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NFLTR Insider: 2027 Mock, Watson, Brissett, A.J. Brown, Simmons, Rodgers, Bijan

April 30, 2026

2027 Mock Draft

NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft just wrapped up a few days ago, but it's never too early to look ahead to what might be next year. NFLTR’s Ethan Woodie began the scouting process for the 2027 class a few weeks ago, and while it's no secret, it bears repeating — this next class is a very strong one, especially at the premium positions.

  • Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft (NFLTR)

Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson

Many assumed that second-year QB Shedeur Sanders would likely be the team’s starter in 2026 and while that’s still possible, it seems as though Deshaun Watson is the guy to beat.

  • Deshaun Watson has inside track to earn Browns starting job in 2026 (NFLTR)

Buzz

  • Dolphins parted ways with Champ Kelly (NFLTR)

  • NFL GM predicts Cardinals will trade Jacoby Brissett (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys inquired about trading for Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair (NFLTR)

  • Vikings open GM search, led by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Rob Brzezinski (NFLTR)

  • NFL announces 2026 rookie minicamp dates (NFLTR)

  • Jaguars considered using 2027 first-round pick for package of 2026 picks (NFLTR)

  • Ravens GM Eric DeCosta admits team might need to trade for center (NFLTR)

  • Justin Simmons signing one-day contract to retire with Broncos (NFLTR)

  • Rams not expected to re-engage in trade talks for A.J. Brown (NFLTR)

  • NFC Notes: Carson Beck, Ty Simpson, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams (NFLTR)

  • NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Lions, Packers (NFLTR)

  • AFC Notes: Carnell Tate, Anthony Hill Jr., Jaguars, Titans (NFLTR)

  • NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Bijan Robinson, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers (NFLTR)

  • AFC Notes: Denzel Boston, Aaron Rodgers, Browns, Ravens, Steelers (NFLTR)

  • NFC Notes: Jonathan Greenard, Malachi Lawrence, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles (NFLTR)

  • AFC Notes: Hunter Henry, Kadyn Proctor, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots (NFLTR)

Transactions

  • Giants signed DT Leki Fotu to a one-year deal. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks signed TE Harrison Bryant. (NFLTR)

  • Vikings signed DT Eric Johnson II to a one-year deal. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys WR George Pickens signed his franchise tender. (NFLTR)

  • Bills signed FB Ben VanSumeren. (NFLTR)

  • Chiefs made two roster moves, signing OT Chukwuebuka Godrick and RB Shunderrick Powell. (NFLTR)

  • Lions signed DT Jay Tufele and LB Joe Bachie. (NFLTR)

  • Jets declined fifth-year option for DT Mazi Smith. (NFLTR)

  • Panthers exercised fifth-year option for QB Bryce Young. (NFLTR)

  • Texans signed LB Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year extension. (NFLTR)

  • Jets exercised fifth-year option for DE Will McDonald IV. (NFLTR)

  • Giants signed DT Shelby Harris. (NFLTR)