NFL Football 3d Briefing
×NFL Combine & Draft Buzz
Quarterback Diego Pavia espn.com isn't toning down his confident approach at the combine, remaining unfazed by criticism that followed him at Vanderbilt. Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love espn.com, ranked No. 2 on ESPN's Big Board, plans to run all drills at the combine including the 40-yard dash. Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson espn.com declared himself a "franchise quarterback" ready to prove his worth to NFL talent evaluators. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs espn.com argued that being the "best defender" should outweigh positional value in draft selections. Tennessee cornerback Jermod Mc Coy espn.com confirmed his right knee is fully healthy after an ACL injury, expecting no limitations at his pro day.
Coaching & Staff Moves
The Atlanta Falcons espn.com dismissed assistant defensive line coach La Troy Lewis following sexual assault allegations. The Green Bay Packers espn.com hired Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator Cam Achord for the same role. The Denver Broncos espn.com brought Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston onto their staff as defensive passing-game coordinator. Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged disappointing Cowboys fans with the championship drought and promised changes starting with free agency approach.
Player Movement & Free Agency
The Colts espn.com have given quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, according to his agent. The Bears espn.com granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade destination. The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III (with failed physical designation) and starting safety Xavier Woods. Analysis suggests the Broncos espn.com can be "opportunistically aggressive" in free agency after clearing massive dead money from Russell Wilson contracts.
Business & League Operations
The NFL salary cap hit a new high of $301.2 million espn.com for the 2026 season, topping $300 million for the first time in league history. The NFLPA espn.com has narrowed its executive director search to finalists including current interim David White and former player president JC Trettle. Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel espn.com, both NFL competition committee members, expressed concern over replay errors in early games last season.
Combine Standouts & Prospects
Top prospects including David Bailey espn.com and Ohio State's linebacker duo impressed at combine workouts. Twelve potential fantasy stars espn.com are worth tracking as they climb draft boards through the Indianapolis process. The combine continues to showcase polarizing talents like Diego Pavia who maintain their confident approach despite criticism.
With the combine underway, teams are evaluating everything from Fernando Mendoza's espn.com potential as a top quarterback prospect to special teams upgrades like the Packers' hiring of Cam Achord. The league's record salary cap increase to $301.2 million sets the stage for what could be a transformative offseason across all 32 teams.