NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Movement & Contracts
The Seahawks espn.com reached agreement with inside linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract. The Texans espn.com re-signed offensive tackle Trent Brown to a one-year extension worth up to $7 million. Meanwhile, Saints defensive end espn.com Cameron Jordan will become a free agent when the new league year begins next week, according to sources.
Coaching Changes
Kyle Shanahan espn.com is hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to the 49ers' defensive staff, a source confirmed. The NFL community also mourned the loss of former Packers president espn.com Bob Harlan, who died Thursday at age 89 after helping restore the franchise to greatness.
Free Agency Developments
Washington Commanders espn.com are expected to be aggressive in pursuing players at edge rusher, receiver and corner in free agency. The Vikings espn.com are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as they seek relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap. The Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet.
Draft & Combine Insights
The Titans espn.com came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect Jeremiyah Love. Ohio State Buckeyes espn.com players could help the Commanders in the upcoming draft with four projected as possible top-10 selections. While Bengals espn.com did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to other teams.
Team Roster Decisions
The Cardinals espn.com informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday. The Giants espn.com are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, a move that frees up $9 million in salary cap space. Bears center espn.com Drew Dalman has informed the team that he's retiring at age 27 after five seasons in the NFL.
International Expansion
The NFL espn.com announced that the Falcons will be playing a game in Madrid this coming season, marking the team's fifth European game. The 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.
Player News
Browns star espn.com 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. Veteran QB espn.com Aaron Rodgers says he remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy.