NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 4:53 AM ET
Free Agency Frenzy
The Buffalo Bills secured safety Geno Stone espn.com on a one-year deal, while cornerback Cobie Durant espn.com agreed to a $5.5 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys. The New York Jets landed safety Andre Cisco espn.com for $5.25 million and acquired quarterback Geno Smith espn.com in a trade before he hit free agency. Meanwhile, veteran cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson espn.com signed a $6 million deal with the Bills, joining pass rusher Bradley Chubb espn.com on a three-year, $43.5 million contract. The Carolina Panthers added left tackle Rasheed Walker espn.com, while the Tennessee Titans espn.com released cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to save $11.4 million against the salary cap.
Defensive Reinforcements
The Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker Arnold Ebiketie espn.com to a one-year, $7.3 million deal, and the Buccaneers added defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad espn.com for up to $6 million. The Bengals bolstered their defense espn.com with a two-year, $28 million contract for defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, while the Chiefs addressed cornerback needs espn.com by signing Kader Kohou. The Washington Commanders espn.com added tight end Chig Okonkwo and safety Quanell X. Cross, while the 49ers brought back linebacker Dre Greenlaw espn.com on a $7.5 million deal.
Offensive Line Moves
The Cleveland Browns released starting tackle Jack Conklin espn.com after six injury-marred seasons, while the Chargers retained versatile lineman Trey Pipkins III espn.com on a two-year, $10 million deal. The Jets added guard Dylan Parham espn.com for up to $20 million, and the Commanders signed running back Rachaad White espn.com. The Seahawks addressed running back depth espn.com by agreeing to terms with former Packers back Emanuel Wilson for up to $2.1 million.
Quarterback Carousel
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed Daniel Jones espn.com to a two-year, $88 million contract that could reach $100 million, while the Vikings restructured Aaron Jones Sr.'s deal espn.com to keep him off the market. The New York Jets' trade for Geno Smith espn.com came after Pete Carroll took blame espn.com for Smith's struggles in Las Vegas. The Arizona Cardinals' release of Kyler Murray espn.com created uncertainty about his next landing spot, with the Vikings among potential suitors.
Front Office Developments
The NFL reinstated its front office and coaching accelerator program espn.com, now including nonminority participants. The Baltimore Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's contract espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space. The New England Patriots are set to release linebacker Anfernee Jennings espn.com to save $3.8 million, while safety Kevin Byard III signed espn.com with New England on a $9 million deal.
Notable Departures and Retirements
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost Mike Evans espn.com in free agency, ending his tenure as the team's all-time leader in most statistical categories. Defensive end Bryce Huff announced his retirement espn.com from the NFL, while the Browns' release of Jack Conklin espn.com marked the end of an injury-plagued six-year stint. The Pittsburgh Steelers are losing wide receiver Calvin Austin III espn.com to the New York Giants on a one-year, $4.5 million deal.
International and Miscellaneous Moves
The Houston Texans signed tight end Foster Moreau espn.com, while the Atlanta Falcons reached a deal with defensive end Samson Ebukam espn.com. The Green Bay Packers added defensive tackle Javon Hargrave espn.com on a two-year, $23 million contract. The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Tutu Atwell espn.com, and the Detroit Lions added cornerback Roger McCreary espn.com on a one-year deal.
League-Wide Considerations
Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider expressed concern espn.com about Washington state's new income tax on high earners potentially impacting free agent signings. The NFL is considering adding a Thanksgiving Eve game espn.com to this season's schedule. The New York Giants surprised many espn.com by re-signing offensive tackle Evan Neal despite four disappointing seasons, including being a healthy scratch for most of 2024. The Dallas Cowboys traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa espn.com to the 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick, continuing their offseason restructuring.