Running back contract values have been rising, with five big deals signed this offseason surpassing a 4% cap threshold. This indicates a strong likelihood of RB1-level volume for players like Christian McCaffrey, De’Von Achane, Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, Jeremiyah Love, and Travis Etienne Jr. The article discusses how these contracts provide clarity on a team's commitment to a running back, making them steadier fantasy picks. Even with potential competition, like Bhayshul Tuten for Etienne in New Orleans, or existing veteran RBs like Alvin Kamara, the substantial contracts signal a significant role
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Wednesday in May. Jack Bell – NFL.com Crowns Jets HC Aaron Glenn a ‘Winner’ After Schedule Release Mike Clay – Projecting 2026 NFL rookie leaders in 10 stat categories Geoffrey A Knox – Darren Mougey is prioritizing one area previous Jets GMs haven’t Justin Melo – 3 bold predictions for the New York Jets after 2026 schedule release Justin Melo – 2026 NFL schedule: What is the easiest 3-game stretch for the Jets? Matt Sullivan – ESPN projects David Bailey to have underwhelming rookie sack total for Jets Matt Sullivan – Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq has a chance to join NFL rookie TE history if he beats ESPN projection Justin Fried – Jets may have signed Breece Hall extension at the perfect time Charlie Baduini – Bill Belichick reveals the only thing he hates more than the Jets Jake Elman – Billionaire makes potential Jets ownership pitch in worst way possible Jake Elman – Aaron Rodgers may have just gifted the Jets their next quarterback option Mike Luciano – Free agency projection proves Jets bust Mekhi Becton was a Jeff Stoutland merchant David Latham – Russell Wilson Team Fits: 3 Suitors Emerge After Aaron Rodgers Signing James Gruter – Jets OTAs: 3 Important Things to Watch Here are your missed connections from yesterday
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Tuesday in May. Randy Lange – 2026 Jets Schedule By the Numbers NewYorkJets.com – Jets Host Third Annual NJ Unified High School Flag Championship Randy Lange – Sherman Lewis, Versatile Jet in 1966-67 & NFL Assistant Coaching Legend, Dies at 83 Chris Franklin – Bill Belichick has stunning answer when asked about the Jets Geoffrey A Knox – NFL power rankings: Where do the Jets rank in post-draft poll? Geoffrey A Knox – Robert Saleh reportedly saw Titans-Jets Week 1 showdown coming Nick Wojton – How many miles do the Jets travel in 2026 compared to rest of NFL? Nick Wojton – Ranking quarterbacks on the Jets’ 2026 NFL schedule Matt Sullivan – Why Jets might have to wait until Week 5 of 2026 to end interception drought Matt Sullivan – Why Jets’ 2026 schedule featuring fourth-worst rest differential is actually good news Matt Sullivan – Breece Hall has a strong belief in Jets’ offense, and fans should too Mike Renner – Renner’s 2027 NFL mock draft: Three QBs go in top five, including one unexpected name Glenn Naughton – Several Picks from Jets ’24 Class Have Lots to Prove in yr 3 Charlie Baduini – Darren Mougey is doing something no Jets general manager has done in recent history Charlie Baduini – Recent first-round draft bust predicted to be released by Jets this summer Charlie Baduini – Jets insider reveals Titans HC Robert Saleh was expecting Week 1 schedule reveal Jake Elman – NFL executive all but confirmed the Jets’ ineptitude led to scheduling quirk Jake Elman – Thank the Falcons for 2026 season’s most underrated Geno Smith-Jets storyline Here are your missed connections from yesterday
Happy Saturday, Jets fans! Here are today’s links to help you kick off your weekend. NY Jets – What Is Your Biggest Takeaway From the Jets Schedule? Antwan Staley – After Jets’ primetime shutout, NFL VP points to flex scheduling as possibility Brian Costello – The NFL isn’t doing the Jets any favors with their schedule Michael Nania – NY Jets schedule prediction: There are wins that fans don’t see Michael Nania – Too many Jets fans are pegging these 3 matchups as losses Connor Long – Where does the NY Jets’ offensive line place in ESPN’s rankings? Connor Long – 3 takeaways from the NY Jets’ official 2026 schedule Bent – Jets 2026 schedule: Analysis and season prediction Albert Bainbridge IV – See NY Jets schedule release video for 2026 as ‘football is art’ Justin Melo – De’Von Achane extension makes Jets’ Breece Hall contract look better Justin Melo – Will Tim Patrick make the New York Jets’ 53-man roster? Nick Wojton – 2026 NFL schedule release: Jets one of five teams in this category Charlie Baduini – Jets’ Garrett Wilson snubbed in list of league’s top wide receivers Charlie Baduini – Darren Mougey makes good on post-draft promise to Breece Hall, Jets fans Justin Fried – Bailey Zappe somehow has a real path to the Jets’ backup QB job Jake Elman – Former Jets assistant gets new coaching job ahead of 88th birthday Colby Colwell – Jets Given More Reason for Hope That T’Vondre Sweat Trade Will Pay Off Efstathios Savvidis – Braelon Allen vs. Isaiah Davis : Which RB Should the Jets Trade This Offseason Jovan Alford – Predicting Every New York Jets Game Score Even Though It’s Way Too Early Here are your missed connections from yesterday. Have a great Saturday!
The Cleveland Browns 2026 schedule is out, and there is a lot to digest. The Browns have a difficult early schedule based on a large number of road games . If they can stay around .500 going into their bye week, Cleveland could make a push for a playoff spot with a lot of late-season home contests. Given the Week 1 and Super Bowl betting odds , there is a lot of skepticism about that happening. While we have known for a while who the Browns would be playing this year, the schedule provides context for those games. Given how the schedule sets up, there are five games that have changed their difficulty level. Week 4 Browns vs Steelers – Harder Almost every Thursday Night Football game is more difficult for both teams. In this case, a young Cleveland team has its only primetime game scheduled in the first quarter of the year, and it is their first AFC North matchup. As a veteran-laden team, Pittsburgh will likely be more prepared for this contest, even though it is on the road. Just a lot of pressure for a young Browns team. Week 5 Browns vs Jets – Easier Strictly due to rest, Cleveland’s first game in New York became slightly easier due to their mini-bye week. The Jets will play in Chicago on Sunday, October 4th, while the Browns will have been resting since Thursday night, October 1st. A small benefit for Cleveland. Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! Week 8 Browns vs Steelers – Easier Last year, Cleveland decided not to have their bye week right after their international game and found itself facing Pittsburgh the following week. That has been reversed in 2026, with the Steelers traveling to Paris in Week 7 before facing the Browns in Week 8. At least Pittsburgh gets to stay at home, unlike Cleveland last year. Week 9 Browns vs Saints – Harder Not only does New Orleans get Cleveland on their third straight road game, but the Saints will be coming off their Week 8 bye week as well. There may not be a worse combination of non-roster factors in any NFL game this year. The Browns have a strong negative with their road schedule, while the Saints have strong positives coming off their bye and being at home. If ever there was a game that felt like a schedule loss, this is it (the first of two). Week 10 Browns vs Texans – Harder Coming off three straight road games, including their furthest trip of the season in Week 9 in New Orleans, Cleveland faces the Houston Texans and their dominant defense right before their Week 11 bye week. If ever there was a game that felt like a schedule loss, this is the second in a row. The Texans will be on the road for the second week, after facing the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9, but the Browns might already be on their bye week mentally, and physically drained from almost a month of travel. Week 12 Browns vs Raiders – Easier The best stretch of Cleveland’s season is having its bye weeks surrounded by four home games. The Browns won’t have to leave Ohio for over a month, and get to face Las Vegas a week after a big divisional game (vs the Broncos ) and in their second straight road game. None of that means Cleveland will for sure win the easier contests or are certain to lose the games that got harder, just that each matchup now has new variables in play. Which of the above games do you think has changed the most due to how the Browns schedule lines up? Is there another game that you think changed more than these 6 based on the schedule? Share your schedule thoughts in the comment section below
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in May. Eric Allen – 2026 Jets Schedule Analysis | Six Pack of Takeaways Randy Lange – Jets’ 2026 Home Schedule Shapes Up as a Proverbial Tale of Two Halves Randy Lange – Jets Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule Rich Cimini – New York Jets schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions Brian Costello – Jets 2026 NFL schedule takeaways: Easiest and toughest games Andrew Battifarano – Jets 2026 NFL schedule: Dates and opponents for Weeks 1-18 Brian Costello – Jets already cut undrafted rookie kicker Will Ferrin Brian Costello – Jets to face ex-coach Robert Saleh’s revamped Titans to kick off 2026 season Ben Krimmel – Jets 2026 regular season schedule: Gang Green has to wait until Week 6 for first division game Robert Sanchez – Jets signing veteran WR Tim Patrick to one-year deal Nick Wojton – 2026 New York Jets schedule: Full dates, times announced for every game Geoffrey A Knox – ESPN offers encouragement and caution regarding Jets QB Cade Klubnik Geoffrey A Knox – Jets continue their offseason culture shift with Tim Patrick addition Geoffrey A Knox – One word perfectly captures Jets’ biggest offseason improvement Dan Treacy – New York Jets schedule 2026: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule and predictions Matt Sullivan – ESPN analyst makes Cade Klubnik claim that makes no sense for Jets Matt Sullivan – Cade Klubnik’s landing spot with Jets receives unusual optimism Phil Sullivan – Tim Patrick Jets Signing Adds Veteran Depth to WR Room Phil Sulivan – Jets Schedule Released, Open 2026 Season Against Robert Saleh & the Titans Charlie Baduini – Jets may avoid facing Packers star Micah Parsons according to NFL schedule release Charlie Baduini – Jets’ Breece Hall contract aging like a fine wine after Dolphins extend De’Von Achane Charlie Baduini – Jets narrow down kicker competition in wake of Tim Patrick signing Charlie Baduini – Jets’ opponent could give Geno Smith more than enough fuel for revenge Michael Zimmelman – The Five Toughest Games for the 2026 Jets Schedule Enzo Flojo – Jets game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release Ben Strauss – Of course the Jets are opening 2026 season vs. Robert Saleh’s Titans Bailey Bassett – Jets sign ex-Jaguars, Broncos WR with 18 career touchdowns Here are your missed connections from yesterday
The new Breece Hall contract with the Jets has been widely characterized as having a value of $45.75 million over three years . That equates to an average of $15.25 million per year. The full details of the contract have arrived at PFT HQ. We’ll see below whether the numbers match the reports. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. Signing bonus: $5 million. 2. 2026 90-man roster bonus: $5 million, fully guaranteed. 3. 2026 base salary: $5.16 million, fully guaranteed. 4. 2026 48-man per-game roster bonus: $340,000 total, fully guaranteed (but must be earned). 5. 2027 base salary: $13.16 million, fully guaranteed. 6. 2027 48-man per-game roster bonus: $340,000 total, fully guaranteed (but must be earned). 7. 2028 base salary: $14.16 million. 8. 2028 48-man per-game roster bonus: $340,000. The contract includes $750,000 per year in incentives. He’s eligible for $250,000 each year for making it to the Pro Bowl roster, $250,000 each year for gaining 1,416 yards from scrimmage, and $250,000 each year for scoring seven rushing touchdowns. The per-year average of the base package is $14.5 million, not $15.25 million. The incentives, if earned, would push the average to $15.25 million annually. The deal fully guarantees the first two seasons, at $29 million in total pay. Hall was eligible for a one-year, $14.293 million salary under the franchise tag. He had not accepted it. The contract, therefore, isn’t an extension; there was nothing to extend. It’s a new, three-year deal that replaces the tag
The 2026 NFL schedule release is finally here and the schedule will be released in its entirety tonight, but we already know some matchups — and therefore some odds for games. The Seattle Seahawks will open the season on Wednesday, Sept. 9, hosting the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl LX rematch. The Seahawks are 4.5-point favorites. There is an ever increasing slate of international games — nine in total this season — including the first-ever NFL game played in Australia between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams . The game is on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET and the Rams are 2.5-point favorites. We also know the Thanksgiving games — headlined by Josh Allen ’s Buffalo Bills hosting Patrick Mahomes ’ Kansas City Chiefs as 2.5-point favorites on Thursday night — and that we have the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournament Here are the odds at sportsbooks for every NFL game this season that has been confirmed (spread is the first number in parentheses and game total is the second): New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks (-4.5, 45.5) San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (-2.5, 49.5) in Melbourne, Australia Dallas Cowboys (-2.5, 47.5) at New York Giants Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (-2.5, 42.5) Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (-3, 52.5) Baltimore Ravens (-2.5, 50.5) at Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders (-1.5, 48.5) in London, England Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5, 44.5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England Houston Texans (-1.5, 41.5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints (-2.5, 42.5) in Paris, France Cincinnati Bengals (-4.5, 48.5) vs. Atlanta Falcons (-4.5, 48.5) in Madrid, Spain New England Patriots at Detroit Lions (-1.5, 48.5) in Munich, Germany Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers (-3.5, 46.5) in Mexico City, Mexico Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams (-3.5, 49.5) Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (-2.5, 53.5) Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (-1.5, 49.5) Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills (-2.5, 50.5)
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The NFL will release the 2026 schedule for all 32 teams today. If history is any indicator, most of the schedule will be leaked prior to the official release. Personally, I have a difficult time getting too invested in this stuff. We have known the full slate of home and away games for months. I don’t much care when the Jets face each opponent. Just win baby. But if this is something that interests you, great! Today’s your day. Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Thursday in May: Eric Allen – 6 Things to Know About the 2026 Jets Schedule Randy Lange – Breece by the Numbers | Newly Re-Signed Hall Takes Jets Record Book by Storm Rich Cimini – Source: Jets agree to terms with veteran WR Tim Patrick Rich Cimini – 10 takeaways from the New York Jets’ offseason Brian Costello – Jets add wideout Tim Patrick in veteran depth move JetsFix – Roster News: Jets to sign WR Patrick JetsFix – Which ex-Jets will be playing in the CFL this year? Robert Sanchez – Jets signing veteran WR Tim Patrick to one-year deal Justin Melo – Jets rookies D’Angelo Ponds, Omar Cooper Jr. thrilled to be teammates Justin Melo – Breece Hall believes in how Jets are rebuilding the roster Justin Melo – Jets rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq: ‘Possibilities are endless’ for usage Justin Melo – How difficult is the Jets’ 2026 NFL schedule compared to the AFC East? Sam Robinson – Jets To Sign WR Tim Patrick Andrew Gitto – Jets WR depth chart: How Tim Patrick signing impacts offensive weapons for Geno Smith in New York Matt Sullivan – Jets’ 2026 projected offense looks surprisingly great, other than one position Matt Sullivan – How one field goal from Jets’ Nick Folk changed the future of 5 NFL teams Matt Sullivan – 3 reasons why Aaron Glenn has no excuse for Jets’ defense in 2026 Matt Sullivan – Jets are in ‘no rush’ to add key position despite dwindling options Justin Fried – Geno Smith’s Jets return in 2026 comes with one massive question Mike Luciano – Jets finally make this under-the-radar wide receiver move after years of rumors Charlie Baduini – Harrison Phillips taking young Jets DT under his wing during offseason workouts Mike Luciano – Jets may get early shot at Minkah Fitzpatrick revenge game, per schedule rumors Michael Zimmelman – Jets Special Teams Success Comes Down To Kicker Competition Michael Zimmelman – Jets Sign Wide Receiver With Ties to Glenn and Mougey James Gruter – Three Things to Know Before the Big Jets Schedule Release Bailey Bassett – Jets sign ex-Jaguars, Broncos WR with 18 career touchdowns Here are your missed connections from yesterday
Week 1 : The Chiefs will host the Broncos on “Monday Night Football” to open the season. Week 12: The Chiefs are rumored to play the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving night, per NFL Nerd on X . Home: Denver Broncos , Los Angeles Chargers , Las Vegas Raiders , Indianapolis Colts , Arizona Cardinals , New England Patriots , New York Jets , San Francisco 49ers Away: Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Atlanta Falcons , Buffalo Bills , Cincinnati Bengals , Miami Dolphins , Los Angeles Rams , Seattle Seahawks 9 games will be against a playoff team from last season, including both participants in Super Bowl LX: the Patriots and the Seahawks. That was also the case in 2022, when Kansas City took on both the Bengals and the Rams after those two teams faced off in Super Bowl LVI. Outside of division matchups, the Chiefs will have just two rematches: The Bills in Buffalo, although this time, it will be at New Highmark Stadium. Last year, Kansas City lost 28-21 in a Week 9 bout in Orchard Park. The Colts at Arrowhead Stadium is the same situation as last year’s matchup that ended in a 23-20 overtime victory for the Chiefs in Week 12. Before knowing the order and times of Kansas City’s 2026 matchups with these opponents, FanDuel Sportsbook has the Chiefs’ over/under line for regular-season victories at 10.5 wins. The only AFC team with a higher line currently is the Baltimore Ravens , who have the over/under set at 11.5 wins, tied with the Rams for the highest line set by FanDuel . Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles , and Detroit Lions . Release time: 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Thursday, May 14 How to watch: NFL Network | ESPN 2 | ESPN App (Streaming )
There’s a lot of change happening in Miami , but one familiar face is sticking for the long term. Running back De’Von Achane agreed to a four-year extension worth up to $68 million to stay with the Dolphins, according to multiple reports. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Achane will get $32 million guaranteed and is now the NFL’s third-highest-paid running back at $17 million per season. Thus ends the rumors of any trades of Achane, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Miami general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said in April that the 2025 Pro Bowler was not going to be dealt and teams would have to look for their running back needs elsewhere. “He’s not available for trade,” Sullivan told reporters. “Things are going good — we’ve had some positive conversations over the past couple days, trending in the right direction. He’s obviously very important to what we’re doing … We’ll get to where we need to be, one way or another.” Achane, 24, had solid 2023 and ’24 seasons — 1,707 combined rushing yards and 23 total touchdowns — before really breaking out this past season with 1,350 rushing yards on an NFL-best 5.7 yards per attempt. He scored eight times on the ground and four more times through the air in what was his best season production-wise as a pro. The deal comes just days after the Jets made a similar move in extending running back Breece Hall on a three-year, $45.75 million contract with $29 million guaranteed. Miami is looking for better days after a 7-10 finish last season that saw head coach Mike McDaniel get fired and both quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and polarizing wideout Tyreek Hill cut . The Dolphins hired former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and signed former Green Bay QB Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, in all likelihood to become the next starter under center
Sponsored by Fanduel The 2026 NFL schedule is set to be released Thursday night and while the schedule leaks have already begun , the Texans are slated to face one of the easiest schedules in the league next season. Last season the Texans were awarded four primetime games, two Monday Night Football, one Sunday Night Football, and a Thursday Night Football matchup. The Texans were then given a Saturday day game against the LA Chargers Last year’s Primetime games: Week 2: MNF (vs Buccaneers ) – Loss Week 7: MNF (at Seattle ) – Loss Week 12: TNF (vs Bills) – Win Week 14: SNF (at Kansas City ) – Win Week 17: Saturday (at LAC) – Win With Houston ’s vaunted defense finally receiving the national attention it deserves this offseason, fans will be eager to watch the Texans swarm opposing offenses all year long. To project how many primetime games Houston could receive, it helps to look at last season’s schedule for context. The Kansas City Chiefs led the league with eight primetime appearances, including an international matchup. The league average sat at 3.5 primetime games per team, though the Saints , Browns , and Titans received none. Meanwhile, 10 teams appeared in at least five primetime contests, with the Cowboys ranking second behind Kansas City with six appearances. We already know the Texans will travel overseas to face the Jacksonville Jaguars . While that game will not count as a primetime matchup, it will still serve as a marquee showdown between the AFC South’s two playoff representatives from the 2025 season. I predict the Texans will have five primetime matchups in 2026, featuring multiple NFC East and AFC North opponents. Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys – Monday Night Football Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday Night Football Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers – Thursday Night Football Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens – Sunday Night Football Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers – Monday Night Football Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers LA Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders Green Bay Packers As for predicting the full slate of games, Week 18 is solely reserved for AFC South rivals. The Houston Texans have either played the Colts or the Titans the last week of the season since 2019, with the Jags being the opponent in 2018. Considering Jacksonville and Houston were the two AFC South representatives in the playoffs, I predict the NFL schedule creators will pit the two team against each other to end the season. The Texans will play eight games against playoff teams, including two against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The schedule is fairly manageable because the Texans came in second in the AFC South, which means they face the second-ranked AFC teams from last year along with the Green Bay Packers as their 17th game
Fit often matters as much as talent to success in the NFL . That's especially true for rookies, as it's the shortest offseason they'll ever have at any level of football to get up to speed. Landing in a spot that gives them a clear path to the field and plays to their strengths is a big factor in their immediate impact. The All-Rookie team isn't a formal award like All-Pros or Pro Bowlers. The PFWA has done its own since 1974, but its positional designations are incredibly dated, with two running backs and three linebackers included. Let's use modern positional designations and predict who will have the most productive seasons among this year's rookie class based on their talent, NFL readiness and opportunity to produce. This is the easiest one on the entire list. Fernando Mendoza could easily be the only rookie quarterback who starts this season. The 13th overall pick, Ty Simpson, will only play for the Rams if Matthew Stafford goes down, and third-rounders Carson Beck and Drew Allar were third-rounders for a reason. If Mendoza doesn't start Week 1, he should by Week 5 at the latest, and he'll have one of the best play-callers in the NFL in Klint Kubiak. It's either Jeremiyah Love or his former Notre Dame teammate Jadarian Price here. Anyone else would be a long shot in a historically weak running back class with only one other top-100 pick (Kaelon Black), and he backs up Christian McCaffrey. Love lands with coach Mike LaFleur, who, as offensive coordinator for the Jets , had Breece Hall averaging 5.8 yards per carry as a rookie before tearing his ACL midseason. Carnell Tate is an obvious selection. He walks into a spot where he's the unquestioned No. 1 receiver option for Cam Ward, filling the role the Titans missed dearly last year. KC Concepcion is a little less obvious, as he doesn't exactly have a high-volume passing offense to put up big numbers. What he does have, however, is a clear-cut path to targets and an NFL-ready game. Concepcion finished as the No. 1 wide receiver on my draft board because of his ability to separate against man coverage, which should translate immediately in the NFL. Antonio Williams is one of the most experienced slot receivers in the draft class, with nearly 1,000 routes run from that spot in his collegiate career. He'll fit seamlessly into the Commanders ' offense, which lost leading receiver Deebo Samuel, who operated primarily from the slot. Williams has an obvious path to a hefty target load with Jayden Daniels hopefully healthy all season. There wasn't a clean landing spot for any of the top tight ends this year. None of the nine taken in the top 100 went to a team where they'll be the unquestioned No. 1 at the position. Kenyon Sadiq , at minimum, will garner schemed targets because of his ability after the catch. He should easily usurp last year's second-rounder, Mason Taylor, for targets in the Jets' offense. Spencer Fano had the cleanest tape of any offensive lineman in the draft and will be the clear-cut starter at left tackle for the Browns next season. Blake Miller is the only other tackle in the draft with no roadblocks to a starting role, so he's the choice here by default. Monroe Freeling, Max Iheanachor and Caleb Lomu all look destined to take redshirt years with the Panthers , Steelers and Patriots, respectively. There were three top-15 picks who will start at guard as rookies, meaning Francis Mauigoa is the odd man out here. I believe Olaivavega Ioane's experience at guard will make his transition easier, while Kadyn Proctor's biggest weakness -- his foot speed -- gets mitigated by moving inside. While Keylan Rutledge technically never played center in 3,019 career snaps in college, this looks like his most likely position based on the contracts Houston gave out this offseason. As the second-ranked true interior offensive lineman on my board, Rutledge playing a new position shouldn't worry Texans fans much. The common thread here is their work in the run game, wh
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Jets running back Breece Hall’s first four seasons set him up for the contract extension he signed this month, but he doesn’t think that he’s shown all he can offer in the NFL. The Jets have gone 22-46 and gone through coaching and General Manager changes since Hall was selected in the second round of the 2022 draft and they’ve also cycled through a number of quarterbacks who have fallen short of the level of play needed to succeed in the NFL. Hall referenced those facts during a Tuesday press conference while saying that he feels confident in the direction that head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey have put the team on as they head into the 2026 season. “I’m the only running back that’s consistently a top-10 back in the league that hasn’t in the past always been in the most ideal situations,” Hall said, via SNY. “I feel like now AG and Moug, they’ve really put me in position with all the guys we’ve brought in with all the guys we’ve brought in and the team we’re building around us to really flourish. God willing, we stay healthy and everything goes as planned, I feel like this could be my best season, for sure.” Offseason optimism is nothing new for the Jets, but staying healthy and everything going has planned have been harder to come by over the last 15 years. If that can change this fall, Hall won’t be the only one believing in what Glenn and Mougey are cooking up
Jets running back Breece Hall has signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract extension, worth an average of $14.5 million per year, which ranks fourth in the NFL among running backs. This deal guarantees him $29 million and ensures he remains with the team for their long-term future, despite previous trade talks mentioning his name
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love secured the largest full guarantee of any RB in NFL history, but the deal is attributed to his status as the third overall draft pick rather than his position. This contract structure is standard for high draft picks, regardless of position, and its terms will not influence future running back market negotiations. His next contract will be more indicative of the running back market
Breece Hall has signed a three-year, $45.75 million contract with the Jets, securing his long-term future with the team after being franchise tagged. The deal includes $29 million guaranteed and makes him one of the highest-paid running backs in the league
Breece Hall has signed a three-year, $45.75 million extension with the New York Jets, securing his long-term future with the team. While the potential for improved offense and quarterback play could elevate his fantasy value, these are speculative factors for now
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