2026 Offseason Overviews

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The number of box defenders significantly impacts an NFL offense's likely outcomes on passing plays. Yet, the league's top quarterbacks — Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers among them — make due regardless.

By Tej Seth Aug 9, 2021 8:35 am EDT

The Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard and San Francisco 49ers' Fred Warner recently signed lucrative new contracts. So, which NFL players have a case to be the best young linebacker in the league?

By Sam Monson Aug 9, 2021 8:00 am EDT Shaquille Leonard
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Using player clustering to examine the value of NFL running backs based on volume, PFF grade, elusiveness, explosiveness and other factors.

By Kevin Cole Aug 9, 2021 7:15 am EDT
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Eight NFL teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, excelled in blitzing situations last year.

By Diante Lee Aug 9, 2021 6:45 am EDT

New York Jets running back Michael Carter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaelon Darden and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson are among the late-round rookies who are on the rise following reports out of 2021 NFL training camp.

By Ben Linsey Aug 9, 2021 6:15 am EDT

The 2021 NFL Draft class was packed full of offensive talent. The explosive Elijah Moore and Rashod Bateman are just a few of the front-runners to win Offensive NFL Rookie of the Year.

By Anthony Treash Aug 9, 2021 5:15 am EDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly shopping former No. 9 overall pick C.J. Henderson, who struggled but flashed potential in his rookie 2020 season.

By Anthony Treash Aug 8, 2021 9:44 pm EDT

Xavien Howard has agreed to a reworked contract with the Miami Dolphins, ensuring that he will not be traded and indeed play in South Beach for the 2021 NFL season and likely beyond.

By PFF News Staff Aug 8, 2021 10:03 am EDT Miami Dolphins Xavien Howard

Just days after the San Francisco 49ers made Fred Warner the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts and Darius Leonard again reset the market.

By PFF News Staff Aug 8, 2021 9:27 am EDT Indianapolis Colts Shaquille Leonard

Minnesota Vikings second-year wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an apparent shoulder injury in a Friday practice.

By PFF News Staff Aug 6, 2021 4:50 pm EDT Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington, a 2018 second-round draft pick, has dropped down the depth chart and been overshadowed as a receiving option by Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool in recent seasons.

By PFF News Staff Aug 6, 2021 2:03 pm EDT Pittsburgh Steelers James Washington

Former No. 7 overall pick Josh Allen is now the second-highest paid quarterback in the NFL — behind only Patrick Mahomes — following his mega contract extension with the Buffalo Bills.

By PFF News Staff Aug 6, 2021 1:52 pm EDT Buffalo Bills Josh Allen

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith had to be carted off the field Friday after suffering what appeared to be a lower-body injury.

By PFF News Staff Aug 6, 2021 12:25 pm EDT Baltimore Ravens Jimmy Smith
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The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive line looked dominant as ever en route to the team's 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys to open the 2021 NFL preseason.

By Ben Linsey Aug 6, 2021 12:11 pm EDT

New York Giants star Saquon Barkley is expected to be back no later than Week 3, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

By PFF News Staff Aug 6, 2021 12:10 pm EDT New York Giants Saquon Barkley

The on-field and fantasy upside of the 2021 Buffalo Bills rests amongst the pieces around Josh Allen not named Stefon Diggs.

By Andrew Erickson Aug 6, 2021 6:45 am EDT Josh Allen

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers join the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens in the top tier of NFL defenses.

By Sam Monson Aug 6, 2021 5:30 am EDT

To help count down the days until the 2021 NFL season, we at PFF have pulled together all of our position rankings, betting projections, single team analysis articles and more, making this your go-to resource for 2021 NFL content.

By PFF.com Aug 6, 2021 5:00 am EDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers ultimately made fewer mistakes in the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame Game, beating the Dallas Cowboys, 16-3. 

By Austin Gayle Aug 5, 2021 11:07 pm EDT Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers

Talks are reportedly "heating up” between the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans in a trade that would send QB Deshaun Watson to Philadelphia.

By PFF News Staff Aug 5, 2021 10:45 am EDT Houston Texans Philadelphia Eagles Deshaun Watson
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