NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Moves
The Patriots espn.com will release Stefon Diggs after one season, saving cap space and putting the receiver position back in question. The Steelers espn.com are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, who arrived in Pittsburgh via trade with the Dolphins last summer. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit and reduce cash commitments.
Player Updates
Browns star Myles Garrett espn.com was issued his ninth speeding ticket since entering the NFL in 2017 after being clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. Aaron Rodgers espn.com says he remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay.
Trade Activity
The Chiefs espn.com have agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Rams to send All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Texans espn.com have agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick.
Salary Cap Decisions
The Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap. The Giants espn.com are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, a move that frees up $9 million in salary cap space. The Texans espn.com will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward.
Contract News
The Bengals espn.com retained one of their best offensive linemen ahead of the start of free agency, signing right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year deal. The Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency.
Roster Changes
The Commanders espn.com have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week. The Cardinals espn.com informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then.
Draft & Combine
Arizona Cardinals espn.com will take on the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug. 6 as part of enshrinement week. Tennessee espn.com came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect. Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com picked out 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton.
Coaching Moves
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia espn.com will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. Sean McVay espn.com said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the quarterback's contract.
Team Financials
The Bengals espn.com did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency opens. The Commanders espn.com have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans.
International Games
The Falcons espn.com will be playing a game in Madrid, one of the NFL's nine international games this coming season. This marks Atlanta's fifth European game.
Player Retirements
Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman espn.com has informed the Bears that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and one with Chicago. The early retirement comes as a surprise given Dalman's relatively young age and Pro Bowl status.
Team Strategy
The Vikings espn.com are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as the team seeks relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap. The Texans espn.com head into offseason with looming contract decisions about quarterback C.J. Stroud, though they might not trade him.
Injury Updates
Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago, but he could be out until the start of training camp, according to a source.
Offseason Analysis
Kyler Murray's espn.com exit from the Cardinals impacts the Vikings and draft, as Murray should become a sought-after quarterback in free agency while the Vikings need help at the position. The Montgomery trade espn.com has fantasy and depth chart impacts for the Lions and Texans after Detroit decided to part ways with the running back.