NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: May 27, 2026, 2:59 AM ET

Quarterbacks & OTAs

The NFL's quarterback picture took shape across several fronts this week. Patrick Mahomes returned to the field for his first OTA practice since tearing his ACL and LCL, marking a critical step in his recovery as the Chiefs prepare for another title defense. Meanwhile, Jacoby Brissett skipped Arizona's OTAs in a continuing holdout over a new contract, raising questions about whether the Cardinals can count on him under center this season. On the developmental side, next year's quarterback draft class looks loaded with prospects like Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss, giving teams multiple paths to shore up their backfield depth. Over in Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence's family was relieved to see his signature blonde hair gone in the team's schedule reveal video, a small but telling sign that the quarterback is embracing a new look as he enters another season with the Jaguars.

Off-field developments

Off the field, the league dealt with contrasting personal moments. Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested and booked on several domestic violence charges, a serious setback for a player who was one of Green Bay's most productive ball carriers last season. The incident casts a shadow over the Packers' backfield plans heading into training camp. In a lighter note, Jordan Love and Ronika Stone welcomed their newborn daughter and have spent a full month with her, giving the Seahawks quarterback a new chapter to balance alongside his professional demands.

Roster moves & contracts

Several teams locked in their defensive anchors. The Chargers gave Derwin James Jr. a three-year, $75.6 million extension, making him the highest-paid safety for the second time in his career, a move that secures their secondary for years to come. The Seahawks are focused on repeating as Super Bowl champions and have adopted the mantra of "running it forward" rather than looking back, signaling a forward-looking culture under coach Mike Macdonald. Tampa Bay's backfield took a step forward as well, with Bucs running back Bucky Irving expected to be ready by summer after rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery, giving the offense another weapon to deploy.

Legal news

The NFL faces legal reckoning as the Supreme Court refused to intervene in former Dolphins coach Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed toward trial. The league had sought to resolve the matter privately, but the decision hands Flores' legal team a path to courtroom accountability.