The Green Bay Packers have announced a new partnership designed to make a meaningful impact beyond the professional level of the sport. Through a collaborative effort focused on player safety, the organization is helping provide new football helmets to high school programs across Wisconsin, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to communities throughout the state. The initiative [...]
The Green Bay Packers will find themselves on center stage during two of the NFL’s most anticipated holiday showcases in 2026. With matchups against the Los Angeles Rams on Thanksgiving and the Chicago Bears on Christmas, Green Bay has been handed a pair of nationally prominent games that could carry significant playoff implications. The Thanksgiving [...]
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw has battled nagging knee injuries over the past two seasons, limiting him to 17 games during that span. He missed the final 11 games in 2024 with a torn ACL and MCL. Although Darrisaw avoided landing on the PUP list to start the 2025 season, he missed seven games, including the final four weeks, because his knee kept flaring up throughout the year. As a result, he was limited to ten games, only played every offensive snap five times, and cracked the 75% threshold seven times.
Darrisaw is aiming to put his knee issues behind him and move on.
The Minnesota Vikings’ stalwart gave a major injury update
Nov 28, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) after the loss against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Christian Darrisaw has been a near-full participant in the Vikings’ offseason workout program, including voluntary organized team activities. During Thursday’s press conference, the elite left tackle provided a major injury update, as reported by Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Darrisaw said his knee has felt better than it has in two years and is trending in the right direction. He also added that he is in full motion and that everything feels great.
“Best it’s felt in two years,” Darrisaw said, via Leiker. “I’m trending in the right direction. Full motion, everything feels great.”
The Vikings are better prepared at tackle in 2026
Nov 5, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark (74) stretches during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
The Vikings struggled tremendously to replace both tackle spots last season when Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill were sidelined. Justin Skule served as the swing tackle, while Blake Brandel and Walter Rouse filled in at times. This season will be different, as the team signed former Buffalo Bills swing tackle Ryan Van Demark and drafted former Northwestern Wildcats standout Caleb Tiernan in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Brandel is expected to take over for Ryan Kelly as the starting center, and Skule is back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Van Demark is expected to handle swing tackle duties, while Tiernan is getting the opportunity to learn from Darrisaw and O’Neill as the third-stringer.
The Los Angeles Rams have an exciting team heading into the 2026 season. Not only did they trade for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in Myles Garrett, but they may lure a former superstar out of retirement to join him on the defensive line. Let’s take a closer look at who could be returning to the team for the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Rams are open to an Aaron Donald return to the team
Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald speaks at a press conference prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.
While speaking to the media on Thursday, Los Angeles Chargers coach Sean McVay discussed that he would unsurprisingly be open to a return of the three-time Defensive Player of the Year, defensive tackle Aaron Donald. However, the decision is ultimately his to make.
“Aaron’s a guy that I stay really close in touch with and I know the respect he has for Myles [Garrett]. Talked to [Donald] about the opportunity to be able to bring [Garrett] on board. If Aaron decides he wants to dust them off at the age of 35, I bet you he could still do it at a pretty high clip.”
There have been multiple returns post-retirement to the league over the previous handful of seasons. Donald could likely wait until after the preseason and return during the regular season, similar to what the Philadelphia Eagles did with Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph in 2022. Donald has not played since the 2023 season, so with two full seasons off, it would be intriguing to see what percentage of that first-team All-Pro player he still has in him.
The Los Angeles Rams defensive line, consisting of Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, would be destructive to say the least. With Donald at least teasing a possibility, that has to get the Los Angeles Rams excited about what could be a very memorable 2026 season.
The Dallas Cowboys completed Week 1 of voluntary organized team activities with three of the projected five starting offensive line positions filled: Tyler Smith at left guard, Cooper Beebe at center, and Tyler Booker at right guard. Terence Steele, who has started 52 games at right tackle over the past three seasons, is not guaranteed a starting role, while third-round pick Drew Shelton could push him for the job. Steele is not the only player who could be pushed out of a starting role.
The Dallas Cowboys LT has had a rough start to his career
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) rushes past the block of Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (60) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Tyler Guyton has struggled to fill the shoes of Tyron Smith at left tackle following Smith’s departure to the New York Jets in 2024. He allowed 26 pressures and six sacks in his rookie season before a high-ankle sprain caused him to lose the starting job over the final four games. Guyton battled multiple injuries in 2025, including a knee bone fracture in late July that sidelined him for the rest of training camp and the preseason, before he returned for the season opener with rust. He then missed Week 5 with a concussion and the final six games with a high-ankle sprain, finishing with 31 pressures and two sacks.
Nathan Thomas was his primary backup, logging 317 snaps across four starts.
The Cowboys’ 1st-round pick is not guaranteed a starting job in Year 3
Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (60) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
During Thursday’s press conference, Brian Schottenheimer was asked about the current state of the left tackle position heading into Week 2 of OTAs, as reported by Nick Harris of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The head coach said that Tyler Guyton and Nathan Thomas are competing to handle blindside blocking duties for Dak Prescott, as the former first-round pick is not guaranteed the starting job. Guyton faces a pivotal third season because his rookie contract includes a fully guaranteed 5th-year option for 2028, with the decision due next May, and he will likely have his option declined if he loses the job or struggles.
Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer says that Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas are competing right now to start at left tackle.
In addition, the Cowboys have not ruled out moving Tyler Smith to left tackle if neither player stands out. The three-time Pro Bowler has logged more than 300 snaps and four starts there over the past two seasons, including the final three games and 203 snaps in 2025. In this scenario, T.J. Bass, whom the team placed a $5 million-plus second-round RFA tender on in February, would likely be inserted at left guard.
The Detroit Lions are coing off a rough season, missing the postseason entirely. They have a lot of talent remaining on the roster, but the rookies joining the team are expected to help take them back over the edge in a difficult NFC. However, one of their rookies suffered an apparant injury and the early prognosis does not look good. Let’s take a closer look at which Detroit Lions rookie it is and what it means for the team going forward.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver suffers a torn ACL in practice
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky wideout Kendrick Law (WO28) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Detroit Lions are going to be getting tested with their wide receiver depth early on. During Thursday’s press conference, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced that rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026 season. He suffered a noncontact injury earlier this week, and the results of the injury have confirmed what was expected. Law spent last season with the Kentucky Wildcats and the previous three years with the Alabama Crimson Tide before the Lions drafted him in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He finished last season with 53 catches for 540 yards (10.2 yards per reception) and three receiving touchdowns.
The Lions now have the following wide receivers on the roster:
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Jameson Williams
Isaac TeSlaa
Cedrick Wilson Jr
Greg Dortch
Jackson Meeks
Tom Kennedy
Dominc Lovett
Malik Cunningham
According to Over The Cap, the Lions have $18.5 million remaining on this year’s salary cap, so they can sign one of the free agent wide receivers remaining to fill the void. It will be intriguing to see what the Detroit Lions decide to do now. Law will not have a chance to make his NFL debut until the 2027 season now, which stinks for him, but gives him a chance to learn the playbook from the sidelines while recovering from the injury.
The Chicago Bears had a strong 2025 season, finishing as the second seed in the NFC and winning a playoff game. However, they lost in the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams and are looking to take that next step in 2026. They made a lot of changes to the roster, but a significant amount of eyeballs are going to be on the wide receiver room. Rome Odunze is looking to take that next step as a big-time receiver and dealt with a foot injury that limited him last season. Let’s take a closer look at what he said about the injury that plagued him in 2025.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze discusses his foot injury from 2025
Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) catches a touchdown during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze set some alarms with his answer about his foot injury from last season:
“It’s not from a standpoint that I’m like always in pain, but the way my foot broke, there’s calluses in there that create a different type of foot structure with those bones – different things that kind of shifts things around. So my new normal ws kind of what I am going into. And I don’t think that’s anything that’s going to prohibit me or keep me from making plays.”
Odunze missed five games last year with a left foot injury and was seen being limited throughout points of the year. He is expected to take a major step forward after an injury-riddled sophomore season with the Chicago Bears. A significant chunk of his 2025 production was in the first four games before he suffered his foot injury. Odunze wrapped up the season with 44 receptions on 90 targets for 661 yards (15.0 yards per catch) with six receiving touchdowns.
With the Chicago Bears deciding to trade away DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, they are expecting a bigger role for Odunze. He is now the second wide receiver with Luther Burden III. He mentioned that he is not expecting the injury to limit his production in 2026, but it will be intriguing to see how well Odunze plays for the Chicago Bears in 2026.
The Miami Dolphins transitioned into mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, which will run through Thursday. The team will then conduct its final week of spring practices next week with voluntary organized team activities on the 8th, 9th, and 11th. Once OTAs conclude, the Dolphins will have a five-week break before training camp begins.
If a player skips mandatory minicamp, they will be fined for an unexcused absence, including penalties of $17,900 for skipping Day 1, $35,900 for Day 2, and $53,900 for Day 3, totaling up to $107,700. One smart way for players to avoid those fines is to hold in: they show up for meetings but do not participate in any drills, instead observing from the sidelines.
The Miami Dolphins standout center could potentially sit out
Jun 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer (55) talking to media after mini camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images
Aaron Brewer enters the final year of his deal and is scheduled to earn a $1.215 million base salary and a $4.947 million cap hit after restructuring his contract in March. He is coming off a strong 2025 campaign, earning Second-Team All-Pro honors and was a finalist for the Protector of the Year Award. Brewer missed voluntary OTAs last week and could skip mandatory minicamp due to his current contract situation or report and conduct a hold-in.
The Dolphins All-Pro attends mandatory minicamp
NFL Miami Dolphins offensive line Aaron Brewer
Aaron Brewer attended mandatory minicamp and participated in practice rather than holding out or conducting a hold-in after missing the last week of OTAs due to a family obligation. During Tuesday’s press conference, the Second-Team All-Pro was asked why he practiced, as reported by C. Isaiah Smalls II of The Miami Herald. Brewer said he wanted to be a leader and emphasized that he has to prove himself every year, with goals of becoming a Pro Bowler and winning Protector of the Year.
“I know one way to go about things and that’s working and keeping my head down,” Brewer said, via Smalls. “That’s what I come out here and do every day. Lead the guys. I hope to be here for the long run, so I’m trying to pour everything in me to everyone around me to make us the best team we can be.
“Every year is a new year and so, every year, you got to prove yourself again. I was second-team All-Pro last year. This year, I want to be first team. I wasn’t a Pro Bowler last year, this year I want to be Pro Bowl this year. I was a nominee for Protector of Year, I want to be the Protector of the Year.”
Here’s an update on contract talks
“Sully and I have had talks, but I think those are between Sully and I,” Hafley said, via David Furones of The Sun Sentinel. “I love Brewer. I love the way he’s practiced. I love the way he’s gone about his business, and hopefully that gets ironed out.”
Spotracprojects Brewer’s next contract to be worth $50 million over four years, with an annual salary of $12.5 million, which would make him the fourth-highest-paid center. However, since Tyler Linderbaum reset the center market with a $27 million per year deal, the All-Pro could command a salary greater than $12.5 million annually on the open market.
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