The 2026 NFL draft is less than two weeks away. Attention will continue to ramp up during the lead-in to the event, but a number of developments concerning veterans have also taken place in recent days. Here is a quick recap of the past week’s top stories:
- Lawrence Requests Giants Trade: For the second straight offseason, extension talks between Dexter Lawrence and the Giants have not yielded an agreement. Lawrence has responded by requesting a trade, something which would end his seven-year tenure in New York. Calls are expected to be made by interested teams, although a swap would come as a surprise at this point. On the other hand, the Giants are open to entertaining offers in this case. Lawrence, 28, had the least productive season of his career in 2025, something which has hindered the three-time Pro Bowler’s ability to secure a raise. Two years remain on his current contract, and the Giants are not seeking a new agreement. That could leave this situation as one which lingers deep into the offseason.
- Eagles, Packers Complete Wicks Swap: Dontayvion Wicks spent his first three seasons with the Packers, but his rookie deal will not conclude in Green Bay. He has been traded to the Eagles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder. Wicks was set to be a pending 2027 free agent, but Philadelphia worked out a one-year, $12.5MM extension upon arrival. The former fifth-rounder was unable to emerge as a starting presence in Green Bay’s crowded receiver room, and he will seek out an increase in targets with his new team. This represents the latest WR move pulled off by the Eagles as an A.J. Brown trade remains a major talking point around the league. Dealing Brown in the summer would pave the way for Wicks, entering his age-26 season, to play a key role.
- Falcons’ McGary Retires: The Falcons will be without Kaleb McGary for the second year in a row for 2026. The veteran right tackle announced his retirement following a campaign spent entirely on the sidelines due to injury. McGary joined Atlanta as a first-round pick in 2019, and he racked up 92 starts while serving as a RT mainstay when healthy. Instead of attempting a comeback, the 31-year-old elected to hang up his cleats. The RT position was thin last year, and it could be a high draft priority later this month. In any case, veteran Jawaan Taylor has been signed as a stopgap.
- Moore’s Colts Tenure Likely Over: One year remains on Kenny Moore‘s current Colts contract, but he is unlikely to play it out in Indianapolis. The veteran cornerback has a mutual desire with the team to seek out a trade, one which would leave the Colts without one of their longest-tenured players. Moore has been in place for each of the past nine years, operating as a full-time starter for much of that stretch. He did not fit well in defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo‘s scheme in 2025, however, and a change of scenery could benefit all parties. Moore, 30, is owed $10MM for next year with a scheduled cap charge of $13.11MM. Interested teams could make offers in time for the draft, although a trade would be far more feasible from a financial perspective after June 1 for the Colts. Either way, Moore could be on a new team for the first time in his career relatively soon.
- Achane Skipping Dolphins‘ Offseason Program: Each NFL team with a new head coach has opened its offseason program in recent days. That includes the Dolphins, who are without running back De’Von Achane for the time being. Players seeking an extension often skip voluntary work, and that is indeed the cause for Achane’s absence. The former third-rounder has been an explosive presence in the backfield through his three years in Miami, and he earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2025. Achane set new career highs in several categories last season, and he is positioned to once again operate as a focal point on offense for the rebuilding Dolphins in 2026. That currently represents the final year of his rookie contract, but a notable raise will be in store if negotiations between team and player result in an agreement.