NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Colts QB & WR Deals
Colts QB Jones, WR Pierce espn.com remain hopeful about finalizing contracts before free agency. GM Chris Ballard expressed optimism, though no agreements have been reached yet.
49ers & Williams Contract Talks
Lynch believes 49ers, Williams espn.com are "on the same page" despite reported struggles in finalizing a deal for left tackle Trent Williams. General manager John Lynch offered cautious optimism after ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted contract hurdles.
Cowboys Kickers Demand
Sources: Aubrey pushes for bigger Cowboys offer espn.com revealed Brandon Aubrey’s agent seeks a $10M/year deal, surpassing the current offer that would make him the NFL’s highest-paid kicker.
Bills WR Coleman’s Challenge
Bills GM says WR Coleman espn.com will face scrutiny to regain his 2023 form. GM Brandon Beane emphasized Coleman must return to his preseason mindset amid offseason uncertainty.
Bengals DE Trade Hurdles
Bengals’ Tobin: Hendrickson move espn.com could be “complicated,” per director of player personnel Duke Tobin, hinting at potential trade complexities for defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Lions OL Return
Lions’ Decker indicates return for 11th season espn.com as offensive lineman Taylor Decker hinted at continuing his career via social media, defying retirement rumors.
Cardinals QB Silence
Source: Kyler hasn’t talked to Cards, refuting GM espn.com amid reports QB Kyler Murray has not spoken with the team since the season’s end, contradicting GM Monti Ossenfort’s claims.
Broncos OC Shift
Payton says OC Webb to call Broncos’ offense espn.com as head coach Sean Payton confirmed Davis Webb will serve as Denver’s play-caller for the 2026 season.
Buccaneers WR Flexibility
Bucs: Evans ‘earned’ right to explore free agency espn.com per GM Jason Licht, who stated veteran WR Mike Evans has the right to pursue other opportunities despite the team’s interest.
Packers’ Roster Moves
Packers GM speaks on Micah Parsons, Josh Jacobs espn.com as Brian Gutekunst addressed special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia’s exit and potential roster adjustments.
Vikings QB Search
Vikings exploring all QB options for '26 espn.com per executive Rob Brzezinski, signaling a potential overhaul at quarterback for the 2026 season.
Panthers OC Transition
Panthers’ Canales cedes playcalls to OC Idzik espn.com as coach Dave Canales voluntarily handed play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik.
Texans QB Trade Denial
Texans GM: Stroud trade speculation is 'moronic' espn.com per Nick Caserio, who dismissed rumors about trading QB C.J. Stroud ahead of free agency.
Bears Compensation Request
Bears seeking compensation for Falcons GM hire espn.com after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as GM, with Chicago believing they’re owed draft picks.
Dolphins Tua Situation
Dolphins GM: 'Everything’s on the table' with Tua espn.com as GM Jon-Eric Sullivan confirmed all options are open for QB Tua Tagovailoa, who still desires to play.
Jets RB Hall Retention
Jets GM: Plan to keep RB Hall, with deal or tag espn.com as Darren Mougey stated the team will franchise tag Breece Hall if no deal is reached by Tuesday’s deadline.
Ravens QB Extension
Ravens target Jackson extension espn.com as GM Eric De Costa expressed confidence in securing a contract extension for Lamar Jackson while pursuing a “market-setting” deal for Tyler Linderbaum.
Cowboys OL Surgery
Sources: Cowboys’ Smith has minor knee surgery espn.com for All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith, who will be fully recovered for the offseason program.
Steelers QB Uncertainty
Steelers GM on Rodgers: 'He knows how we feel' espn.com as Omar Khan hinted at unresolved tensions regarding Aaron Rodgers’ potential return as the starter.
Raiders DE Retention
Raiders GM: I expect Crosby to stay amid rumors espn.com as John Spytek expressed optimism about retaining Maxx Crosby despite trade speculation.
Falcons QB Release
Falcons GM: QB Cousins to be released March 11 espn.com as new GM Ian Cunningham confirmed Kirk Cousins will be cut on the first day of the league year.
UFL Rule Changes
UFL making changes on field goal points, punts espn.com for 2026, including four points for 60+-yard field goals and restrictions on short punts.
Combine Insights
What we heard Tuesday at the NFL combine espn.com offered updates from coaches and GMs, including roster strategies and draft preparations.
Lions’ International Game
Lions will head to Munich for international game espn.com as the team prepares for its first such match since 2015, with details yet to be finalized.
Ravens Coaching Overhaul
Ravens coaching staff ushers in 'a new age' espn.com under new head coach, marking the franchise’s first leadership change since its 1996 founding.