NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: June 29, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Player News & Legal Matters

The NFL has seen significant legal and personal news in recent days. Jets quarterback Geno Smith is undergoing police investigation following a battery accusation by a woman. Separately, the parents of former All-Pro running back Doug Martin are pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his passing last year excessive force alleged. In other player news, the Buffalo Bills announced they will not honor former running back O.J. Simpson among the franchise's legends at their new stadium will recognize Simpson.

Contract & Financial Developments

Several teams have been active in contract negotiations and financial planning. The Jacksonville Jaguars have secured tight end Brenton Strange with a three-year, $48 million extension, which includes $25 million guaranteed. Meanwhile, the future of top cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains uncertain as a contract extension with his team has not yet been finalized, with only one month remaining before training camp extension talks ongoing. In a financial advisory context, veteran linebacker Demario Davis has extended his career significantly by investing in his body and recovery, avoiding near retirement in 2016 investing his body.

Team Outlooks & Offseason Analysis

to the 2026 season, analysts are evaluating team strengths and potential surprises. The NFC West is a focal point, with the Seahawks, Rams, 49ers, and Cardinals all having noteworthy offseasons that warrant discussion ahead of the 2026 season NFC West roundtable. Mike Clay's annual rankings also provide insight, identifying players expected to increase their touchdown output, including Jaguars TE Strange, and those projected for fewer scores, such as Colts RB Taylor. Additionally, 10 new NFL coordinators will be leading different schemes this season, with particular attention on the individual tasked with rebuilding the Cowboys' defense 10 new coordinators.

Fantasy Football & Player Projections

As draft season approaches, fantasy football enthusiasts have a wealth of information available. A comprehensive 2026 Fantasy Football Draft offers rankings, projections, and analysis to prepare for upcoming drafts. Within this landscape, Trevor Lawrence's late-season performance last year has sparked optimism for a continued jump in 2026 Lawrence's late-season surge. His spring practices have shown the Jaguars' franchise quarterback picking up where he left off, with potential for more deep throws more deep balls Lawrence. The release of the annual ranking of the 32 NFL playmaker cores also provides context, stacking pass catchers and ball carriers around quarterbacks and offensive lines 32 NFL playmaker cores. Surprise players making early impressions on all 32 teams are also being identified ahead of training camp biggest surprise players.

League Operations & Player Branding

The league continues to plan for future events and address player branding. Washington D.C. has been selected to host the 2027 NFL draft, scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 1. In a matter of player branding, quarterback Caleb Williams' application to trademark the nickname "Iceman" has been initially refused by the United States Patent and Trademark Office QB Williams' trademark denied. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is optimistic that the team's offseason moves will lead to a successful season, as summed up by three key quotes from the team's offseason Bengals offseason quotes.