NFL Football 3d Briefing
×NFL Combine Highlights
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love espn.com announced he'll participate in all combine drills including the 40-yard dash. Quarterback Diego Pavia espn.com remained defiant about his playing style at Vanderbilt despite criticism. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs espn.com declared himself the best defender in the draft class. Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson espn.com told NFL talent evaluators he's a "franchise quarterback." Ohio State star Arvell Reese espn.com identified himself as an outside linebacker/edge rusher during combine interviews.
Coaching Changes
The Atlanta Falcons espn.com dismissed assistant defensive line coach La Troy Lewis following sexual assault allegations. The Packers espn.com hired Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator Cam Achord for the same role. The Broncos espn.com added Colorado DC Robert Livingston as defensive passing-game coordinator. The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and safety Xavier Woods.
Player Movement Updates
Anthony Richardson Sr. espn.com received permission from the Colts to seek a trade. The Bears espn.com granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade. Former Vols CB Jermod Mc Coy espn.com said his right ACL is fully healed with no limitations expected. Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com reported teams have focused on his play rather than arm length during interviews.
Salary Cap & League News
The NFL salary cap espn.com reached a new high of $301.2 million for 2026, topping $300 million for the first time. Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged letting Cowboys fans down during the championship drought and promised changes starting with free agency approach. Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel espn.com expressed concern over replay errors in early games to the NFL competition committee.
Draft Analysis
ESPN analysts espn.com ranked quarterbacks drafted in Round 1 from 2021-2025 and projected where Fernando Mendoza would fit among them. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love No. 2 on his Big Board. Ohio State's Caleb Downs argued being the "best defender" should outweigh positional value in draft selections. ESPN experts espn.com highlighted top combine workouts from Day, featuring speedy defensive backs and tight ends.
Free Agency Speculation
ESPN analysts espn.com identified one free agent fit for each NFL team, including Mike Evans to the Bills and Malik Willis to the Jets. The Broncos espn.com enter free agency with a clean cap slate after Russell Wilson dead money cleared. Jerry Jones indicated the Cowboys plan to spend more aggressively in free agency.
Union Updates
The NFLPA espn.com has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director to finalists including interim David White and former player president JC Tretter.
Combine Standouts
ESPN analysts identified top performers from Day 2 combine workouts. ESPN's Liz Loza espn.com highlighted 12 prospects to watch for fantasy football potential. Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love plans to be active in all combine drills as a projected top RB pick.