NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster Moves & Cuts
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 Patriots espn.com 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 Chargers espn.com starting center Bradley Bozeman has announced his retirement after eight years in the NFL and 110 starts.
Trade Market & Contract News
The Bears espn.com have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Falcons espn.com plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Cowboys espn.com have extended an offer to Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, sources told ESPN, but Aubrey's agent has asked for a deal closer to $10 million per season. 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 & Staff Changes
The Broncos espn.com have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston to be their defensive passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The 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. The Broncos espn.com coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be Denver's playcaller this season.
Quarterback Updates
New Falcons GM espn.com Ian Cunningham has informed QB Kirk Cousins that the team will release him March 11, the first day of the league year, Cunningham said Tuesday on 92.9 The Game. 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. The Steelers espn.com GM Omar Khan is hoping for a quick resolution when it comes to the possible return of Aaron Rodgers at the team's starter next season, adding "he knows how we feel."
Combine & Draft News
Ohio State star espn.com Arvell Reese, one of the top prospects in April's NFL draft, declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during media interviews at the combine Wednesday. Defensive end espn.com Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his play instead. The Vikings espn.com are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback play in 2026, executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday.
International & League Updates
For the first time espn.com since 2015, the Lions will play an international game, this time in Munich, Germany, with their opponent and date to be named later. The UFL espn.com will award four points for field goals of at least 60 yards, and ban most punts inside of the opponent's 50 for its 2026 season, which starts March 27. The NFL competition committee espn.com is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts.
Team-Specific Developments
The Colts espn.com general manager Chris Ballard said he remains hopeful that the team can get deals done with receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones before free agency begins. The 49ers espn.com general manager John Lynch offered a more optimistic view shortly after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are "struggling to find a contractual solution." The Bills espn.com GM Brandon Beane said the team is challenging embattled WR Keon Coleman to come in with the same attitude he had to start training camp last season.
Coaching Interest & Speculation
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Player Health & Recovery
The Cowboys' espn.com All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith had minor cleanup surgery on his right knee, sources told ESPN, but will be 100% ready for the offseason program in April. The Ravens espn.com GM Eric De Costa said he's confident about a contract extension for QB Lamar Jackson while the team has made a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum.
Other Notable News
The Bears espn.com believe they should receive draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their new general manager last month. The Dolphins espn.com general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said "everything is on the table" regarding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose reps confirmed to the GM that Tagovailoa still wants to play. The Texans espn.com GM Nick Caserio called the trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic."