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NFL | Ty Simpson could fall out of Round 1 Tue Apr 21, 11:04 AM
University of Alabama QB Ty Simpson has a 43% chance to be available at the first pick in the second round, according to ESPN's Draft Day Predictor.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Will Grier (Cowboys) signed an undisclosed deal with the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, April 21.
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The Miami Dolphins are reportedly open to adding a quarterback and could target one starting in Round 3 and into Round 5, in the opinion of Palm Beach Post's Joe Schad on Monday, April 20. Names of potential targets include Penn State QB Drew Allar, Miami (FL) QB Carson Beck, Arkansas QB Taylen Green, LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, and North Dakota State QB Cole Payton.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, New York Giants QB Brandon Allen signed a one-year contract with the Giants worth $1.45 million with $250,000 guaranteed and a 2025 cap hit of $1.23 million.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) is dealing well in his recovery from an Achilles injury and has been throwing and moving around as part of his rehab, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
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Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has made significant progress in contract extension talks with the Rams, according to sources.
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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) said he is feeling good after undergoing foot surgery earlier in the offseason.
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Free-agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo (Rams) is believed to be considering retirement this offseason, according to sources.
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Lousiana State University QB Garrett Nussmeier (oblique) had tests at the NFL Scouting Combine that revealed a cyst in his spine, which was the root of his persistent oblique pain in 2025. The cyst was pressing on a nerve, causing discomfort in Nussmeier's oblique. He has been asymptomatic since just before the Senior Bowl and all throughout the draft process. If that changes down the road, Nussmeier could undergo a minimally invasive procedure and miss just two to three weeks while stitches heal. Either way, doctors say, there is no short- or long-term risk for Nussmeier.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) isn't likely to decide if he's returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers before the NFL Draft.
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Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud had a difficult 2025 season, but veteran OT Trent Brown believes in the quarterback. 'I expect C.J. to get better,' Brown said. 'People be so quick to throw people away that they forget what you've done for them. The build up, you know what I mean? I expect C.J. to get better. I think C.J. is going to come in and be even more of a leader than he's been. I think his approach will be different. Me and C.J. had a discussion probably about a month and a half ago and talked about the season and what he could be better at. I think this offseason is a little different for him and I think he's going to surprise a lot of people.'
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Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis had a phone meeting with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks coach Spencer Whipple Friday, April 17, according to a league source.
Link to storyNorth Dakota State QB Cole Payton has reportedly visited with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts, as well as meeting 'extensively' with the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets, according to a source on Saturday, April 18.
Link to storyConnecticut QB Joe Fagnano said he had a virtual meeting with the Indianapolis Colts leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to SI.com's Justin Melo.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he has been working out with WR George Pickens this offseason.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have not re-signed QB Aaron Rodgers for the 2026 season, but 'it doesn't appear' the team will draft a quarterback in Round 1 in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor.
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Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is not attending Phase 1 of the offseason program for the team. He is asking for an extension, as he is set to make just $1.5 million in guaranteed money in 2026.
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Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett and QB Gardner Minshew are the main candidates for the team's starting quarterback job at this point, but general manager Monte Ossenfort said the team is not ready to name a starter yet.
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Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (shoulder) is on track with his rehab and could participate in the team's minicamp in June.
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson has been linked to the Arizona Cardinals 'more than any other team,' according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Link to storyKansas QB Jalon Daniels and QB Mark Gronowski recently had 'Top 30' visits with the Miami Dolphins.
Link to storyMinnesota-Moorhead QB Jack Strand had 'Top 30' visits with the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Link to storyFlorida State QB Tommy Castellanos is being considered by NFL teams as a possible slot receiver and participated in receiver drills at the end of his Pro Day. He has been training for both positions leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyPenn State QB Drew Allar and Arizona CB Treydan Stukes are having 'Top 30' visits with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, April 15.
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, April 15.
Link to storyRutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis visited with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, April 14, according to a report. He will reportedly meet with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday.
Link to storyLSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has reportedly had several private workouts with the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams and New York Jets, according to a source on Tuesday, April 14.
Link to storyPenn State QB Drew Allar had a 'Top 30' visit with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, April 14, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Link to storyIllinois QB Luke Altmyer said he met with the Philadelphia Eagles leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to SI.com's Justin Melo.
Link to storyKansas QB Jalon Daniels is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, April 13, according to a source.
Link to storyIllinois QB Luke Altmyer said he has had a virtual meeting with the Indianapolis Colts leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to SI.com's Justin Melo.
Link to storyConnecticut QB Joe Fagnano and Texas Tech QB Behren Morton have had official visits with the New England Patriots leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyArkansas QB Taylen Green has had 'Top 30' visits with the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft and has also participated in private workouts with several teams, according to a source.
Link to storyArkansas QB Taylen Green is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, April 13, according to a source.
Link to storyNorth Dakota State QB Cole Payton is having a 'Top 30' visit with the Indianapolis Colts Monday, April 13, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Brandon Allen (Titans) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants Monday, April 13.
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Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers might benefit more if QB Kirk Cousins wins the starting job to begin the season over presumptive No. 1 pick QB Francisco Mendoza. Cousins has excelled with multi-TE sets throughout his NFL career. 'I've always really enjoyed playing with talented tight ends because of the curveball that it throws at defenses,' Cousins said. 'I expect Brock to be as good of a curveball as I've ever played with. Can't wait to see how we can use him and to get on the grass with him. Even routes on air, I think it's going to be exciting to see a guy like that go to work.'
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San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy has been the best quarterback in each of the last three seasons in completion rate on passes of 10 or more yards downfield, according to Sharp Football Analysis' Warren Sharp.
Link to storyVirginia Tech QB Kyron Drones and John Carroll College WR Tyren Montgomery were among the players that participated in the Houston Texans' local Pro Day Friday, April 10.
Link to storyMiami (FL) QB Carson Beck, Penn State QB Drew Allar and LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier are players the Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike McCarthy 'have been doing their homework on,' according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.
Link to storyKansas QB Jalon Daniels is having a 'Top 30' visit with the New England Patriots Friday, April 10, according to a source.
Link to storyPenn State QB Drew Allar has 'got everything as far as tools,' an NFL coordinator told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. 'In the right system, he can be great,' the coordinator said. 'His footwork is an absolute mess. But improve his footwork and he can take off.'
Link to storyAlabama QB Ty Simpson ran an offense in college that should help him adjust to the NFL, according to an NFL personnel evaluator. 'He made a lot of NFL throws,' the evaluator told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. 'Some guys were running a glorified high school offense in college, but Simpson was throwing deep in-breakers, corners, deep outs, seams, curls.'
Link to storyTexas Tech QB Behren Morton had a 'Top 30' visit with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, April 7.
Link to storyHouston Texans QB C.J. Stroud had his fifth-year optioned exercised Wednesday, April 8, according to a source.
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Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is on schedule with his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament but does not have a definite timetable at this time, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to storyIndiana QB Fernando Mendoza had a 'Top-30' visit with the Las Vegas Raiders, on Tuesday, April 7. He is expected to be the first overall pick to the Raiders in the upcoming NFL draft.
Link to storyIndiana QB Fernando Mendoza will not attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. He is expected to be selected first overall.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins QB Malik Willis is expected to be the centerpiece the team builds around, according to general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. 'Bringing him in on a three-year deal was very important to us,' Sullivan said. 'It's going to give us the opportunity to put multiple draft classes around him and make some noise in free agency.'
Link to storyVanderbilt University QB Diego Pavia is visiting the Carolina Panthers on a top-30 visit Tuesday, April 7.
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