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From Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza to Cowboys defensive back Caleb Downs, these are the rookies positioned to become major contributors in 2026

For the NFL's biggest longshots, success could mean developing a franchise quarterback, evaluating a new coaching staff or positioning the roster for a pivotal 2027 offseason

A potentially loaded quarterback class garners significant attention, but the EDGE and WR groups should also be strong

The Notre Dame quarterback appears ready to turn an impressive offseason into a standout 2026 campaign

Love and Bain are the favorites, but don't sleep on a shifty Browns receiver and an explosive Cowboys pass rusher

Which first-round picks look ready for Week 1? We break down the preseason snaps and performance of all 32 rookies

The six-time Pro Bowler was signed to a one-year deal less than two weeks ago to bolster a revamped wide receiver room alongside Alec Pierce and Josh Downs

Jared Verse, Byron Murphy II lead a crop of rising defensive stars poised to make the leap to first-team honors this season

Let's break down the players primed to make the leap and earn their first All-Pro recognition this season

As NFL teams finalize their 53-man rosters, depth concerns could spark a flurry of late August trades and waiver claims before the regular season begins

Teams looking to upgrade before the Aug. 30 deadline can target surplus talent across the league, from deep secondary rooms to crowded defensive fronts

From coast to coast, these 10 undrafted NFL rookies are turning heads in preseason and fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster

Beyond the first-round draft picks, these under-the-radar rookies are already turning heads in training camp

After nine first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft transferred during their college careers, these prospects could be next to benefit from a new home

With the starters sitting out the Hall of Fame Game, all eyes turn to rookie quarterback Carson Beck and a host of young talent fighting for roster spots