NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: April 2, 2026, 11:30 AM ET
NFL League Business & Quarterback Movement
The league's business operations saw a major shift as Fanatics officially assumed the exclusive NFL trading card license, commencing a 20-year agreement that consolidates both the league and the NFL Players Association's rights under a single entity. This structural change coincided with significant quarterback adjustments, as veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins finalized a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to his agent, marking a substantial move in free agency. Meanwhile, league meetings in Phoenix this week provided updates on team management, specifically concerning the search for the Vikings’ next General Manager while also generating speculation around draft prospects like Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.
2024 NFL Draft Projections & Concerns
As teams finalize draft boards, analysts are intensely scrutinizing the top quarterback prospects, with several evaluators identifying potential setbacks that could temper their professional outlooks despite strong college résumés. In anticipation of next month's selection process, four leading experts, including Mel Kiper Jr. and Matt Miller, released a consensus three-round mock draft projecting the initial top 100 picks, offering insight into where these scrutinized quarterbacks might land following the early movement at the position.