Patrick Mahomes Signs Historic $504.75 Million Extension — First NFL Deal Over $500 Million

The Kansas City Chiefs made history Wednesday, adding two years to quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract to create the first deal in NFL history valued at more than $500 million. The extension pushes Mahomes through 2033 at a total value of $504.75 million, per NFL.com. The move came despite Kansas City’s difficult 6–11 finish in the 2025 regular season—a sharp decline from the franchise’s three-year Super Bowl dynasty. The Chiefs are betting long-term on their franchise quarterback as they attempt to rebuild in the AFC West, where the Denver Broncos won the division at 14–3, and return to playoff contention in 2026.

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24 NFL Teams Open Mandatory Minicamps as Offseason Program Reaches Final Phase

Twenty-four NFL teams opened mandatory minicamps Tuesday, reaching the offseason program’s final required phase before training camp. Unlike voluntary OTAs, mandatory minicamps subject absent players to fines, making attendance a reliable measure of team dynamics and player-front-office relationships. Coaching staffs used the three-day sessions to evaluate new additions, monitor injured players’ progress, and install complete scheme packages ahead of the summer break. The minicamps offer the last structured look at full rosters before training camps open in late July, giving teams crucial evaluation time before the 2026 regular season kicks off in September.

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Colts WR Alec Pierce Says Ankle Surgery Was 'Unavoidable,' Targets Late Training Camp Return

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce underwent left ankle surgery he described as “unavoidable” after platelet-rich plasma treatment failed to deliver sufficient improvement, per ESPN. Pierce said doctors determined the procedure was likely necessary whether performed this offseason or in 2027, and he chose to address it now. His four-to-six-month recovery timeline could keep him sidelined through the bulk of training camp, though Colts GM Chris Ballard said the team does not “expect any long-term implications.” Pierce’s absence limits Indianapolis’ receiver evaluation window and adds to a mounting list of offensive health concerns as the Colts prepare for the 2026 season.

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Dolphins Center Aaron Brewer Signs Three-Year, $52.5 Million Extension

Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer agreed Wednesday to a three-year, $52.5 million extension—with $37 million guaranteed—making him the fifth-highest paid center in NFL history by total value and the third-highest by average annual value at $17.5 million per year, per ESPN. The deal more than doubles the three-year, $21 million contract Brewer signed with Miami in 2024. Brewer said he is targeting first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl recognition in 2026 as he settles into his role as the Dolphins’ anchor on the interior offensive line. The extension provides Miami with long-term stability upfront as the team looks to compete in the AFC East.

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Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sits Out Mandatory Minicamp to Rest Shoulder, No Timetable Set

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will not participate in mandatory minicamp to rest a shoulder injury, and there is no timetable for his return to full football activities, per CBS Sports. Richardson obtained a second opinion on the shoulder, continuing a pattern of recurring injury concerns that have complicated his early NFL career. Medical staff are recommending rest rather than surgery at this stage. Richardson’s minicamp absence limits Indianapolis’ ability to evaluate its offense. Combined with wide receiver Alec Pierce’s ankle surgery recovery timeline, the Colts face significant offensive uncertainty entering training camp as they prepare for the 2026 season.

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Browns DT Mason Graham Seen in Walking Boot at Mandatory Minicamp, Does Not Practice

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham was seen wearing a walking boot on his right foot and did not practice during the team’s mandatory minicamp opening session, per ESPN’s minicamp live updates. Graham was listed with a lower leg issue, but the Browns had not disclosed the specific nature of the injury or an expected timeline. Cleveland finished 5–12 in the 2025 regular season and will need Graham—a highly regarded interior defender entering his second NFL season—to anchor an improving defensive line. The boot sighting raises early concern about Graham’s availability heading into training camp in late July.

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Za'Darius Smith Coming Out of Retirement After Eagles Release Him Off Reserve List

Veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is coming out of retirement after being released from the Philadelphia Eagles’ reserve/retired list, per CBS Sports. Smith retired from the NFL during the 2025 season after 11 years in the league, accumulating 70.5 career sacks with the Ravens, Packers, Vikings, Browns, Lions, and Eagles. His removal from the retired list is the required administrative step before any NFL team can sign him. No club had announced an agreement as of Wednesday. Smith, a consistent double-digit sack threat during his peak years in Green Bay, would represent a notable veteran pass-rush addition for any interested team.

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Kamara Says He's 'Unfazed' by Uncertain Saints Status: 'It's a Business'

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara said he is “unfazed” by uncertainty surrounding his status with the franchise entering the 2026 season, characterizing the situation as simply “a business,” per ESPN. Kamara has historically skipped voluntary OTAs in recent seasons, typically appearing only for mandatory minicamp, and 2026 has followed the same pattern. New Orleans finished 6–11 in 2025 and faces questions about its offensive identity as it enters a new season under quarterback Tyler Shough. Kamara’s contract and roster situation remain unsettled, leaving the Saints to navigate their plans at running back as mandatory minicamp and the offseason program near their conclusion.

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