NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Extensions & 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, 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 Vikings espn.com and tight end T.J. Hockenson agreed to restructure his contract, saving the team more than $5 million in cap space.
Free Agency Moves
Nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack espn.com has reached a one-year deal to remain with the Chargers, 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 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 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.
Trades & Acquisitions
The Packers espn.com sent DT Colby Wooden to the Colts in exchange for LB Zaire Franklin. The Bears espn.com acquired Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN. The Ravens espn.com agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, 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.
Retirements & Releases
Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. The Vikings espn.com center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL. The Texans espn.com released veteran running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury. 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.
Cap Management
Ahead of Monday's negotiating window espn.com, New Orleans gets cap compliant with room to spare. 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. 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.
Player Movement Updates
Longtime Raiders star Maxx Crosby espn.com, who was traded to the Ravens on Friday, expressed his appreciation for his time with Mark Davis' franchise in a video published to his social media accounts. 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 Lions' longest-tenured player Taylor Decker espn.com has requested his release, he announced on social media.
New York espn.com has plenty of options to revamp its quarterbacks room through free agency, trading and the draft. Baltimore espn.com had to give up two first-round picks to get him, but Maxx Crosby can dominate in the Ravens' defense -- and lift the whole team back to contention. The Bengals espn.com face a very important offseason after being 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.