Bradley Locker

With the full 2026 NFL schedule now released, Bradley Locker ranks all 17 "Sunday Night Football" matchups.

The former Ohio State star landed in the perfect environment to replicate the recent success seen by rookie inside defensive backs.

With the NFL Draft complete and rosters being finalized, Bradley Locker examines young players who can take leaps in 2026 — including Cameron Ward, Ashton Jeanty and Dallas Turner.

With the 2026 NFL Draft now over, those in the football world can take more of a deep breath and reflect upon a whirlwind few months of movement. But it’s actually in this quieter window where some of pro football’s most significant transactions occur.

From those who are already guaranteed to reach the Hall of Fame to names quietly making strong cases, take a look at these active players to see their candidacies going into 2026.

Rams receiver Puka Nacua and Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon headline the list of NFL stars slated to receive big paydays during the 2026 offseason.

While expectations for first- and second-round picks are innately the highest off the bat, Day 3 choices consistently make waves with how they perform in their first years — often outplaying their draft slot and making teams regret passing on them.

With 25 of PFF's top 100 free agents left on the board, Bradley Locker plays matchmaker with names like D.J. Reader and Deebo Samuel.

Even after 257 draft selections, these teams have more lifting to do to get their rosters in shape for the 2026 NFL season.

Every NFL team improved in some form or fashion over the last three days, but some — and their specific units — more than others.

Following eight trades on Thursday during the first round — and 21 of the 50 best players on PFF’s Big Board still up for grabs — we should be in store for more fireworks Friday night. Here’s a predictive look at how the second round could play out, starting with the 49ers.

After a frenetic first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bradley Locker evaluates eight position groups that are markedly better overnight.

The reality is that every team wants to assemble a robust draft class. But for certain organizations, there’s even more pressure to get it right.

An underappreciated part of the draft puzzle is how top selections impact players that are already on a roster. These 10 names could see their playing time affected in 2026.

Utilizing signature PFF metrics, Bradley Locker looks under the hood at eight 2026 NFL Draft prospects who could perform better than expected.

Bradley Locker researches the last 10 years of first-round trades happening on Day 1 of the NFL Draft to project what we might see in 2026.

Bradley Locker examines every NFL team's biggest need in the 2026 Draft, with several squads looking for linebacker help.

The Cowboys move up nine spots for a star in-state edge rusher, while the Rams take Jordyn Tyson at No. 13.

Love's elite profile matches up well with four teams who pick in the top seven of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Utilizing PFF's Mock Draft Simulator, these five player-team pairings may be common — but don't make much sense.