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Philadelphia Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell allowed 4.8 yards per target in coverage last season, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, third best in the NFL among 87 defensive backs who were targeted at least 50 times. His minus-0.16 expected points added is tied for fourth among cornerbacks last season (minimum 75 targets faced). He has allowed 1.8 yards after the catch per reception, the fewest among corners. And his 42% tight-window throw rate was the highest in the NFL.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon had a career-high four quarterback pressures in the Super Bowl. He had six pass rushes total and recorded a sack and forced a pick-six. He also allowed two receptions for 16 yards on 47 coverage snaps.
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New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez allowed 14 completions on 36 targets in the 2025 playoffs. His 38.8% completion percentage allowed was the lowest by any player to face 25 or more targets in a postseason since at least 2018, per NFL Next Gen Stats. His nine pass breakups in 416 regular-season coverage snaps equated to a 2.2% pass breakup rate, one of the best clips among corners.
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Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. was ranked the second-best cornerback in the league by league executives, coaches and scouts. 'His zone vision is outstanding,' a veteran NFL offensive coach said. 'He can play man at a high level, but the way he sees the field and anticipates in zone is special.'
Link to storyDenver Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II was named the top cornerback in the league by league executives, coaches and scouts. 'It's not close,' a seasoned NFL coordinator said. 'A generational player. Watch the AFC Championship Game. He was the best player on the field by far.'
Link to storyDenver Broncos CB Ja'Quan McMillian signed a one-year, $5.77 million contract on Tuesday, July 7.
Link to storyNew York Giants CB Rico Payton was waived from the roster with the waived-injured designation on Tuesday, July 7.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Terrion Arnold (Lions) cleared waivers Monday, July 6, and is expected to start meeting with interested teams.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Rasul Douglas (Dolphins) agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders Monday, July 6. The deal could be worth up to $3.8 million.
| Footballguys view: Douglas, who turns 31 in August, appeared in 15 games for the Dolphins last year with 13 starts. He finished the year with two interceptions, 13 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a sack. Entering his 10th season in the league, Douglas has appeared in 135 games with 93 starts for the Eagles, Panthers, Packers, Bills, and Dolphins. He's also spent time with the Raiders, Texans, and Cardinals. In all, he's tallied 21 interceptions, 92 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and 3.0 sacks. |
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Free-agent CB Kenny Moore II (Colts) is looking for a new home after the Indianapolis Colts moved on from him after the 2025 season. 'I want to talk about how I can be in a new place and serve,' Moore said. 'I want to serve not just the team, not just learning the plays, but I want to serve the community and continuing everything I was doing in Indy. Where I was in Indy, it was less me and more about the team. So, I want to be a team guy, and I want to win and hopefully we can do that together.'
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New York Jets CB Nahshon Wright had a career-best five interceptions with an NFL-high eight total individual takeaways in 2025 with the Chicago Bears. He signed a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million, looking to help improve a Jets secondary which finished 2025 with zero interceptions.
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Cincinnati Bengals CB Josh Newton filled in as an outside cornerback during offseason workouts and may be under consideration by the team as a depth option at the position behind CBs Daxton Hill and D.J. Turner, according to ESPN.com's Ben Baby.
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Green Bay Packers CB Domani Jackson (undisclosed) did not participate in offseason workouts or the mandatory minicamp because of an apparent injury.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Terrion Arnold (Lions) has been contacted by three teams, according to his attorney, and is expected to sign within 30 days.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders CB Jermod McCoy (knee) was a limited participant during offseason workouts, but the team said McCoy has not suffered any setbacks and it was their plan for McCoy.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua is eligible for a contract extension, but after trading for CB Trent McDuffie and DE Myles Garrett, the team doesn't seem to be in a hurry for any contract extensions, in the opinion of ESPN's Sarah Barshop on Tuesday, June 30.
| Footballguys view: The Rams have a strong group of extension-eligible candidates from their 2023 draft class, and Nacua is at the top of that list. It remains to be seen whether the Rams get ahead of those contract extensions or focus instead on the 2026 season. The latter appears to be the way they are leaning. A deal could certainly get done -- one that makes Nacua the top-paid player at his position -- but Nacua's situation is further complicated by recent off-field issues. Of course, none of this changes Nacua's status as a consensus top-five fantasy pick. |
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New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez could 'hold-in' if a contract extension isn't reached before veterans are scheduled to report to training camp, in the opinion of ESPN's Mike Reiss on Tuesday, June 30.
| Footballguys view: When Gonzalez met with reporters after the first day of mandatory minicamp on June 9, he was asked whether he would play this season without a new contract. The initial part of his answer was: "We got a long time to the season." The sides are expected to continue discussing an extension, with the next checkpoint coming July 24, when most veterans are scheduled to report for training camp. Gonzalez would face fines for not reporting, which would all but ensure a hold-in. |
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Free agent CB Terrion Arnold (Lions) has been released from Hillsborough County jail after posting $1 million bond on Tuesday, June 30.
Link to storyDetroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold was released Monday, June 29.
| Footballguys view: Arnold, who faces four counts each of kidnapping and assault that could bring a life sentence, had his bond set at $1 million Monday. The state asked the judge to require Arnold to wear a GPS tracking device, but his attorneys argued that he would not be able to play football with such a device. That won't be an immediate issue. The Lions selected Arnold in the first round of the 2924 draft. His release leaves a major hole at the cornerback spot for the Lions, as he was scheduled to start on the outside opposite D.J. Reed. |
Kansas City Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) did not participate in the mandatory minicamp because of his shoulder injury, according to ESPN.com's Nate Taylor.
| Footballguys view: Despite missing the minicamp, ESPN.com's Nate Taylor reports that Delane was quite effective during voluntary practices. When training camp begins, Delane is projected to be a starter who will get plenty of one-on-one instruction from longtime coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. "We all felt like he was the top corner in this class," Spagnuolo said. |
Dallas Cowboys CB C.J. Goodwin announced his retirement from the NFL Sunday, June 28.
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Baltimore Ravens CB Nate Wiggins shared that he played the last two seasons at 'about 60-70 percent' health while making an appearance on The Journey.
Link to storyFree agent DB Ahmari Harvey (Broncos) signed a one-year contract on Thursday, June 25. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyDetroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold will remain jailed until Monday, June 29, when his pre-trial detention hearing will be conducted.
Link to storyDetroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold is facing multiple felony charges after he was arrested Wednesday, June 24, in connection with a robbery and kidnapping. He faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery, which carry a potential life sentence in prison.
| Footballguys view: The league will let the legal process move forward with these serious charges. Arnold released a statement through his PR rep saying he "categorically denies any involvement in the matter." We could soon see Arnold on the Commissioner's NFL Exempt List. |
Denver Broncos OG Nash Jones and CB Ahmari Harvey were cut from the roster, according to a source on Monday, June 22.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys CB Shavon Revel Jr. (knee) is healthy heading into the offseason and training camp after entering his rookie season in 2025 rehabbing a torn anterior cruciate ligament at East Carolina in his senior season. He heads into the 2026 campaign looking to work hard, and he wants to be among the best in the NFL. 'I am going to be, someday, the best cornerback in the league,' Revel said. 'That's just how I look at it, and I have the confidence to say it. At the end of the day, I got to work.'
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons S Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) is attempting to win his starting spot back in the nickel defense after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. He was unable to take part in organized team activities (OTAs), but he is expected to be back for training camp. Whether he returns to starter status remains to be seen, however. S Darnay Holmes, a free-agent addition, was on the field a lot during OTAs with Bowman missing, and second-round draft pick Avieon Terrell could have a spot open up as a result of Bowman's slow recovery.
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Denver Broncos WR Michael Woods II and CB Paul Manning were waived by the Broncos, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16. Woods II was waived with a waived/injured designation and Manning was waived with an injury settlement.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent CB Jarod Washington (South Carolina State) is working out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, June 16.
Link to storyFree-agent S Ifeatu Melifonwu (Dolphins) worked out for the Tennessee Titans Tuesday, June 16.
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Free-agent CB Sean Fresch Jr. (UFL) has reportedly signed with the Denver Broncos, according to a source on Monday, June 15.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars CB Keith Taylor was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Monday, June 15.
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New York Giants CB Deonte Banks, drafted in 2023, is battling CBs Greg Newsome II and Colton Hood for the starting right cornerback spot. Banks sunk so low last season, that he was reduced to simply being a kickoff returner, so he is looking to bounce back in a big way.
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Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills CB Dorian Strong (neck) was moved to the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Friday, June 12, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders CB Jermod McCoy (knee) is expected to be a full participant in training camp, according to head coach Klint Kubiak.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills CB Dorian Strong (neck) was waived Thursday, June 11, with a non-football injury designation.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers CB Benjamin Morrison (leg) did not participate in the voluntary workout Thursday, June 11.
Link to storyKansas City Chiefs CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder) should be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Link to storyFree agent WR Joaquin Davis (Vikings) and defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. (Bills) are signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, June 11. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) is making good progress in his recovery and may be available for the start of the 2026 regular season, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
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free-agent S Ifeatu Melifonwu (Dolphins) worked out for the Seattle Seahawks Monday, June 8.
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Free-agent CB L'Jarius Sneed (Titans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, June 8, worth as much as $5 million.
| Footballguys view: Sneed was a 2020 fourth-round pick by the Chiefs, and he helped them win a pair of Super Bowls in his four years in Kansas City. He was traded to the Titans before the 2024 season, but he only played 12 games over two years with the team due to injuries, and he was released in March. The Chiefs invested a 2026 first-round pick in CB Mansoor Delane, but still had a need at the position after parting ways with Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. |
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Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft choice CB Mansoor Delane agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Chiefs Monday, June 8, worth $41.9 million. The deal includes a fifth-year option.
| Footballguys view: Delane joins the Chiefs after an offseason that saw them part ways with several cornerbacks, including Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. That puts the LSU product on track for a significant role right out of the gate in Kansas City. |
Miami Dolphins CB Jason Marshall Jr. will be moving back outside, after moving to nickelback in his rookie season out of necessity due to numerous injuries in the secondary. 'Primarily he has and will be on the outside for us, and I think he's done a really good job,' coach Jeff Hafley said. However, Marshall has still taken some reps on the inside this offseason. He is expected to compete for a starting job, with DBs Julius Brents and Storm Duck in the mix, as well as Christopher Johnson, Darrell Baker Jr. and Marco Wilson in the mix.
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Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey has been compared to Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson by secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr. and head coach Mike McCarthy. 'The way we used Charles Woodson in Green Bay,' said Whitt. 'He played the star. He played corner. He played safety. He played the money. He did all of those things. Charles could do it all in one game. He's one of the rare guys that can do it. Jalen has a similar skill set, similar size, similar speed. I'm just excited to see how we work with him and the way we use him.'
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Free-agent S Isaiah Oliver (Jets) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, June 4.
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Arizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting announced on Friday, June 5, that he missed the 2025 season with a torn ACL.
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Dallas Cowboys CB DaRon Bland (foot) is expected to be ready for training camp.
Link to storyFree-agent C Trystan Colon (Lions) and free-agent CB Dane Jackson (Bills) signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars Thursday, June 4. CB Keith Taylor (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list, and OG Sal Wormley was waived.
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