NFL Football 3d Briefing
×NFL Transactions & Developments
The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and starting safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation. The Bears espn.com have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Broncos have hired Colorado defensive passing-game coordinator Robert Livingston to their staff, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
QB Situation & Projections
The Vikings are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback play in 2026, executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday. The Falcons espn.com plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Jets espn.com will use one of the tags at their disposal on running back Breece Hall if they can't reach an agreement with the running back before Tuesday's deadline, general manager Darren Mougey said Tuesday.
Roster Moves & Departures
The Patriots have released running back Antonio Gibson, the team announced Monday. The Chiefs espn.com released veteran defensive end Mike Danna on Monday as they work to get under the salary cap by the start of the new league year in two weeks. The Lions espn.com offensive lineman Taylor Decker indicated in a social media post Tuesday that he's putting off retirement to return for his 11th NFL season.
Coaching Changes & Strategy
Panthers espn.com coach Dave Canales is ceding playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, saying the decision was made without pressure from the GM or owner. Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be Denver's playcaller this season. The Ravens are confident about a contract extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson while making a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum, Ravens GM Eric De Costa said.
Trade Rumors & Free Agency
The Texans called trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic," GM Nick Caserio said. The Buccaneers espn.com believe wide receiver Mike Evans has "earned" the right to explore free agency despite their desire for him to remain. The Cowboys are aware of the potential fallout of using the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, with executive vice president Stephen Jones stating they are "leaning" towards it.
Other Notes
ESPN espn.com reported the latest updates from coaches and general managers speaking at the 2026 NFL combine. The Packers espn.com GM Brian Gutekunst hit on several topics, including special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia's surprising exit. The Raiders espn.com GM John Spytek said he expects star defensive end Maxx Crosby to play for the team in 2026 amid trade speculation.