The last-minute to-do list for every NFL front off...
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- Lamar Jackson's contract tops the Ravens' to-do list, with an $84.3 million 2027 cap hit that the team must restructure via extension before the season starts, since Jackson 'isn't going anywhere but Baltimore.'
- Jordyn Brooks, a 2025 first-team All-Pro who led the league with 183 tackles and added 3.5 sacks, is recommended as a Dolphins trade chip to contenders like the Bengals or Cowboys before he leaves in free agency.
- Christian Gonzalez skipped OTAs in protest of his rookie deal while veteran CB contracts exploded, and the Patriots are urged to use their cap space to extend him rather than let the standoff linger.
- Anthony Richardson Sr. is 'no longer part of the Colts' plans' and should be traded before his $4 million July roster bonus, with the 24-year-old QB potentially landing as a developmental backup behind a veteran starter.
- Parker Washington broke out with 58 catches, 847 yards, and 5 touchdowns (21st in DVOA) for the Jaguars and should be locked into an extension before free agency, especially if Travis Hunter focuses on defense.
- Joey Porter Jr. finished 10th in coverage DVOA but has no fifth-year option, forcing the Steelers to extend the cornerback now even though he may demand top-five CB money in line with Trent McDuffie and Sauce Gardner.
- Deebo Samuel is suggested as a Chiefs target to provide receiver insurance given the uncertainty around Rashee Rice's health and potential league suspension over off-field conduct.
Why it matters: The Ravens face a binary choice: rework Jackson's deal into a manageable cap number or watch $84.3 million of 2027 space evaporate. Meanwhile, the Dolphins' willingness to move a first-team All-Pro like Brooks signals an accelerating teardown — recouping draft value now rather than losing him for nothing in free agency.
