NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Dolphins espn.com sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick. The Packers espn.com finalized a deal sending Rashan Gary to the Cowboys for a 2027 draft pick. The Raiders espn.com acquired Taron Johnson from the Bills for a sixth-round pick and seventh-round selection. The Patriots espn.com traded center Garrett Bradbury to the Bears for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Contract Extensions & Restructures
The Rams espn.com reached a record four-year, $124 million extension with Trent McDuffie including $100 million guaranteed. The Eagles espn.com agreed to a three-year, $78 million extension with Jordan Davis featuring $65 million guaranteed. The 49ers espn.com signed kicker Eddy Piñeiro to a four-year, $17 million extension. The Vikings espn.com restructured T.J. Hockenson's contract to save over $5 million in cap space.
Free Agency Moves
The Dolphins espn.com will release Tua Tagovailoa, creating an NFL-record $99 million in dead money. The Jaguars espn.com retained CB Montaric "Buster" Brown on a three-year, $33 million deal. The Steelers espn.com re-signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million contract. The Texans espn.com brought back guard Ed Ingram on a three-year, $37.5 million deal. The Vikings espn.com kept linebacker Eric Wilson with a three-year, $22.5 million contract.
Player Retentions & Releases
The Bengals espn.com will not tender restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning. The Cowboys espn.com placed a $5.7 million second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey. The Ravens espn.com agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley. The Texans espn.com released veteran running back Joe Mixon after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.
Coaching & Staff Changes
The Chargers espn.com signed fullback Alec Ingold, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Cardinals espn.com and Pro Bowl running back James Conner agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Arizona for 2026. The Broncos espn.com signed linebacker Justin Strnad to a three-year, $18 million contract with $10 million guaranteed. The Packers espn.com brought back Sean Rhyan on a three-year, $33 million deal.
Veteran Moves
Nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack espn.com reached a one-year, $18 million deal to remain with the Chargers. The Packers espn.com acquired veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin from the Colts, sending DT Colby Wooden in return. The Saints espn.com utilized a rare clause to get under the 2026 salary cap with room to spare.
Player Announcements
The Lions' longest-tenured player Taylor Decker espn.com requested his release through social media. Vikings center Ryan Kelly espn.com, announced his retirement after 10 NFL seasons following an injury-filled 2025 campaign. Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com retired after 100 regular-season NFL games.
Labor Relations
The NFL's negotiations with the NFL Referees Association espn.com on a new collective bargaining agreement have hit a rough patch, sources told ESPN. This development comes as teams prepare for the upcoming season amid ongoing contract discussions.
With free agency approaching, speculation continues about potential quarterback moves. The Jets espn.com have multiple options to revamp their quarterback room through free agency, trading, and the draft. Meanwhile, Maxx Crosby espn.com, recently traded to the Ravens, expressed appreciation for his time with the Raiders while fitting perfectly into Baltimore's defense and Super Bowl window.