NFL — 2026-07-09#

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BOLD (and believable) AFC Predictions | The Bill Barnwell Show is the absolute must-watch of the day. ESPN’s Mina Kimes and Bill Barnwell drop wild but highly plausible 2026 predictions, offering an entertaining and sharp look at potential mid-season firings, surprise trades, and breakout stars.

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Free Agency & Trades#

Wide receiver drama continues to dominate the headlines across the league this week. On NBC’s Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio notes that Brandon Aiyuk’s social media antics and squabbles with Jaden Daniels are “just noise” until the wideout officially files a petition for reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list to rejoin the 49ers Why Brandon Aiyuk’s antics are ‘just noise at this point’ | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC. Meanwhile, veteran pass-rusher Von Miller is publicly expressing regret over joining the Commanders last year and is posting photoshopped images in hopes of landing with the Cowboys or Broncos Will Von Miller get his wish to play for the Dallas Cowboys? | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC. In Philadelphia, the Eagles are reportedly thriving in the post-A.J. Brown era; former Eagle Brandon Graham joined NFL Network to explain how Brown’s trade to the Patriots has alleviated locker room frustration and opened doors for players like DeVonta Smith Brandon Graham thinks the Philadelphia Eagles are set up for success | GMFB. Finally, over on ESPN, Kimes and Barnwell are already manifesting blockbuster in-season trades, boldly predicting the Browns might ship corner Denzel Ward to the Lions and the Jaguars could send Brian Thomas Jr. to the Chiefs BOLD (and believable) AFC Predictions | The Bill Barnwell Show.