NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: May 25, 2026, 2:52 PM ET

Free Agency & Contracts

The Rams locked up reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford with a one-year, $55 million extension that ties him to Los Angeles through the 2027 season and includes $105 million in guaranteed money signing a 1-year extension. Across the league, contract conversations have been just as aggressive. The Lions committed to All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell with a four-year, $81 million deal carrying $51.5 million in guarantees, securing his services through 2030 inking Campbell to extension. The Dolphins, meanwhile, made a franchise-altering bet by handing Malik Willis a three-year, $67.5 million contract signing Willis to 3-year deal, signaling their belief he can anchor the offense long-term. On the administrative side, the Giants rewarded general manager Joe Schoen with a multiyear extension extending GM Schoen, while the Titans made what they called an "easy decision" to pair Carnell Tate with Cam Ward in this year's draft drafting Carnell Tate, opting for offensive impact despite premium defensive talent available. Mock draft aggregations across ten simulations running 10 mock drafts suggest wide receiver and offensive line remain the hottest early-round positions, though quarterback timing varies wildly depending on the analyst.

Injuries & AFC Outlook

The Giants' injury woes continued with defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tearing his Achilles during Thursday's OTA and missing the entire 2026 season Robertson-Harris tears Achilles, a devastating blow to a defense already thin along the line. Star wide receiver Malik Nabers is also in limbo after coach John Harbaugh described the knee injury as "not a simple knee," leaving the team without a clear timeline for his return Nabers injury timeline unclear. On the plus side, the Steelers' offseason has been measured and effective, with analysts praising the signing of Jamel Dean as a solid move Steelers signing Jamel Dean praised. The Colts, by contrast, drew criticism for guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones, a move several evaluators flagged as risky given his injury history and performance trajectory. The AFC's best and worst offseason decisions reflect a division still sorting itself out, with the Titans' offensive gamble on Tate potentially paying off if Ward stays healthy and the line holds up.

NFC North & Stadium Politics

Every team in the NFC North finished with a winning record last season, and the offseasons have been busy reshaping the division's pecking order NFC North offseason impact. The Bears reiterated Thursday that their stadium options in Chicago are "exhausted" Bears stadium options exhausted, pushing the franchise toward a new facility in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana, a move that could reshape the team's identity for the next decade. The Packers, Lions, and Vikings all addressed quarterback depth differently, with the Lions' Campbell extension representing the most significant defensive investment in the division. Kyle Shanahan, meanwhile, is under pressure to fix the 49ers' run game behind Christian McCaffrey fixing 49ers run game, though the options behind him remain unproven and Shanahan has signaled he wants to reduce McCaffrey's workload.

Off-Field & Personal News

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown became a husband over the weekend, marrying his partner at Montage Laguna Beach in California Brown gets married. Teammate Jordan Love and Ronika Stone welcomed their first child and have spent the full month since bonding with the newborn Love welcomes first child. Less celebratory, Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested Friday and accused of speeding at 135 mph in Georgia Smith Jr. arrested for speeding, an incident that could draw league scrutiny. On the cultural front, Florida signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law, allowing high school coaches to use their own money to help players with food, transportation, and other expenses Florida passes Teddy Bridgewater Act. Giants linebacker Abdul Carter and teammates took to social media to shut down speculation of a locker room rift after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a pep rally Carter halts Giants rift talk, a moment that briefly fueled tabloid noise but ultimately fizzled.

Legacy & Personnel Questions

The Steelers face an unusual question: can they win with a 42-year-old quarterback Steelers 42-year-old QB question? Aaron Rodgers' availability and effectiveness at that age will define Pittsburgh's 2026 ceiling. Veteran Brian Burns, meanwhile, has channeled his success into autism awareness work, using his platform to advocate for his nephew and the broader community Burns autism awareness work. In the ownership sphere, a look at franchise history shows that some owners who got directly involved in landing franchise quarterbacks found success, while others like Jimmy Haslam did not owners and franchise QBs. Carlie Irsay-Gordon, emerging from her father's shadow, is learning that criticism is an unavoidable part of the job, even at the executive level Irsay-Gordon navigating criticism. And in a nostalgic reminder, Steelers teammates Antwaan Randle El and Cam Ward recounted the details of their Super Bowl XL touchdown and celebration Randle El recounts Super Bowl TD, a moment that still resonates for a franchise chasing its next title.