Samwise NFL Newsletter
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Rams LT Alaric Jackson Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Domestic Violence
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence early Tuesday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to NFL.com. Officers responded to a domestic battery call placed at 10:46 p.m. Monday in West Hills, California. Jackson was taken into custody at 12:30 a.m. and released on a $50,000 bond at 7:20 a.m., with a court date set for June 30. Jackson signed a three-year, $57 million contract with Los Angeles during the 2025 offseason. The Rams said in a statement: “We take these matters very seriously.”
Sources: NFL.com
Browns Guard Joel Bitonio Retires After 12 Seasons with Cleveland
Seven-time Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio announced his retirement Tuesday after 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns — the only NFL team he ever played for. Bitonio earned two first-team All-Pro selections and three second-team honors over his career, and surpassed Hall of Famer Joe Thomas for the most starts in a Browns uniform since 1999, finishing with 178. A fourth-round pick in 2014, he signed three separate contracts in Cleveland without playing a regular-season snap for any other club. Bitonio is now eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration.
Sources: NFL.com
Brandon Aiyuk Calls 49ers ‘Stupid’ for Paying Him, Wants New Team in 2027
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk escalated his public feud with the organization Tuesday, posting an Instagram video calling the team stupid for paying him. “They mad cause they stupid. They mad that they paid me $50 million in eight months,” Aiyuk, 28, said. He says he intends to join a new team in 2027. Aiyuk has not played for San Francisco since a torn ACL in Week 7 of the 2024 season. The 49ers voided his guaranteed money and placed him on the reserve/left squad list in December. GM John Lynch said in January it was “safe to say” Aiyuk had played his last snap with the club.
Sources: NFL.com
Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed Returning to Kansas City Chiefs on One-Year Deal
Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter adding the contract value. Sneed was a fourth-round pick by Kansas City in 2020 and was a key contributor to the Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl titles following the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He was traded to the Tennessee Titans before the 2024 season, but injuries limited him to just 12 games over two seasons in Tennessee. The Titans released him in March 2026.
Sources: NFL.com
Ravens Open Minicamp with Nine Players Out; Lamar Jackson Goes 4-for-4
Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter said he expects “everybody on our roster” to be ready for training camp, even as nine players missed Day 1 of mandatory minicamp Monday. Notable absences included wide receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman and left tackle Ronnie Stanley. Meanwhile, quarterback Lamar Jackson went 4-for-4 in the opening 7-on-7 period. Rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt drew attention by making a 35-to-45-yard contested catch over cornerback Marquise Robinson. Teddye Buchanan and Nnamdi Madubuike continue rehabbing knee and neck injuries, respectively. The minicamp’s second and final practice is scheduled for Wednesday.
Sources: The Baltimore Banner
Giants Edge Rusher Abdul Carter Exits Minicamp Early with Ankle Injury
New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter left minicamp practice early Monday with an ankle injury, and head coach John Harbaugh described it as not serious. “Looks like he twisted his ankle to some degree and doesn’t look serious,” Harbaugh said. Carter, a second-year player, was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and recorded four sacks and 72 quarterback pressures as a rookie — seventh-most in the NFL. During his debut season, he was benched twice for being late or missing team meetings. No timeline for his return was given.
Sources: ESPN
Falcons QB Coach Says Competition Between Penix and Tagovailoa Cannot Start Yet
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said Monday the expected competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa cannot start yet. “It’s tough to have a competition when both guys aren’t competing at the same level right now,” Van Pelt said. Penix, recovering from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 campaign, has been limited to 7-on-7 drills while Tagovailoa handles the bulk of the 11-on-11 repetitions. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Penix has been “hitting every milestone that he’s supposed to hit” but declined to offer a specific return timeline. Atlanta’s mandatory minicamp is scheduled for June 16–17.
Sources: NFL.com
Brissett Reports to Cardinals Minicamp, But Contract Dispute Remains Far Apart
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett reported to mandatory minicamp Tuesday after skipping voluntary workouts in a bid for a pay raise, avoiding a $107,911 fine by showing up. The two sides remain “significantly” far apart on a new deal, per reports. Brissett’s current contract averages $6.25 million per season with only $1.5 million guaranteed. Backup Gardner Minshew, signed to a one-year, $5.75 million deal, is next in line to start if the stalemate persists. Third-round rookie Carson Beck is also in the mix. Brissett was 1–11 as a starter for Arizona last season.
Sources: NFL.com
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Says QB Reps Are ‘Out of My Control,’ Wants to Stay in Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy said Monday his limited first-team repetitions in the team’s ongoing competition with Kyler Murray for the starting job are “out of my control.” McCarthy, speaking to reporters, said he nonetheless feels “so good” about his physical condition as the summer progresses. He expressed a desire to stay in Minnesota even if he loses the starting competition to Murray, telling reporters he wants to remain with the Vikings regardless of how the battle plays out. Head coach Kevin O’Connell described both McCarthy and Murray as “very professional” in handling the competition.
Sources: NFL.com
Rams DC Says Team Won’t Pull Myles Garrett Out of His Comfort Zone: ‘You’re Not Gonna Take Michael Jordan, LeBron…’
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula offered his philosophy Tuesday on integrating pass rusher Myles Garrett into the team’s defense: adapt the scheme to the player, not the other way around. Garrett spent his first nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns in a 4-3 alignment before joining the Los Angeles Rams this offseason. Moving to an outside linebacker role with the Rams, he will operate in a new defensive system. “You’re not gonna take Michael Jordan, LeBron, all those guys and pull them out of their comfort zone,” Shula said.
Sources: NFL.com
American Conference
2025 Final Season Standings
AFC East
1. New England Patriots — 14–3–0
2. Buffalo Bills — 12–5–0
3. Miami Dolphins — 7–10–0
4. New York Jets — 3–14–0
AFC North
1. Pittsburgh Steelers — 10–7–0
2. Baltimore Ravens — 8–9–0
3. Cincinnati Bengals — 6–11–0
4. Cleveland Browns — 5–12–0
AFC South
1. Jacksonville Jaguars — 13–4–0
2. Houston Texans — 12–5–0
3. Indianapolis Colts — 8–9–0
4. Tennessee Titans — 3–14–0
AFC West
1. Denver Broncos — 14–3–0
2. Los Angeles Chargers — 11–6–0
3. Kansas City Chiefs — 6–11–0
4. Las Vegas Raiders — 3–14–0
National Conference
2025 Final Season Standings
NFC East
1. Philadelphia Eagles — 11–6–0
2. Dallas Cowboys — 7–9–1
3. Washington Commanders — 5–12–0
4. New York Giants — 4–13–0
NFC North
1. Chicago Bears — 11–6–0
2. Green Bay Packers — 9–7–1
3. Minnesota Vikings — 9–8–0
4. Detroit Lions — 9–8–0
NFC South
1. Carolina Panthers — 8–9–0
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 8–9–0
3. Atlanta Falcons — 8–9–0
4. New Orleans Saints — 6–11–0
NFC West
1. Seattle Seahawks — 14–3–0 🏆 SB LX Champions
2. Los Angeles Rams — 12–5–0
3. San Francisco 49ers — 12–5–0
4. Arizona Cardinals — 3–14–0
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