NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster & Personnel Moves
Titans espn.com made significant roster cuts, releasing starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and safety Xavier Woods. The Bears granted permission espn.com to linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to seek a trade, while the Broncos hired Robert Livingston espn.com as defensive passing-game coordinator. Meanwhile, the Bears believe they should receive espn.com draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as GM.
Quarterback Developments
The Vikings are exploring all possibilities espn.com to improve quarterback play in 2026, while new Falcons GM Ian Cunningham confirmed Kirk Cousins espn.com will be released March 11. Contradicting his GM, a source told ESPN espn.com Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort has not spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray since the season ended. The Texans called trade talk espn.com regarding C.J. Stroud "moronic" as they prepare to keep their franchise quarterback.
Contract Situations
The Jets plan to use one of their tags espn.com on running back Breece Hall if they can't reach an agreement before Tuesday's deadline. Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said "everything is on the table" espn.com regarding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Falcons plan to place the franchise tag espn.com on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., while the Cowboys are "leaning" toward using the tag on wide receiver George Pickens.
Coaching & Front Office Changes
Panthers coach Dave Canales ceded playcalling duties espn.com to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik without pressure from the front office. Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed Davis Webb espn.com will be Denver's playcaller this season. Ravens GM Eric De Costa expressed confidence espn.com in a contract extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson while targeting Tyler Linderbaum with a "market-setting" proposal.
NFL Combine & Draft News
Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team espn.com has mentioned arm length during interviews, focusing on his play instead. Ohio State star Arvell Reese declared himself espn.com an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher at the combine. As draft prospects prepare for workouts, NFL rookies are providing espn.com advice based on their personal journeys. The combine features top prospects espn.com participating in various drills as teams evaluate the 2026 draft class.
Personnel Decisions
The Patriots released running back espn.com Antonio Gibson after two seasons, while the Chiefs cut veteran defensive end espn.com Mike Danna as they work to get under the salary cap. Chargers starting center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement espn.com after eight years in the NFL. Lions offensive lineman Taylor Decker indicated on social media espn.com he's putting off retirement to return for his 11th season.
Contract Negotiations
Colts GM Chris Ballard remains hopeful espn.com the team can get deals done with receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones before free agency begins. The Cowboys extended an offer espn.com to kicker Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid in the NFL, but Aubrey's agent has asked for a deal closer to $10 million per season. Bills GM Brandon Beane said the team is challenging espn.com Keon Coleman to come in with the same attitude he had at the start of training camp last season.
Rule Changes & League News
The NFL competition committee is discussing espn.com the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts. The UFL will award four points espn.com for field goals of at least 60 yards and ban most punts inside the opponent's 50-yard line for its 2026 season. For the first time since 2015, the Lions will play an international game espn.com in Munich, Germany.