Vikings WR Justin Jefferson spoke glowingly of QB Kyler Murray on Monday. “He understands the game. He understands the defenses," Jefferson said on KFAN. "He understands how to put touch on the ball, just enough to where it gets to where it’s gotta go, without making it difficult for us. He understands the game a lot more… he kinda throws the ball before you even get out that break… he’s a smart guy, and he’s a competitor.”

Seahawks TE A.J. Barner is recovering from a pair of late-February surgeries. The exact procedures remain unknown, but John Boyle of the team’s official site points out that Barner dealt with calf, ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries last season.

Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez had surgery on his left foot earlier this offseason, according to The Jacksonville Florida Times-Union's Ryan O'Halloran. Rodriguez has been sidelined for OTAs and minicamp, and now we know why. Per O'Halloran, Rodriguez is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July.

Texans WR Jayden Higgins is drawing praise from his coaches and Houston media for his work this offseason. HC Demeco Ryans said recently that Higgins is "going to have a great year." Insider Aaron Wilson, meanwhile, called Higgins a "standout" in spring practices. He's "lined up at multiple spots and shown upgraded timing and chemistry with [QB C.J.] Stroud. Higgins is noticeably more muscular and explosive, too," Wilson added.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak singled out WR Tre Tucker while discussing the team's WR room, calling him a quiet leader whose hard work and play style have rubbed off on the younger WRs. Tucker, a 2023 third-round pick with blazing 4.40 speed, now has the longest Raiders tenure of any WR on the team.

Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked about RB Jonathon Brooks earlier this week and highlighted his ability in the passing game. "JB has looked great, in the run game, certainly, but also in the pass game," Canales said. "Half of his highlights coming out of college were screen passes, wides, things down the field. He has a great ability to catch the ball, track it, and transition once he catches it. Just finding different packages and ways to get him involved in the offense, and he’s looked great so far."

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin was rarely, if ever, healthy last season. He missed the first three games working back from the serious ankle injury that ended his 2024 campaign. Then he made it just two games before a fibula injury knocked him out for the next five. He was mostly quiet over the final seven games of the season, although he did pop for a 7-108-1 line in Week 17. Godwin avoided any further setbacks, though, and has been able to spend this offseason working on his game, rather than rehabbing. "Anytime you have the ability to train for performance and not for recovery, it’s a huge difference," he said recently.

The Packers have signed WR Christian Watson to a four-year $110.5 million extension with a $31 million signing bonus, locking him onto the Packers for the future. The $27.6 million a year will rank 15th among NFL WRs. Watson had a stellar year last season, despite only playing in 10 games. His 18.0 aDOT and 14.1 yards before catch per reception both ranked third in the NFL with a 2.51 yards per route run that ranked 19th in the league.

The Steelers have agreed to a four-year extension with TE Darnell Washington worth $42 million, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, with $21 million of that guaranteed. Washington’s heading into his fourth season after arriving as a third-round pick in 2023. It’ll be his first under a new coaching staff, however, headed by Mike McCarthy. The extension puts Washington under contract with Pittsburgh through 2030, which would be his age-29 season.

49ers TE George Kittle believes he's "on track" to play in the season opener after tearing his right Achilles in January. He's been working off to the side of OTAs, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, doing single-leg hops and 20-to-30-yard jogs.

Bears WR Rome Odunze was hampered by a left foot injury for much of the 2025 season, ultimately missing the final five regular-season games. He returned for the playoffs and didn't have surgery this offseason. But Odunze admitted on Wednesday that the foot might never get back to where it was pre-injury. “This is my new normal,” Odunze said. “And it’s not from a standpoint that I’m always in pain, but the way my foot broke there’s callouses in there that, like, creates a different type of foot structure with those bones. Different types of things that kind of shift things around."

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. has been one of the team's best players in recent OTAs, according to multiple members of the media. Sports Illustrated's John Shipley called Thomas "the story of the offseason program." These are just pad-less spring practices, but it's encouraging to hear after Thomas' majorly disappointing 2025 season.

The Falcons and WR Drake London agreed to a four-year, $141 million extension with $100 million guaranteed. The $35.25 million average annual salary makes London the league's third-highest paid WR, behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ja'Marr Chase. London is now signed with Atlanta through the 2030 season.

Colts QB Daniel Jones was cleared Monday to participate in 7-on-7 drills as he works back from a right Achilles tear. He's expected to sit out full-team workouts until training camp.

The Eagles are finally sending WR A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder, according to multiple reports. The deal is pending a Brown physical, of course, but has been expected for months now. ESPN reports that waiting until June 1 allowed the Eagles to split Brown’s $40 million cap hit between this year and next. (NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo calls it $43 million, with $27 million of that on the team’s 2027 cap.)

The Rams are snagging Edge Myles Garrett while sending Edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third to Cleveland, according to multiple reports. Assuming the Rams don’t acquire another first-round pick before next April, the 2027 draft will mark the ninth time in 11 years that they went without a Round 1 selection. Even this year found them trading their first-rounder to Kansas City for CB Trent McDuffie. (They used another acquired from Atlanta during last year’s draft to select QB Ty Simpson 13th overall.)

The Giants are signing WR Odell Beckham Jr., according to multiple reports. Beckham started his pro career in New York, where he averaged 1,374 yards and 11.7 TDs over his first three seasons. Injuries have been a problem since, most notably a fractured ankle in 2017 and a torn ACL in 2020. Beckham was traded to Cleveland in between those two injuries in 2019. He also bounced to the Rams, Ravens, and Dolphins over the past few seasons. Beckham now re-joins the Giants, who have a rehabbing Malik Nabers and very little else at WR.

The Jets opened OTAs with both Garrett Wilson and Braelon Allen participating, and both will remain full participants moving forward. Wilson was a full participant after missing 10 games last season with a persistent knee injury. Allen had knee surgery after spraining his left MCL in Week 4 and missed the rest of the season.

Bears HC Ben Johnson gushed about WR Luther Burden after Thursday's OTA session. "I’m buying Luther Burden stock right now," Johnson said. "Just how he’s approached this offseason, it’s been electric."

New Eagles OC Sean Mannion is expected to have QB Jalen Hurts under center more often this season. Philadelphia's 76.3% shotgun rate last year was seventh highest in the league. RB Saquon Barkley sounds excited to take more carries on under center snaps. And the numbers say that it should boost his 2026 production.