NFL Mailbag: Brown, Patriots, Watson, Wilson, Jets, Diggs, Offsets
This week's edition of the PFR Mailbag dives into questions on the future of some of the top receivers set to be on the move late in the offseason. QB-related topics for the Browns and Jets are addressed, and more.
David asks:
If the Patriots don't trade for A.J. Brown, what's Plan B?
It probably won’t get to that point. I still think New England and Philadelphia will agree to a Brown trade in time for the deal to be processed shortly after June 1.
Commanders Sign Nine UDFAs
The Commanders sat out the middle rounds of the draft. They added a pair of early-round selections in first-round LB Sonny Styles and second-round WR Antonio Williams. Otherwise, the rest of their selections were made between the fifth round and seventh round, a grouping of players who certainly aren’t guaranteed to make the roster. The organization added some more competition to that group today when they signed nine undrafted free agents:
- Jaden Bradley, WR (UNLV)
- Tanoa Togiai, G (Utah)
- Jeffrey M’Ba, DT (SMU)
- Malik Spencer, S (Michigan State)
- Robert Henry, RB (UTSA)
- Quentin Moore, TE (Washington)
- Chris Hilton, WR (LSU)
- Fred Davis, CB (Northwestern)
- Drew Stevens, K (Iowa)
Quentin Moore got one of the most lucrative deals among this year’s UDFA class. The tight end earned a $20K signing bonus and a whopping $250K of his base salary guaranteed, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. The six-foot-five, 250-pound prospect didn’t show much offensively during his collegiate career, hauling in 13 catches across five seasons. While he earned a chunk of guarantees, he’s not a shoo-in for the active roster, as he’ll be joining a relatively deep TEs room in Washington.
Tanoa Togiai also got some good money to join Washington. The offensive lineman got a $15K signing bonus and $125K of his salary guaranteed, per Wilson. He started 13 games at left guard for Utah in 2025, earning him a spot on the All-Big 12 honorable mentions list.
Perhaps most notably, the Commanders added kicker Drew Stevens. The Iowa product earned All-Big Ten honors during each of his four seasons at Iowa, where he finished his career having converted 80 percent of his field goal tries (76 for 95) and 98.4 percent of his XP attempts (124 for 126). After getting into six games down the stretch for the Commanders in 2025, Jake Moody is currently penciled in atop the depth chart for the organization.
Falcons Add 14 UDFAs
The Falcons left the draft with only six rookies, but the team significantly increased their first-year roster today. The Falcons announced the signing of 14 undrafted free agents:
- Brandon Frazier, TE (Auburn)
- Jack Strand, QB (Minnesota State-Moorehead)
- Kam Dewberry, OG (Alabama)James Brockermeyer, C (Miami)
- Riley Mahlman, OT (Wisconsin)
- Le’Meke Brockington, WR (Minnesota)
- Vinny Anthony, WR (Wisconsin)
- Carlos Allen, DT (Houston)
- Malcolm DeWalt, CB (Akron)
- Jack Velling, TE (Michigan State)
- CJ Nunnally, DE (Purdue)
- Philip Florenzo, LS (Clemson)
- Cash Jones, RB (Georgia)
- Keelan Marion, WR (Miami)
The Falcons added a Division II star in Jack Strand, who started the last four seasons at Minnesota State-Moorehead. The QB set a number of school records, but he also finished his collegiate career ranked top-10 all time in DII for passing yards and completions. The rookie would represent a practice squad developmental piece for the franchise, as the rest of the organization’s depth (Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Siemian) will earn spots on the 53.
Falcons fans may be excited about the addition of Georgia standout Cash Jones. The RB served as a bit of a Swiss Army Knife for his Bulldogs, finishing his college career with more catches (57) than carries (52). He also saw some work in the return game and tallied seven tackles across five seasons. His best shot at making the 53-man roster would be via special teams, although he could perhaps beat out the likes of Tyler Goodson, Nathan Carter, and Carlos Washington for the RB3 role in Atlanta.
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/7/26
A slew of rookies signed their first NFL contracts on Thursday. Here’s a look…
Arizona Cardinals
- WR Reggie Virgil (fifth round, Texas Tech)
- LB Karson Sharar (sixth round, Iowa)
- OT Jayden Williams (seventh round, Ole Miss)
Atlanta Falcons
- WR Zachariah Branch (third round, Georgia)
- LB Kendal Daniels (fourth round, Oklahoma)
- LB Harold Perkins (sixth round, LSU)
- OT Ethan Onianwa (seventh round, Ohio State)
Buffalo Bills
- OLB T.J. Parker (second round, Clemson)
- S Jalon Kilgore (fifth round, South Carolina)
- DT Zane Durant (fifth round, Penn State)
- CB Toriano Pride Jr. (seventh round, Missouri)
- P Tommy Doman (seventh round, Florida)
- G Ar’maj Reed-Adams (seventh round, Texas A&M)
Denver Broncos
- TE Justin Joly (fifth round, NC State)
- S Miles Scott (seventh round, Illinois)
Indianapolis Colts
- LB C.J. Allen (second round, Georgia)
- S A.J. Haulcy (third round, LSU)
- EDGE George Gumbs (fifth round, Florida)
- EDGE Caden Curry (sixth round, Ohio State)
- RB Seth McGowan (seventh round, Kentucky)
- WR Deion Burks (seventh round, Oklahoma)
Jacksonville Jaguars
- DT Albert Regis (third round, Texas A&M)
- OL Emmanuel Pregnon (third round, Miami)
- S Jalen Huskey (third round, Maryland)
- DE Wesley Williams (fourth round, Duke)
- TE Tanner Koziol (fifth round, Houston)
- WR Josh Cameron (sixth round, Baylor)
- WR CJ Williams (sixth round, Stanford)
- DE Zach Durfee (seventh round, Washington)
- LB Parker Hughes (seventh round, Middle Tennessee State)
New York Giants
- WR Malachi Fields (third round, Notre Dame)
- DT Bobby Jamison-Travis (sixth round, Auburn)
- T JC Davis (sixth round, Illinois)
- LB Jack Kelly (sixth round, BYU)
New York Jets
- QB Cade Klubnik (fourth round, Clemson)
- S VJ Payne (seventh round, Kansas State)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- WR Ted Hurst (third round, Georgia State)
- CB Keionte Scott (fourth round, Miami)
- DT DeMonte Capehart (fifth round, Clemson)
- G Billy Schrauth (fifth round, Notre Dame)
- TE Bauer Sharp (sixth round, LSU)
With the Jaguars’ three-day rookie minicamp scheduled to start Friday, they now have nine of their 10 picks under contract. The lone exception is their top choice, second-round tight end Nate Boerkircher.
The Buccaneers are in a similar situation to the Jaguars. Their second-rounder, linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, is also unsigned. Meanwhile, Hurst has not officially put pen to paper, but that will change when he arrives for rookie camp on Friday. He has already agreed to terms, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Vikings To Sign WR Jauan Jennings
One of the top remaining free agents has finally found a new home. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that wide receiver Jauan Jennings has reached an agreement with the Vikings.
Schefter adds that it’s a one-year deal worth up to $13MM. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero clarifies that the receiver will earn an $8MM base salary. Jennings met with the franchise last month.
While the player‘s price point was believed to be misaligned with his value, it was eventually understood that he’d settle for a modest deal once the compensatory pick formula was no longer in effect. Indeed, he garnered his first visit of the offseason days after the draft, when he met with the Vikings. It took an additional week, but the WR finally completed a deal with Minnesota.
PFR’s No. 18-ranked free agent, Jennings market never emerged as many expected. The 49ers were initially interested in re-signing the veteran, but his potential return took a major hit when the organization pivoted to the likes of Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and second-rounder De’Zhaun Stribling. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald adds that the Dolphins were also interested in Jennings’ services, but the front office “couldn’t compete financially” considering their cap situation.
During his time in San Francisco, Jennings worked his way up from a seventh-round pick to one of the team’s most dependable wideouts. As the organization navigated a number of injuries at WR in 2024, Jennings had a breakout season, hauling in 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns. He requested a trade after that showing when he couldn’t agree to an extension with the 49ers. The franchise opted to keep him via a restructured deal.
With Deebo Samuel out the door and Brandon Aiyuk sidelined with an injury, there was hope that Jennings could carry his momentum into the 2025 campaign. Even with Aiyuk sitting out the entire year and Ricky Pearsall missing nearly half the season, Jennings struggled to match his 2024 numbers. While he hauled in a career-high nine touchdowns, he saw his yards-per-game (42.9), yards-per-target (7.1), and catch percentage (61.1) drop. He also didn’t do much in the playoffs, when he tallied three catches for 68 yards in two games.
Jennings’ stint as a WR1 will surely come to an end in Minnesota. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison will continue to lead the depth chart, but Jennings should still be able to carve out his own role in 2026. Jalen Nailor was productive as the team’s WR3 last year, finishing with 29 catches for 444 yards and four touchdowns, a performance he parlayed into a three-year, $35MM deal with the Raiders.
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/7/26
Today’s minor moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Released: WR Andre Baccellia (failed physical)
Atlanta Falcons
- Signed: CB Darren Hall
- Waived: S Tysheem Johnson
Carolina Panthers
- Released: LB Jacoby Windmon
Chicago Bears
- Waived: DB Zah Frazier
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Released: OL Sal Wormley
Los Angeles Chargers
- Waived: DL Josh Fuga, CB Jordan Oladokun
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: DL Zxavian Harris
New York Giants
- Released: LB Swayze Bozeman, DL Elijah Chatman, WR Courtney Jackson, DL Marlon Tuipulotu
New York Jets
- Waived: C Gus Hartwig (failed physical)
- Waived/injured: S Chris Smith
The Bears surprised many today when they moved on from 2025 fifth-round pick Zah Frazier. The six-foot-three cornerback sat out his entire rookie campaign for what the team described as a “personal reason,” leading to his placement on the non-football injury list. As Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times notes, GM Ryan Poles recently acknowledged that the player had a “mountain to climb” if he hoped to contribute in 2026, with the executive adding that Frazier “needed to play” last year. Now, the defensive back will have to make his NFL debut elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals received a roster exemption today for international player Valentin Senn. The former Austrian prospect will be auditioning for a spot on Arizona’s offensive line. The Jets also got a roster exemption for Paschal Ekeji. The former rugby player will be competing for a spot on the Jets defensive line.
Robert Saleh: Titans Could Add Veteran CB Depth
The Titans have done some work to remake their cornerbacks depth this offseason, and the organization may not be done. While speaking with reporters last week, coach Robert Saleh hinted that the organization could bring in additional veteran depth at the position (via Jim Wyatt of the team’s website).
There were five Titans cornerbacks who garnered more than 300 snaps last season; only one of them, slot CB Marcus Harris, is still on the roster. The team used free agency to plug some of their openings. They gave former Saints CB Alontae Taylor a three-year, $60MM deal, and they signed former Giants defensive back Cor’Dale Flott to a three-year, $45MM pact. The two free agent acquisitions are currently penciled in for starting roles on Tennessee’s defense.
Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is also high on another free agent addition. Former Chiefs CB Joshua Williams inked a modest two-year deal with the Titans this offseason and is expected to be the team’s top depth option on the outside. Bradley lauded Williams’ length while reaffirming that he’d likely be the top backup behind Taylor and Flott (per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com).
While Harris is penciled in as the team’s top slot CB, he earned notable praise from his head coach. Saleh told reporters to not “sleep” on the 2025 sixth-round pick, noting that Harris is “going to be a fun one to watch” (per Wyatt). This could be an indication that the 25-year-old could also contribute on the outside, although that would force the coaching staff to identify another candidate for the slot role. The rest of the team’s current depth consists of Micah Robinson, Keydrain Calligan, Erick Hallett, and a handful of UDFAs.
As for reinforcement, there are still some names remaining in free agency. It’s hard to imagine the team investing in the likes of Marshon Lattimore, Trevon Diggs, or old friend L’Jarius Sneed, especially since the organization seems content with Taylor and Flott leading the way. However, a veteran who’s used to a backup role could be a logical target for the Titans, especially if their current depth proves to be underwhelming.
Jets Sign First-Round TE Kenyon Sadiq
The Jets now have the second of their three first-round picks under contract. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq has signed his fully guaranteed rookie deal, the team announced. As the 16th overall pick, Sadiq will earn approximately $22.34MM.
This year’s draft saw 22 tight ends come off the board, but Sadiq was the lone first-rounder of the bunch. The 6-foot-3, 241-pounder played three years at Oregon, where he enjoyed a breakout junior season in 2025. Sadiq hauled in 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns en route to Big Ten Tight End of the Year honors. He was also a second-team All-American.
Sadiq’s stock was already high when Oregon’s season ended, but he improved it with a scintillating performance at the Combine. The 21-year-old cemented himself as a first-round lock when he ran the fastest 40-yard dash (4.39 seconds) of any tight end since at least 2003. He also paced the position in the 10-yard split and finished second in the vertical jump, broad jump and bench press.
The Jets, who entered the draft in dire need of pass-catching help, are banking on the athletically gifted Sadiq emerging as a key weapon in new coordinator Frank Reich‘s offense. Sadiq will join 2025 second-rounder Mason Taylor, who was a bright spot in a rough year for the team, as well as Jeremy Ruckert as New York’s tight ends. Sadiq, Taylor, No. 1 wide receiver Garrett Wilson, first-round wideout Omar Cooper Jr. (pick No. 30) and WR Adonai Mitchell form a respectable-looking collection of pass catchers on paper.
Sadiq is the first member of the Jets’ eight-player draft class to put pen to paper on his rookie deal. Edge defender David Bailey, the second overall pick, is the headliner of the group.
Giants Add Six Undrafted Free Agents
After picking seven rookies in this year’s draft, the Giants announced six more new additions on Thursday. Here is their undrafted class:
- Anquin Barnes Jr., DT (Colorado)
- Ben Barten, DT (Wisconsin)
- Thaddeus Dixon, CB (North Carolina)
- Ben Mann, LS (Boston College)
- Ryan Schernecke, OL (Kutztown)
- Dominic Zvada, K (Michigan)
As part of his final pre-draft rankings, Dane Brugler of The Athletic placed Dixon and Zvada among the top 300 prospects available. Dixon, who checked in at No. 196, divided the previous three years between Washington and North Carolina. Primarily an outside corner, Dixon had two interceptions and 16 passes defensed in 27 games with the Huskies. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder transferred to UNC to play under legendary head coach and defensive guru Bill Belichick in 2025.
“He could probably play any position in the secondary,” Belichick said of Dixon (via Brugler).
Unfortunately for Dixon and Belichick, an upper-body injury limited the defender to seven games last year. Dixon went without an interception, but he racked up six PDs as a Tar Heel.
Zvada, No. 257 on Brugler’s list, began his college career at Arkansas State. During his run there from 2022-23, Zvada connected on 34 of 40 field goal tries (85%) and all but one of his 72 extra-point attempts. After transferring to Michigan in 2024, he enjoyed his best college season. Zvada hit 21 of 22 field goals (95.5%) and 26 of 27 PATs. He was a first-team All-American who also took home Big Ten Kicker of the Year honors.
Last season did not go as smoothly for Zvada, who converted a personal-worst 68% of field goals (17 of 25). However, he was successful on all 43 PATs. He will now face an uphill battle to earn a roster spot in New York, which signed former Dolphin Jason Sanders in free agency and also has Ben Sauls as a holdover from last year.
Schernecke will attempt to become the eighth Kutztown alumnus to play in the NFL. The Pennsylvania-based school produced former Bills receiver Andre Reed, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Panthers Sign 10 UDFAs
In addition to signing the majority of their draft picks today, the Panthers also added a handful of undrafted players to their rookie class. The team announced the signing of 10 UDFAs:
- Haynes King, QB (Georgia Tech)
- Jaylon Guilbeau, CB (Texas)
- Aaron Hall, DT (Duke)
- Isaia Glass, OT (Vanderbilt)
- Cam Miller, CB (Rutgers)
- Parker Peterson, DT (Wisconsin)
- Kobe Prentice, WR (Baylor)
- Albert Reese, OT (Mississippi State)
- Devonta Smith, CB (Notre Dame)
- Isaiah Smith, LB (SMU)
The team also noted that Coastal Carolina wide receiver Malick Meiga is expected to sign a contract and join the Panthers next week. The signing of Haynes King was reported shortly after the draft concluded.
Aaron Hall got a chunk of money to catch on with the franchise. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston reports that the Duke defensive lineman got a $25K signing bonus plus $247.5K of his base salary guaranteed. Hall transformed into one of Duke’s most dependable defenders over the past three years. Between 2023 and 2025, the defensive tackle tallied 7.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, and 111 tackles.
Besides Tetairoa McMillan, the Panthers still lack convincing depth at wide receiver, making Kobe Prentice an intriguing addition by the Panthers. The Baylor wideout never truly broke out during his time at Alabama, leading to him transferring to Baylor for the 2025 campaign. His performance with his new squad also left some to be desired, as he finished the year with only 26 catches for 380 yards. Notably, he did haul in six touchdowns.