NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Extensions and Restructures
The Cardinals espn.com and Pro Bowl running back James Conner have agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Arizona for 2026. The Broncos secured linebacker Justin Strnad espn.com on a three-year, $18 million deal with $10 million guaranteed. The Packers locked up versatile Sean Rhyan espn.com on a three-year, $33 million contract. The Vikings restructured T.J. Hockenson's deal espn.com to save over $5 million in cap space. The Browns reworked Deshaun Watson's contract espn.com to free up $36 million in cap room. The Ravens reached a two-year deal with backup QB Tyler Huntley espn.com worth up to $11 million.
Major Free Agency Moves
Nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack espn.com is returning to the Chargers on a one-year, $18 million deal. The Texans gave Danielle Hunter a $40 million extension espn.com after his dominant 2025 season. The Eagles reached agreement with DT Jordan Davis espn.com on a three-year, $78 million extension with $65 million guaranteed. The Rams re-signed safety Kam Curl espn.com to a three-year, $36 million contract. The Seahawks agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with LB Drake Thomas espn.com.
Trades and Roster Changes
The Packers acquired Colts veteran LB Zaire Franklin espn.com in exchange for DT Colby Wooden. The Bears acquired center Garrett Bradbury espn.com from the Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Ravens landed Maxx Crosby espn.com from the Raiders, sending two first-round picks to Las Vegas. The Bills released veterans Taron Johnson, Curtis Samuel, Taylor Rapp, and Dane Jackson espn.com as part of cap compliance moves. The Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds espn.com to create $15 million in cap space.
Player Retirements and Departures
Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. Vikings center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement espn.com after 10 seasons in the NFL. The Texans released veteran running back Joe Mixon espn.com after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury. Lions offensive lineman Taylor Decker requested his release espn.com after becoming the team's longest-tenured player.
Kicker Market Activity
The 49ers extended Eddy Piñeiro espn.com to a four-year, $17 million deal with $10 million guaranteed. The Cowboys placed a second-round tender on Brandon Aubrey espn.com worth $5.7 million as they hope to sign the Pro Bowler to a multiyear extension.
Coaching and Staff Moves
The 49ers added former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus espn.com to their defensive staff. Kyle Shanahan continues to strengthen San Francisco's coaching ranks after their Super Bowl appearance.
With free agency approaching, teams are making strategic moves to position themselves for the 2026 season. The Ravens' acquisition of Maxx Crosby addresses their Super Bowl window espn.com while the Bengals face pressure to make meaningful changes following Joe Burrow's challenges espn.com. The Jets are exploring multiple quarterback options through free agency, trades, and the draft as they revamp their offense espn.com.