NFL teams are on a brief break before ramping up for training camp in July, and most rosters are largely set for the 2026 season. Salary-cap situations remain in flux, however, and teams must consider players who will become free agents in 2027. The column suggested one final, late-June or early-July move for each club to improve their immediate and long-term outlooks.
For the Buffalo Bills, the recommendation is to extend right guard O’Cyrus Torrence to preserve offensive-line continuity. Torrence is 26 and, according to ESPN, posted a pass block win rate of 93.3% (25th) and a run block win rate of 74.1% (13th) last season.
The Miami Dolphins were advised to trade linebacker Jordyn Brooks rather than let him leave after 2026 with no return. Brooks was a first-team All-Pro last season, led the league with 183 total tackles and added 3.5 sacks as a blitzer, and the column suggested he could help contenders such as the Bengals or Cowboys.
New England was urged to extend cornerback Christian Gonzalez. The piece notes Gonzalez technically has two years remaining on his rookie deal once the Patriots pick up a fifth-year option, but he skipped OTAs recently because of dissatisfaction with his rookie contract. The column said New England has the cap space to offer more money in the short term.
The New York Jets were encouraged to sign veteran defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi to add experienced depth. The recommendation described Ogunjobi as a 32-year-old, cost-effective 3-4 end who could supplement David Onyemata and Harrison Phillips, and noted he would come cheaper than the $8.3 million the Bills paid for half a season last year.
In the AFC North, Baltimore was told to extend quarterback Lamar Jackson to resolve a looming $84.3 million cap hit in 2027, and Cincinnati was advised to sign linebacker Bobby Okereke after the column characterized rookie linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter as underwhelming and suggested the position could use an upgrade.
