Bradbury Secures $3.7M Guaranteed in New Deal
C Garrett Bradbury signed a renegotiated contract with the #Bears that converted $1M of incentives into guaranteed salary. The 30-year-old is now due $4.7M in 2026, with $3.7M guaranteed.
Downs Signs Fully Guaranteed $28.95M Rookie Deal
S Caleb Downs' rookie contract with the Dallas #Cowboys: ▫️4-years, $28.95M ▫️Fully Guaranteed ▫️$17.5M signing bonus ▫️Training Camp bonuses ▫️5th-Year Option Cap Hits 2026: $5.2M 2027: $6.5M 2028: $7.8M 2029: $9.2M Negotiated by Ryan Tollner of Excel.
Eagles Lock Makai Lemon Into Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal
WR Makai Lemon's rookie contract with the Philadelphia #Eagles: ▫️4-years, $20.8M ▫️Fully Guaranteed ▫️$11.6M signing bonus ▫️Training Camp bonuses ▫️5th-Year Option ▫️Offset Language Cap Hits 2026: $3.7M 2027: $4.7M 2028: $5.6M 2029: $6.6M Negotiated by Ian Grutman of GSE.
Ravens Secure Ioane with Fully Guaranteed $24.2
G Olaivavega Ioane's rookie contract with the Baltimore #Ravens: ▫️4-years, $24.2M ▫️Fully Guaranteed ▫️$14M signing bonus ▫️Training Camp bonuses ▫️5th-Year option Cap Hits 2026: $4.4M 2027: $5.5M 2028: $6.6M 2029: $7.7M Negotiated by Ryan Williams of Athletes First.
49ers Gain League‑Highest $67M Top‑51 Space After Williams Deal
Still working to confirm full guarantee structure, but it appears that OT Trent WIlliams' renegotiation with the #49ers will pay him $24.5M in 2026 (down from $33M), while also freeing up $23.8M of cap space this season. San Francisco now holds...
Texans Lock Azeez Al‑Shaair with $54M Deal, $6.5M
LB Azeez Al-Shaair's #Texans Extension ▪️3-years, $54M new ▪️$38.75M guaranteed at sign ▪️$8M more March 2028 ▪️3-years, $47.75M practical Cap Hits 2026: $8.7M ($6.5M savings) 2027: $22.3M 2028: $22.3M 2029: $22.1M 2030: $2.8M (void)
Chicago Sky Free $289k, Hold Second‑lowest Cap Space
The Chicago #Sky have waived G Hailey Van Lith, freeing up $289,133 of cap space. Chicago now carries $703k of space heading toward the regular season (2nd lowest in the WNBA). https://t.co/IeoG1bswcz
Colts Decline Richardson's $22.5M Option, Free Agency Looms
The #Colts have officially declined a $22.5M 5th-year option for QB Anthony Richardson. The 23-year-old is due a fully guaranteed $5.3M this season, with free agency now available next March.
Jets Split Options While Others Lock in Key Talent
Recent 5th-Year Option Decisions #Panthers exercised QB Bryce Young ($25.9M) #Titans exercised OL Peter Skoronski ($19.072M) #Jets exercised ED Will McDonald ($14.475M) #Bengals declined ED Myles Murphy ($14.475M) #Packers exercised ED Lukas Van Ness ($13.75M) #Jets declined DL Mazi Smith ($13.9M)
Bengals Decline Murphy's Option, Free Agency Awaits
The #Bengals have officially declined a $14.475M 5th-year option for EDGE Myles Murphy, who posted career highs in 2025. The 24-year-old carries an $11M valuation in our system, and is now eligible for free agency next March.
Jaxon Smith‑Njigba Tops 2026 WR Earnings at $36.5M
Top 2026 WR Cash Earnings 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba: $36.5M 2. Ja'Marr Chase: $33.83M 3. Alec Pierce: $30M 4. A.J. Brown: $29M 5. Amon-Ra St. Brown: $28.11M 6. George Pickens: $27.3M 7. Brandon Aiyuk: $27M 8. CeeDee Lamb: $26M 9. Justin Jefferson: $25.75M 10. D.K. Metcalf: $25M
Justin Simmons Retires After $70M, Nine-Season NFL Career
S Justin Simmons retires from the NFL having earned over $70M across 9 seasons with the #Broncos & #Falcons. Contract History 4-year, $3M (Drafted Rookie) 1-year, $11.4M (Franchise Tag) 4-year, $61M (Extension) 1-year, $7.5M (Free Agent) https://t.co/JdjUF3TuGq
Patriots Lock Gonzalez, Eye $85M Extension
The #Patriots have officially exercised an $18.1M 5th-year option for CB Christian Gonzalez, putting him on a 2-year $20.9M fully guaranteed contract through 2027. The 23-year-old currently projects toward a 3-year, $85M extension in our system.
Lions Lock Gibbs Cheap Despite $60.5M Valuation
The #Lions have exercised RB Jahmyr Gibbs' $14.3M 5th-year option salary for 2027, putting on a 2-year, $17.4M fully guaranteed contract. Gibbs holds a 3-year, $60.5M valuation according to our model.
Chargers Lock in Johnston; Model Predicts $55M Extension
The #Chargers have officially exercised WR Quentin Johnston's $16.46M 5th-year option, putting him under contract at a fully guaranteed 2-years, $19.1M through 2027. The 24-year-old projects toward a 3-year, $55M extension according to our model.
Reed’s New 3-Year Deal Packs $20M Guarantee
WR Jayden Reed's #Packers Extension ▫️3-years, $50.25M new ▫️$20M fully guaranteed ▫️large per-game bonuses ▫️2-years, $27M practical Cap Hits 2026: $6.7M 2027: $10.8M 2028: $17.6M 2029: $17.2M
Eagles Lock in Greenard, Cap Spikes by 2030
DE Jonathan Greenard's #Eagles Extension ▪️4-years, $98M base value ▪️$50M fully guaranteed ▪️Annual $500k escalator ▪️4 void years for cap ▪️2-years, $50M practical Cap Hits 2026: $6.2M 2027: $11.1M 2028: $15.7M 2029: $20.2M 2030: $44.4M (void)
NFL Trade Buzz and Boston Upheaval Highlighted
TODAY'S POD ▪️Remaining 5th-Year Option ▪️NFL Trade Candidates ▪️Pickens & the Cowboys ▪️Upheaval in Boston https://t.co/duZq0bOpXg https://t.co/FK6YqhulOL
Teams Splurge on Fifth-Year Options, Especially on Defense
TBD 5th-Year Option Decisions Anthony Richardson IND, QB: $22.4M Jack Campbell DET, LB: $21.9M Quentin Johnston LAC, WR: $16.4M Myles Murphy CIN, DE: $14.4M Felix Anudike-Uzomah KC, DE: $14.4M Lukas Van Ness GB, DE: $14.4M Jahmyr Gibbs DET, RB: $14.3M Mazi Smith NYJ, DT: $13.9M Deonte Banks NYG, CB: $12.6M
Eagles Lock up Nolan Smith with $13.75M Option
The #Eagles have officially picked up a $13.75M 5th-year option for EDGE Nolan Smith. The 2023 1st-rounder is now under a 2-year $16.1M fully guaranteed contract through 2027.
Buccaneers Lock up Kancey with $17.2M Guarantee
The #Buccaneers have officially exercised a $14.475M 5th-year option for DL Calijah Kancey, putting him on a 2-year, $17.2M fully guaranteed contract through the 2027 season.
Rookie #1 Picks' Guarantees Soar to $57
Guarantees for the last 20 #1 Overall #NFL Picks 2007 JaMarcus Russell, $32M 2008 Jake Long, $30M 2009 Matthew Stafford, $41M 2010 Sam Bradford, $50M 2011 Cam Newton, $22M 2012 Andrew Luck, $22.1M 2013 Eric Fisher, $22.2M 2014 Jadeveon Clowney, $22.2M 2015 Jameis Winston, $25.3M 2016 Jared Goff, $27.9M 2017 Myles...
Vikings Commit $76.3M to Jefferson, Addison
The #Vikings have officially exercised WR Jordan Addison's $18M 5th-year option for 2027, putting him on a 2-year, $20.6M fully guaranteed contract. Minnesota is now slated to pay Justin Jefferson & Addison a combined $76.3M across the next two seasons.
Saints Pay Premium for Wilson, Lose 5th‑Round Pick
#NFL TRADE #Saints Acquire 2026 7th-Rd Pick (#219) ED Tyree Wilson #Raiders Acquire 2026 5th-Rd Pick (#150) Wilson brings a fully guaranteed $4.1M in 2026, plus a $14.4M 5th-year option (due May 1st).
Eagles Trade Picks for Greenard; Vikings Gain Cap Relief
#NFL TRADE #Eagles Acquire LB Jonathan Greenard 2026 7th-Rd Pick (#244) #Vikings Acquire 2026 3rd-Rd Pick (#98) 2027 3rd-Rd Pick Minnesota takes on $9.9M of dead cap, freeing up $12.25M of 2026 cap space. Greenard has reportedly signed a corresponding 4-year, $98M contract in Philly.
Cowboys Nab LB Dee Winters, 49ers Save $3.6M
#NFL TRADE #Cowboys Acquire LB Dee Winters 2026: $3.6M #49ers Acquire 2026 5th-Rd Pick (#152) San Francisco frees up $3.6M of cap space per the move.
Spotrac Shows Real-Time NFL Draft Cap Impacts
All of Spotrac's #NFL team cap views contain a real-time look at the current Draft Pool as picks are made/traded, etc. These cap figures won't officially hit the books until players sign contracts. https://t.co/vfT6zXOO9G https://t.co/pqGbtkRumV
Will Anderson Jr.’s Texans Deal Peaks at $48M Cap
Will Anderson Jr.'s #Texans Contract ▪️3-years, $150M new ▪️5-years, $177M total value ▪️$100M g'teed at sign ▪️4-years, $135M practical Cap Hits 2026: $13.2M 2027: $28.3M 2028: $46.4M 2029: $46.4M 2030: $48.4M Breakdown: https://t.co/PDNO2yCQ9J
49ers Free $11.6M Cap Space via Odighizuwa Bonus
The #49ers converted $14.5M of Osa Odighizuwa's salary into signing bonus, creating $11.6M of cap space.
Bears Free $10.5M Cap Space via Salary Conversions
The #Bears converted salaries of TE Cole Kmet and G Jonah Jackson into signing bonus, creating a combined $10.5M of 2026 cap space. Chicago now holds $11.5M of space, and a $10.7M draft pool.
Jets Lock up 30th‑pick WR Omar Cooper Jr.
As the #30 overall pick, WR Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $17.4M contract with the New York #Jets, including a $9.1M signing bonus. Cooper Jr. is represented by On Time Agency.
Athletes First Leads 2026 NFL Draft First‑Round Agency Picks
2026 #NFL Draft 1st Round by Agency Athletes First: 9 Excel Sports Management: 4 CAA Sports: 3 Win Sports Group: 3 Klutch Sports: 2 Rosenhaus Sports: 2 VaynerSports: 2 AthElite Agency: 1 GSE Worldwide: 1 Priority Sports: 1 The Familie: 1 Young Money APAA Sports: 1 Younger & Associates: 1 On Time Agency: 1
Seahawks Give 32nd Pick Price Fully Guaranteed $16.7M
As the #32 overall pick, RB Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $16.7M contract with the Seattle #Seahawks, including an $8.6M signing bonus. Price is represented by VaynerSports.
Titans Lock up #
As the #31 overall pick, ED Keldric Faulk (Auburn) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $17M contract with the Tennessee #Titans, including an $8.8M signing bonus. Faulk is represented by Athletes First.
29th Pick Peter Woods Secures Fully Guaranteed $17.9M
As the #29 overall pick, DT Peter Woods (Clemson) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $17.9M contract with the Kansas City #Chiefs, including a $9.5M signing bonus. Woods is represented by Young Money APAA Sports.
Patriots Lock up OT Caleb Lomu with $18.9M Guarantee
As the #28 overall pick, OT Caleb Lomu (Utah) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $18.9M contract with the New England #Patriots, including a $10.2M signing bonus. Lomu is represented by Excel Sports Management.
CB Chris Johnson Lands $19M Fully Guaranteed Dolphins Deal
At #27 overall, CB Chris Johnson (San Diego State) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19M contract with the Miami #Dolphins, including a $10.3M signing bonus. Johnson is represented by AthElite Agency.
26th Pick Rutledge Secures $19.2M Fully Guaranteed Deal
As the #26 overall pick, G Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech), will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19.2M contract with the Houston #Texans, including a $10.4M signing bonus. Rutledge is represented by Priority Sports.
Bears Lock up #25 Pick Dillon Thieneman, $19.5M Guaranteed
As the #25 overall pick, S Dillon Thieneman (Oregon) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19.5M contract with the Chicago #Bears, including a $10.6M signing bonus. Thieneman is represented by CAA Sports.
KC Concepcion Inks $19.7M Guaranteed Deal with Browns
As the #24 overall pick, WR KC Concepcion (Texas A&M) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19.7M contract with the Cleveland #Browns, including a $10.8M signing bonus. Concepcion is repped by The Familie.
Malachi Lawrence Inks $20.2M Guaranteed Cowboys Deal
As the #23 overall pick, LB Malachi Lawrence (Central Florida) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $20.2M contract with the Dallas #Cowboys, including an $11.1M signing bonus. Lawrence is represented by Win Sports Group.
ED Mesidor Set for Fully Guaranteed $20.4M Chargers Deal
As the #22 overall pick, ED Akheem Mesidor (Miami) is expected to sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $20.4M contract with the Los Angeles #Chargers, including an $11.3M signing bonus. Mesidor is represented by Rosenhaus Sports.
Top 10 WR Extension Candidates: Analysis and Valuations
10 Potential WR Contract Extension Candidates, including analysis, valuations, & predictions for: ▫️Puka Nacua ▫️Chris Olave ▫️Drake London ▫️Zay Flowers ▫️George Pickens ▫️Michael Wilson ▫️Rashee Rice ▫️Josh Downs ▫️Christian Watson ▫️Parker Washington https://t.co/JeE0oyDMyK
Six RBs Poised for Contract Extensions: Analysis & Valuations
6 Potential RB Contract Extension Candidates, including analysis, valuations, & predictions for: ▪️Jahmyr Gibbs ▪️Bijan Robinson ▪️Devon Achane ▪️Jonathan Taylor ▪️Breece Hall ▪️Chase Brown https://t.co/1eCRzQg2ur
Eagles Lock Wicks with $9M Guaranteed, Cap‑friendly Deal
WR Dontayvion Wicks' #Eagles Contract ▫️2-years, $16.1M total value ▫️$9M fully guaranteed ▫️$7M cash in 2026 ▫️$2.25M incentives ▫️4 void years for cap
Flacco Gets $4M Guaranteed, Cap‑friendly One‑year Deal
QB Joe Flacco's #Bengals Contract 1-year, $6M base value $4M fully guaranteed 2 void years for cap purposes The deal contains a variety of playing time & playoff-based incentives that max out at $2.75M.
Aubrey Lands Record $10M Kicker Season
Brandon Aubrey's #Cowboys Extension 4 years, $28M new 5 years, $33.767M total $15M fully guaranteed $5M more next March Aubrey gets $10M cash in 2026, the largest single season payout for a kicker in NFL history.
Danny Pinter Lands $2.75M Ravens Deal, $1.5M Guaranteed
G Danny Pinter signed a 1 year, $2.75M contract with the Baltimore #Ravens that includes $1.5M fully guaranteed. Pinter played on a $1.6M contract with the Colts last season.
Falcons Fill Roster Gaps with $21M One-Year Deals
Recent Atlanta #Falcons Contracts (est. $21M of cap space) OT Jawaan Taylor 1-year, $5M; non-gtd RB Brian Robinson Jr. 1-year, $2.5M; $775k gtd QB Trevor Siemian 1-year, $1.3M; non-gtd LB DeAngelo Malone 1-year, $1.5M; $215k gtd CB Darnay Holmes 1-year, $1.2M; non-gtd RB Tyler Goodson 1-year, $1.145M; non-gtd
Bills Lock in Low-Cost Depth, Preserve $12.7M Cap
Recent Buffalo #Bills Contracts (est. $12.7M of cap space) C Lloyd Cushenberry 1-year, $1.4M, $1.2M gtd C Austin Corbett 1-year, $1.4M, $1.2M gtd S Damar Hamlin 1-year, $1.2M, $25k gtd WR Trent Sherfield 1-year, $1.3M, non-gtd