NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Team Transactions & Roster Moves
The Falcons will play in Madrid espn.com as part of the NFL's expanded international series. The Texans released safety Jimmie Ward espn.com to save $750K in cap space. Houston also traded right tackle Tytus Howard espn.com to the Browns for a fifth-round pick. The Chiefs informed tackle Jawaan Taylor espn.com of his impending release to save $20M in cap space. The Vikings told running back Aaron Jones espn.com and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave they will be released unless traded. The Commanders intend to release cornerback Marshon Lattimore espn.com before the league year begins.
Contract News & Free Agency
The Bengals re-signed right guard Dalton Risner espn.com to a one-year deal. The Commanders agreed to pay $1M espn.com to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging collusion to deceive fans. NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window on March 9, with teams preparing for potential moves at quarterback and other positions.
Draft & Combine Updates
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash espn.com, the third-fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003. Top-10 quarterback prospect Taylen Green set several positional combine records espn.com during his workout. Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery espn.com five weeks ago and could miss training camp. Jordan Reid projects significant shakeups in the top 64 picks espn.com in his new NFL mock draft following the combine.
Player Analysis & Projections
All four Ohio State Buckeyes projected as possible top-10 selections could make sense for Washington espn.com. Former Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson represents the curious case espn.com of Mike Leach's last quarterback as he transitions to the NFL. Francis Mauigoa, the top offensive line prospect, said he's open to a position change espn.com after facing tough battles with Miami teammates.
Team Strategy & Future Planning
The Texans face looming contract decisions espn.com about C.J. Stroud as they head into the offseason. Cleveland scours the quarterback landscape espn.com with few options as free agency approaches. The Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins are all considering their quarterback market options espn.com with new intel emerging from the combine.
Combine Standouts & Impressions
Mel Kiper Jr. highlighted 13 players who caught his attention espn.com during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Speed and strength headlined the event, but personality powered the biggest impressions espn.com throughout the combine weekend.