NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: May 29, 2026, 8:50 PM ET

Injury Updates

The Giants fear a torn Achilles for wide receiver Gunner Olszewski after the receiver went down during Friday's OTAs with a noncontact injury, while 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said he is far along in his ACL rehabilitation and could return for training camp or shortly after. Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq underwent hernia surgery but coach Aaron Glenn expects him to be ready for camp, and Raiders tight end Brock Bowers declared himself 100% healthy entering Year 3 after battling knee injuries throughout last season. These injury concerns come as teams ramp up preparations across the league, with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel noting good progress in his second OTA session.

Contract Extensions & Holdouts

Derwin James Jr. became the NFL's highest-paid safety again after agreeing to a three-year, $75.6 million extension with the Chargers, while Texans wide receiver Nico Collins secured a $9 million raise in his reworked contract that guarantees his salary for the next two seasons. Lions linebacker Jack Campbell signed an $81 million extension and plans to stay "laser focused" as Detroit looks to rebound from a disappointing 9-8 season. However, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett did not report to Arizona's OTAs as his holdout for a new deal continues, creating uncertainty at the position for the rebuilding franchise.

Giants Drama & Team Chemistry

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed teammates during a team meeting about his introduction of President Donald Trump at a New York event, following reports that teammates expressed solidarity with both Dart and Abdul Carter after their disagreement over the quarterback's political involvement. The controversy adds to an eventful offseason for New York, which also lost Olszewski to injury during OTAs. Coach Mike Vrabel praised his team's chemistry during Patriots OTAs, providing a contrast to the drama unfolding with the Giants.

Quarterback Situations

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud maintained he has held up his end of contract negotiations while expressing patience about his extension, and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took part in OTA drills wearing a compression sleeve and brace on his left leg as he continues recovery from injury. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed love for Baltimore while keeping contract talks private, and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels spoke about a bitter taste left from last season's setbacks as motivation for improvement.

Trade Market Activity

Special teams player Irv Charles was traded from the Jets to the Seahawks on Wednesday, moving from a last-place team to the Super Bowl champions as Seattle looks to run it forward rather than defend their title. Meanwhile, ESPN analysts simulated potential trades involving Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, examining whether any of these players could be on the move before training camps begin.

Offensive Outlook

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow acknowledged his team's ability to be "more" in 2026 as Cincinnati aims to reestablish itself as one of the NFL's most high-powered offenses. Matthew Stafford said he appreciated the Rams drafting Ty Simpson and understands the team's decision to select the former Alabama quarterback. Packers running back Mar Shawn Lloyd is looking to prove himself in 2026 after finally getting healthy, regardless of whether Josh Jacobs faces any injury issues.

Front Office Moves

The Steelers fired senior special teams assistant Derius Swinton II for violating club policy, adding to the coaching changes around the league. Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores cleared a legal hurdle when the Supreme Court refused to intervene in his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, allowing the case to proceed toward trial. These moves come as teams evaluate their offseason progress across all NFC franchises.

Player Recovery & Workload

Christian McCaffrey stated he does not want a lighter workload in 2026 despite leading the NFL with 413 touches last season, while Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice continues serving his 30-day jail sentence in Texas after violating probation terms from a previous incident. These situations highlight the varied challenges players face during the offseason period.

Draft Class Preview

ESPN analysts previewed next year's quarterback draft class, which features top prospects including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss as teams begin evaluating future talent. This early assessment comes while current rookies like Kenyon Sadiq recover from minor procedures and veterans like Von Miller lobby for potential returns to their former teams.

Salary Cap & Financial Moves

Chargers safety Derwin James reset the safety market at $25.2 million annually with his extension, while two-time Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins received $9 million more in guaranteed money from Houston. These financial commitments reflect teams' efforts to lock up core players before potential work stoppages or market changes affect future negotiations.