Albert Breer’s Takeaways: With Joe Schoen, John Harbaugh in Lockstep, the Giants are Gaining Momentum

Key Points:

• The New York Giants have extended GM Joe Schoen's contract, aligning his timeline with new coach John Harbaugh, signaling a commitment to long-term growth for the revamped football operation.
• The Los Angeles Rams extended Matthew Stafford's contract by one year with a $5 million raise, providing flexibility for the team while keeping Stafford in Los Angeles through 2027 with potential playoff incentives.
• Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces trust issues after a positive marijuana test, raising concerns about his off-field behavior despite his on-field potential; the Chiefs may franchise-tag him next year and seek veteran receiver insurance.
• The NFL's revamped Accelerator Program received positive feedback, highlighted by resilience training from former CIA operative Jamie Winship, which coaches found life-changing and applicable to player and personal development.
• The June 1 NFL contract designation allows teams to spread out cap hits from signing bonuses when trading or releasing players, impacting potential trades like that of A.J. Brown, who is expected to reunite with Mike Vrabel in New England.