Last updated: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
League Personnel & Roster Moves
The Patriots intend to cut quarterback Joshua Dobbs following recent roster evaluations, clearing the path for Bailey DeVito to assume the backup quarterback role behind the starter. Elsewhere in free agency, the Buccaneers secured linebacker Christian Rozeboom, who departed the Panthers to sign a new deal with Tampa Bay according to his agents. In Seattle, the Seahawks successfully matched the Jacksonville Jaguars' multiyear offer sheet for restricted free agent wide receiver Jake Bobo, locking him into their receiving corps for the immediate future.
Contract Implications & League Honors
Wide receiver contract negotiations reverberated across the league following the record-breaking extension signed by a top 2025 receiver, prompting questions about the financial ripple effects for incumbents like the Rams' Puka Nacua. Off the field, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will posthumously honor three influential assistant coaches: special teams architect Mike Westhoff, longtime defensive strategist Ted Cottrell, and former 49ers offensive line guru Bobb McKittrick. Meanwhile, the interest in the emerging Olympic flag football competition grew, with quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Robert Griffin III publicly expressing their desire to compete for Team USA in the international event.