NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Extensions & Retentions
Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis espn.com has agreed to a three-year, $78 million extension that includes $65 million guaranteed. The Cowboys have placed a $5.7 million second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey as they work toward a multiyear deal. The Texans espn.com have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter. The Chargers espn.com are adding free agent center Tyler Biadasz to replace retired Bradley Bozeman. The Texans espn.com also reached agreement with offensive tackle Trent Brown on a one-year extension worth up to $7 million.
Player Moves & Retirements
Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. Vikings center Ryan Kelly espn.com announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL. The Texans espn.com released veteran running back Joe Mixon after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury. The Bears espn.com acquired center Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Lions' longest-tenured player espn.com Taylor Decker has requested his release. The Bills espn.com released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson to get cap compliant.
Free Agency & Market Analysis
The Browns espn.com have restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract to free close to $36 million in cap space. The Saints' defensive end Cameron Jordan espn.com will become a free agent when the new league year begins. The Bears espn.com are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, a move that creates $15 million in cap space. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit. The Steelers espn.com are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, who arrived via trade with the Dolphins last summer.
Coaching & Staff Changes
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan espn.com is hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to the team's defensive staff. The Patriots espn.com and restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito have agreed to a two-year deal with a maximum value of $7.4 million. The Patriots espn.com will release wide receiver Stefon Diggs after one season to save cap space. Browns star Myles Garrett espn.com was issued his ninth speeding ticket since entering the NFL in 2017.
Strategic Analysis & Outlook
Maxx Crosby espn.com fits perfectly with the Ravens' defense and their Super Bowl window, though Baltimore had to give up two first-round picks to acquire him. The Bengals espn.com face a very important offseason after being challenged by quarterback Joe Burrow to make meaningful changes. The Commanders espn.com are expected to be aggressive pursuing players at edge rusher, receiver and corner to support quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Chiefs espn.com traded Trent McDuffieafter their last similar trade led to three straight Super Bowl appearances.
Personnel & Combine Notes
The Seahawks espn.com reached an agreement with inside linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract. The Seahawks espn.com acquired wide receiver Rashid Shaheed at the trade deadline last November, where he became pivotal to their Super Bowl run. The Rams espn.com are re-signing safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract. The Patriots agreed to a two-year deal with quarterback Tommy DeVito. The Bills released four veterans including cornerback Taron Johnson and wide receiver Curtis Samuel.
Offseason Developments
Former Packers president Bob Harlan espn.com, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at age. 49ers quarterback Mac Jones espn.com enjoyed a memorable weekend in Cabo. The NFL draft espn.com is approaching, with Mike Clay providing rankings and analysis of 80 top skill position players from the combine. The Buccaneers espn.com want linebacker Lavonte David back while waiting on decisions from other key players. 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.