{"id":608923,"date":"2026-04-15T17:37:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/608923\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:37:11","slug":"nfl-news-live-updates-dexter-lawrence-trade-chatter-heats-up-after-negotiations-with-giants-have-reportedly-broken-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/608923\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL news, live updates: Dexter Lawrence trade chatter heats up after negotiations with Giants have reportedly &#8216;broken off&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps new head coach John Harbaugh wasn\u2019t bluffing when he said everyone on his New York Giants roster was tradable.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants and Dexter Lawrence engaged in contract extension talks after the star defensive lineman requested a trade. However those talks reached an \u201cimpasse,\u201d according to a report from <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapSheet\/status\/2044240067426660860?s=20\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport.;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, negotiations between Lawrence and the Giants have reportedly \u201cbroken off,\u201d per <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2026\/04\/15\/giants-dexter-lawrence-talks-broken-off-gm-schoen\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.<\/a> That means that at the very least, someone inside the negotiations is casting them in dire fashion, which doesn\u2019t bode well for a deal anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants are engaging in trade talks with other teams, with \u201csignificant demand\u201d for Lawrence so far, per Leonard. The situation reportedly could reach a conclusion before the NFL Draft begins April 23.<\/p>\n<p>As the draft approaches next week, more teams will being their offseason programs. Here\u2019s a look at who\u2019s left to begin:<\/p>\n<p>April 20: Panthers, Bears, Bengals, Cowboys, Lions, Packers, Texans, Jaguars, Chiefs, Chargers, Rams, Vikings, Patriots, Saints, Jets, Eagles, 49ers, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Commanders<\/p>\n<p>NFL teams that have hired new head coaches are allowed to start their voluntary offseason workout programs early. The Baltimore Ravens were the first team to start their program under new head coach Jesse Minter on April 6. Notably, MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson reported, having skipped voluntary workouts in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news and live updates coming out of the owners\u2019 meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Live53 updates<img alt=\"Sean Leahy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776274629_267_dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, April 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Sean Leahy<\/p>\n<p>The Hall of Fame quarterback has been <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/troy-aikman-will-reportedly-continue-to-advise-dolphins-during-head-coaching-search-174025918.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:advising the Dolphins for several months;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;advising the Dolphins for several months&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">advising the Dolphins for several months<\/a>. He was originally part of the team&#8217;s GM search, which ended with Jon-Eric Schmidt&#8217;s hiring. He was then a part of their search for a new head coach, which resulted in hiring Jeff Hafley.<\/p>\n<p>Aikman\u2019s advice won\u2019t go away anytime soon, according to Sullivan. The former Cowboys QB will be a sounding board, but will not be part of their draft process.<\/p>\n<p>Wed, April 15, 2026 at 8:49 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n<p>Tue, April 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n<p>Dexter Lawrence might indeed be on the move, despite the Giants\u2019 desire to keep him.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Andy Backstrom\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776274629_725_dims.jpeg\"\/>Tue, April 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n<p>Nasir Adderley <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/chargers-safety-nasir-adderley-announces-retirement-at-age-of-25-172058119.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:surprisingly walked away from the NFL at 25 years old in March 2023;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:surprisingly walked away from the NFL at 25 years old in March 2023;slk:surprisingly walked away from the NFL at 25 years old in March 2023;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;surprisingly walked away from the NFL at 25 years old in March 2023&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">surprisingly walked away from the NFL at 25 years old in March 2023<\/a>. At the time, the safety was coming off his fourth season with the Los Angeles Chargers, who selected him out of Delaware in second round of the 2019 draft.<\/p>\n<p>In the three years since, Adderley has felt the itch to play again, and, so, in February, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DUjRhzwksw6\/?igsh=b3duYmwyYW1yZGdm\" data-i13n=\"slk:he announced his intent to return to the league;cpos:2;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he announced his intent to return to the league;slk:he announced his intent to return to the league;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;he announced his intent to return to the league&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">he announced his intent to return to the league<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Adderley took the first step toward completing his NFL comeback on Tuesday, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Colts\/status\/2044116953061556250\" data-i13n=\"slk:signing with the Indianapolis Colts;cpos:3;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:signing with the Indianapolis Colts;slk:signing with the Indianapolis Colts;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;signing with the Indianapolis Colts&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">signing with the Indianapolis Colts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/colts-sign-nasir-adderley-3-years-after-then-chargers-safety-retired-from-nfl-at-25-years-old-211635120.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;here&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Tue, April 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that he wants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to remain with the team. Harbaugh also said he thinks Lawrence wants to be there despite not talking to him lately.<\/p>\n<p>Harbaugh\u2019s comments come after <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/giants-all-pro-dt-dexter-lawrence-reportedly-requests-trade-not-participating-in-offseason-workouts-164246529.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lawrence requested a trade;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lawrence requested a trade&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Lawrence requested a trade<\/a> from the team in early April. Lawrence\u2019s trade request is expected to be contract related. The Giants and Lawrence have reportedly been negotiating for two seasons. Lawrence is scheduled to make $20 million this season and has two years remaining on his current contract.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ian Casselberry\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776274631_408_dims.jpeg\"\/>Mon, April 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Brandon Allen has signed with the New York Giants, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Giants\/status\/2043716338548687253\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the team announced;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the team announced&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">the team announced<\/a> on Monday. He\u2019ll join Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston on the QB depth chart.<\/p>\n<p>Allen, 33, played last season for the Tennessee Titans, appearing in one game. He compieted 17-of-30 passes for 72 yards with one interception. With the Giants, Allen sticks with former Titans head coach Brian Callahan, now the Giants\u2019 passing game coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>In his six NFL seasons, Allen has also played for the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers. Altogether, he\u2019s appeared in 19 games, starting nine of them, with a career 56.7% completion rate and 11 TDs versus nine INTs.<\/p>\n<p>Fri, April 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>The San Francisco 49ers are signing cornerback Jack Jones, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapSheet\/status\/2042719463343071415\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jones spent last season with the Miami Dolphins. He played for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2023-24. The Raiders picked him up off waivers during the 2023 campaign, following his release from the New England Patriots, who drafted Jones in the fourth round of the 2022 draft out of Arizona State.<\/p>\n<p>Jones has a knack for taking the ball away. He has scattered eight interceptions over his four NFL seasons, and he\u2019s taken half of them back for six.<\/p>\n<p>Fri, April 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly acquiring wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2042702494845817209\" data-i13n=\"slk:according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefte;cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefte;slk:according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefte;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefte&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefte<\/a>r.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the trade, the 24-year-old Wicks will sign a one-year, $12.5 million extension with Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/packers-reportedly-trading-wr-dontayvion-wicks-to-eagles-for-draft-picks-203826029.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read more;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ian Casselberry\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776274631_408_dims.jpeg\"\/>Fri, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n<p>The New England Patriots are hiring Shane Bowen as a defensive analyst, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapSheet\/status\/2042661645655130243\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport reports;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport reports&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bowen, 39, was the New York Giants\u2019 defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/giants-fire-defensive-coordinator-shane-bowen-after-giving-up-34-points-in-loss-to-lions-140535148.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:He was fired;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;He was fired&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">He was fired<\/a> after a Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions in which the defense gave up 34 points, surrending 33 points or more for the fifth time in seven games.<\/p>\n<p>Bowen previously worked for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans, advancing from outside linebackers coach to defensive coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>Fri, April 10, 2026 at 7:29 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday that the league will continue to seek to hold games in Australia in the future. Another game in 2027 is in consideration as the league expands its global footprint.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s no question that we&#8217;re going to be playing here again,&#8221; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/goodell-promises-melbourne-game-will-not-be-one-off-2026-04-10\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Goodell said while at Melbourne Cricket Ground;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Goodell said while at Melbourne Cricket Ground&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Goodell said while at Melbourne Cricket Ground<\/a> to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/49ers-rams-to-play-nfls-first-game-in-melbourne-australia-next-season-192449874.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:promote the 49ers-Rams game;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;promote the 49ers-Rams game&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">promote the 49ers-Rams game<\/a>. &#8220;Our view is that we&#8217;re coming here for the long term. We \u200bdon&#8217;t come as a one-offs. This isn&#8217;t a circus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is something that&#8217;s an investment \u2060in this, in this market and we believe that, this is long term and will be \u200bgreat for the NFL long term.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fri, April 10, 2026 at 7:24 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old has played all nine of his NFL seasons with the Colts since going undrafted in 2017. Last season, Moore played 14 games and recorded 55 total tackles, 6 pass deflections, 1.5 sacks, and 1 interception.<\/p>\n<p>Moore has one year left on his contract. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/spotrac\/status\/2042603242392105058\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:According to Spotrac;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;According to Spotrac&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">According to Spotrac<\/a>, if a team trade for him, they will take on his $10 million non-guaranteed salary. The Colts, meanwhile, will have $6.05 million of dead cap space, which will save them $7 million.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ian Casselberry\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776274631_408_dims.jpeg\"\/>Thu, April 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n<p>The San Francisco 49ers have added to their defensive line depth, reportedly adding Cam Sample, according to NFL Network\u2019s Tom Pelissero.<\/p>\n<p>Sample, 26, had two sacks, one forced fumble and seven tackles for loss in 14 games (two starts) for the Cincinnati Bengals last season after missing the 2024 campaign recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.<\/p>\n<p>Last season\u2019s performance matches Sample\u2019s career averages. All four of his previous NFL seasons have been with the Bengals, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>Thu, April 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jaguars two-way talent Travis Hunter will not be a full-go as the team begins its offseason program. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/highlights-jaguars-gladstone-coens-pre-163129464.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:According to general manager James Gladstone;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;According to general manager James Gladstone&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">According to general manager James Gladstone<\/a>, the CB\/WR will be limited as he recovers from knee surgery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019ll be, for all intents and purposes, a limited participant throughout the offseason program with eyes on return to play at full tick in training camp,\u201d Gladstone said.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/jaguars-place-wrcb-travis-hunter-on-ir-with-a-knee-injury-145249251.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Hunter went down with a non-contact injury;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hunter went down with a non-contact injury;slk:Hunter went down with a non-contact injury;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Hunter went down with a non-contact injury&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Hunter went down with a non-contact injury<\/a> in October and while his ACL remained intact, surgery was needed and a six-month recovery timeline was announced.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever Hunter gets back to 100%, he&#8217;s expected to see more time at cornerback, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/jaguars-gm-on-travis-hunter-in-2026-we-still-expect-him-to-play-on-both-sides-of-the-ball-155643989.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:as Gladstone said in January;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;as Gladstone said in January&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">as Gladstone said in January<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter played 162 of his 486 total snaps at cornerback with 15 tackles and three pass deflections. At wide receiver, he recorded 28 receptions on 45 targets for 298 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is introduced prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Field on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/334e6fa0-ad51-11f0-b3ef-2c8087e94eb2.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is introduced prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Field on October 12, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Thu, April 9, 2026 at 9:56 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>The new Browns head coach missed his first <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/browns-hc-todd-monken-misses-first-nfl-coach-group-photo--because-he-was-getting-a-haircut-193121578.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL group coaches photo last month as he was out getting a haircut;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL group coaches photo last month as he was out getting a haircut&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">NFL group coaches photo last month as he was out getting a haircut<\/a> \u2026 for the photo.<\/p>\n<p>Monken found out that he missed the photoshoot 20 minutes after the picture had been taken, after running into Jaguars head coach Liam Coen. The photo was taken immediately after a coaching meeting that Monken also missed due to his haircut.<\/p>\n<p>Thu, April 9, 2026 at 9:52 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Justice has reportedly opened an investigation into whether the NFL is using \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/sports\/football\/nfl-investigation-justice-department-8835a936\" data-i13n=\"slk:anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers;cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers;slk:anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers<\/a>,\u201d according to the Wall Street Journal.<\/p>\n<p>While the exact \u201cnature and scope of the investigation\u201d is not known, per the WSJ, it could involve the league\u2019s ability to allow teams to negotiate their own TV rights packages. Congress has raised concerns in recent months over how difficult it is for fans to watch games due to various rights deals with networks and streaming services.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a stark difference compared to 1961, when the Sports Broadcasting Act was introduced. The statute granted some antitrust protection to the NFL and its teams, allowing them to negotiate media rights deals.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/nfl-reportedly-under-investigation-by-the-justice-department-over-antitrust-protections-making-it-harder-for-fans-to-watch-games-160614441.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read more;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Wed, April 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will reportedly retire at age 31, according to his agent, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/collinbroberts\/status\/2041955831823176000\" data-i13n=\"slk:Collin Roberts;cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Collin Roberts;slk:Collin Roberts;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Collin Roberts&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Collin Roberts<\/a>. McGary missed the entire 2025-2026 season after suffering a significant knee injury last August.<\/p>\n<p>He signed a $30 million contract extension last summer that was set to expire after the 2027 season. The Falcons will reportedly be able to recoup some of that salary after his retirement.<\/p>\n<p>With Elijah Wilkinson, who filled in for McGary at right tackle last season, signing with the Arizona Cardinals, the Falcons have Storm Norton and Michael Jerrell on the roster at right tackle. Norton also missed all of last season with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/falcons-rt-kaleb-mcgary-reportedly-retires-at-age-31-191931997.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read more here;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read more here&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Andy Backstrom\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776274629_725_dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, April 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n<p>The clock is ticking on the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA). That expires on May 31, and the league continues to bolster its contingency plan.<\/p>\n<p>The NFL informed teams on Wednesday, according to NFL Network\u2019s Tom Pelissero, that the league will begin training replacement officials in May but is still committed to \u201creaching a fair and reasonable agreement with the NFRA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NFL is aiming to have those replacement refs ready for team visits, which would start on June 1, if no new CBA can be reached, per Pelissero, who relayed part of a memo sent by Senior VP of Officiating Perry Fewell.<\/p>\n<p>That memo, per Pelissero, stated that, while determining a finalized officiating roster for camp and preseason games, the league will seek feedback from teams regarding the performance of potential replacement refs.<\/p>\n<p>Yahoo Sports\u2019 Jori Epstein reported last month from the league\u2019s annual meeting about the points of contention that have stalled CBA negotiations between the NFL and the NFLRA.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/as-negotiations-with-refs-union-stall-nfl-could-staff-replacement-officials-on-fields-as-soon-as-june-1-011115996.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;here&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Wed, April 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>Las Vegas quarterback Kirk Cousins addressed the possibility that the Raiders will select Fernado Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fernado\u2019s going to be a great addition to our team and has a great future in the league,&#8221; Cousins said on Good Morning Football on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Cousins also mentioned he is willing to be a voice in the room to help him and that the two watched film together during Mendoza\u2019s visit on Tuesday. Cousins added that he can learn from Mendoza, especially his back-shoulder throws.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Cousins signed a one-year, fully guaranteed $20 million deal with the Raiders in early April. The deal is more complex than it appears but essentially functions as a one-year contract.<\/p>\n<p>While Cousins is familiar with Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak\u2019s system after working with him on the Minnesota Vikings, he wants the best quarterback to play.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Wed, April 8, 2026 at 11:49 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>The New York Giants reportedly agree to terms with offensive guard Daniel Faalele on a one-year deal, according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport. The 6\u20198 offensive guard will reunite with Giants head coach John Harbaugh after spending his four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants have now added former Ravens Faalele, Isaiah Likely, Patrick Ricard and Ar\u2019Darius Washington this offseason. The Giants also brought in guard Lucas Patrick earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Wed, April 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta safety Jessie Bates III told reporters that he wants to retire a Falcon, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JoshTheAthletic\/status\/2041922005012820128?s=20\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Athletic\u2019s Josh Kendall.;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Athletic\u2019s Josh Kendall.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">The Athletic\u2019s Josh Kendall.<\/a> Bates, 29, is entering the final year of his contract and reportedly has not had extension talks with the team.<\/p>\n<p>The three time All-Pro safety has spent the last three seasons with the Falcons after playing with the Cincinnati Bengals for five seasons.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Perhaps new head coach John Harbaugh wasn\u2019t bluffing when he said everyone on his New York Giants roster&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":608924,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[559],"tags":[64,63,631,5360,5354,232543,55397,5347,142536,628,296032,1242,593,9827,5357,161493,5353,85,5359,48148,2589],"class_list":{"0":"post-608923","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nfl","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-baltimore-ravens","11":"tag-bengals","12":"tag-colts","13":"tag-defensive-lineman","14":"tag-dexter-lawrence","15":"tag-jets","16":"tag-john-harbaugh","17":"tag-lamar-jackson","18":"tag-new-york-daily-news","19":"tag-new-york-giants","20":"tag-nfl","21":"tag-packers","22":"tag-panthers","23":"tag-pat-leonard","24":"tag-seahawks","25":"tag-sports","26":"tag-texans","27":"tag-the-giants","28":"tag-trade-talks"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=608923"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608923\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/608924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=608923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=608923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=608923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}