Every year, a handful of dark-horse contenders emerge in the NFL. Here's a look at who could unexpectedly emerge in 2026.

An ESPN analyst and former NFL executive believes George Pickens is entering his final season with the Cowboys.

Let's close the 2026 positional top-10 ranking series with the NFL's best safeties. Kyle Hamilton is still No. 1, but there were big changes this year on the rest of the list.

One of the biggest surprises this offseason was the Buffalo Bills firing head coach Sean McDermott, despite the team achieving double-digit wins and reaching the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier, who signed with the Carolina Panthers this offseason, is retiring.

In recent years, the running back position has become devalued in the NFL draft.

From young stars Brock Bowers and Colston Loveland to future Hall of Famers Travis Kelce and George Kittle, the tight end position is stacked heading into this season.

The NFL’s top under-25 stars for 2026 include standout young talent at every position, reflecting a youth-driven league.