NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Major Trades and Acquisitions
The Ravens espn.com secured Maxx Crosby in a blockbuster trade, sending two first-round picks to the Raiders for the star pass-rusher. The Bears espn.com found their new center in Garrett Bradbury, acquiring him from the Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Texans espn.com locked down Danielle Hunter with a one-year, $40 million extension, while the Browns espn.com restructured Deshaun Watson's contract to free up $36 million in cap space.
Player Retirements and Releases
Longtime Vikings center espn.com Ryan Kelly announced his retirement after 10 NFL seasons. The Texans espn.com released veteran running back Joe Mixon following his lost 2025 season due to injury. The Bills espn.com parted ways with multiple veterans including Taron Johnson, Curtis Samuel, Taylor Rapp, and Dane Jackson to get cap compliant. The Steelers espn.com released veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, while the Bears espn.com are cutting linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to create $15 million in cap space.
Contract Extensions and New Deals
The Chargers espn.com signed Tyler Biadasz to replace retired Bradley Bozeman at center. The Seahawks espn.com reached a two-year, $8 million deal with linebacker Drake Thomas. The Texans espn.com agreed to a one-year extension with tackle Trent Brown worth up to $7 million. The Rams espn.com re-signed safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract.
Coaching Changes and Staff Updates
The 49ers espn.com added former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to their defensive staff. The Packers espn.com mourned the passing of former president Bob Harlan, who helped restore the franchise to greatness. Former Packers special teams coordinator espn.com Rich Bisaccia joined Clemson's staff in the college ranks.
Free Agency and Market Moves
The Lions' longest-tenured player espn.com Taylor Decker requested his release via social media. The Saints' defensive end espn.com Cameron Jordan will become a free agent when the new league year begins. The Patriots espn.com agreed to a two-year, $7.4 million deal with restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen as they continue trimming their salary cap deficit.
Offseason Developments
The Patriots espn.com will release Stefon Diggs after one season to save cap space and address their wide receiver position. The Browns' star defensive end espn.com Myles Garrett received his ninth speeding ticket since entering the NFL in 2017. The Steelers' quarterback espn.com Aaron Rodgers remains undecided on his playing status despite the team hiring Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay.
Upcoming Events
The Cardinals and Panthers espn.com are set to face off in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on August 6, with Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and Panthers great Luke Kuechly to be enshrined. The NFL draft espn.com approaches as Mike Clay provides his fantasy football rookie rankings, with Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love ranked at the top.
Team-Specific Updates
The Bengals espn.com face a crucial offseason after being challenged by Joe Burrow to make meaningful changes. The Commanders espn.com are expected to aggressively pursue players at edge rusher, receiver, and corner to support Jayden Daniels. The Titans espn.com came away impressed with Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at the combine. The Buccaneers espn.com await decisions on two of their most impactful players in team history while their coach and GM spoke openly in Indianapolis.