NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 17, 2026, 10:30 PM ET
AFC & NFC Roster Moves Accelerate
Defensive reinforcements began taking shape across the league Tuesday, highlighted by the Lions securing D.J. Wonnum on a one-year contract valued up to $6 million following his two-year tenure with the Panthers. Simultaneously, the Indianapolis Colts bolstered their secondary by signing free agent cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, reuniting him with former defensive coordinator Steve Anarumo, while the Texans agreed to terms with Wyatt Teller on a two-year pact to solidify their rebuilt offensive line. These additions underscore a trend of immediate upgrades as teams prepare for training camp schedules.
The Eagles landed receiver Hollywood Brown for a one-year deal that could reach $6.5 million, providing Philadelphia with a speedy weapon after his stint in Kansas City. In a more unconventional move, the Colts inked Notre Dame basketball forward Carson Towt, listing the 6-foot-8, 250-pound prospect at tight end, indicating a continued league appetite for cross-sport athleticism. Meanwhile, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson engaged in offseason boxing workouts as he prepares for a full season after a hamstring injury limited him to 13 games last year.
The strategic maneuvering in the AFC took a dramatic turn, as Denver's decision to trade their first-round pick to Miami for Jaylen Waddle prompts questions about both franchises' long-term outlooks. This aggressive "all-in" strategy by the Broncos to elevate their Super Bowl chances contrasts sharply with the Dolphins' apparent pivot toward asset accumulation, leaving analysts to weigh the merits of both competing philosophies ahead of the fall schedule.