July 17, 2026
Alaric Jackson Avoids Felony + Stefon Diggs' Bold WR2 Claim
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Alvin Kamara agreed to a restructured contract with the Saints to remain in New Orleans with a $6 million base salary.
Steve Bisciotti will place Joe Flacco in the Ravens Ring of Honor upon his retirement, honoring his tenure with Baltimore.
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Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge after being arrested on a domestic violence charge in June, the LA County DA's Office confirmed to ESPN.
Free agent Stefon Diggs is making his case to land a job, boldly claiming no No. 2 wide receiver currently on an NFL roster is better than him.
George Pickens will suit up for Dallas in 2026 under a $27.3 million franchise tag after Wednesday's long-term deal deadline passed without an extension agreement.
Eric Froton has released his college fantasy football tight end rankings for the 2026 draft season, covered across eight separate sources.
The Raiders hold the first overall pick from the 2026 draft and reportedly may have a genuine quarterback competition on their hands heading into the season.
SportsLine football expert Emory Hunt has published his best bets for Week 7 of the 2026 CFL season, featuring Montreal-Calgary and Winnipeg-Ottawa.
PFF has charted NFL penalty data since 2021, identifying which franchises have been the most and least penalized teams over the past five years.
Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby is calling on Roger Goodell to ease NFL uniform restrictions, particularly around player shoe policies, saying 'we've got to have more fun.'
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has approximately 10 more countries in mind for international games, with Japan among the nations being targeted for future matchups.
Nate Burleson has expressed a desire to host The NFL Today on CBS but says he will wait for longtime host James Brown, who has no plans to retire.
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🔍 DEEP DIVE
The most consequential fantasy-relevant news out of Thursday centers on Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson, who will not face a felony charge following his June domestic violence arrest, per confirmation from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office to ESPN. From a fantasy standpoint, this matters because clarity on his availability protects the value of LA's skill-position players heading into drafts. While the legal process isn't fully over, the decision not to pursue a felony charge removes the most severe roster-disruption scenario that Rams managers had been bracing for.
The other major buzz surrounds free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who is turning up the volume on his own free-agency pitch. Diggs declared there is no WR2 in the NFL better than him — a striking statement from a veteran still without a team this deep into the offseason. Meanwhile, Cowboys wideout George Pickens had his own situation resolved — not in the way he likely hoped — as Wednesday's deadline passed without a long-term deal, locking him into a $27.3 million franchise tag for the 2026 season. Pickens is fully in the Cowboys' system but plays without the security of a multi-year guarantee.
The thread connecting these stories is roster uncertainty at the skill and line positions, the exact variables that swing fantasy value before a single preseason snap is taken. Jackson's legal limbo, Diggs' unemployment, and Pickens' tag situation all represent unresolved situations that drafters need to monitor. Managers rostering Rams pass-catchers, or those eyeing Diggs as a late-round dart throw, should be paying close attention to how these dominoes fall over the next several weeks.
Tomorrow, watch for any movement on Stefon Diggs' free-agent market — his bold public comments could either accelerate a signing or signal that teams remain cautious. Also keep tabs on whether the Rams issue any further statement regarding Jackson's status with the team following the DA's decision.