NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Movement & Team Decisions
Tyreek Hill 2.0? espn.com Why the Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie and shows how Kansas City is reshaping its defense. The last time the Chiefs traded away a player of McDuffie's caliber, they went to three straight Super Bowls. Sources say espn.com the Steelers are releasing veteran TE Jonnu Smith after he arrived via trade with the Dolphins last summer. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release DT Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit. The Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the cap. Sources indicate espn.com the Texans will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward, saving $750K. The Giants espn.com are releasing LB Bobby Okereke after three years, freeing up $9 million in salary cap space.
Quarterback News & Free Agency
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. Sources report espn.com the Cardinals informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade. How Kyler Murray's exit espn.com from the Cardinals impacts the Vikings and the draft shows Murray should become a sought-after QB in free agency. The Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency. Sources say espn.com the Vikings are open to trading OLB Jonathan Greenard as the team seeks relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap.
Combine & Draft Updates
NFL combine nuggets espn.com reveal why the Bucs want Lavonte David back and WR futures. While Tampa Bay waits for two of its most impactful players in team history, the coach and GM opened up in Indy. Jeremiyah Love espn.com at No. 4? Why the Titans could take the electrifying Notre Dame RB shows Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect. Reid's post-combine mock draft espn.com projects 64 predictions following the combine and a big Rams-Chiefs trade. Superlatives espn.com from combine kings to best mullet highlight speed, strength, and personality powered the biggest impressions.
Contract Extensions & Retentions
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 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. Colts place the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones. McVay says espn.com the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract.
Legal Issues & Off-Field News
Browns' Garrett espn.com got his ninth speeding ticket since 2017 after being clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. The Commanders espn.com have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a 2022 lawsuit that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans. Sources say espn.com the Commanders have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week.
International & Schedule News
The 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 expected to attend. The Falcons espn.com will get their fifth European game, this time in Madrid, as the NFL announced nine international games for the coming season.
Coaching & Staff Moves
Ex-Packers STC Bisaccia espn.com was added to the Clemson staff, taking on the same role at the college ranks. Expect Commanders espn.com to get Jayden Daniels star-level help in free agency, with Washington expected to be aggressive pursuing players at edge rusher, receiver, and corner in particular.
Retirement & Career Endings
Sources say espn.com Bears center Drew Dalman is retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Falcons and one with Chicago. (https://headlinesbriefing.com/sports/espn-nfl/patriots-cut-diggs-shift-focus-to-internal-wrs-and-draft-cd7376be) for the Patriots at receiver? Will Stefon Diggs find a home in free agency? The Patriots will release Diggs after one season, saving cap space and putting the WR position back in question.