Reviewing Steelers’ QB Moves: The post-Ben Roethlisberger era has not gone according to plan for the Steelers. I looked back at each of the six quarterbacks who have started games for them between Roethlisberger’s retirement and the expected Aaron Rodgers signing. The latter is only in place for 2025, and regardless of how he fares Pittsburgh will be tasked with finding a long-term solution next offseason.
Previewing Fifth–Year Option Seasons: A number of high-profile members of the 2021 draft class have established themselves as stars and have received lucrative extensions as a result. Others are still in place with their respective teams but face an uncertain future beyond the coming season. Sam Robinson broke down each of the nine players currently set to play on their fifth-year option in 2025. That list includes the likes of Micah Parsons (Cowboys) and Rashawn Slater (Chargers) who have discussed big-ticket deals this spring and could wind up at or near the top of their respective markets.
Looking Into Wilson Extension: The new Jets regime has a number of notable decisions to make regarding extensions for the team’s young core. One of those pertains to wideout Garrett Wilson, who is eligible for a long-term deal for the first time in his career. Nikhil Mehta took a look into a potential Wilson contract, one which could carry an annual average value of $30MM or more. The Jets also have a massive Sauce Gardner extension to work out, but locking up Wilson for the foreseeable future would represent a key feat as well.
Evaluating WR Trades: Four veteran receivers have been traded this offseason, with three of those moves marking the first time in the player’s career they joined a new team. I polled PFR’s readers about which of the swaps – Deebo Samuel to the Commanders, Christian Kirk to the Texans, D.K. Metcalf to the Steelers and George Pickens to the Cowboys – will prove most beneficial. In each case but Metcalf’s, this year’s trades represented a rental agreement. Opinions were split, with three different options receiving at least 26% of the vote.
Tracking Traded 2026 Picks: On the topic of trades, several swaps affecting picks in next year’s draft have already taken place. Sam listed each selection which has changed hands with several months remaining before the April 2026 event. That includes the Jaguars’ and Falcons’ first-rounders, which now respectively belong to the Browns and Rams.
Detailing Linderbaum’s Extension Candidacy: The Ravens made the expected move of picking up safety Kyle Hamilton‘s 2026 fifth-year option, but they declined to do the same with center Tyler Linderbaum. The latter is thus a pending free agent at the moment, and Nikhil investigated an extension in his case. Linderbaum, 25, is already a two-time Pro Bowler and a long-term deal can be expected to bring him to (or at least near) the top of the position’s financial pecking order.
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