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Waived by the Giants ahead of training camp after signing in March. Jones missed offseason workouts with an injury sustained while moving boxes into his new home, as described by coach John Harbaugh. He appeared in 10 games last season with the Jets and had played all 17 games in each of the two prior seasons with the Chiefs, primarily on special teams.

Waived by the Giants ahead of training camp with a Non-Football Injury designation. Ravenell previously played for John Harbaugh on the Ravens in 2024 and spent 2025 on the Titans.

Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas remains unsigned and did not report to training camp; he dealt with multiple offseason injuries and did not participate in any part of the team's offseason program. Head coach Mike Vrabel said he does not know if the rookie is healthy enough to take part in practice, stating 'I can only go by what [Jacas] says. And so when he gets here, we'll evaluate that.' Vrabel expressed cautious optimism about the contract getting done but declined to put a timeline on the process. Jacas is the only unsigned second-round pick in the league.

Developmental cornerback with uncommon size; standing 6'3", Vedder is tallest cornerback among Kansas City's developmental group. Transferred from Sacramento State to Houston for final college season and demonstrated encouraging ball production while refining game against higher-level competition. The source frames him as bet on physical upside, noting size cannot be taught but technique still can; whether development happens quickly enough to earn roster spot remains intriguing storyline.

Former first-round pick by Buffalo (2022) with 43 NFL games across Buffalo, Dallas, and Tennessee; physical tools remain evident at 6'1" with nearly all snaps as outside cornerback. While he has never fully lived up to his draft status, training camp performance is critical to securing final boundary corner role. The source notes experience alone won't guarantee roster spot and that Chiefs reward performance over draft pedigree.

Rookie cornerback with positional versatility; played at three different colleges before finishing at Louisiana-Monroe, exposing him to multiple defensive systems. Primarily an outside corner but logged meaningful slot experience during final college season. Versatility valued in Spagnuolo's defense, but rookie will likely need exceptional preseason and must prove ability to contribute immediately on special teams to secure roster spot.

Undrafted rookie cornerback with special teams value pathway; former San Diego State cornerback played 700+ defensive snaps in each of final two college seasons while earning reputation as physical defender willing to support the run. That mentality translates well to units coordinated by Dave Toub. The source identifies special teams as where final roster spots are often won and notes Phillips could make strongest push through consistent flashing as both coverage defender and special teams contributor.

The source notes that the Steelers' affinity for rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard makes it unlikely Pittsburgh would pursue another wide receiver like Deebo Samuel. This depth chart context suggests Bernard is positioned as a key part of the team's receiving corps plans going forward.

Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox identifies Deebo Samuel as a logical free agent landing spot for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Samuel has recorded just one season of 1,000+ receiving yards but has topped 800 scrimmage yards in six of his seven NFL campaigns, demonstrating versatility as both receiver and runner. The 30-year-old former First-Team All-Pro has totaled 6,000+ yards from scrimmage and 43 touchdowns across his career with San Francisco and Washington. While injuries and reduced role have impacted recent production, Samuel's physical tools and yards-after-catch ability could complement Pittsburgh's transformed offense by providing an experienced weapon capable of lining up across formations as slot receiver, ball carrier, and screen-game option.

Seahawks cornerback from same 2023 draft class as Christian Gonzalez; his contract extension negotiations are further along than Gonzalez's. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport indicated he would not be surprised if Gonzalez's deal materializes shortly after a potential Witherspoon resolution, suggesting Witherspoon's contract could serve as a market-setting precedent for elite young cornerbacks.

All-Pro cornerback entering fourth year of rookie contract with fifth-year option picked up in April; seeking long-term extension amid ongoing negotiations with Patriots. Expected to increase participation level from limited minicamp status (sat out team drills in June) to full participation when training camp begins Saturday. Coach Mike Vrabel stated he expects Gonzalez to participate and emphasized the team is preparing to win through training camp, with players earning roles and building the team. Witherspoon's contract extension negotiations are further along, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport indicated he would not be surprised if Gonzalez's deal materializes shortly after a potential Witherspoon resolution, suggesting Witherspoon's contract could serve as a market-setting precedent for elite young cornerbacks.

Showed some good things on tape as a rookie but still needs to improve significantly to earn significant playing time.

Last year's leading tackler's role is uncertain under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

Third-round pick out of Michigan whose physicality and versatility could put him in contention for a starting MIKE LB role if he performs well in training camp.

Most seasoned LB on the roster with 27 games started over the last two years.

Expected to start at WILL LB position after being acquired via trade from San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick.

If he can stay healthy, he's shown glimpses of game-changing ability.

Entering a contract year but has missed 32 games in three seasons due to two separate season-ending knee injuries.

Favored option to start at MIKE LB position heading into training camp.

If Durfee stays healthy and continues developing the finer points of playing defensive end, the Jaguars may eventually view Pick No. 233 as one of the biggest bargains of the 2026 draft, given his elite athletic tools and developmental potential.

Injuries repeatedly interrupted Durfee's time at Washington, including an elbow problem and turf toe, forcing evaluators to project rather than judge a complete body of work.

Durfee's testing numbers—mid-4.5s 40-yard dash and a vertical jump approaching 39 inches at 6-foot-5, 250+ pounds—are eye-catching for a pass rusher and explain why scouts remained intrigued despite his limited résumé.

As a seventh-round pick (No. 233 overall), Durfee scored a 9.77 RAS (Relative Athletic Score) out of 10.00, ranking 50th out of 2,094 defensive ends from 1987–2026, indicating elite athletic traits rarely seen in late-round selections.

Despite multiple injuries (elbow, turf toe) interrupting his college career at Washington, Durfee earned team captain honors, demonstrating resilience and character that NFL evaluators value as evidence of his ability to overcome adversity.

Jacksonville is betting on Durfee's long-term upside after receiving full-time professional coaching, not just the player he is today, given his compressed development timeline and continued learning curve.

Durfee compressed his defensive end development into a relatively short period after transferring to Sioux Falls and later Washington, making his rise to NFL prospect status remarkable given he was still learning the nuances of the position well into his college career.

Durfee's basketball background—where he averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game—developed footwork, balance, and lateral quickness that translate well to pass rushing, helping shape his defensive end development.

McCormick still has room to grow in the run game and in playing more steadily before reaching the upper tier of NFL guards, though his pass protection work could improve his standing under new head coach Mike McCarthy.

McCormick is expected to enter 2026 as Pittsburgh's starting left guard and has established himself as one of the league's more reliable pass protectors, particularly over the final stretch of the season.

McCormick improved his PFF overall grade from 57.7 as a rookie to 72.9 in his second season, with much of that improvement coming in the second half of the season when he ranked as the 10th-best guard by overall grade (79.2).

Third-year guard Mason McCormick was named to PFF's 2026 All-Breakout Team, with analyst Bradley Locklear highlighting him as poised to take another significant step forward this season after showing considerable growth in his sophomore campaign.

Jonathan Mingo is a veteran competing with Tyler Johnson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling for remaining WR roster spots on the Cowboys.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a veteran competing with Tyler Johnson and Jonathan Mingo for remaining WR roster spots on the Cowboys.

Jordan Hudson is a young prospect competing with veterans like Tyler Johnson for remaining WR roster spots on the Cowboys.

Traeshon Holden is a young prospect competing with veterans like Tyler Johnson for remaining WR roster spots on the Cowboys.

Anthony Smith, a seventh-round pick in the 2026 draft, is competing with veterans for remaining WR roster spots on the Cowboys.

KaVontae Turpin is projected to have a fourth WR spot locked in for the Cowboys in 2026 for his return work and occasional offensive usage.

Ryan Flournoy is one of three locked-in superstar WR spots for the Cowboys in 2026.

George Pickens is one of three locked-in superstar WR spots for the Cowboys in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb is one of three locked-in superstar WR spots for the Cowboys in 2026.