Bradley Locker is an NFL Contributor at PFF. With a focus on team sports and the dynamics of competitive sports, he brings insights into the sports business landscape. Bradley's work has been featured in notable outlets including Behind the Steel Curtain, Inside NU, New York Post, News.com.au, and FOX SPORTS Australia.
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Bradley Locker's focus is primarily on local sports, specifically Northwestern University and its football program. He has a strong emphasis on event coverage, expert commentary, breaking news, and announcements related to the team's performance within the Big Ten Conference.
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Fred Warner is still the best: Even in an injury-shortened season, Warner produced the highest overall PFF grade among NFL linebackers.
Bradley Locker takes stock of the NFL's top 32 safeties going into the 2026 season, starting with the Ravens' Kyle Hamilton.
Fewer rookies are extending a great preseason into meaningful regular-season contributions: Of the 45 rookies with an 80.0-plus overall preseason grade last year, just one reached a 70.0 grade in the regular season.
Some of the players listed below have already signified that the 2026 campaign will be their last, potentially starting the clock for Hall of Fame enshrinement in 2031. Meanwhile, other names are continuing to battle either Father Time or mounting injuries despite their riproaring career production.
The 10 players below all made a very strong first impression during the opening window of the preseason, potentially opening the door for larger roles as September arrives.
Every season, certain units fall as others rise — whether due to absences, a new coaching staff or simply worse play from returning participants. These five contingents are ones to circle for some possible regression in 2026.
Every game inherently carries some level of import, but certain contests are simply more compelling or revelatory than others. These 10 showdowns are ones to circle given when they occur, who they feature and any other noteworthy storylines.
The Chargers are off and running: Mike McDaniel has already brought his motion-heavy offense to Los Angeles.
Ahead of the Aug. 30 53-man roster cutdown deadline, here are 10 players whose statuses are very much up in the air — making them potential cuts or trade bait.
By: Mark Chichester
The Falcons lay claim to the top two debuts: Ben Hartsock (2008) and Jessie Bates III (2023) were both spectacular in their first matchups after signing with Atlanta.
