NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 18, 2026, 6:30 AM ET
NFL Free Agency & Roster Moves
The free agency carousel continued turning Tuesday as several teams significantly bolstered their defensive and offensive lines, while the Broncos elected to stay internal, becoming the only franchise yet to sign an outside free agent during the initial wave. Detroit landed defensive end D.J. Wonnum on a one-year contract potentially worth up to $6 million, following his two-year tenure with the Panthers. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts reunited former teammates, signing cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who joins former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in Indianapolis, and the Texans simultaneously agreed to terms with guard Wyatt Teller on a two-year deal to fortify their rebuilt offensive front.
The wide receiver market saw movement as Philadelphia secured speedster Hollywood Brown on a one-year pact valued at up to $6.5 million, adding a downfield threat to the Eagles' aerial attack. These personnel shifts have already begun influencing the outlook for the upcoming draft, as experts assessing free agency question whether Denver's "run-it-back" strategy or Miami's aggressive moves—such as the reported trade of Jaylen Waddle—represent the wiser long-term approach according to expert analysis. Mock draft projections are rapidly adjusting to these signings, with analysts like Mel Kiper Jr. already recalculating where top prospects will land in the first round given the altered team needs following the initial free agency flurry.
Unusual Roster Additions & Player Workouts
In a peculiar cross-sport signing, the Indianapolis Colts inked Notre Dame basketball forward Carson Towt to an NFL contract, listing the 6-foot-8, 250-pound athlete as a tight end prospect. This move comes as teams look for unique athletic profiles, contrasting with the established veteran signings elsewhere. Separately, reigning MVP Lamar Jackson was captured boxing during offseason training, an intensive workout regimen undertaken as the quarterback seeks to minimize the risk of a recurrence of the hamstring injury that limited him to 13 games last season.