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D'Andre Swift signs 3-year, $33.75M extension with Bears
RB D'Andre Swift has agreed to a 3-year, $33.75M extension with the Chicago Bears, with $27.5M guaranteed, per Adam Schefter. The contract locks Swift in as Chicago's featured back. He is a stronger hold in redraft and a more stable asset in dynasty.
Read article - TransactionsSep 10, 2026
Brevyn Spann-Ford signs three-year extension with Cowboys
Cowboys tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Dallas, per his agent Mike McCartney. The extension signals the Cowboys view him as part of their long-term plans at tight end. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should take note of his secured role on the roster.
Read article - TransactionsSep 8, 2026
Baker Mayfield extension with Buccaneers agreed
Baker Mayfield agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension with the Buccaneers, keeping him in Tampa beyond this season. Fantasy managers can count on Mayfield as the Buccaneers' starter for the foreseeable future with no looming free agency distraction.
Read article - TransactionsSep 8, 2026
Christian Gonzalez extension: Patriots lock up CB for $135M
The New England Patriots signed CB Christian Gonzalez to a four-year, $135 million extension with $102 million guaranteed. He is the first Patriots first-round pick to sign an extension with the team since Dont'a Hightower, the 2012 first-round pick. Gonzalez's deal removes any near-term roster uncertainty, making him a safe dynasty asset.
Read article - TransactionsSep 3, 2026
Michael Wilson signs 3-year, $75M extension with Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson signed a three-year, $75 million extension with $47 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through 2029. Wilson is coming off a career year with 78 catches, 1,006 yards, and seven touchdowns. He is locked in as a long-term piece of Arizona's offense, which matters for dynasty managers especially.
Read article - TransactionsSep 3, 2026
Michael Wilson extension worth $75M keeps WR in Arizona through 2029
WR Michael Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals agreed to a three-year extension worth $75 million with $47 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through 2029. The deal was negotiated by Andrew Kessler at Athletes First. This substantial commitment signals the Cardinals view Wilson as a foundational piece of their offense.
Read article - TransactionsSep 1, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. noncommittal on playing without extension
Joey Porter Jr. was noncommittal when asked if he would play without a contract extension. Extension talks with the Steelers remain stalled. The cornerback's availability situation is now worth tracking more closely in dynasty formats.
Read article - TransactionsAug 27, 2026
Leonard Williams signs $90M extension with Seahawks
Defensive lineman Leonard Williams has agreed to a 3-year, $90M extension with the Seattle Seahawks, with $56 million guaranteed according to Adam Schefter. Williams is 32 years old and a three-time Pro Bowler. This news has no direct fantasy football impact since Williams plays defense.
Read article - TransactionsAug 25, 2026
Christian Gonzalez contract extension talks stall
CB Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots are still working toward a contract extension, with Gonzalez saying he is frustrated no deal has been reached. Patriots owner Robert Kraft has publicly stated the team's offer would make Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback ever and the highest-paid player in franchise history. Neither side has set the regular-season opener as a hard deadline.
Read article - TransactionsAug 25, 2026
Hjalte Froholdt extension with Cardinals: 2-year, $20M
Arizona Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt has agreed to a 2-year, $20M contract extension, locking him in through the 2028 season. For fantasy managers, this is an offensive line move with no direct roster impact, but it signals stability for the Cardinals' running game and pass protection going forward.
Read article - TransactionsAug 15, 2026
Devon Witherspoon highest-paid cornerback, signs extension
Devon Witherspoon, CB for the Seattle Seahawks, has signed a contract extension that makes him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback. The deal is done and official. Witherspoon remains on the Seahawks roster with no availability concerns.
Read article - TransactionsAug 14, 2026
Keeanu Benton signs $72M extension with Steelers
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton agreed to a four-year, $72M contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers at $18M per year, making him the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history. Interior defensive tackles have almost no direct fantasy value in standard formats. This changes nothing on the fantasy roster unless you play in a deep IDP league.
Read article - TransactionsAug 10, 2026
Quinnen Williams extension: Cowboys lock up DT long-term
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a 3-year, $105.9 million extension with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter. The deal carries an APY of $35.3 million and, per Schefter, sets a record for most guaranteed money at signing for a DT in NFL history. Williams has no fantasy value, but this confirms he is a long-term piece of Dallas's defensive line.
Read article - TransactionsAug 7, 2026
Peter Skoronski extension: 4 years, $100M with Titans
The Tennessee Titans signed left guard Peter Skoronski to a four-year, $100 million extension with $88 million guaranteed, roughly $25 million a year, which makes him the highest-paid guard in the NFL. He passes Cowboys guard Tyler Smith at the top of that market. Skoronski scores no fantasy points. He is the interior protection in front of Cam Ward, and Tennessee has now committed to keeping him there for four more years.
Read article - TransactionsAug 7, 2026
O'Cyrus Torrence extension: 4 years, $78.4M, Bills
The Buffalo Bills signed right guard O'Cyrus Torrence to a four-year, $78.4 million extension with $46 million guaranteed, making him the seventh-highest-paid guard in the NFL. The deal runs through 2030. Torrence has no fantasy value of his own, but a settled interior line is a quiet positive for Josh Allen and James Cook.
Read article - TransactionsAug 6, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs extension: 3 years, $67.5M with Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions agreed on a three-year extension worth $67.5 million, up to $75.75 million with incentives, including $51.5 million guaranteed. At $22.5 million a year he is the highest-paid running back in the NFL. He signed it the following day, ending the only open question about his 2026 season.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 6, 2026
Henry To'oTo'o signs two-year $16M Texans extension
LB Henry To'oTo'o agreed to a two-year, $16 million extension with the Houston Texans, per Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. The contract averages $8 million per year, roughly eight times his rookie deal. For IDP leagues, To'oTo'o is locked in as Houston's starting linebacker after back-to-back seasons with 95-plus tackles.
Read article - TransactionsAug 6, 2026
Jonathan Taylor extension: 2 years, $44M with Colts
Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts agreed on a two-year extension worth $44 million, up to $47 million with incentives, including $39 million guaranteed. He signed it the same day. At $22 million a year in new money he is the third-highest-paid running back in the league, and there is no holdout or trade risk left to price into his draft cost.
Read article - TransactionsAug 4, 2026
Darnell Wright extension: 4 years, $116M with Bears
The Chicago Bears signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million extension with $93 million guaranteed, the largest guarantee ever given to an offensive lineman. The deal runs through 2031. Wright scores no fantasy points himself, but locking down the right side of the line matters for Caleb Williams and the Chicago backfield.
Read article - TransactionsAug 4, 2026
Zay Flowers extension: 4 years, $140M with Ravens
Zay Flowers and the Baltimore Ravens agreed on a four-year, $140 million extension including $108 million guaranteed, which at $35 million a year ties him with Justin Jefferson near the top of the receiver market. Flowers finished seventh in the NFL in receiving yards last season on 86 catches for 1,211. He is a locked-in WR1 with no reason to move him.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 4, 2026
Bijan Robinson extension: $75M deal with the Falcons
Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons agreed on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million, including $51 million guaranteed, the most ever guaranteed to a running back outside a rookie contract. It made him the highest-paid back in the league at $22.25 million a year until Jahmyr Gibbs passed him two days later. The deal ended Robinson's hold-in at training camp.
Read article - TransactionsAug 1, 2026
Matthew Bergeron signs $96M extension with Falcons
Guard Matthew Bergeron signed a four-year, $96 million extension with the Atlanta Falcons, per Mike Garafolo and Adam Schefter. The deal includes $60 million guaranteed. Atlanta also extended RB Bijan Robinson, WR Drake London, and TE Kyle Pitts this offseason, locking up the core of their offense for the long term.
Read article - TransactionsJul 29, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson skipping practice in contract talks
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs and Falcons RB Bijan Robinson are both absent from practice as each seeks a long-term contract extension, per Adam Schefter. Both are top-five fantasy RBs entering the season, and any prolonged absence raises real concerns about early-season conditioning and snap share. Monitor these situations closely before finalizing draft boards.
Read article - TransactionsJul 28, 2026
Jalen Carter extension: $152M makes him NFL's top-paid DT
The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, including $106 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history at $38 million per year. The deal runs through 2031. In standard formats he has no fantasy value, but in IDP leagues he is a top asset at the DT position, with a shoulder injury in 2025 being the one durability flag to monitor.
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