NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Team Roster Moves
Jimmie Ward espn.com is set to be released by the Texans as they continue their roster overhaul. Meanwhile, the Commanders espn.com have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a 2022 lawsuit regarding fan deception under previous ownership. In other roster changes, the Lions traded Montgomery espn.com to the Texans, while the Commanders are also releasing Marshon Lattimore espn.com. The Bengals retained Dalton Risner espn.com with a one-year deal, and the Texans traded Tytus Howard espn.com to the Browns for a fifth-round pick. The Chiefs are preparing to cut Jawaan Taylor espn.com to free up $20 million in cap space, and Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery that could keep him out until training camp.
Quarterback Developments
The Texans face decisions about C.J. Stroud espn.com as they head into the offseason with contract negotiations looming. In Cleveland, the Browns are evaluating QB options espn.com as they head into free agency with limited choices. Across the league, teams like the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins are assessing quarterback markets espn.com while monitoring top free agents.
Combine Performances
Several prospects made headlines at the NFL Combine, with Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com highlighting 13 standout performers including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com blazed a combine-best 4.26-second 40-yard dash, while Taylen Green espn.com, a top-10 QB prospect, set several positional combine records. The top OL prospect Francis Mauigoa espn.com discussed how daily battles with Miami teammates helped fuel his growth, noting he's open to a position change.
Historical Perspective
Sawyer Robertson espn.com, Mike Leach's final quarterback at Baylor, continues his journey to make it in the NFL after years of adjusting to run an offense.