NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Extensions & Retentions
Packers espn.com brought back versatile lineman Sean Rhyan on a three-year, $33 million deal. Chargers espn.com retained nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack on a one-year, $18 million contract. Ravens espn.com locked up backup quarterback Tyler Huntley on a two-year, $11 million deal. Texans espn.com agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter. Seahawks espn.com signed inside linebacker Drake Thomas to a two-year, $8 million contract. Rams espn.com re-signed safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million deal. 49ers espn.com gave kicker Eddy Piñeiro a four-year, $17 million extension with $10 million guaranteed.
Cap Management Moves
Saints espn.com cleared cap space with room to spare ahead of the negotiating window. Vikings espn.com restructured T.J. Hockenson's contract, saving over $5 million. Browns espn.com restructured Deshaun Watson's deal, freeing nearly $36 million in cap space. Bills espn.com released veteran corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson to get compliant. Bears espn.com released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, creating $15 million in cap room.
Trades & Acquisitions
Packers espn.com acquired Colts veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin, sending DT Colby Wooden the other way. Patriots espn.com traded center Garrett Bradbury to the Bears for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Texans espn.com granted running back Joe Mixon his release after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury. Cowboys espn.com placed a $5.7 million second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey as they aim to sign him long-term.
Free Agency & Quarterback Moves
Jets espn.com face multiple options to revamp their quarterback room through free agency, trades and the draft. Eagles espn.com reached agreement with defensive tackle Jordan Davis on a three-year, $78 million extension with $65 million guaranteed. Saints espn.com defensive end Cameron Jordan will hit the open market when free agency begins. Texans parted ways with veteran running back Joe Mixon.
Retirements & Departures
Rams espn.com cornerback Darious Williams retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. Vikings espn.com longtime center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement after 10 NFL seasons. Lions espn.com offensive lineman Taylor Decker requested his release after a decade with the franchise. Patriots espn.com signed restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $7.4 million deal.
Coaching & Staff Changes
49ers espn.com hired former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to their defensive staff under Kyle Shanahan. Ravens espn.com welcomed traded Raiders star Maxx Crosby, who expressed appreciation for his time in Las Vegas. Bengals espn.com face a pivotal offseason as Joe Burrow challenges the front office to make meaningful changes.
Mike Clay's espn.com fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026 place Jeremiyah Love atop his list of 80 top skill-position prospects from the combine. Will espn.com playoff hero Rashid Shaheed return to the Seahawks in 2026 after his trade-deadline acquisition? Solak espn.com breaks down why Maxx Crosby fits perfectly with the Ravens' defense and Super Bowl window. Barnwell espn.com sizes up the blockbuster DJ Moore and Trent McDuffie trades from all angles.