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Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals Not Close to a Reworked Deal
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals are still not close to reaching an agreement on a reworked deal for the 2026 season after months of negotiating, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. According to a source, the two sides are "significantly" far apart. As a result, Brissett hasn't attended any of the team's voluntary OTAs or the voluntary offseason program. His current deal pays him $4.88 million with the potential to earn $5.39 million, with just $1.5 million guaranteed. Gardner Minshew, whom the team signed in free agency in March, will be guaranteed $5.14 million in 2026. The 33-year-old had a career year in 2025 for the Cardinals after taking over for the injured Kyler Murray in Week 6, and he finished with 3,366 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 games (10 starts). He was second in the NFL in passing yards from Week 6 on and fourth in completion percentage above expected. Earlier this offseason, it was reported that the Cardinals informed Brissett that he'd be the starter going into 2026, but he still wants a reworked deal to reflect his performance last year. Fantasy managers are expecting regression from Brissett in a full season as a starter in a new offense that is expected to be much more balanced under new head coach Mike LaFleur.
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Giants, GM Joe Schoen Agree on a Multi-Year Extension
The New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension on Thursday to keep him working with new head coach John Harbaugh for years to come, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The 47-year-old Schoen, along with former head coach Brian Daboll, joined the Giants in 2022. Daboll was fired in October of last year, but the Giants kept Schoen around and trusted him to lead their search for a new head coach, which ultimately led to the hiring of Harbaugh. Before joining the G-Men, Schoen spent five seasons as the assistant GM for the Buffalo Bills under Brandon Beane. New York went 9-7-1 and won a playoff game in Schoen's first year with the organization, but they went 13-38 in the next three seasons. Despite a rough last three years, the Giants ownership is optimistic about the direction of the franchise, and they have liked how Schoen and Harbaugh have worked together early on.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Cam Ward Loses 10 Pounds in the Offseason
Tennessee Titans second-year quarterback Cam Ward has looked noticeably slimmer during OTA practices this week, and he said he lost around 10 pounds in the offseason after weighing 219 pounds in 2025 in his first year in the NFL, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. "I think it'll help me with durability," Ward said. "Just being faster, getting up in the pocket, and trying to play my speed. I watch my diet more, continue to have more cardio, just work on my body, just now here and when I'm away from the building." The 23-year-old was taken first overall by the Titans in last year's draft out of the University of Miami, and he was the team's starter from Day 1. He ultimately struggled in his first NFL campaign, completing 59.8% of his passes for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions to finish as the QB22 in fantasy scoring. Ward also focused on strengthening his right shoulder after injuring it in the regular-season finale in January. He is perfectly healthy now and has looked good throwing the football during offseason workouts. The hope is that Ward will take a step forward in his sophomore season under new play-caller Brian Daboll with an improved supporting cast around him. Fantasy managers should target Ward as a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues with upside.
Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
Matthew Stafford Signs One-Year Extension with Rams
Reigning MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a one-year extension worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford can now earn up to $105 million over the next two seasons, as he is committed to the Rams through 2027. The 17-year veteran threw a career-high 46 touchdown passes in 2025 while topping 4,700 passing yards for only the fourth time in his Hall of Fame-worthy career. With Los Angeles all in on another Super Bowl push, the environment around Stafford should continue to support fantasy success, and with him entering his age-38 season, he is one of the lower-cost dynasty quarterbacks still capable of turning in consistent week-winning finishes. Stafford is RotoBaller's QB25, but that ranking is likely to rise, with one additional season of reassurance making a monumental difference at this stage in his dynasty career.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Does Ty Simpson Have First-Round Appeal in Rookie Drafts?
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson won't start right away, but his long-term upside in such a prominent offense gives him significant value in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Matthew Stafford is already 38 years old, and although he continues to play at an MVP level, there's no debate that he's in the final stage of his career. Whether he gives it one more year or a few more remains unclear, but the selection of Simpson indicates that the Alabama prospect will be the Rams' quarterback of the future. With the Rams interested in signing wide receiver Puka Nacua long-term, Simpson should have a star-studded receiving corps at his disposal whenever he does take over as the starter. As a result, he ranks as the QB26 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. That doesn't quite get him into the first round of rookie drafts, though. Instead, he projects as an early second-round pick.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Fernando Mendoza Working Behind Other QBs
Although Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza worked mostly third in the team's OTA practice on Wednesday behind Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell, he has impressed the coaching staff, according to Sam Warren of The Athletic. The No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft mostly worked with rookies during competitive periods of practice. Mendoza and O'Connell will get their fair share to compete for the starting job going into Week 1 of the regular season, but Cousins appears to be in the driver's seat to start the season opener in early September. The rookie's positioning in the QB rotation is due to his inexperience in the NFL and in new head coach Klint Kubiak's offense. Despite being eased in, the former Indiana product hasn't failed to impress. "Anything that you put in front of him, he's going to attack it," Kubiak said. "Anything that's new, he spends extra time on it. You can tell he fixes things from one day to the next. Very coachable, and that can be said for all those quarterbacks in the room." Although Mendoza might not start from Day 1 at the next level, he's still the clear-cut top QB in rookie-only drafts in dynasty leagues going into the 2026 season, and he could be starting in Vegas sooner rather than later, depending on how Cousins fares.
Source: The Athletic - Sam Warren
Source: The Athletic - Sam Warren
Cam Ward is "Perfectly Healthy"
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh said that second-year quarterback Cam Ward (shoulder) is "perfectly healthy" and is throwing the football around during offseason workouts, according to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. Ward suffered a sprained AC joint in his right throwing shoulder in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he didn't have any structural damage and will be a full-go by the time training camp rolls around in late July. Last year's No. 1 overall pick predictably struggled in his rookie season as Tennessee's starter under center from Day 1, completing 59.8% of his passes for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 17 starts. He also had 159 rushing yards and two touchdowns to finish as the QB22 in fantasy in his first year in the league. It didn't help that he was sacked a league-high 55 times. But with an upgraded supporting cast on offense and with new play-caller Brian Daboll in town, Ward is primed for a Year 2 leap. RotoBaller has him ranked as the QB25 in redraft formats for 2026.
Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
Fernando Mendoza a Top Dynasty Target Even if He Doesn't Start Week 1?
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza might not start Week 1, but he remains an appealing dynasty option and the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback among this year's rookies in fantasy football. Mendoza worked behind Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell during OTAs on Wednesday. Managers shouldn't read too much into this pecking order, as it's common for rookies to take the backseat during practices this early in their careers. With that said, it does seem like there's a real chance that Cousins starts Week 1 for the Raiders while Mendoza learns from him, develops, and prepares to take over the offense midseason. Regardless of whether Mendoza starts right away or rides the bench for a little while, he's an undisputed riser in dynasty fantasy football leagues. His passing skills, mobility, and toughness give him top-12 quarterback upside, and he should have a very long career ahead of him. Currently, he ranks as the overall QB17 in RotoBaller's dynasty fantasy football rankings, and he projects as a mid-first-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Giants Offense to be a Run-First Unit?
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart thinks the offense will be a run-first unit in 2026 under new head coach John Harbaugh, according to Ryan Dunleavy of The California Post. "It sounds like we're not going to be throwing the ball a lot," Dart said. "We're going to keep giving it to Skatt until they can stop it." The Giants took Dart in the first round (25th overall) last year out of Ole Miss, and he quickly took over the starting QB job from Russell Wilson. The 23-year-old displayed some very intriguing dual-threat skills and finished as the QB14 in fantasy with 2,272 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions while adding 86 carries for 487 yards and nine touchdowns as a rusher in 14 games (12 starts). Dart's 487 rushing yards were third in the NFL, behind only Josh Allen and Justin Herbert, and his nine rushing TDs were tied for second with Trevor Lawrence. Long-term, Dart has high-end QB1 upside for fantasy managers, and he should be considered a low-end QB1 target in Year 2 in 2026 in an offense with plenty of talent around him through the air and in the backfield.
Source: The California Post - Ryan Dunleavy
Source: The California Post - Ryan Dunleavy
Kirk Cousins the First Up in OTA Practice on Wednesday
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to ease quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, into the offense this offseason, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. During the team period during Wednesday's OTA practice, veteran QB Kirk Cousins was the first signal-caller on the field, followed by Aidan O'Connell and then Mendoza. Head coach Klint Kubiak didn't give a specific timeline for when he would like to name a starting QB, and said the answer will reveal itself during training camp this summer. The expectation is that Cousins will begin the year as Vegas' starter, given his experience and familiarity with Kubiak's offense from their time together when Kubiak was the QB coach and offensive coordinator for three seasons with the Vikings from 2019 to 2021. Kubiak said Cousins is the "leader the team is counting on now." Cousins, 37, obviously isn't much of a dynasty asset, and in redraft fantasy leagues in 2026, it might only be a matter of time before Mendoza is given the starting job. Cousins might have familiarity with Kubiak's offense, but he won't have many weapons outside of running back Ashton Jeanty and tight end Brock Bowers. In single-year leagues, RotoBaller has him ranked as the QB33.
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Aaron Rodgers Plans to Retire Following 2026 Season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season, per ESPN. Rodgers recently signed a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh and reported to the team's facilities for offseason workouts on Monday. While the 42-year-old is no longer the same player he once was at his peak, he still threw for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns while leading Pittsburgh to the AFC North title and a playoff berth in 2025. Rodgers enters 2026 as a four-time MVP, four-time first-team All-Pro, 10-time Pro-Bowler, and the MVP of Super Bowl XLV. He's fifth on the NFL's all-time passing yardage leaderboard, and can pass Peyton Manning for third on the all-time passing touchdown list if he throws for 13 or more scores in 2026. Regardless of what happens this upcoming season with the Steelers, he will go down as one of the best quarterbacks of his era and the history of the NFL.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Is Anthony Richardson Sr. Worth Buying Low on in Deeper Dynasty Formats?
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) battled through a nightmarish season in 2025. After losing his starting job to Colts veteran Daniel Jones (Achilles) in training camp, Richardson Sr. fractured his orbital bone during pre-game warmups in October after a freak accident with a stretch band. While Richardson Sr. is expected to be ready to go for the start of 2026, he does not appear to be in the team's plans for the future. Jones is locked in as the Colts QB1, and Richardson Sr. may enter 2026 behind Riley Leonard on the Indianapolis quarterback depth chart as well. Without a change in scenery, it may be tough for Richardson Sr. to provide any fantasy value. At the same time, Richardson Sr. is entering just his age-24 season and still offers elite rushing potential at the quarterback position if he can ever get another starting opportunity. In the deepest of dynasty leagues, Richardson Sr. could be worth buying and stashing in a bench spot while his value is at its lowest.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Deshaun Watson the First QB Up During OTA Drills on Wednesday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) was the first QB up in both team and individual drills on Wednesday during the team's second OTA practice, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shedeur Sanders was second in individual drills, followed by Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green. In team drills, Gabriel was second behind Watson with the first-team offense, while Sanders mostly worked with the second team. The 30-year-old Watson looks to be fully recovered from a twice-torn Achilles tendon that kept him out for all of the 2025 campaign. He will be competing primarily with Sanders for the starting gig under center in 2026, although offseason reports have suggested that Watson is in the unofficial lead, primarily because he's made 72 starts in the NFL and is a three-time Pro Bowler. A report surfaced earlier this week that Watson and new head coach Todd Monken have hit it off, which insinuates that the Browns are leaning toward naming Watson as their starter eventually. Although Watson looked like a future star with the Houston Texans earlier in his career, he's been a massive bust in Cleveland and won't be much more than a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues if he wins the starting QB job over Sanders.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Eagles Offense to Borrow From Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay in 2026?
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane writes that new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is expected to implement some concepts that are prevalent in both Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay's offenses with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, respectively. The Eagles' offense was extremely disappointing in 2025, ranking 17th in the league in EPA per play. They are expected to trade Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown this offseason, and the Eagles could implement more short, quick-hit throws for running back Saquon Barkley, tight end Dallas Goedert, and rookie first-round receiver Makai Lemon. Hurts, 27, finished as the QB8 in fantasy in 2025 for the second straight year despite the Eagles' offense stalling often. The three-time Pro Bowler had 3,224 passing yards, a career-high 25 touchdowns, and six interceptions, but he had only 421 rushing yards and eight rushing TDs, his fewest since he had three in 2020 in his rookie campaign. The Tush Push has been a major staple that has helped Hurts maintain a strong QB1 floor. Target him as a midrange QB1 with more upside if Philly's offense can turn things around under Mannion.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
Lamar Jackson Expected to Return to OTAs Soon
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent for the team's first two voluntary OTA practices this week, but head coach Jesse Minter said that Jackson had a "couple of things going on" Monday and Tuesday that prevented him from practicing, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. "I do expect him to be back soon," Minter said. "We've had some great conversations; know when he's going to be back. I'll probably leave those (conversations) between me and Lamar." The 29-year-old two-time MVP and four-time Pro Bowler has been a regular participant during the team's offseason workout program after a disappointing, injury-riddled 2025 campaign. Despite uncharacteristically finishing as the QB20 in fantasy scoring last year, Jackson is ranked by RotoBaller as the No. 2 fantasy signal-caller going into his ninth year in the NFL with a new coaching staff. He is an elite dual-threat option at the position and seems primed for a bounce-back campaign as long as he can stay on the field.
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
