NFL Football 3d Briefing
×NFL Combine & Draft Prospects
Francisco Mauigoa espn.com, the top offensive line prospect, credited daily battles with Miami teammates Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor for fueling his development and said he is open to a position change. Quarterback evaluations for the upcoming draft are already underway, with Fernando Mendoza espn.com now slotted among recent first-round picks in a new ranking. Meanwhile, Alabama’s Ty Simpson declared at the combine that he is prepared to prove he is a franchise quarterback espn.com. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love plans to participate fully in all combine drills, including the 40-yard dash, rejecting the sit-out strategy. Diego Pavia espn.com also embraced his polarizing reputation, showing no signs of toning down his approach. Day 2 of the combine featured speedy defensive backs espn.com and impressive tight ends in standout workouts. On the defensive side, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs argued that being the best defender espn.com should outweigh positional value in draft decisions. Jermod McCoy, a top cornerback prospect, confirmed his knee is fully healthy espn.com and expects no limitations at his pro day. For fantasy football players, a list of 12 future stars espn.com to track in Indianapolis highlights rookies who could make an immediate impact.
Team Moves & Coaching Changes
The Green Bay Packers espn.com added Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator Cam Achord to their staff in a Friday announcement. In a major personnel decision, the Indianapolis Colts espn.com granted quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, according to his agent. The New York Jets espn.com emerged as the clear winner in the recent Jermaine Johnson-T’Vondre Sweat trade, per an analysis of signings and deals. The Atlanta Falcons espn.com fired assistant defensive line coach La Troy Lewis on Friday following sexual assault allegations. The Tennessee Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III (with a failed physical designation) and starting safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday. Regarding a marquee free agent, the Seattle Seahawks espn.com face a decision on re-signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, which would be a rare franchise transition. For all 32 teams, one perfect free agent fit espn.com was identified, including suggestions like Mike Evans to the Bills.
League Business & Policy
The NFL salary cap espn.com reached a new high of $301.2 million for the 2026 season, topping $300 million for the first time. This rising cap benefits teams like the Denver Broncos espn.com, who are finally free of massive dead money from the Russell Wilson era and can be “opportunistically aggressive” in free agency. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admitted he has let fans down with the championship drought and promised change, starting with a more aggressive free agency approach espn.com. The NFLPA espn.com has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director, with interim David White and former player president JC Tretter among the finalists. A concerning replay error espn.com trend in early-season games last year was flagged by competition committee members Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel. Finally, an unusual story from the combine: Shedeur Sanders espn.com received a porcelain horse head from Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken for his 60th birthday, a gift with a simple reasoning behind it.