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Last updated: May 22, 2026, 11:39 PM ET

Personnel Moves & Contracts

The Giants absorbed significant bad news on multiple fronts Thursday when defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during an OTA workout, sidelining him for the entire 2026 season. The injury compounds concerns already swirling around star wide receiver Malik Nabers, whose return timeline remains uncertain after coach John Harbaugh described the knee issue as "not a simple knee" and said the team is unsure when he will be back. On a brighter front, general manager Joe Schoen agreed to a multiyear extension with the franchise, locking in leadership amid the roster uncertainty. Across the league, the Lions made a bold commitment to their defense by signing All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year deal worth $81 million, with $51.5 million guaranteed through the 2030 season. Meanwhile, reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford secured a one-year, $55 million extension with the Rams, tying him to Los Angeles through 2027 with $105 million in total contract value and answering lingering questions about the team's quarterback stability.

Off-Field Troubles & Stadium Fallout

The Eagles faced their own troubles as linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested for reckless driving in Georgia after his car was clocked at 135 mph. The incident comes amid a generally positive stretch for Philadelphia's roster, highlighted by wide receiver A.J. Brown getting married over the weekend in Laguna Beach, California, where he told ESPN the occasion "means everything." On the facilities front, the Bears reiterated their plan to leave Chicago, stating that stadium options in the city are "exhausted" as the franchise continues evaluating sites in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana. The departure underscores the growing reckoning among older franchises over aging infrastructure.

Aging Quarterbacks & Competitive Questions

The Steelers enter the offseason facing a different kind of uncertainty as they consider whether 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers can still lead the offense after a strong 2025 campaign. Rodgers, who turned 42 in December, will need to replicate his previous level of play in a system that relies heavily on his arm talent and decision-making. The question of whether Pittsburgh can remain competitive with an aging signal-caller will define the franchise's trajectory heading into the 2026 season.