NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Extensions and Retentions
The Cardinals espn.com and Pro Bowl running back James Conner have agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Arizona for 2026, according to NFL Network. The Broncos espn.com and linebacker Justin Strnad have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Packers espn.com have agreed to bring back Sean Rhyan on a three-year, $33 million deal, his agents told ESPN. The Ravens espn.com and backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will remain together after agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million, sources told ESPN. The 49ers espn.com agreed to a four-year contract extension with kicker Eddy Piñeiro, a deal worth a total of $17 million with $10 million in guarantees, Piñeiro's agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Chargers espn.com and nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack have reached a one-year deal to remain with the team, with sources telling ESPN it's worth $18 million. The Texans espn.com have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Seahawks espn.com reached an agreement with inside linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract, a source confirmed.
Salary Cap Moves
New Orleans espn.com gets cap compliant with room to spare ahead of Monday's negotiating window opening. Here's how. The Vikings espn.com and tight end T.J. Hockenson agreed to restructure his contract, saving the team more than $5 million in cap space. The Browns espn.com have once again restructured the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources confirmed to ESPN, a move that frees close to $36 million in cap space and lowers what was the largest cap hit in NFL history. The Bills espn.com on Friday released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson as they work to get cap compliant. The Bears espn.com are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, a source told ESPN, a move that creates $15 million in cap space for the team.
Trades and Acquisitions
The Packers espn.com sent DT Colby Wooden to the Colts in exchange for LB Zaire Franklin, facing the possibility of losing Quay Walker in free agency. The Patriots espn.com acquired Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN. The Ravens espn.com acquired longtime Raiders star Maxx Crosby, who was traded on Friday, expressed his appreciation for his time with Mark Davis' franchise in a video published to his social media accounts. The Texans espn.com released veteran running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.
Front Office and Coaching Changes
Former Packers president Bob Harlan espn.com, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at the age of. Kyle Shanahan espn.com is hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to the 49ers' defensive staff, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Player Retirements and Departures
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 with the Vikings. The Lions' longest-tenured player espn.com, offensive lineman Taylor Decker, has requested his release, he announced on social media.
Free Agency Speculation
What are we hearing espn.com as free agency nears? We give you the latest buzz on top players and aggressive teams. New York espn.com has plenty of options to revamp its quarterbacks room through free agency, trading and the draft. Baltimore espn.com has significant ramifications for the team regarding Lamar Jackson's contract situation. The Bengals espn.com face a very important offseason challenged by their star QB to make meaningful changes. The Eagles espn.com and defensive tackle Jordan Davis have reached agreement on a three-year, $78 million extension that includes $65 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.
Other Notable Moves
The Cowboys espn.com have placed a $5.7 million second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Dallas hopes to sign the Pro Bowler to a multiyear extension. The Chargers espn.com and free agent center Tyler Biadasz have agreed to a deal, the team announced Friday. Biadasz will replace Bradley Bozeman, who retired last week. 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, DeVito's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Rams espn.com are re-signing safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.