NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 17, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
AFC Moves & Roster Overhauls
The Indianapolis Colts aggressively targeted talent across multiple sports backgrounds, announcing Tuesday the signing of free-agent cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who will reunite with defensive coordinator Gus Anarumo. Furthermore, the franchise tapped the college basketball court by inking Carson Towt, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward from Notre Dame, as a developmental tight end prospect. Concurrently in the AFC South, the Houston Texans fortified their interior line by securing veteran guard Wyatt Teller on a two-year contract, aiming to bolster their recently rebuilt offensive front.
Divergent AFC West Strategies
The Denver Broncos are doubling down internally during the initial free agency period, notably becoming the sole team yet to sign an external free agent, adhering to their strategy of retaining homegrown players from the last two seasons. This contrasts sharply with the Miami Dolphins, who reportedly shipped star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to Denver in exchange for the Broncos' first-round selection, sparking debate over whether Denver's "run-it-back" approach or Miami's willingness to divest assets represents a sounder path toward contention. Rounding out significant AFC roster adjustments, the Philadelphia Eagles secured speedster Hollywood Brown on a one-year pact valued up to $6.5 million.