NFL Football 3d Briefing
×NFL Transactions &Moves
The Bills GM espn.com challenged embattled WR Keon Coleman to match his training camp attitude last season, signaling a potential turning point for the struggling receiver. The Cowboys have extended an offer to make kicker Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid in the NFL, though his agent is demanding a deal closer to $10 million per season espn.com. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin described the potential trade of DE Trey Hendrickson as "complicated" espn.com, hinting at potential hurdles. Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed offensive coordinator Davis Webb will call the offense this season espn.com, solidifying the QB's role.
Quarterback Moves & Speculation
Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort refuted claims he spoke with QB Kyler Murray, stating no talks have occurred since season's end espn.com. The Vikings are "exploring all possibilities" to improve QB play in 2026 espn.com, while Panthers coach Dave Canales ceded playcalling duties to OC Brad Idzik espn.com, a move made without GM or owner pressure. Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan stated "everything is on the table" regarding QB Tua Tagovailoa espn.com, whose reps confirmed he still wants to play. The Bears believe they deserve draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as GM espn.com, though the Falcons plan to release QB Kirk Cousins on March 11 espn.com.
Free Agency & Roster Moves
Despite wanting Mike Evans to stay, Bucs GM Jason Licht and coach Todd Bowles believe the veteran WR "earned" the right to explore free agency espn.com. The Chiefs are releasing veteran DE Mike Danna as part of cap trimming espn.com, while the Patriots released RB Antonio Gibson after two seasons espn.com. Chargers center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement after eight years espn.com. Ravens GM Eric De Costa is confident about Lamar Jackson's extension while making a "market-setting" offer to OT Tyler Linderbaum espn.com.
Coaching Changes & Team Moves
The 49ers aren't planning to trade QB Mac Jones but could be swayed by the right offer espn.com. The Vikings are exploring all QB options for 2026 espn.com. The Panthers made a coaching change, with Dave Canales ceding playcalling duties to OC Brad Idzik espn.com. The Ravens are ushering in "a new age" with a coaching staff change espn.com. Texans coach De Meco Ryans continues to exceed expectations in Year 4 espn.com.
International & League Updates
The Lions will play an international game in Munich, Germany, for the first time since 2015 espn.com. The UFL will award four points for field goals of at least 60 yards and ban most punts inside the opponent's 50 in 2026 espn.com. The NFL competition committee is discussing allowing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts espn.com. The Cowboys are "leaning" toward using the franchise tag on WR George Pickens espn.com, while the Falcons plan to place the franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts Sr. .