NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: April 20, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NFL Contract News & Quarterback Futures

The quarterback landscape shifted Monday as free agent Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly considering retirement, according to sources speaking to NFL Network, potentially removing a veteran option from the market just as teams finalize offseason rosters. This movement comes as league-wide compensation continues to set new benchmarks, evidenced by the Dallas Cowboys making Brandon Aubrey the NFL's highest-paid kicker after he and the team agreed to terms, an unprecedented financial commitment at the position. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers secured left tackle Trent Williams with a lucrative two-year, $50 million extension, resolving lingering contract drama for the elite protector. These deals frame the current financial reality across positions, which is tracked closely as analysts update lists of the highest-paid players at every position, ranging from quarterback down to punter.

Draft Projections & Rising Prospects

As the draft approaches, speculation intensifies around top prospects, with mock drafts attempting to map out every selection from the first overall pick through Mr. Irrelevant. Jordan Reid released his final seven-round projection, projecting fits for all 32 franchises following the Raiders' selection at No. 1. Industry intel from Adam Schefter also provided updates on draft movement, addressing questions about how early players like Jeremiyah Love might be selected and whether Ty Simpson could sneak into the first round. This focus on incoming talent contrasts with the established hierarchy, where attention also remains on quarterback Fernando Mendoza, whose extraordinary rise to the consensus No. 1 pick is attributed to a unique blend of curiosity and on-field command that teams hope translates to immediate NFL success.