NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 25, 2026, 2:30 AM ET
NFL Quarterback Movement & Roster Moves
The quarterback carousel continued spinning this week as teams solidified depth charts, with the New Orleans Saints agreeing to a one-year contract for Zach Wilson, adding necessary competition to their signal-caller room. Meanwhile, longevity remains a story across the league, as 41-year-old Joe Flacco inked a one-year agreement worth $6 million to return for a 19th season with the Cincinnati Bengals. Elsewhere in free agency maneuvering, the New England Patriots released veteran Joshua Dobbs on Monday, immediately elevating Bailey DeVito to the role of QB2 on their depth chart following the recent personnel changes.
The Southeast division saw significant activity, particularly in Atlanta, where Tua Tagovailoa stated he must elevate his play if he hopes to secure the starting job with the Falcons, contrasting with the team's recent acquisition of running back Brian Robinson on a one-year, $2.5 million contract according to NFL Network sources. In Tampa Bay, linebacker Lavonte David formally announced his retirement after a distinguished 14-year tenure with the Buccaneers, during which he served as a 12-time captain, while the team immediately sought to bolster its defense by signing free agent Christian Rozeboom. Furthermore, the Seattle Seahawks are keeping their receiving corps intact, opting to match the Jaguars' multiyear offer to retain wide receiver Jake Bobo, preventing an exit to Jacksonville.
League Operations, Litigation, and Facility Updates
The league faces external pressure on multiple fronts, as the NFL, alongside its data provider Genius Sports and major sportsbooks Fan Duel & Draft Kings, were named as defendants in a new gambling addiction lawsuit filed Tuesday in a Pennsylvania state court. Simultaneously, the NFL competition committee has prepared a series of wide-ranging rule change proposals in anticipation of potential labor disputes, aiming to account for the rising probability of a work stoppage amid tense collective bargaining negotiations. Shifting focus to infrastructure, new renderings for Highmark Stadium reveal that the Buffalo Bills are planning a major aesthetic upgrade featuring three massive stainless steel bison statues that will anchor a new year-round plaza outside the venue.
Player Milestones & Offseason Commentary
As teams look toward the draft to fill remaining roster gaps—such as the Denver Broncos who maintained a low profile post-initial free agency—veterans are reflecting on their careers and future prospects. Amid discussions regarding contract values impacting peers like Puka Nacua following Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s record-breaking extension, former players are also looking toward international competition, with quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Robert Griffin III expressing enthusiasm about potentially representing Team USA in Olympic flag football. In Pittsburgh, former coach Mike McCarthy suggested that a reunion with Aaron Rodgers on the Steelers roster would constitute a "great story," while on a less serious note, Giants running back Cam Skattebo issued an apology over comments made on a recent podcast regarding CTE and asthma.
Recognition and Off-Field Heroics
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced it will be honoring three influential assistant coaches, including special teams guru Mike Westhoff and longtime defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, with its Awards of Distinction for their contributions. Separately, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr.'s fiancée, Teesa Mpagi, received praise after she rushed to assist a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle outside the venue hosting the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Meanwhile, analysis of massive free-agency spending since 2013 suggests that large contracts, ranging from Tom Brady to Brock Osweiler, do not always meet expectations according to recent contract metrics.