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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 11:46 AM ET

Personnel & Contracts

The NFC North enters 2026 loaded with talent after all four teams finished with winning records in 2025, and the division's offseason activity reflects that depth. Detroit locked up All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year, $81 million deal with $51.5 million guaranteed through the 2030 season, keeping the franchise's defensive anchor under long-term contract. Across the division, Chicago continues its stadium search with options "exhausted", signaling the Bears intend to leave the city entirely and explore suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana, for a new home. Meanwhile, in the AFC, Matthew Stafford agreed to a one-year, $55 million extension with the Rams, tying the reigning MVP to Los Angeles through 2027 with $105 million in total value including incentives. The Dolphins, meanwhile, signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract because they believe he can be their franchise quarterback, a bold bet on a player still developing his professional game.

Divisional Breakdowns & Mock Draft Insights

Offseason evaluations across the league show the NFC North and AFC each produced standout moves and questionable bets. In the AFC, the Steelers' acquisition of Jamel Dean reads as a solid defensive upgrade, while the Colts guaranteeing big money to Daniel Jones drew criticism as a misallocation of resources. Draft analysts, meanwhile, ran 10 mock drafts to gauge consensus on the first few rounds, and the results suggest teams remain divided on when to pull the trigger on quarterbacks and tight ends, with no overwhelming agreement on the top pick. The NFC North, by contrast, features four teams with established quarterback situations, reducing the pressure on any single franchise to reach for a passer in the first round.

Giants Injury Concerns

New York's 2026 outlook took a hit when defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during Thursday's OTA workout, ending his season before it begins. The injury compounds uncertainty around the Giants' receiving corps, as coach John Harbaugh said the team has no timeline for Malik Nabers' return, describing the wide receiver's knee injury as "not a simple knee." Despite the medical setbacks, the franchise extended general manager Joe Schoen to a multiyear deal, indicating ownership's commitment to the current front office despite the roster's injury-related fragility.

Off the Field

Florida enacted the "Teddy Bridgewater Act", allowing high school coaches to use personal funds to cover player expenses like food and transportation, a move aimed at reducing financial barriers for young athletes. In Philadelphia, star wide receiver A.J. Brown married his partner at Montage Laguna Beach over the weekend, celebrating the personal milestone off the field. Back in New York, veteran defensive end Brian Burns has channeled his platform into autism awareness, using his career success to advocate for his nephew and the broader community, blending athletic performance with personal purpose.