NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Movement & Trades
Colts espn.com have granted Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, his agent confirmed. Bears espn.com have also allowed Tremaine Edmunds to explore trade options. Meanwhile, Falcons espn.com GM Ian Cunningham informed Kirk Cousins he'll be released March 11, opening the door for his next destination.
NFL Combine Updates
Top prospects are making their cases in Indianapolis. Caleb Downs espn.com believes being the "best defender" should outweigh positional value in draft selection. Jermod Mc Coy espn.com declared his knee fully healthy after ACL surgery, expecting "no limits" at his pro day. Arvell Reese espn.com identified himself as an outside linebacker/edge rusher during combine interviews.
Coaching & Staff Changes
Broncos espn.com have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston as their defensive passing-game coordinator. Panthers espn.com coach Dave Canales will cede playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik. Bills espn.com GM Brandon Beane challenged Keon Coleman to replicate his training camp mindset from last season.
Contract & Free Agency
Cowboys espn.com extended an offer to Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker, though his agent seeks closer to $10 million annually. Ravens espn.com are targeting extensions for Lamar Jackson and Tyler Linderbaum, with a "market-setting" proposal for the latter. Texans espn.com GM Nick Caserio dismissed trade speculation about C.J. Stroud as "moronic."
Front Office Moves
Steelers espn.com GM Omar Khan hopes for a quick resolution on Aaron Rodgers' potential return. Bengals espn.com director Duke Tobin called a Trey Hendrickson trade "complicated." Raiders espn.com GM John Spytek expects Maxx Crosby to remain with the team despite trade rumors.
Team-Specific Developments
Dolphins espn.com ranked first in the NFLPA survey for the third consecutive year, while the Steelers finished last. Lions espn.com offensive lineman Taylor Decker indicated he'll return for an 11th season. Buccaneers espn.com GM Jason Licht believes Mike Evans has "earned" the right to explore free agency.
Draft & Combine Analysis
ESPN analysts are projecting the 2026 draft landscape. Mel Kiper released his latest mock draft projecting the entire first round. The combine schedule features top prospects in drills like the 40-yard dash, with rookies offering advice to incoming prospects based on their journeys.
Veteran Moves
Chargers espn.com C Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons and 110 starts. Patriots espn.com released running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons. Titans espn.com cut starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and safety Xavier Woods, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation.
Future Outlook
Vikings espn.com are "exploring all possibilities" to improve quarterback play in 2026. 49ers espn.com GM John Lynch expressed optimism about reaching a contractual solution with Trent Williams after earlier reports of struggles. Broncos espn.com enter free agency with a clean cap slate after two years of massive dead money hits from Russell Wilson.