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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 5:47 PM ET

Player Movements & Celebrity Appearances

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow caught passes from Kid Cudi during practice on Monday, with the rapper-actor wrapping up a concert in the Queen City just hours earlier. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers returned to the field with the Pittsburgh Steelers at OTAs after finalizing his one-year contract, marking the beginning of his reunion with the franchise that drafted him in 2008. The veteran quarterback's presence adds clarity to Pittsburgh's backup QB room alongside Kenny Pickett.

Injuries & Front Office Updates

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton underwent neck surgery recently, according to head coach Dave Canales, creating uncertainty for a unit already navigating roster transitions under coordinator Larry Johnson. In Jacksonville, former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer lost his grievance, saving the franchise $30 million in potential contract obligations after his abrupt 2021 departure that included a 3-14 record and legal disputes over buyout terms.

League Business & Future Planning

The NFL is poised to award the 2028 draft to Minneapolis, sources confirm, with U.S. Bank Stadium positioned as a foundational venue for what would be the league's first outdoor, warm-weather draft event since 2015. The decision aligns with the league's expansion into newer markets and follows successful indoor drafts in Detroit and New Orleans. Minnesota last hosted the draft in 2014.