Five underrated stories in the NFL right now

Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft’s first 32 picks.

Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza.

The Jets have agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn...

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 11: Andrew Wingard #42 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs out on the field before the AFC Wildcard Playoff game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo...

SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 22: Notre Dame Fighting Irish RB Jadarian Price (24) warms up prior to a college football game between the Syracuse Orange and Notre Dame Fighting...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 04: Olamide Zaccheaus #17 of the Atlanta Falcons against Devin Bush #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia....

Bills quarterbacks Josh Allen, right, Mitchell Trubisky, center, and Shane Buechele move in unison as hey hand off to their running backs. The Buffalo Bills have one of the NFL’s...

Daire Carragher details how Jeremiyah Love stacks up against recent top-10 running backs in the NFL draft.

Thomas Valentine breaks down 10 still available free agents who are flying below the radar but can still help teams succeed next season.

  What’s better than having all the right answers? Having absolutely none of them. Welcome to dynasty fantasy football, where there is no one way to do things right, but...

  With free agency slowing down, I decided to look at early fantasy football average draft position (ADP) data to identify some potential landmines in redraft leagues. The main focus...

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 19: Geno Smith #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders is sacked by George Karlaftis #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in...

Using the PFF Scouting Assistant, we explore Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, who missed the entire 2025 season but showcased elite talent the year before.

Max Chadwick reveals college football’s top-10 returning offensive tackles for the 2026 season.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – APRIL 24: A general view of the video board on stage with the Pittsburgh Steelers 21st pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft...

DENVER , CO – NOVEMBER 6: Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos speaks to Bo Nix (10) after a failed third-down conversion during the third quarter at Empower...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 26: Mansoor Delane of LSU poses for a portrait during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana....

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is considered the top quarterback available in the 2026 NFL draft. (Brynn Anderson / Associated Press) NFL teams are living on the edge. Sure, it’s a quarterback’s...

Nathan Jahnke reveals the fantasy football winners and losers after the first week of NFL free agency.

Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie and Ravens edge defender Trey Hendrickson are among the players who earned lucrative new contracts over the past week.

The 2026 NFL Draft is coming into focus, and team needs have shifted after the initial wave of NFL free agency.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball after making a catch while defended by cornerback Richard Sherman #25...

Quarterback Malik Willis speaks after signing to play with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida...

Surratt may profile as a below-average athlete for an NFL “X” receiver, but there is still plenty to like in his game. His strong hands, coordination and determination at the...

Boston is a smooth-moving “X” receiver with the size and skill set to develop into a starting outside receiver at the next level. He is less comfortable and productive against...

  Every fantasy football season delivers a few players who go from “interesting sleeper” to “why didn’t I draft this guy everywhere?” Identifying those breakouts before the rest of your...