NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Retirements & Releases
Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. Following Williams' retirement, Los Angeles still has four pending free agents at cornerback. Vikings center Ryan Kelly espn.com announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL, following an injury-filled season in 2025. The Texans released veteran running back Joe Mixon espn.com on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.
Contract Moves & Free Agency
The Cowboys have placed a $5.7 million second-round tender espn.com on kicker Brandon Aubrey, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Dallas hopes to sign the Pro Bowler to a multiyear extension. The Texans have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension espn.com with defensive end Danielle Hunter, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds espn.com, a source told ESPN, a move that creates $15 million in cap space for the team. The Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan espn.com will become a free agent when the new league year begins next week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Trades & Acquisitions
The Bears found a new starting center espn.com, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN. The Seahawks reached an agreement espn.com with inside linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract, a source confirmed. The Chargers and free agent center Tyler Biadasz espn.com have agreed to a deal, the team announced Friday. Biadasz will replace Bradley Bozeman, who retired last week.
Staff Changes
The 49ers are hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus espn.com to the team's defensive staff, a source confirmed to ESPN. Kyle Shanahan is bringing in Eberflus to bolster San Francisco's defensive coaching staff.
Veteran Players Seeking New Teams
Offensive lineman Taylor Decker espn.com, the Lions' longest-tenured player, has requested his release, he announced on social media. The Bills on Friday released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson espn.com, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson as they work to get cap compliant.
Quarterback Moves
The Patriots and restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito espn.com have agreed to a two-year deal with a maximum value of $7.4 million, DeVito's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Browns have once again restructured the contract espn.com of quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources confirmed to ESPN, a move that frees close to $36 million in cap space.
Notable Developments
Browns star Myles Garrett espn.com 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. The Vikings are expected to release Jonathan Allen espn.com as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit and reduce their cash commitments, sources said. The Steelers are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith espn.com, sources told ESPN. Smith arrived in Pittsburgh via a trade with the Dolphins last summer.
Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers says he remains undecided espn.com on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay. The Rams are re-signing safety Kam Curl espn.com to a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. With free agency approaching, analysts are examining which players might be overrated or underrated, including questions about whether Travis Etienne Jr. might be a risky signing espn.com.