NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Roster Moves
The Commanders agreed to pay $1 million to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging fan deception under previous ownership. Detroit traded running back David Montgomery to Houston for a conditional draft pick. The Texans then dealt starting right tackle Tytus Howard to Cleveland for a fifth-round selection. Washington also informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore of his impending release before the new league year.
Contract Decisions
The Bengals retained key right guard Dalton Risner on a one-year deal. Kansas City will release offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, saving $20 million against the salary cap unless a trade materializes.
Injury Updates & Draft Prospects
Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery five weeks ago and could be sidelined until training camp. Mel Kiper Jr. identified 13 prospects who boosted their draft stock at the combine, highlighting Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton.
Quarterback Situations
Houston enters the offseason with critical contract decisions looming for C.J. Stroud. Sawyer Robertson, the final quarterback recruited by Mike Leach at Baylor, is a draft prospect still refining his NFL-readiness after a lengthy development period.