NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 21, 2026, 1:30 AM ET
NFC Roster Moves & Options
The Seattle Seahawks secured commitments for two key young talents Friday, exercising the crucial fifth-year options for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, locking them in as core pieces for the foreseeable future. Elsewhere in the NFC, the Atlanta Falcons bolstered their secondary by acquiring safety Sydney Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles, a move that also involved a strategic exchange of fourth- and sixth-round draft picks between the two clubs. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers opted against exercising the option bonus for veteran offensive tackle Trent Williams, though sources indicate the organization remains engaged in negotiations to finalize a new long-term agreement with the cornerstone lineman Sources: 49ers pass on Williams option, eye deal.
Team Depth & Draft Preparations
In an effort to shore up the protection unit, the Minnesota Vikings signed offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark to a one-year contract, adding necessary depth ahead of the draft proceedings. The upcoming draft itself is already impacting local infrastructure, as Pittsburgh Public Schools announced a shift to remote learning from April 22nd through the 24th to accommodate the logistical demands associated with hosting the NFL’s marquee talent acquisition event in the city.