Disney & NFL Drop Pop-Culture Bombshell
The NFL and Disney just turned fantasy football into a Marvel movie. At Fanatics Fest NYC, they unveiled the Disney | Champion NFL Collection, pairing teams with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters. First eight matchups dropped during a Disney Fan Draft hosted by Roger Goodell, featuring legends like Tom Brady and Emmitt Smith. More pairings coming in August—just in time for Super Bowl hype. If you’re betting on merch sales, this is a lock for record numbers.
Contract Watch: QBs Still on the Clock
Six 2026 rookies remain unsigned, including all four QBs taken in the first two days—Mendoza, Simpson, Beck, and Allar. Jermod McCoy, once a projected early pick, is also unsigned after injury concerns tanked his draft stock. Meanwhile, the Texans locked up fourth-rounder Febechi Nwaiwu for four years, $5.625M. If these QBs don’t sign soon, training camp headaches are coming.
Kamara Stays, Pickens Sticks with Cowboys
Alvin Kamara reworked his deal with the Saints—$6M base, $8.5M with incentives—all but guaranteeing he retires in New Orleans. Over in Dallas, George Pickens will play 2026 on his $27.3M franchise tag after the deadline for a long-term deal passed. Cowboys fans, brace for cap drama next year.
Quick Hits
- Jim Abbott delivered another masterclass speech accepting the Jimmy V Award. If you haven’t watched, do it.
- Cardinals superfan Rob Freedman got the GMA spotlight for his dedication—and the team’s work with the special needs community.
- Messi magic lives on: Spanish broadcast call for his assist and Lautaro’s goal was pure fire.