NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Major Trades and Acquisitions
Francisco Partners espn.com completed a $2.2 billion take-private of Jamf. The Packers acquired Colts veteran LB Franklin in a trade that sends DT Colby Wooden to Indianapolis. Meanwhile, the Bears found a new starting center espn.com by acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Contract Extensions and Restructures
The Eagles and defensive tackle Jordan Davis reached agreement on a three-year, $78 million extension espn.com that includes $65 million guaranteed. The Texans agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension espn.com with defensive end Danielle Hunter. The Chargers and free agent center Tyler Biadasz agreed to a deal espn.com to replace retired Bradley Bozeman. The Browns restructured Deshaun Watson's contract espn.com to free up $36 million in cap space.
Free Agency Moves
The Cowboys placed a $5.7 million second-round tender espn.com on kicker Brandon Aubrey. The Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds espn.com, creating $15 million in cap space. The Vikings are expected to release DT Jonathan Allen espn.com as they work to reduce their salary cap deficit. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will become a free agent espn.com when the new league year begins.
Coaching Changes
Kyle Shanahan is hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus espn.com to the 49ers' defensive staff. The Patriots and restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito agreed to a two-year deal espn.com worth up to $7.4 million.
Player Retirements
Rams cornerback Darious Williams has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games espn.com. Vikings center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement Friday espn.com after 10 seasons in the NFL. Longtime Packers president Bob Harlan, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at the age of 89 espn.com.
Roster Cuts
The Bills on Friday released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson espn.com, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson. The Steelers are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith espn.com, who arrived in Pittsburgh via a trade with the Dolphins last summer.
Free Agency Analysis
As NFL free agency approaches, analysts are examining which players might be flying under the radar espn.com and which are getting too much hype. The Commanders are expected to be aggressive pursuing players espn.com at edge rusher, receiver and corner. The Bengals face a very important offseason espn.com after being challenged by Joe Burrow to make meaningful changes.
With the NFL draft approaching, analysts are providing fantasy football rookie rankings espn.com and examining what the Chiefs' trade of Trent McDuffie means for their future. The Texans granted Joe Mixon his release after lost '25 season espn.com due to a foot injury. The Lions' longest-tenured player, offensive lineman Taylor Decker, has requested his release espn.com.