Following a historic Super Bowl championship season, the Seahawks’ front office is keeping the core intact with edge rusher Derick Hall officially re-signing to stay in Seattle. Bypassing maximum money on the open market, Hall emphasized his desire to win more rings, stating he is willing to “sacrifice” to stay with this team, thrilling fans who are reveling in the team’s championship culture.
The Los Angeles Rams have violently tilted the balance of power in the NFC West, acquiring superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. The blockbuster deal, which shipped out edge rusher Jared Verse alongside a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third-rounder, officially cements the Rams’ all-in championship window and completely reshapes the conference’s pass-rushing landscape (Morning Report: Trent Williams Back in The Bay).
The Seahawks have officially wrapped up their OTA practices, with seventh-round rookie defensive back Michael Dansby stealing the show by snagging a spectacular “Willie Mays-style” basket interception . With OTAs in the books, the hype is already shifting toward the home opener, where Seattle will finally raise their Super Bowl LX Championship banner in front of the 12s.
The defining story of the 2026 offseason isn’t just roster turnover, but rather the NFL’s aggressive, unprecedented expansion into non-traditional broadcast windows and streaming platforms. Teams are adjusting to unique schedules that heavily feature weekday games and exclusive holiday streaming rights, fundamentally altering the weekly preparation cycle for players and coaches.
First-round draftees across the league are officially inking their standard four-year contracts with fifth-year options, cementing the 2026 rookie class. In New Orleans, rookie safety Jonas Sanker is already tackling the complex “Star” position in the Morning Break: Saints Rookies take a tour of New Orleans defensive scheme. Meanwhile, the Ravens are seeing immediate returns from their draft class; first-round pick Vega Ioane has seamlessly transitioned to right guard with the first-team offensive line, and rookie edge rusher Zion Young is showing striking physicality in OTAs. Down in Tennessee, the backfield gets a youth infusion with Penn State rookie running back Singleton, who looks to carve out a role behind the veteran starters.
Reports from OTAs are glowing for quarterback Sam Darnold, with Brock Huard praising his precision, timing, and command as the offense’s clear “general”. Analysts note he looks locked in and ready to play at a highly efficient level, while rookie Jalen Milroe remains very much a work in progress behind him.
Darnold Dominates OTAs · r/Seahawks Brock Huard and Brian from Hawks Blogger are raving about Sam Darnold’s impressive display at minicamp, highlighting his sharp fundamentals and gorgeous throws to JSN. Observers predict Darnold could emerge as a top-10 quarterback this season, leaving no doubt about who is QB1 in Seattle.