The 2026 NFL offseason has its dates set for NFL free agency, the NFL draft, workouts, franchise tags and more

The 2026 NFL offseason is still months away, but more than a few teams should already be thinking about next year's quarterback plans. The fact that the league has a shortage of quality starters and reliable backups has become painfully obvious this season.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza is one example, as his draft stock has skyrocketed to become a potential first-round pick in 2026. But among the other 2025 Heisman Trophy finalists, there's a more intriguing quarterback name in draft conversations: Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia.

With no sure-fire franchise QB, front offices could be forced to shift their focus to foundational defensive playmakers.

The top of the draft order is changing by the week, but the priorities are not. QB will be the call for at least a few clubs on Day 1.

Love, a productive Heisman finalist for the Fighting Irish, is the top running back prospect projected to the go in the first round.

In the latest 2026 NFL mock draft from Field Yates, the New York Giants make a massive trade with the New York Jets.

The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the most coveted picks in the 2026 NFL draft. Should they swing for the fences or play it safe?