Bears

Bears CB Nahshon Wright had a career year in 2025, appearing in all 17 games as a starter for the first time, culminating in five interceptions and his first Pro Bowl selection. Wright said he wanted to prove himself last season and reassure himself that he’s capable of being in the NFL. 

“For me, a lot of this was about being able to prove myself right,” Wright said, via Dan Wiederer of The Athletic. “With things falling the way they did, I wanted this season to be about reassuring myself that I belong in this league, that I can play.”

Wright was open to staying with the Bears, but wound up signing a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Jets on Tuesday.

“I’m open-minded, for sure,” Wright said. “If the opportunity presented itself, I would be super excited to stay. But I’m excited for whatever is ahead.”

Wright reflected on his 74-yard interception return for a touchdown in Week 1 against the Vikings, his former team. 

“Man,” Wright said. “You’re not going to forget that. I’m not going to say the Vikings didn’t believe in me. But they didn’t necessarily give me a shot.”

Packers

• The Packers signed LB Nick Niemann to a one-year, $2.25 million deal that includes a $500,000 signing bonus, a $1.315 million salary, a $200,000 workout bonus, $13,824 per-game active roster bonuses, and $750,000 in playtime and Pro Bowl incentives that bring the maximum value of the deal to $3 million. (Wilson)
• The Packers signed OT Sean Rhyan to a three-year, $33 million deal that includes an $11 million signing bonus, salaries of $1.95 million in 2026, $1.3 million in 2027, and $5.95 million in 2028, a $6.65 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2027 league year, a $3 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2028 league year, $44,118 per-game active roster bonuses annually, $2 million in Pro Bowl and All-Pro incentives in 2028, a $2 million Pro Bowl and All-Pro base escalator for 2027–2028, bringing the maximum average annual value to $12 million for a potential total of $36 million. (Wilson)
• The Packers signed CB Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10 million deal that includes $3 million guaranteed through a signing bonus, salaries of $1.3 million in 2026 and $2.8 million in 2027, a $1.5 million roster bonus due on the third day of the 2027 league year, $29,412 per-game active roster bonuses annually, a $200,000 annual workout bonus, and $250,000 in annual Pro Bowl incentives. (Wilson)

Vikings

• Tom Pelissero reports that Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson’s restructured contract removed the final year of his contract, meaning he will take a $5 million pay cut and is now set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.
• The Vikings signed CB James Pierre to a two-year, $8.5 million deal that includes $3.715 million guaranteed, a $2.5 million signing bonus, a $1.215 million fully guaranteed salary in 2026, a $3.565 million salary in 2027, $30,000 per-game active roster bonuses annually, and a $100,000 workout bonus annually. (Wilson)