NFL Football 3d Briefing
×NFL Free Agency & Transactions
The Colts remain hopeful on deals for QB Jones and WR Pierce espn.com, with GM Ballard expressing optimism about securing contracts before free agency begins. Meanwhile, the 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams are struggling to find a contractual solution espn.com, though GM Lynch offered a more optimistic outlook. The Cowboys have extended an offer to kicker Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid in the NFL, though his agent seeks closer to $10 million per season sources indicate espn.com. Bills GM Beane is challenging WR Coleman espn.com to match his training camp attitude. The Ravens are confident in extending QB Jackson espn.com while making a "market-setting" proposal to TE Linderbaum. Falcons GM Cunningham confirmed Kirk Cousins will be released espn.com on March 11th. Dolphins GM Sullivan stated "everything is on the table" espn.com regarding QB Tua Tagovailoa's future. The Jets will use a tag on RB Hall if they can't agree before Tuesday's deadline Mougey stated espn.com.
Trades, Injuries & Departures
The Bengals' move involving DT Hendrickson could prove challenging espn.com, per GM Tobin. Lions OL Decker indicated a return espn.com for his 11th season, postponing retirement. Texans GM Caserio called trade talk regarding Stroud "moronic" espn.com. Steelers GM Khan hopes for a quick resolution espn.com on Aaron Rodgers' potential return. Raiders GM Spytek expects Maxx Crosby to stay espn.com amid trade rumors. Falcons GM Cunningham plans to place the franchise tag on Pitts espn.com.
Team Changes & Departures
Panthers coach Canales ceded playcalling duties espn.com to OC Idzik. Broncos coach Payton confirmed QB Webb as playcaller espn.com. Vikings VP Brzezinski said they're exploring all QB options espn.com for 2026. Texans coach De Meco Ryans exceeds expectations espn.com entering Year.
Injuries & Departures
Cowboys OG Smith underwent minor knee surgery espn.com. Chargers C Bozeman announced retirement espn.com after eight years. Chiefs DE Danna was released espn.com as part of cap trimming.
Market Moves & Draft Insights
NFL free agency tiers rank top QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs, and OL espn.com. Raiders GM Spytek expects Crosby to stay amid rumors. Falcons GM Cunningham confirmed Cousins' release.
International & Other Notes
Lions will play an international game in Munich for the first time since 2015 espn.com. Panthers made a coaching change for the first time since their inaugural season espn.com. Raiders GM Spytek expects Crosby to stay amid trade rumors. Falcons GM Cunningham confirmed Cousins' release.
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All citations correspond to the listed ESPN NFL articles.