NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Combine Headlines
Quarterback Diego Pavia espn.com remains unapologetic about his polarizing style as he prepares for the NFL scouting combine. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love espn.com plans to run all drills at the combine after ranking No. 2 on ESPN's Big Board. Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson espn.com declared himself a "franchise quarterback" while meeting with teams in Indianapolis.
Coaching Changes
The Atlanta Falcons espn.com dismissed assistant defensive line coach La Troy Lewis following sexual assault allegations. The Green Bay Packers espn.com hired Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator Cam Achord for the same role. The Denver Broncos espn.com added Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston as their defensive passing-game coordinator.
League Business
The NFL salary cap espn.com reached a new high of $301.2 million for the 2026 season. The NFLPA espn.com has narrowed its executive director search to finalists including interim David White and former player president JC Tretter. The Tennessee Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and safety Xavier Woods.
Trade Market
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson espn.com has permission to seek a trade, according to his agent. The Chicago Bears espn.com granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade partner. The Seattle Seahawks espn.com face questions about whether to re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.
Free Agency Outlook
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones espn.com promised fans changes including a more aggressive approach to free agency. The Denver Broncos espn.com enter free agency with financial flexibility after clearing Russell Wilson's dead money. ESPN analysts identified 32 potential free agent fits espn.com for all 32 teams, including Mike Evans to the Bills and Malik Willis to the Jets.
Draft Prospects
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs espn.com believes being the "best defender" should outweigh positional value in draft selections. Tennessee cornerback Jermod Mc Coy espn.com says his surgically repaired knee is fully healthy heading into his pro day. ESPN identified 12 combine prospects espn.com to watch for fantasy football potential.
Combine Performance
Day 2 of the NFL scouting combine featured standout performances from defensive backs and tight ends. Analysts highlighted the top workouts espn.com and potential draft risers from Indianapolis. Concerns emerged about replay errors in early games espn.com after coaches Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel raised issues to the NFL's competition committee.
Personnel Moves
The New York Giants espn.com face scrutiny over owner John Mara's handling of recent controversies. Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders espn.com gifted coach Todd Monken a porcelain horse head for his 60th birthday. Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com reports teams have focused on his play rather than arm length during interviews.
Historical Context
ESPN ranked quarterbacks drafted in Round 1 espn.com from 2021-2025, creating a framework to evaluate the expected No. 1 pick for the 2026 draft. The analysis provides context for teams evaluating this year's quarterback class against recent first-round selections.