2026 NFL contract extension updates for all 32 teams

Key Points:

• Several NFL players, including quarterbacks C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, and Baker Mayfield, as well as running back Jahmyr Gibbs and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, have uncertain contract situations heading into the 2026 season.
• The Buffalo Bills are interested in extending right guard O'Cyrus Torrence, while the Miami Dolphins prioritize contract talks with linebacker Jordyn Brooks, the last of their key "pillars" without an extension.
• Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is expected to receive a lucrative extension averaging over $35 million per season, while the Cincinnati Bengals face challenges extending cornerbacks Dax Hill and DJ Turner II due to high market rates.
• Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young are not close to contract extensions, with both teams taking a cautious approach given recent performances and market conditions.
• Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon's extension talks have stalled despite expectations he will become the highest-paid cornerback, contrasting with the smoother negotiations for teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba.