NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 12:47 AM ET
NFL Free Agency & Roster Moves
The Buffalo Bills dramatically reshaped their secondary, adding safety depth espn.com with a one-year deal for Geno Stone before securing a higher-profile upgrade espn.com by signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a contract worth up to $6 million. Gardner-Johnson publicly addressed his reputation Friday, stating he is unbothered by negative perceptions espn.com about his tenure as a teammate. The Bills also bolstered their pass rush espn.com with a significant three-year, $43.5 million investment in former Denver Bronco Bradley Chubb, a deal that can reach $52.5 million with $29 million guaranteed. In a separate move, the New York Jets re-acquired quarterback Geno Smith espn.com via trade before he could hit free agency, with former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll taking blame espn.com for Smith's struggles in Las Vegas and predicting a rebound. The Jets then reinforced their offensive line espn.com, agreeing to a two-year, $20 million contract with guard Dylan Parham, and added another defensive back espn.com on a one-year, $5.25 million deal for safety Andre Cisco.
Defensive Reinforcements Across the League
The Cincinnati Bengals executed a major defensive tackle upgrade, landing Jonathan Allen espn.com on a two-year, $28 million contract, while also locking down their left tackle espn.com by extending Orlando Brown Jr. for two more years. The Green Bay Packers added a proven interior rusher espn.com, signing Javon Hargrave to a two-year, $23 million deal. The Kansas City Chiefs addressed a key need espn.com by adding cornerback Kader Kohou, and the Philadelphia Eagles boosted their edge rotation espn.com with a one-year, $7.3 million max deal for linebacker Arnold Ebiketie. The Atlanta Falcons signed former Colt Samson Ebukam espn.com to contribute on the defensive line, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers filled a void espn.com with a one-year, $6 million agreement for defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, who recorded 11 sacks last season.
Running Back and Wide Receiver Movement
The New Orleans Saints signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com, a move described as full circle due to his family's roots with the franchise; he also corrected the pronunciation espn.com of his name. The Washington Commanders added backfield depth espn.com by agreeing to terms with Rachaad White and tightened their receiving corps espn.com with a three-year deal for Chig Okonkwo. The Miami Dolphins brought back wide receiver Tutu Atwell espn.com on a one-year contract, while the New York Giants signed Steelers castoff Calvin Austin III espn.com to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. The Seattle Seahawks took an initial step espn.com to replace Kenneth Walker III by agreeing to a one-year, $2.1 million deal with former Packer Emanuel Wilson.
Offensive Line Shifts and Cap Management
The Cleveland Browns released veteran tackle Jack Conklin espn.com, a move that comes after six injury-plagued seasons, while the Detroit Lions added cornerback Roger McCreary espn.com on a one-year deal. The Dallas Cowboys re-signed cornerback Cobie Durant espn.com for one year at $5.5 million and made a draft pick trade espn.com, sending defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers for a 2026 third-rounder. The Tennessee Titans saved $11.4 million against the cap espn.com by releasing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed after two injury-filled years. The Minnesota Vikings retained running back Aaron Jones espn.com by restructuring his deal to $5.6 million, and the Baltimore Ravens created nearly $40 million in cap space espn.com by restructuring quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract.
Quarterback Decisions and Team Strategies
The Indianapolis Colts committed to Daniel Jones espn.com, signing him to a two-year, $88 million contract that can reach $100 million, but they lost out on Trey Hendrickson espn.com in free agency, leading to analysis questioning the overall success of their window. The Carolina Panthers added offensive line help espn.com, agreeing to a deal with free-agent left tackle Rasheed Walker. The New York Giants surprisingly re-signed Evan Neal espn.com despite four disappointing seasons, and the Jacksonville Jaguars' GM denied trade rumors espn.com surrounding receiver Brian Thomas Jr., calling them "fraudulent claims." The Los Angeles Chargers kept versatile lineman Trey Pipkins III espn.com on a two-year, $10 million deal.
Remaining Free Agents and League Business
With many top talents still available, analysts projected ideal landing spots espn.com for nine remaining free agents, including Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa, and Rasheed Walker, while also examining which teams need Kirk Cousins. The Patriots released outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings espn.com, saving $3.8 million against the cap, and signed safety Kevin Byard III espn.com, last season's interceptions leader, to a one-year, $9 million deal. The Commanders added another edge rusher espn.com in K'Lavon Chaisson on a one-year contract. On the coaching front, the NFL announced the reinstatement espn.com of its front office and coaching accelerator program, which will now include non-minority participants. The league is also considering a Thanksgiving Eve game espn.com to expand its holiday schedule. Finally, the New York Giants co-owners requested to transfer their team stakes espn.com to their children's trusts, per an NFL memo.