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NFL Offseason Moves: Key Extensions and Trades Before Training Camp

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ESPN NFL analyst Aaron Schatz outlines one final move each team should make before July training camps, focusing on contract extensions and strategic acquisitions. With salary cap situations fluid and 2027 free agency looming, teams have windows to lock up key players. The Buffalo Bills should extend right guard O'Cyrus Torrence, who ranked above average in both pass block win rate (93.3%) and run block win rate (74.1%) last season.

Miami faces a roster decision with All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who led the league with 183 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Rather than lose him for nothing, trading Brooks makes sense given his likely departure. The New England Patriots should extend cornerback Christian Gonzalez despite having two years left on his rookie deal, as he skipped OTAs amid concerns about veteran cornerback contracts.

Baltimore faces a massive $84.3 million cap hit for Lamar Jackson in 2027 that won't materialize, making an extension inevitable. Meanwhile, the Colts should trade quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. after clearly moving toward Riley Leonard as Daniel Jones' backup. The Jaguars need to lock up receiver Parker Washington before he hits free agency following his 58-catch, 847-yard breakout season.

These moves address immediate roster needs while setting up teams for better cap flexibility and continuity heading into the 2026 season.