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Last updated: June 6, 2026, 5:48 PM ET

Contract & Player Movement

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward expressed loyalty to Cleveland despite the team's recent trade of defensive end Myles Garrett, while Packers wide receiver Christian Watson secured a four-year contract extension worth $110.5 million that includes a $31 million signing bonus. Meanwhile, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield stated that contract extension talks "are not anywhere close to what we were thinking," indicating potential friction as the team approaches the upcoming season.

Off-field Concerns

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer, adding to the team's recent off-field challenges as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Training Camp Expectations

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer expects Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens to attend the team's mandatory minicamp June 16-18, while Vikings coach Kevin OConnell described the competition between quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray as "very professional," downplaying concerns about the perceived quarterback hierarchy.

Season Outlook

ESPN released new Football Power Index projections for the 2026 season, providing playoff probabilities, potential draft orders, and a comprehensive 1-32 team ranking as teams begin planning for the distant future.