NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster Moves & Transactions
The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday. The Bears espn.com granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade. The Patriots espn.com released running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons. The Chiefs espn.com cut defensive end Mike Danna as part of their salary cap trimming. The Chargers espn.com saw center Bradley Bozeman announce his retirement after eight NFL seasons and 110 starts.
Coaching & Staff Changes
The Broncos espn.com hired Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston as their defensive passing-game coordinator. The Panthers espn.com announced coach Dave Canales is ceding playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik. The Broncos espn.com confirmed offensive coordinator Davis Webb will call plays this season. The Ravens espn.com are ushering in a new era with their first coaching change since the team's inaugural season.
Quarterback Developments
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham espn.com informed Kirk Cousins he'll be released March 11. The Dolphins espn.com said "everything's on the table" regarding Tua Tagovailoa, whose representatives confirmed he still wants to play. The Steelers espn.com GM Omar Khan said Aaron Rodgers "knows how we feel" about a potential return. The Texans espn.com GM Nick Caserio called trade talk about C.J. Stroud "moronic." The Vikings espn.com are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback situation in 2026.
Contract & Extension Updates
The Colts espn.com remain hopeful about deals for receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones before free agency. The Ravens espn.com are targeting extensions for Lamar Jackson and Tyler Linderbaum, with a "market-setting" proposal for the latter. The Cowboys espn.com are leaning toward using the franchise tag on George Pickens while aware of potential fallout. The Falcons espn.com plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr.
NFL Combine Developments
Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com said no team has mentioned arm length during his interviews, focusing on his play instead. Top prospect Arvell Reese espn.com declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher at the combine. NFL rookies espn.com provided advice to 2026 draft prospects beginning their combine experience. Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel espn.com expressed concern over replay errors in last season's early games.
Rule Changes & League News
The UFL espn.com announced it will award four points for field goals of at least 60 yards and ban most punts inside the opponent's 50 for its 2026 season. The NFL competition committee espn.com is discussing allowing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts. The Lions espn.com will play an international game in Munich, Germany, their first since 2015.
Free Agency & Trade Market
Brian Thomas Jr. and Maxx Crosby espn.com headlined ESPN's ranking of top offseason trade candidates. The Raiders espn.com GM John Spytek expects Maxx Crosby to remain with the team despite trade speculation. The Bills espn.com GM Brandon Beane challenged receiver Keon Coleman to maintain his training camp attitude. The Bengals espn.com director of player personnel Duke Tobin said a Trey Hendrickson trade could prove challenging.
International & Player Movement
Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers espn.com committed to NC State, following in his father Philip Rivers' footsteps. The Cowboys' All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith espn.com had minor knee surgery but will be ready for the offseason program. The Bears espn.com believe they should receive draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their new GM.
ESPN's NFL experts espn.com predicted starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams, including speculation about Kirk Cousins returning to Minnesota and Kyler Murray potentially joining the AFC. Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com projected the entire first round of the 2026 NFL draft ahead of the combine. The NFL espn.com combine schedule features top prospects participating in the 40-yard dash and other drills as teams evaluate talent for April's draft.