NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Draft & Combine News
Quarterback rankings espn.com have emerged as scouts evaluate every first-round pick from 2021-2025, with the 2026 No. 1 prospect slot still open. Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson espn.com declared himself a "franchise quarterback" at the NFL scouting combine, aiming to prove his worth to talent evaluators. Quarterback Diego Pavia espn.com showed no signs of toning down his polarizing style as he approaches the NFL, carrying the same confidence that defined his Vanderbilt career. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs espn.com argued that being the "best defender" should outweigh positional value when teams make draft selections.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love espn.com, ranked No. 2 on ESPN's Big Board, plans to run the 40-yard dash and complete all combine drills Saturday. Ohio State star Arvell Reese espn.com identified himself as an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during combine media interviews. Former Vols CB Jermod Mc Coy espn.com confirmed he's fully recovered from his ACL injury and expects "no limits" at his pro day. Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com said teams have focused on his play rather than arm length during interviews.
Team Moves & 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 brought Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston onto staff as defensive passing-game coordinator. The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and starting safety Xavier Woods, with Cushenberry's release including a failed physical designation.
Executive & Union Updates
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged disappointing fans with Dallas' championship drought and promised changes starting with free agency approach. The NFLPA has narrowed its executive director search espn.com, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretretter among finalists. NFL coaches Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel expressed concern over replay errors in early games espn.com, highlighting issues from last season's 1 p.m. window.
Salary Cap & Financial News
The NFL salary cap espn.com reached $301.2 million for 2026, marking the first time it has topped $300 million in league history. The Broncos espn.com enter free agency with a clean slate after clearing massive dead money cap hits from previous years, positioning them to be "opportunistically aggressive." The Bears espn.com granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, while the Colts espn.com allowed quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. to find a new team.
Free Agency Speculation
Analysts have identified 32 perfect free agent fits espn.com for all NFL teams, including Mike Evans to the Bills and Malik Willis to the Jets. Questions surround whether the Seahawks espn.com will re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who could become only the fourth player to win the award and start the next season with a new team. With the salary cap at record levels, teams are preparing for what could be one of the most active free agency periods in recent memory.