NFL News — 2026-05-10#
Read First#
The second wave of the NFL offseason is officially underway as rookie minicamps kick off across the league. Teams are utilizing these May sessions to get their first on-field looks at their 2026 draft classes, begin integrating undrafted free agents, and churn the bottom of their 90-man rosters through tryouts.
Highlights by Theme#
Draft & Prospects#
Coordinators in San Francisco are already raving about their rookie additions following the start of their minicamp. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak singled out rookie wide receiver Stribling as a “big, fast, and powerful” target, while lauding the physical, hard-nosed running style of rookie back Black 7 Conclusiones de los Coordinadores de los 49ers Previo al Rookie Minicamp. On the defensive side, coordinator Raheem Morris praised the relentless motor of edge rusher Height—calling him one of the highest-energy players in the draft—and the interior disruption of defensive lineman Halton. Down in New Orleans, the Saints officially wrapped up their draft business by signing second-round defensive tackle Christen Miller to a four-year contract, getting their entire eight-player class under contract Morning Break: Saints sign Christen Miller.
Roster Moves & Free Agency#
Post-draft roster shuffling is in full swing as front offices evaluate their rookie minicamp tryout players. The New York Jets signed veteran offensive lineman Landon Young after a successful minicamp tryout, adding a massive 6-foot-7, 321-pound tackle with 56 games of experience previously with the Saints Jets Sign OL Landon Young, Waive WR Mac Dalena. To make room on the roster, New York waived former Fresno State wide receiver Mac Dalena, who had initially been signed to a reserve/futures contract back in January. Additionally, the Saints finalizing Christen Miller’s four-year deal puts a bow on their rookie pool spending for the spring.
Team Beats#
In San Francisco, the coaching staff is hyper-focused on schematic evolution after acknowledging that modern defenses have largely caught up to Kyle Shanahan’s offensive system over the last decade. Kubiak specifically pointed to their divisional matchups against the Seattle Seahawks’ physical cornerbacks as the benchmark for where the 49ers must improve their spacing and rushing attack. Kubiak also outlined critical developmental goals for his veteran stars, noting that quarterback Brock Purdy needs to become stronger inside the pocket and that the staff must enforce a stricter rotation for Christian McCaffrey to keep him fresh. Meanwhile, a legitimate special teams battle is brewing in the Bay Area, where undrafted rookie Jack Bouwmeester will challenge the incumbent veteran for the punting job.
League News & Culture#
In a heartwarming off-field story for Mother’s Day weekend, Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai brought his mother, Gwen, to the annual Bears Care Gala at Soldier Field Kyle Monangai celebrates Mother’s Day with mom, Gwen, at Bears Care Gala. Monangai, a seventh-round pick who became a beloved fan favorite backing up D’Andre Swift during Chicago’s 2025 NFC North title run, used the event to reflect on his rapid rise from a playbook-cramming rookie just a year ago to a core piece of the franchise. The gala, which raises funds for breast and ovarian cancer research, highlighted the strong cultural buy-in the Bears have built under general manager Ryan Poles.
Storylines to Watch#
Watch how established offensive systems adapt to modern defensive counters this offseason. The 49ers openly admitting that defenses have solved parts of their outside-zone scheme is a telling admission, signaling a league-wide pivot toward adding bigger, faster weapons to beat physical man-coverage. Furthermore, expect the bottom-of-the-roster churn to accelerate across the league as teams quickly replace unproven futures-contract players with rookie minicamp standouts, just as the Jets did with Landon Young.