NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster Moves & Cuts
The Steelers are releasing veteran TE Smith espn.com as part of their roster overhaul. Meanwhile, the Vikings are expected to release DT Allen espn.com to address their salary cap situation. The Patriots are planning to release Diggs espn.com after just one season, while the Giants are releasing LB Okereke espn.com to free up $9 million in cap space.
Quarterback News
Kyler Murray's future remains uncertain as the Cardinals have informed him of their intent to release espn.com the quarterback next week unless a trade materializes. Despite Mike McCarthy's hiring in Pittsburgh, Rodgers remains undecided espn.com on his playing status for next season. The Colts have placed the rarely used transition tag espn.com on Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet.
Trade Activity
The Chiefs have agreed to a blockbuster trade espn.com sending All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the 2026 first round. The Texans have traded RT Howard espn.com to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick, while the Lions have traded Montgomery espn.com to Houston after deciding to part ways with the running back.
Salary Cap Management
The Chargers are releasing Becton espn.com in a move that saves them $9.7 million against the salary cap. The Texans are also releasing veteran safety Ward espn.com to save $750,000. The Vikings are open to trading OLB Greenard espn.com as they seek relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap.
Coaching & Staff Changes
Former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia has joined Clemson's staff espn.com in the same role. The Commanders have agreed to pay D.C. $1M espn.com to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging collusion to deceive fans under previous ownership.
Draft & Combine Updates
The Cardinals and Panthers will face off in the Aug. 6 Hall of Fame game espn.com as part of enshrinement week. Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with draft's top running back prospect, while Mel Kiper Jr. has picked out 13 players espn.com who caught his attention during combine workouts.
Free Agency Preview
As NFL free agency approaches, several key players are making headlines. The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team. The Bears' Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the team of his retirement espn.com at age 27 after four seasons in the NFL.
Legal Issues
Browns star Myles Garrett was issued a citation for speeding espn.com - his ninth since entering the NFL in 2017 - after being clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. The Commanders have informed cornerback Lattimore espn.com of their intent to release him before the new league year begins next week.
Contract Developments
The Bengals have retained OL Risner espn.com with a one-year deal, while the Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Taylor espn.com that he will be released before the start of the league year, barring a trade. Sean McVay said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract.