Super Bowl victory, and Craig Morton, who died at 83 after becoming the first quarterback to start a Super Bowl for both the Cowboys and the Broncos across his 18-year career.

Honors were announced for former players, as the Vikings confirmed that Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor this fall. Rookie defender Quintayvious Hutchins, a seventh-round pick for the Patriots, faced immediate off-field issues, having been arraigned Wednesday on a charge of assault and battery against a family/household member stemming from an incident in Boston College. Finally, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who is recovering from a torn left ACL, was observed throwing to Drake London during Phase 2 of the team's offseason program on Tuesday, and in personal news, Penix was also seen celebrating his recent marriage to fiancée Olivia Carter by dancing.