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Dexter Lawrence

NYG Defensive Lineman #97

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Giants and DT Dexter Lawrence “have reached an impasse” on a new contract extension.

Lawrence has been looking for a contract extension this offseason, but he and the Giants have been unable to reach an agreement and the 28-year-old requested a trade. Giants general manager Joe Schoen addressed Lawrence’s trade request, saying he would like to keep the star defensive tackle. However, Rapoport reports contract talks “have reached an impasse” and that “the Giants have engaged with teams on a potential trade.” The NFL Draft at the end of April will be a key deadline for Schoen to explore trades for Lawrence.
Jeremiyah Love

FA Running Back

Commanders hosted Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, USC WR Makai Lemon, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and other top prospects for a Top 30 visit Tuesday.

The Commanders held a big pre-draft Top 30 visit Tuesday, with many top prospects heading to Top Golf as part of a group outing of over 20 players. Holding the No. 7 pick in the draft, the Commanders have quite the list of visiting prospects, though it is absent quarterbacks with Jayden Daniels firmly holding down that position. In addition to top offensive players in Tate, Lemon and Love, the Commanders also hosted top defensive players in Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese and Rueben Bain. What Washington does with the pick is still up in the air, though now nearly an entire round’s worth of prospects can say they’ve played Top Golf in the DMV area.
Kirk Cousins

LV Quarterback #8

Raiders general manager John Spytek said, “the best guy will play” when asked about starting a rookie quarterback immediately.

It’s no secret the Raiders are more than likely going to select Indiana’ Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the question has been lingering on whether the Raiders will start Mendoza out of the gate or let him sit for a bit first. Las Vegas signed Kirk Cousins as a veteran presence in the locker room and still have Aidan O’Connell as quarterback depth. Spytek implied that a competition between Cousins, O’Connell, and Mendoza could shake out the Week 1 starter. Mendoza would be the franchise quarterback, but there is a good chance Cousins (or even O’Connell) start in the interim while the rookie gets better prepared for the long-term.
Derwin James

LAC Safety #3

ESPN’s Kris Rhim believes Chargers S Derwin James “almost certainly want[s] a new deal before training camp starts.”

Entering his age-30 season, James has bounced back from early-career injuries and been one of the most dependable and versatile defenders in the NFL over the past four years. He posted an 83.7 PFF coverage grade in 2025 playing in the box, at slot, and even manning the defensive line at times. Rhim adds the usual “it seems likely that a deal will get done,” but the curious thing part here is: “Whether [Chargers GM Joe] Hortiz is willing to give a 30-year-old James a record deal is one of the biggest questions ahead of this season.” It sure sounds like James could be a potential trade candidate based on that sentence. The Chargers have not exactly been big spenders under Hortiz.
Zay Flowers

BAL Wide Receiver #4

ESPN’s Jamison Hensley believes “there’s a strong chance” the Ravens add a wide receiver at No. 14 overall.

Baltimore’s current three-deep at the position is an underwhelming trio of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Devontez Walker. Hensley notes that the Ravens have never selected a guard or center in the top half of the first round. We’re not entirely sure which of the major wideout prospects the Ravens would prefer, but it would certainly make sense for them to add one.
Rueben Bain Jr.

FA EDGE

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports Rueben Bain Jr.'s car crash will not impact where he would be drafted.

Breer said he first heard this story in February and that the reason it didn’t come out earlier is that no team checking in on it felt it would impact his draft stock. Only a few teams raised the issue with Breer and those who did said “there was an explanation.” Bain’s 30 7/8-inch arms feel like a bigger issue for teams at this point in Breer’s eyes. He’ll likely go somewhere in the top-15 selections next Thursday.
Dexter Lawrence

NYG Defensive Lineman #97

Giants GM Joe Schoen said “we’ll see what happens down the road” when asked about Dexter Lawrence’s trade request.

Schoen said he wants Lawrence to be a Giant but won’t put a deadline on a resolution. There’s still been little reporting that actually expects Lawrence to be traded despite the request. The star defensive tackle is reportedly asking for $30 million a season annually on a new contract.
Zach Ertz

FA Tight End #86

Zach Ertz (knee) said he’s “ahead of the pace of his first ACL rehabilitation.”

Ertz may not be 100 percent by September, but perhaps he’ll be a midseason reinforcement somewhere. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said “you never know” when asked about Ertz returning behind Dallas Goedert. The Commanders also reportedly haven’t ruled out bringing him back.
Joel Bitonio

CLE Guard #75

Browns GM Andrew Berry said OL Joel Bitonio still hasn’t decided if he’ll play in 2026 or not.

“It’s a pretty big life decision for him. I don’t think that we can operate under the assumption that he’s absolutely coming back because he hasn’t said that in any space,” Berry told reporters. Great, just what we needed, an offensive line Aaron Rodgers Saga. Bitonio would assumedly play left guard for the Browns if he returns, pushing Teven Jenkins to the bench. The Browns certainly have operated like they can’t count on Bitonio returning.
Jessie Bates

ATL Safety #3

Falcons S Jessie Bates said he hasn’t had any extension talks with the Falcons yet but would like to.

“I want to retire as a Falcon. My family loves it here,” Bates told local media. Bates had the worst season of his prime, per PFF grading, last season, finishing with a 59.6 PFF coverage grade. Entering his age-29 season, he’ll likely have to have a strong 2026 campaign to remain in Atlanta’s plans.

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