NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: May 27, 2026, 2:55 AM ET

Quarterback Developments

Next year's QB draft class promises to be loaded with top prospects including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr, and Trinidad Chambliss. In the present, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett continued his holdout by missing Tuesday's OTAs as he seeks a new contract, while Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has developed into a more vocal leader entering Year. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returned to practice for the first time since tearing his ACL and LCL, showing progress in his rehabilitation. On the contract front, reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford secured a one-year, $55 million extension with the Rams, tying him to Los Angeles through the 2027 season with $105 million total guaranteed.

Contract Extensions and Team Investments

The Chargers reached agreement with safety Derwin James Jr. on a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid safety for the second time in his career. In Houston, Nico Collins and Texans finalized an adjusted contract that guarantees his salary for the next two seasons and includes a $9 million cash increase this year. Meanwhile, the Lions signed All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year, $81 million extension through the 2030 season, with $51.5 million guaranteed, while the Giants gave general manager Joe Schoen a multiyear extension to continue building their roster.

Injuries and Offseason Setbacks

Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked on several domestic violence charges according to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department. Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris suffered a torn Achilles at Thursday's OTA workout and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery but should be ready to return later this summer, according to a source, providing depth to Tampa Bay's backfield.

NFL Legal and Policy Issues

The Supreme Court refused to intervene in former Dolphins coach Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, allowing the case