Even with the NFL offseason in a slow period, plenty remains unresolved.
Below, we look at five lingering questions as organized team activities (OTAs) get underway.
Rice was recently jailed for violating probation stemming from an arrest for a 2024 multi-car crash when testing positive for marijuana, another off-field setback for the 2023 second-round pick who has only played in 12 games the past two seasons. The NFL released a statement saying its aware of the development but declined to divulge information on any potential discipline.
Rice was previously suspended six games at the start of the 2025 season for his role in the accident, with authorities alleging Rice and another driver caused the collision when racing at high speeds. For the Chiefs, the most recent mark against Rice could push them closer to say “enough is enough” and look for a more reliable target. Intriguing options exist in free agency, with former Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill a logical potential addition. But no possible upgrade offers as much as excitement as the possibility of Kansas City trading for Brown.
The Eagles wide receiver has long been connected to the New England Patriots for a potential post-June 1 trade, but the Chiefs should do their due diligence on what it would take to convince Philadelphia to make a deal with them instead. Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer discussed the possibility on “The Breer Report” podcast, ultimately saying he doesn’t believe a deal would get done.
“But I think if you’re the Chiefs,” Breer clarified, “you have to look at all these things going forward because Rashee Rice clearly looks like somebody that you have not been able to rely on.” (h/t Bleacher Report)
Earlier this week, second-year Saints coach Kellen Moore and longtime general manager Mickey Loomis addressed running back Alvin Kamara’s status with the team for 2026 after New Orleans signed Travis Etienne to a four-year, $48M contract in free agency, suggesting his place on the roster is far from secure.
Moore noted the team is “getting close” to a solution with OTAs beginning next Wednesday (May 27), while Loomis added, “We’re just trying to see how he’s going to fit in our roster.
“And obviously there’s a resource management element to it, and we’ll get to that over the next week or two,” Loomis continued.
Kamara isn’t the only longtime Saints veteran with an uncertain future. Defensive end Cameron Jordan, who had 10.5 sacks last season, remains a free agent.
Loomis said that the team extended an offer to the 15-year veteran, but with it remaining unsigned, Jordan may be waiting for a bigger payday from New Orleans…or another team.