Greg Auman· Sep 10, 2026
Auman names eight quarterbacks he expects to land rich new contract extensions in the coming year, projecting the 2024 draft class quartet (Daniels, Maye, Nix, Williams) at $55 million per year or more, Sam Darnold around $60 million per year, and Lamar Jackson's next deal topping $350 million, with Stroud and Young as conditional extension candidates.
“If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.”
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8 checkable claims — 8 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Bryce Young to move to Carolina Panthers
“Do that, and he'll be in line for double what he's due to make in 2027”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsC.J. StroudHouston TexansSep 10, 2026
C.J. Stroud to move to Houston Texans
“If Stroud can get back to his rookie-year stardom ... he would quickly elevate to the $50 million status and higher.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Lamar Jackson to move to Baltimore Ravens
“If the Ravens give Jackson the same treatment next spring, his next deal might top $350 million.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jayden Daniels to move to Washington Commanders
“If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Sam Darnold to move to Seattle Seahawks
“Darnold doesn't turn 30 until next June, and if you add a year of a rising market, he could easily be at $60 million on a new deal next spring.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Drake Maye to move to New England Patriots
“If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsBo NixDenver BroncosSep 10, 2026
Bo Nix to move to Denver Broncos
“If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Williams to move to Chicago Bears
“If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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More trade and signing calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
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- Adam CarlsonTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- Bryan DeArdoTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Named several players as candidates to be traded before Sunday's cut deadline, including Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, Cardinals edge Josh Sweat and Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
- Bryan DeArdoTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100A CBS Sports piece lists veterans it expects could be traded before the 53-man roster deadline, including quarterbacks Anthony Richardson (with Buffalo floated as a landing spot), J.J. McCarthy and Will Howard, plus Jerry Jeudy, Joey Porter Jr., Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kayvon Thibodeaux, Josh Sweat, Kristian Fulton and Marist Liufau. It also says Mason Rudolph's and Drew Allar's roster spots in Pittsburgh are secure.