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Troy Smith

FA Quarterback #10

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Steelers released QB Troy Smith.

Smith’s chances of cracking the Steelers’ 53 took a big hit after Pittsburgh re-signed Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch, but it’s a troubling sign for his NFL future that he couldn’t outlast Jerrod Johnson on the offseason roster. Aside from his six-game cameo at the helm of the 49ers’ directionless 2010 offense, Smith has attempted just 13 passes since 2007. The end is near for the 2006 Heisman Trophy winner.
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Makai Lemon

PHI Wide Receiver

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Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) is not practicing and may miss minicamp next week.

No major cause for concern just yet, but it’s worth monitoring how he rebounds from a hamstring injury. With A.J. Brown now officially on the Patriots, Lemon is ticketed for a fairly big role in Philadelphia’s new offense in his rookie season. We’d be surprised if it had major breakout potential, but a WR3 season is probably in the range of outcomes if everything goes right.

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Source: Jeff McLane

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Olave present at OTA's amid contract negotiations

June 2, 2026 05:10 PM

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter outline the current situation with New Orleans Saints' wide receiver Chris Olave's contract negotiations but still practicing at OTA's.

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Jonathon Brooks

CAR Running Back #24

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) isn’t participating in team reps at OTAs.

We wouldn’t be surprised if Brooks’ reps were managed even once we get to training camp after his long layoff. Brooks probably figures to be brought along slowly this year when he does come back, making him more of a focus for Week 5 and thereafter in fantasy leagues.

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Source: Charlotte Observer

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Nick Herbig

PIT Linebacker #51

Steelers signed LB Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million extension.

$42 million of this money is guaranteed per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Herbig was entering the final year of his rookie contract and coming off a career-high 7.5 sacks. The extension locks him in next to Alex Highsmith and J.J. Watt, and the Steelers would have three separate edge players on $20 million cap hits in 2027 if they all stayed. This extension sure seems to forecast that either Highsmith or Watt isn’t long for Pittsburgh.

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Source: Mike Garafolo

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Pat Surtain

DEN Cornerback #2

Broncos restructured CB Pat Surtain’s contract.

He gets a $5 million raise this year and has a chance to make $5 million more next year if he makes the Pro Bowl or All-Pro teams. The “good player pay bump” is getting more and more common in NFL circles. Surtain has been on one of the two All-Pro teams in three of his first five seasons in the NFL, so there’s a good shot he makes it again this year if he stays healthy.

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Source: Ian Rapoport

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Justin Walley

IND Cornerback #27

Colts CB Justin Walley (knee) participated in OTAs last week.

Walley tore his ACL last August in training camp after a promising offseason that seemed to have him as a possibility to start right away. It looks like he’ll be full-go in training camp and should have a decent shot at starting. The 80th overall pick in the draft in 2025, Walley’s absence was a big part of the reason the Colts dealt for Sauce Gardner at midseason last year, and it sounds like he could replace Kenny Moore in the slot for the Colts in 2026.

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Source: The Athletic

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Jalen Reagor

MIA Wide Receiver #88

Dolphins signed WR Jalen Reagor.

More wideout talent headed to the AFC East. (/sourced reporter voice.) Reagor did not have an NFL snap last year and was released from the Chargers practice squad in October. The first-round bust has 1,037 receiving yards in five NFL seasons so far and is entering his age-27 season.

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Source: Adam Schefter

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Adisa Isaac

BAL Outside Linebacker #50

Ravens EDGE Aidsa Isaac (shoulder) sill has not been cleared to return to practice.

He missed all of last season with an elbow injury. Isaac recorded one TFL in 2024 during 32 defensive snaps. The Ravens have largely covered their EDGE hole between Trey Hendrickson and Zion Young, but it sounds like Isaac won’t even be able to play a depth role in 2026 from where things stand today.

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Source: The Athletic

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Teddye Buchanan

BAL Linebacker #40

Ravens coach Jesse Minter said LB Teddye Buchanan (knee) is “really far ahead of schedule.”

Buchanan tore an ACL in December. He’s at OTAs, but isn’t described as actively participating in The Athletic’s story. We’d expect him to be a PUP List possibility when training camp starts given how late his ACL tear happened, but it’s not completely off the table that he’s ready to work in August.

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Source: The Athletic

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Nnamdi Madubuike

BAL Defensive Lineman #92

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) is “trending in a great direction.”

Madubuike is at the facility rehabbing and has been taking part “in aspects” of the offseason workout program. While the Ravens are publicly playing it coy about the odds of Madubuike playing next year, they certainly seem to believe there’s a real chance it happens. “In aspects” will probably need to become “in full” before anyone has real faith in him playing in September.

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Source: The Athletic

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A.J. Brown

NE Wide Receiver #11

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane reports the Rams “weren’t satisfied with what they saw” on A.J. Brown’s medicals.

McLane added that he thinks that’s why Brown’s value on the market wasn’t “what you thought it would be.” Brown held his press conference with the Patriots today and said “I know this isn’t heaven. But it’s close to it.” We don’t think this report holds any real impact on Brown’s 2026 status, but it’s worth considering for dynasty leaguers and keeper leagues as Brown enters his age-29 season.

Source: KYW Newsradio

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