NFL Football 3 Hours

Last updated: March 31, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

AFC East Coaching & Quarterback Dynamics

Jets coach Aaron Glenn expressed staunch confidence in quarterback Geno Smith, declaring him "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land," a strong endorsement coming from the team's leadership structure. Meanwhile, across the division, the lingering shadow of last year's cheating scandal appears to have dissipated, as Coen and Saleh agreed there is no lingering animosity following the sign-stealing incident from September. In Baltimore, Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated uncertainty regarding Lamar Jackson’s commitment level, stating he is unsure about the quarterback’s participation in voluntary offseason workouts set to commence next week Minter expressed doubt.

AFC Coaching Commentary & Roster Speculation

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested that flag football, despite his recent experience with the format, is unlikely to draw current NFL players onto the U.S. national team in the immediate future, expressing surprise at any such move Payton dismissed participation. Elsewhere in personnel news, the possibility of a major inter-division trade resurfaced as Patriots coach Mike Vrabel refused to dismiss the growing speculation surrounding a potential acquisition of Eagles receiver A.J. Brown Vrabel didn't rule out. In Cleveland, the quarterback competition is heating up, though coach Kevin Monken confirmed that practice reps will not be distributed equally among Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel during the initial offseason sessions Monken confirmed uneven reps.