NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency & Roster Moves
Commanders espn.com are expected to aggressively pursue players at edge rusher, receiver and corner in free agency. Steelers espn.com are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith after acquiring him via trade with the Dolphins last summer. Vikings espn.com are expected to release Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit. Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap. Giants espn.com are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, freeing up $9 million in salary cap space. Texans espn.com will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward. Commanders espn.com have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that they intend to release him before the new league year begins. Chiefs espn.com have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the league year.
Quarterback Updates
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. 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. Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency. Bengals espn.com did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team.
Trade Activity
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. Texans espn.com have agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick. Lions espn.com decided to part ways with Montgomery and traded the running back to Houston.
Combine & Draft News
Patriots espn.com will release Stefon Diggs after one season, saving cap space and putting the WR position back in question. Titans espn.com came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect. Reid espn.com projects Rounds 1-2 with his new NFL mock draft after the 2026 combine concluded. Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago but could be out until the start of training camp.
Personnel Changes
McVay espn.com said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract. 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. Bears espn.com center Drew Dalman has informed the team that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Falcons and one with Chicago. Buccaneers espn.com are waiting for two of their most impactful players in team history while the coach and GM open up in Indy.
Off-Field Developments
Browns espn.com star Myles Garrett was issued a citation for speeding -- his ninth since entering the NFL in 2017 -- after he was clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. 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. Falcons espn.com will play a game in Madrid, one of the NFL's nine international games this coming season.
Coaching Moves
Ex-Packers espn.com special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. 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.
Schedule Announcements
Cardinals-Panthers espn.com are set for the Aug. 6 Hall of Fame game as part of enshrinement week, with Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and Panthers great Luke Kuechly to be honored.