Contract Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 88
- Graded
- 7
- Average accuracy
- 85.7
- Pundits
- 50
8% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
7 / 88
graded
81 still pending
By season
- 20242 of 2 graded
- 20250 of 2 graded
- 20265 of 84 graded
Who is good at contract calls
- Nate Tice100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Jon Gruden100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Rich Eisen100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Chris Brockman100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Josh Alper100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Noah Strackbein100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Doug "D-Mac" McKain0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- CBS Sports100.0 · 1 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- NBC Sports100.0 · 1 graded
- Sports Illustrated100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Rams (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
Every contract calls take
26–50 of 88
Joey Porter Jr. to sign for $27M–$33M a year
When it comes to a new deal, Porter is probably looking at one that pays him somewhere around $30 million annually over four years.
Joey Porter Jr. to play out his deal with no new contract
the Steelers clinging to their policy of not doing new deals after the regular season begins, no deal will be done until after the season — unless the dam suddenly breaks this morning.
Joey Porter Jr. to play out his deal with no new contract
Regardless, it's clear that Porter will not get a new deal in Pittsburgh this year as the Steelers have a long-standing tradition of not negotiating contracts once the regular season starts.
Sam LaPorta to become the highest-paid at his position
LaPorta has a chance to become the highest-paid tight end in the NFL if and when he inks his next deal... could leapfrog George Kittle and Trey McBride as the top earners at the position.
Sam LaPorta to sign a new deal with Detroit Lions
Both should be expected to sign contract extensions, even though negotiations will ensue into the regular season.
Brian Branch to sign a new deal with Detroit Lions
Both should be expected to sign contract extensions, even though negotiations will ensue into the regular season.
Caleb Williams to sign a new deal with Chicago Bears
The Bears will most likely EXTEND Caleb Williams this offseason, but his cap hit won't go up until 2029 and that is WITHOUT backloading his deal
Bo Nix to sign for $55M+ a year with Denver Broncos
If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.
Sam Darnold to sign for $54M–$66M a year with 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.
Jayden Daniels to sign for $55M+ a year with Washington Commanders
If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.
Drake Maye to sign for $55M+ a year with New England Patriots
If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.
Caleb Williams to sign for $55M+ a year with Chicago Bears
If their success continues this season, all four would be in line for $55 million a year or more.
Parker Washington to sign a new deal with Jacksonville Jaguars
Wilson's average annual value (AAV) of $25 million a year seems like the absolute floor for Washington, but belief in his ability as a potential No. 1 before he actually produces like one could even bring him up closer to the $30 million AAV range... All signs continue to point to a deal being done inevitably
- PendingAdam SchefterContract Calls2026 season
Parker Washington to sign a new deal with Jacksonville Jaguars
"I think there will be some extensions that get done before Sunday.. Guys like Parker Washington in Jacksonville"@AdamSchefter
Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 Tucker Kraft to sign a new deal with Green Bay Packers
September, eleventh, Friday, sometime around the, you know, 04:00 hour or something like that. A contract extension will be announced.
Sam Darnold to sign a new deal with Seattle Seahawks
Now who's next? We talked about Sam Darnell. I think he'll get his new deal.
Riley Moss to sign for $20M+ a year with Denver Broncos
If Moss can cut down on penalties, the three-year, $60 million deal, averaging $20 million per year with $42 million fully guaranteed, Alontae Taylor received from the Tennessee Titans should be his salary floor on the open market next March
Quinyon Mitchell to sign a new deal with Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia is generally hyper-aggressive in taking care of its own, so Mitchell's deal could come quickly after the coming season ends, as he becomes eligible for a second contract.
Darius Slayton to sign for about the minimum
The guaranteed money means that Slayton's next stop will likely be for a minimum salary and that should expand the pool of potential suitors for a player who led the Giants in receiving yards in four of his first five seasons.
Darius Slayton to sign for about the minimum
After being released with over $9 million in guaranteed money, he'll likely sign for a veteran minimum and be comfortable competing for a role.
Baker Mayfield to sign for $54M–$66M a year with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield's gonna be a $60,000,000 a year quarter.
Bo Nix to sign a new deal with Denver Broncos
But even with Bo Nix's extension likely coming early next offseason
Riley Moss to sign for $18M–$22M a year with Denver Broncos
We've projected that Moss could command upwards of $20 million per year on a new deal
Riley Moss to sign a new deal with Denver Broncos
Something tells me that, barring an extension this coming week ahead of the season opener, the Broncos may look to get something done with Moss at their Week 10 bye .
Byron Murphy II to sign a new deal with Seattle Seahawks
ESPN's reporter Dan Graziano believes Murphy could be the first and biggest player to get a luxurious extension following a tremendous third breakout season.
By topic
NFL — contract calls (7 graded)
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