Orhorhoro was drafted with the 35th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Smith was drafted shortly after that via the 48th overall pick. Both players have had bumpy starts to their careers, but Orhorhoro was slightly more productive last year, totaling 12 solo tackles, two TFLs, 30 quarterback pressures and four sacks. Smith totaled seven solo tackles, two TFLs, 11 quarterback pressures and zero sacks. He also missed three games at the end of the year. Both players are under 25 years old. The trade gives them a fresh start.
Tyson has dealt with recurring hamstring injuries over the past year, sidelining him for the NFL Scouting Combine and Arizona State’s Pro Day. Tyson also sprained an ankle during a 2025 spring practice, fractured his left collarbone in 2024 and tore his ACL, PCL and MCL in 2022. Today’s report seemingly indicates that today’s private workout went well and many, if not all, 20 NFL teams in attendance were able to medically clear him. This is great news for Tyson, the team that drafts him and fantasy managers alike. Tyson is one of the most talented wide receivers in this year’s incoming rookie class. First-round draft capital should get him a chance to earn a starter role in year one.
Anderson’s deal will make him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. The star pass rusher will receiver $134 million in guaranteed money on his new deal and is now under contract with the Texans through the 2023 season. Anderson entered the league in 2023 after molding himself into the nation’s top pass rusher at Alabama. He has shown steady growth during each of his three seasons and has posted double-digit sack totals in each of his last two seasons, earning First-team All-Pro honors in 2025 while finishing second in Defensive Player of the Year voting. With Anderson now extended, the Texans can now shift their focus to C.J. Stroud, whose fifth-year option they recently picked up to keep him under contract through 2027. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Anderson’s deal will also include a no-trade clause.
Brissett has one year remaining on his current deal. The 33-year-old vet is set to earn $9.06 million next season, but only $1.5 million of that is guaranteed. Brissett, who threw for 3,366-23-8 last season, is expected to start next season as the Cardinals’ QB1, although it’s worth noting that his decision to hold out for a new deal comes just a day after GM Monti Ossenfort said the team was “not really naming anybody” as their starter this early in the offseason. It goes without saying that Brissett is not the long-term solution for the Cardinals at quarterback, but he could serve as a solid bridge to a potential rookie, should the team look to add another signal-caller in next week’s draft. In addition to Brissett, the Cardinals also have Gardner Minshew under contract after signing him earlier this offseason.
Tyson is a projected first-round pick who dealt with injuries throughout his time at Arizona State. He was unable to run at the Combine or Arizona State’s pro day earlier this offseason due to a hamstring injury, but will now hold an individual workout in front of scouts and coaches on Friday to show what he is capable of. Tyson is not expected to do any athletic testing at his workout, per Dane Brugler of The Athletic, and will only run routes. In his final season at Arizona State, Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games, and went for 75-1,101-10 in 12 games back in 2024.
The only QB not named Fernando Mendoza who is believed to have a chance to go in the first round is Alabama’s Ty Simpson, who did meet with the Steelers earlier in the pre-draft process. As Pryor notes, the Steelers “continue to believe Aaron Rodgers will ultimately return for another season,” and that they will likely pass on a QB with the 21st overall pick. The Steelers currently hold 12 draft picks, which include four Day 2 picks. If they were to take a quarterback, it’s possible they would use one of those Day 2 picks to take a shot on a guy who would have a chance to redshirt his rookie season, presumably behind Rodgers, before having a chance ot start in his second year.
Johnston has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but Hortiz shut them down on Thursday, saying he has not made any calls regarding the former first-rounder and that he and the team are “really excited about the wide receiver room” heading into this season. Johnston hasn’t quite lived up to the hype that made him the No. 21 overall pick in 2023, but the 6-foot-2 speedster has tallied over 700 yards in each of the last two seasons while also scoring eight touchdowns in both seasons. Johnston missed two games last season due to injury and was sidelined for a meaningless Week 18 game against the Broncos, but still finished with a career high of 735 yards. With Keenan Allen unlikely to return in 2026, if the Chargers don’t do much to address their receiver room in the draft, Johnston could have some nice mid-round value in the upcoming fantasy season.
Giants general manager Joe Schoen views Love as “an offensive weapon,” not just as a running back, so he may not disagree with Harbaugh in this scenario. That said, Raanan reminds viewers that Harbaugh is ultimately “running the show” in New York. The Giants are also interested in Ohio State LB Sonny Styles and Ohio State S Caleb Downs. Per Raanan, trading back into the Nos. 6-10 range before drafting Downs might be the “perfect scenario” for the Giants.
Singleton broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot at the Senior Bowl, which required surgery and prevented him from participating in pre-draft workouts. Per Schefter, Singleton “projects to be a mid-round pick next week.” Hopefully for Singleton’s sake and fantasy purposes, that means Round 3 rather than Rounds 4 or 5. He is an explosive dual-threat player with good size, though analysts typically knock his vision.
Rapoport said he would be “surprised” if the Cardinals drafted a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick. He also notes that Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort has a working relationship with Texans general manager Nick Caserio. The Texans currently hold the 28th overall pick. Swapping No. 34-plus for No. 28 would allow the Cardinals to get in front of the quarterback-needy Jets, who are slated to pick at the top of the second round, with pick No. 33. Rapoport also believes that if both the Cardinals and Jets pass on Simpson in this range, he may be waiting to be drafted for quite a while.
Rapoport cautioned viewers, saying he is not making any predictions, before listing Ohio State S Caleb Downs, Ohio State LB Sonny Styles and Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. as potential options. An ESPN report from earlier this month indicated the Commanders are focused on improving the pass defense this year. Adding any of the three players listed above would go a long way toward that end.
This doesn’t tell us a whole lot. Readers might recall that the 2026 NFL Draft is next week, and the Cardinals hosted Alabama QB Ty Simpson for a top-30 visit yesterday. If the Cardinals do not draft a rookie quarterback, Jacoby Brissett will likely be the default starter, with only Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis joining him on the roster at this time. If that is the case, the pass catchers likely stand to benefit. Brissett was able to distribute the ball effectively last year. Rolling with a developmental rookie could hurt the receiving outlooks for TE Trey McBride, WR Michael Wilson and WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Broncos have also been heavily scouting the incoming tight end class. Per Paton, the group has “a nice variety of different types.” The team has hosted at least three tight ends on top-30 visits. Engram, 31, earned 77 targets last season. It is tough to envision him meaningfully increasing that number, but the Broncos obviously do not want to tip their hand ahead of next week’s draft, if they do intend to select a tight end. Paton adds that the team is “really honed in” on the players they expect to be available in the picks 45-75 range.
ESPN’s Kris Rhim said earlier this week that James “almost certainly want[s] a new deal before training camp starts” in mid-to-late July. The Chargers’ organized team activities are scheduled to run May 26-27, May 29, June 2-4 and June 8-11. Mandatory minicamp will run from June 16-18. If extensions have not been agreed upon by the time mandatory minicamp rolls around, James and Tuipulotu could choose to hold out. That at least gives us a benchmark to check up on. Stay tuned.
Raanan adds that the feeling around the league is that Lawrence is “underpaid” on his current deal. He averages $22.5 million per year, tying for 11th at the position and is reportedly asking for more than $30 million per year. Chiefs DT Chris Jones tops the market at $31.75 million. Lawrence, 28, logged zero sacks last year, but in 2024, he tied for fourth at the position with 10. Per Raanan, the Giants do not want to give Lawrence a new deal following a down year, so Lawrence wants to be traded. The Giants are unlikely to be better off without him, but perhaps they can acquire a decent haul in return, allowing them to quickly retool the defensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chargers began last year’s training camp possessing one of the league’s best offensive tackle duos in LT Rashawn Slater and RT Joe Alt. Things changed quickly. Slater suffered a season-ending patellar tendon rupture on August 7th, and Alt underwent season-ending surgery on his right ankle in early November, following a pair of high-ankle sprains. Deepening the offensive line rotation is a smart move for a playoff contender like the Chargers.
Epenesa nearly signed with the Browns in late-March, but the team chose not to sign him after examining the results of his physical. Epenesa spent the first six seasons of his career with the Bills in chilly Buffalo. Signing with the Dolphins would keep him in the AFC East, but with a much more enjoyable climate. Epenesa totaled 28 quarterback pressures and three sacks last year.
Fowler has played for five different teams since entering the NFL in 2015 and spent three of the last four seasons with the Cowboys. He logged 30 quarterback pressures and three sacks in Dallas last year, showing he can still chip in as a rotational rusher. Fowler, 31, could just be looking for a one-year deal and a chance to win a championship.
Jeremiah also thinks Ohio State S Caleb Downs’ odds of being drafted in the top 10 are greater than 50.0 percent. He adds that Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald will be drafted between picks 25 and 35. Jeremiah’s colleague, Ian Rapoport, said last week that he believes Tate will be drafted in the top 15. Sounds like his stock is ticking upward.
Ravens team reporter Ryan Mink adds that although TE Mark Andrews posted a career-low 422 receiving yards last season, “the Ravens see a rebound in 2026.” DeCosta’s comments could indicate otherwise, though the team lost TEs Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in free agency. Mink also notes that the Ravens have picked two tight ends in the same draft four times in franchise history: 2022, 2018, 2015 and 2010. DeCosta has been with the Ravens for his whole career, dating back to 1996, and the strategy has worked well for the organization. Mink believes replacing Likely with a receiving tight end could be viewed as a need in the short term. He lists 10 potential draftees, including Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq, Ohio State TE Max Klare, Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers, Baylor TE Michael Trigg and NC State TE Justin Joly.
Schultz adds that if the Cardinals were to keep the pick, their preferred player remains “the biggest mystery” among teams slated to pick in the top five. They have been linked to Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and recently hosted Alabama QB Ty Simpson for a top-30 visit. Pass rushers like Ohio State LB Arvell Reese and Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey are also in play. If Simpson is the target, trading back a bit while ideally adding a future first-round pick could be their plan.
Ward continues to rehab an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, suffered in the 2025 season finale. He spent the early portion of the 2026 offseason improving his “base and consistency in footwork” and was cleared to resume throwing in mid-March. The Titans will host a voluntary minicamp from April 21-23. Organized team activity workouts dot the calendar through May and early June. The mandatory minicamp that Ward has a chance to participate in is scheduled for June 16-17. Stay tuned.
Achane and the Dolphins’ front office are attempting to work out a long-term contract extension. The team hosted the first day of its voluntary offseason workout program last week. Achane did not attend. Per Schefter, today’s return to the team training facility is believed to be a “sign of good faith” from the 24-year-old running back. A prior ESPN report indicates Achane is hoping to beat the four-year, $48 million contract extension signed by Bills RB James Cook last offseason. Overall, Achane’s appearance seems like a step in the right direction for all involved.
He added that there is “a lot of smoke there.” The Cardinals pick third, just ahead of the Titans and Giants, who are both in the mix for Love as well. Arizona added Tyler Allgeier to a backfield that already had James Conner and Trey Benson this offseason. Though adding Love doesn’t make much sense given what they already have at running back, the 2026 class is considered weak at multiple premier positions. The Cardinals could simply opt for the best player on their board, which would likely be Love. If they go in that direction, we fully expect Love to eventually emerge as the clear lead back, though it could take some time for him to pull away from the competition.
The Chargers don’t have an outsized need at receiver, but it can never hurt to do some due diligence on a potential first-round pick at a premium position. The 49ers, on the other hand, still need more firepower at wideout. Brandon Aiyuk’s release is just a matter of paperwork and Jauan Jennings remains a free agent. Even after signing Mike Evans, San Francisco is in the mix to add a receiver in the back half of the first round. Concepcion is electric with the ball in his hands, making him a great complement to Mike Evans’ jump-ball skill set.