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Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte said he'll report to mandatory minicamp this week.
Boutte wouldn't seem to have a real role with the Patriots after they acquired A.J. Brown on June 1 -- one could argue the most surprising thing about that deal going down is the fact that Boutte wasn't involved in it. Boutte is reportedly available in a trade, and ESPN's Dan Graziano reported last week that the Patriots have received interest. It's in Boutte's financial best interests to show up.
(Jun 7 -- NBC Sports)

Q&A with Baltimore Beatdown on Baltimore s rookie class
The Ravens selected 11 players in the 2026 NFL Draft. Which ones will make an impact this fall?
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

No, A.J. Brown did not say he "leaked" Eagles stories to the media
Too many reporters and outlets falsely claimed otherwise.
(Jun 7 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo believes Joey Porter Jr. will make "around $22 million to $27 million per year" on a new contract with the Steelers.
Pittsburgh has been handling in-house business over the last week, re-signing Darnell Washington and Nate Herbig to major extensions. It would not be surprising if Porter -- whom DeFabo classifies as a "hold in" in OTAs -- as next on the priority list.
(Jun 7 -- NBC Sports)

Free agent CB L'Jarius Sneed visited with the Chiefs on Thursday.
Clearly there was no rush to add him to the roster. It's the first sniff of NFL interest we've seen for the former star cornerback since he was released by the Titans, and unsurprisingly it was with his former employers in Kansas City. We suspect this has a chance of happening at some point this offseason, but the 29-year-old Sneed is likely to sift through options ahead of training camp.
(Jun 7 -- NBC Sports)

Nathan Peterman has retired after six seasons in the NFL.
Peterman only started five games, but managed an incredible 13 interceptions in 160 career attempts while becoming synonymous with horrific quarterback play. He appeared in games with the Bills, Raiders, and Bears from 2017-2023, and will reportedly become an agent for Range Sports.
(Jun 7 -- NBC Sports)

Teams Remain Interested In Acquiring Raiders DE Maxx Crosby
While the Cowboys and Patriots were originally floated as teams that could re-enter the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes after the Ravens nixed the deal that would have brought the star pass rusher to Baltimore, more recent reporting has indicated Crosby will remain with the Raiders in 2026. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (mostly) shut the door on […]
(Jun 7 -- Pro Football Rumors)

Roob's Observations: Even with A.J. gone, Eagles are still loaded on offense
The Eagles may have lost A.J. Brown, but their offense remains loaded heading into 2026.
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

Lions hired former Dolphins GM Chris Grier as a personnel executive.
Grier was unceremoniously dumped in the middle of last season by the Dolphins after they started 2-7. Most general managers don't get a second chance, and Grier had a long run in Miami. If nothing else, this adds a little experience to Detroit's front office.
(Jun 7 -- NBC Sports)

2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Running Back
During this year s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone s core players are mostly set ahead of the 2026 season. How do the different positional groups in the division [ ]
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

Pre-Snap Reads 6/7: What will the Seahawks O-line look like in 2026?
The RG position (hopefully) will be hotly contested.
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

30 Day Challenge: If The Bears Retire One More Number, Which Should It Be?
If the Bears retired one more number, which one should it be? @BryanOrenchuk shares his thoughts on the whole idea here.
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

It s now or never for Eric Watts to find a role with the Jets
Through the spring and summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Eric Watts. Name: Eric Watts Number: 95 Year With Jets: 3rd Projected Role: Vying for rotational defensive end spot His 2025: Watts did not make the initial 53 man roster out of training camp. He signed with the [ ]
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

Forgotten additions from the Cowboys defense
There are a few forgotten additions that the Cowboys made on defense this offseason
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Absent From OTAs; Extension Before Week 1 Likely?
JUNE 7: While Gonzalez skipped OTAs, he was at least in town during the voluntary practices, as Volin observed. In Volin’s view, that suggests Gonzalez is hopeful he and the team will be able to come to terms on a new deal. MAY 31: Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not been present for the team s […]
(Jun 7 -- Pro Football Rumors)

Does rookie Tommy Doman Jr. win the starting punter gig?
Will Doman Jr. go from late-round pick to starting punter as a rookie?
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

Of course Indiana is leverage for the Bears in Illinois
The question isn't whether Hammond is leverage, but whether it's a bluff.
(Jun 7 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

2026 Season Opener Countdown: 98 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

NY Giants minicamp storylines: Where do the rookies fit?
The New York Giants enter the final stretch of their offseason program, with mandatory minicamp from Monday June 8 through Wednesday, June 10. Intensity will ramp up with practices of 2 hours set for the first two days. Here is a look at how the team s rookie class has done so far, and what we [ ]
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)

Film study: What veteran WR JuJu Smith-Schuster offers the NY Giants
The Giants signed JuJu Smith-Schuster how the veteran receiver can crack the final 53
(Jun 7 -- Yahoo Sports)