NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Quarterback Moves & Team Updates
Cardinals GM espn.com Ossenfort claimed he's spoken with Kyler Murray, but sources say the two haven't talked since the season ended. Buccaneers GM espn.com Licht and coach Bowles believe Mike Evans has "earned" the right to explore free agency despite the team's desire to keep him. Broncos coach espn.com Payton announced offensive coordinator Davis Webb will call plays this season. Vikings executive espn.com Brzezinski said the team is "exploring all possibilities" to improve quarterback play in 2026.
Packers GM espn.com Gutekunst addressed several topics including special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia's surprising exit. Texans GM espn.com Caserio called trade speculation about C.J. Stroud "moronic." Dolphins GM espn.com Sullivan said "everything is on the table" regarding Tua Tagovailoa's future. Falcons GM espn.com Cunningham informed Kirk Cousins the team will release him March 11.
Free Agency & Contract News
Ravens GM espn.com De Costa expressed confidence about extending Lamar Jackson while making a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum. Raiders GM espn.com Spytek expects Maxx Crosby to stay despite trade rumors. Steelers GM espn.com Khan hopes for a quick resolution on Aaron Rodgers' possible return. Jets GM espn.com Mougey said they'll use a tag on Breece Hall if no deal is reached by Tuesday's deadline.
Bears espn.com believe they deserve draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as GM. Panthers coach espn.com Canales ceded playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik without pressure from management. Lions offensive lineman espn.com Taylor Decker indicated on social media he's returning for his 11th NFL season.
Player Health & International Games
Cowboys All-Pro espn.com Tyler Smith had minor knee cleanup surgery but will be 100% ready for April's offseason program. Lions espn.com will play their first international game since 2015 in Munich, Germany, with opponent and date to be named later.
League News & Combine Updates
The UFL espn.com announced changes for its 2026 season including four points for 60-yard field goals and banning most punts inside the opponent's 50. Here are espn.com the latest updates from coaches and GMs speaking at the 2026 NFL combine. The NFL combine espn.com features top draft prospects in drills including the 40-yard dash.
Four-star quarterback espn.com Gunner Rivers, son of Philip Rivers, committed to NC State. Kiper espn.com projected the entire first round of the 2026 NFL draft ahead of the combine. The Ravens espn.com usher in "a new age" with their first head coaching change since the team's inaugural season.
Will espn.com QB Mac Jones be on the 49ers' roster next season? The team isn't planning to trade him but could be swayed by the right offer.