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NFLTR Insider: 2026 Mock Draft, Cap Space, Hutchinson, Parsons, Judkins, Worthy, Tua, Rodgers

September 07, 2025

2026 Mock Draft

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Cap Space:

  • Here’s where things stand for all 32 teams at this point in the season.

  • 2025 NFL Cap Space

Aidan Hutchinson

Aidan Hutchinson

  • While the Lions and DE Aidan Hutchinson have had positive contract conversations, the two parties are not expected to reach a deal on a long-term extension before Week 1. (NFLTR)

  • Negotiations have been "professional and amicable" up to this point and notes that Detroit has done deals during the season in the past.  

Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons

  • At least four teams that inquired with the Cowboys about trading for DE Micah Parsons when it became clear Dallas was looking to move on, about a week before the deal. (NFLTR)

  • Teams were told the team was looking for two first-round picks and a high-level defensive player and it turns out that the Packers wound up being the only team willing to give that up for Parsons.

Buzz:

  • Packers discussed Trey Hendrickson trade before agreeing to Micah Parsons deal. (NFLTR)

  • 49ers still hoping to sign WR Kendrick Bourne. (NFLTR)

  • Quinshon Judkins likely to debut in Week 2 after interview with NFL this week. (NFLTR)

  • Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy to miss time with dislocated shoulder. (NFLTR)

  • Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa downplayed concerns about his relationship with WR Tyreek Hill, calling it “good” and saying prior comments were blown out of proportion. (NFLTR)

  • Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers joked he was happy to “beat everybody associated with the Jets” after facing HC Aaron Glenn. (NFLTR)

  • Bears QB Caleb Williams said he’s grown comfortable in HC Ben Johnson’s offense and praised his play-calling and preparation. (NFLTR)

  • Packers DE Micah Parsons praised the team’s commitment after seeing a full locker room during treatment, saying “these guys want to be here.” (NFLTR).

  • Raiders TE Brock Bowers left with a precautionary knee issue but is not expected to miss time. (NFLTR).

Extensions:

  • Lions signing WR Jameson Williams to three-year, $83M extension. (NFLTR)

  • Steelers reach agreement with DL Cam Heyward, add $3M of incentives. (NFLTR)

  • Titans signing S Amani Hooker to three-year, $48.6M contract extension. (NFLTR)