NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Moves
James Conner espn.com reworked his contract to remain with the Cardinals through 2026. The Broncos secured linebacker Justin Strnad espn.com on a three-year, $18 million deal with $10 million guaranteed. Green Bay brought back versatile offensive lineman Sean Rhyan espn.com on a three-year, $33 million contract. The Chargers re-signed nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack espn.com to a one-year, $18 million deal. The 49ers extended kicker Eddy Piñeiro espn.com to a four-year, $17 million contract with $10 million guaranteed. The Rams re-signed safety Kam Curl espn.com to a three-year, $36 million pact. The Texans gave defensive end Danielle Hunter espn.com a one-year, $40 million extension.
Trades & Acquisitions
The Ravens acquired star edge rusher Maxx Crosby espn.com from the Raiders, with the player expressing gratitude to Las Vegas. The Packers, facing the potential loss of Quay Walker, traded defensive tackle Colby Wooden to the Colts for linebacker Zaire Franklin espn.com. The Bears found a new starting center by acquiring Garrett Bradbury espn.com from the Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Cap & Front Office
The Saints used a rare clause to get under the 2026 salary cap ahead of the negotiating window. The Vikings restructured tight end T.J. Hockenson espn.com's deal, clearing more than $5 million in cap space. The Browns again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson espn.com's contract, freeing nearly $36 million. The Bills released four players, including cornerback Taron Johnson and wide receiver Curtis Samuel espn.com, to create cap flexibility.
QB Carousel
The Jets have multiple options to address their quarterback room in 2026, including Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, and Geno Smith. The Patriots agreed to a two-year, $7.4 million deal with restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito espn.com. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley espn.com will remain with the Ravens on a two-year deal worth up to $11 million.
Retirements & Departures
Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com retired after 100 regular-season games. Vikings center Ryan Kelly espn.com, announced his retirement after 10 seasons following an injury-plagued 2025. The Texans released running back Joe Mixon espn.com after he missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury. Offensive tackle Taylor Decker, the Lions' longest-tenured player, requested his release. Former Packers president Bob Harlan espn.com, a team Hall of Famer, died at age.
Roster Shuffles
The Chargers signed free agent center Tyler Biadasz espn.com to replace the retired Bradley Bozeman. The Seahawks reached a two-year, $8 million deal with linebacker Drake Thomas espn.com. The Cowboys placed a $5.7 million second-round tender on Pro Bowl kicker Brandon Aubrey espn.com, hoping to negotiate a long-term deal. The Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds espn.com, creating $15 million in cap space.
Analysis & Features
Analysts break down the blockbuster trades involving DJ Moore espn.com and Trent McDuffie from all angles. One column examines why Maxx Crosby espn.com is a perfect fit for the Ravens' defense and their Super Bowl window. Another piece discusses the Bengals' critically important offseason as challenged by quarterback Joe Burrow and coach Zac Taylor. The most overrated and underrated free agents are identified, with caution noted on a potential Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com signing. A separate analysis wonders if playoff hero Rashid Shaheed espn.com will return to the Seahawks in 2026.
Draft & Fantasy
With the draft approaching, Mike Clay released his 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings, placing running back Jeremiyah Love espn.com at the top. Quarterback Mac Jones espn.com of the 49ers was featured enjoying an offseason trip to Cabo.