NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Combine Updates
Bills GM espn.com Brandon Beane said WR Keon Coleman will have 'every chance' to prove himself this season. Bengals director espn.com Duke Tobin called a trade involving Trey Hendrickson 'complicated' given his value. Broncos coach espn.com Sean Payton confirmed Davis Webb will call plays this season. Cardinals GM espn.com Monti Ossenfort said he's spoken with Kyler Murray, though a source disputed this claim. Lions offensive lineman espn.com Taylor Decker indicated he's returning for an 11th season via social media. Buccaneers GM espn.com Jason Licht said Mike Evans has 'earned' the right to explore free agency.
Coaching & Strategy
Broncos coach Payton named Davis Webb as offensive play-caller. Panthers coach espn.com Dave Canales ceded playcalling to OC Brad Idzik without pressure from management. Vikings executive espn.com Rob Brzezinski said the team is exploring all quarterback options for 2026. Falcons GM espn.com Ian Cunningham informed Kirk Cousins he'll be released March 11. Steelers GM espn.com Omar Khan said Aaron Rodgers 'knows how we feel' about his potential return. Raiders GM espn.com John Spytek expects Maxx Crosby to stay despite trade speculation.
Free Agency & Contracts
Cowboys have espn.com extended Brandon Aubrey an offer to make him NFL's highest-paid kicker, though his agent seeks $10 million annually. Falcons plan espn.com to franchise tag Kyle Pitts Sr. Cowboys aware espn.com of potential fallout from tagging George Pickens. Jets GM espn.com Darren Mougey said they'll tag or extend Breece Hall. Ravens GM espn.com Eric De Costa expressed confidence in extending Lamar Jackson while making a 'market-setting' offer to Tyler Linderbaum. Texans GM espn.com Nick Caserio called C.J. Stroud trade talk 'moronic.'
Player Moves
Bills GM challenged Keon Coleman to match his training camp attitude. Lions offensive lineman Taylor Decker announced his return for year. Chargers center espn.com Bradley Bozeman retired after eight NFL seasons. Chiefs cut espn.com DE Mike Danna as cap trimming continues. Patriots released espn.com RB Antonio Gibson after two seasons.
League News
NFL competition committee espn.com is discussing allowing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts. NFL competition committee co-chair espn.com Rich Mc Kay doesn't expect a tush push ban proposal. UFL announced espn.com four-point field goals for kicks over 60 yards and banned most punts inside the 50-yard line for 2026. Lions will espn.com play an international game in Munich, Germany, their first since 2015.
Draft & Combine
NFL combine espn.com continues with coaches and GMs speaking to media. Kiper projected espn.com the entire first round of the 2026 NFL draft. Combine schedule espn.com features top prospects in 40-yard dash and drills. Draft intel espn.com gathered from NFL execs on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and top prospects. QB Rivers espn.com Gunner Rivers committed to NC State, following his father Philip's path.
Team Situations
Bears seeking espn.com draft compensation after Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as GM. Dolphins GM espn.com Jon-Eric Sullivan said 'everything is on the table' regarding Tua Tagovailoa. Texans coach espn.com De Meco Ryans continues exceeding expectations in Year. Packers GM espn.com Brian Gutekunst addressed Micah Parsons, Josh Jacobs, and the tush push. Ravens coaching staff espn.com ushers in 'a new age' with first head coaching change since franchise inception.
Personnel Changes
Cowboys All-Pro espn.com Tyler Smith had minor knee surgery but will be ready for offseason program. Falcons new GM Cunningham has informed Cousins of his release. Bears believe they deserve draft compensation for Cunningham's hiring. Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia exited surprisingly.