NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing

Broncos Financial Flexibility

No more Russell Wilson dead money espn.com means the Broncos enter the 2026 offseason with a clean slate. This financial flexibility allows Denver to be "opportunistically aggressive" in free agency.

Coaching Staff Moves

The Broncos brought Colorado DC onto staff espn.com by hiring Robert Livingston as their defensive passing-game coordinator. Livingston joins from Deion Sanders' program where he served as defensive coordinator.

Defensive Line Perspective

Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com said NFL teams have focused on his play rather than arm length during interviews. The prospect noted that no team has mentioned arm measurements to him.

Replay System Concerns

Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel espn.com expressed concern over replay errors in early-season games. Both coaches, who serve on the NFL's competition committee, highlighted issues from 1 p.m. games last season.

Player Movement Updates

The Titans cut starting C Cushenberry and safety Woods espn.com with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation. Meanwhile, the Bears allowed LB Edmunds to seek trade espn.com as the linebacker explores his options.