Daron Payne is heading into the final year of his rookie contract and could hit free agency next year.

Ron Rivera said earlier this offseason that the Washington Commanders had "tremendous interest" in keeping both Terry McLaurin and Payne for the foreseeable future.

McLaurin received a lucrative contract extension this week.

Washington has received trade calls about Payne, but thus far they've rebuffed offers for the defensive tackle, according to a report.

He was the No. 13 pick in the 2018 draft.

Baker Mayfield hasn't completely ruled out a return to the Cleveland Browns, but he also said that both sides are ready to move on.

Mayfield's status remains in question in the wake of the Browns acquiring Deshaun Watson via trade. The possibility remains that Watson will be suspended for all, or most, of the 2022 season.

"I think for that to happen there would have to be some reaching out," Mayfield said of a return to the team. "But we're ready to move on, I think -- on both sides."

The Browns signed Jacoby Brissett this offseason to start if Watson is suspended.

Deebo Samuel has not officially rescinded his trade request, according to a report.

Samuel previously requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers due to his desire for a new contract along with some displeasure surrounding his role within the offense.

Thus far, the 49ers have been unwilling to grant Samuel's request.

"Well, we haven't traded him, and -- I've used the word fool -- I'd be a fool to trade him," John Lynch said earlier this month. "So yes, Deebo will be part of the 49ers this season."

The Seattle Seahawks still have a high-level of interest in Baker Mayfield, according to a report.

The report also suggests the Seahawks are even open to extending the quarterback's contract should they acquire him.

Mayfield is due $18.85 million in the final year of his rookie contract. 

The Seahawks have Geno Smith and Drew Lock at quarterback after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos this offseason.

Ron Rivera is expressing optimism that a deal will get done between the Washington Commanders and Terry McLaurin.

The wide receiver missed the first two days of Washington's mandatory minicamp as he holds out looking for a new contract.

Rivera said the Commanders have been talking to McLaurin's representatives for the past week and that "hopefully it'll be taken care of in a matter of time. How much time? I don't know. But it is never contentious, I can promise you that much. We're feeling pretty good and pretty confident that at some point this will get done."

That's why, Rivera said, "We're not trading Terry ... We believe in who Terry is for us and what he can bring to the table."

Kliff Kingsbury wants Kyler Murray's contract situation to be resolved before the Arizona Cardinals reunite for training camp next month.

"I'm praying before training camp," the coach said.

If Murray doesn't receive an extension or a new deal by then, Kingsbury cast some doubt on the quarterback reporting on the first day of training camp.

"I'm not sure," Kingsbury said of Murray showing up for camp without a new deal. "That'd be a Kyler question. But I, just personally -- I'm being selfish here -- would love for him to be there the first day of training camp."

Murray is set to earn $5.5 million this season and $29.7 million next year after his fifth-year option was picked up for 2023. 

The Cleveland Browns have excused Baker Mayfield from attending the team's mandatory minicamp next week.

The team said that it was a "mutual decision and best for both parties."

Mayfield has been away from the Browns since Cleveland replaced him with Deshaun Watson as their starter in a trade with the Houston Texans in March.

Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa showed up for mandatory minicamp with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday.

Samuel requested a trade from the 49ers in April. Because Samuel reported for the minicamp, he is not subject to the fines that go with missing minicamp sessions.

Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have been adamant that they don't intend to trade Samuel. 

When asked whether Samuel has rescinded his trade request, Shanahan said that's a better question for Samuel, who has not been available to the media since his trade request became public knowledge.

Shanahan did, however, say that discussions between the Niners and Samuel's representatives are ongoing and that he and Samuel have had the opportunity to speak in person recently.

"They always talk," Shanahan said. "I love our relationship with Deebo and hopefully that will help us be able to solve this contractually before we get to the season."

Aaron Rodgers fully expects to finish his playing career with the Green Bay Packers. During each of the past two offseasons, Rodgers has questioned his place with the franchise.

"Yes, definitely," Rodgers said when asked if he planned on finishing his career with Green Bay.

Rodgers attended Tuesday's initial practice of mandatory minicamp. Rodgers previously skipped most of the voluntary offseason program to work out in Southern California. 

The San Francisco 49ers have excused Jimmy Garoppolo from this week's minicamp, sources tell NFL Media.

Garoppolo has been rehabbing from shoulder surgery away from the 49ers' facility as the team continues to explore trade options.

Garoppolo has been widely expected to be traded this offseason as the 49ers pivot to Trey Lance at quarterback.