NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency & Contract Moves
The Cowboys espn.com and free-agent-to-be running back Javonte Williams reached agreement on a three-year contract that includes $16 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Patriots espn.com have released running back Antonio Gibson, the team announced Monday. With the Cowboys espn.com "leaning" toward using the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, the organization is also aware of potential fallout from this decision.
Player Retirements & Career Moves
Chargers starting center Bradley Bozeman has announced his retirement espn.com after eight years in the NFL and 110 starts. The Chiefs espn.com released veteran defensive end Mike Danna on Monday as they work to get under the salary cap by the start of the new league year in two weeks. Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NC State legend and eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Philip Rivers, has committed to the Wolfpack espn.com.
League Rules & Competition Committee
NFL competition committee co-chairman Rich Mc Kay said Sunday that he is not anticipating a tush push ban proposal espn.com this year. The NFL competition committee is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts espn.com. The Falcons espn.com plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Draft & Team Building Strategy
How will the Cowboys' VP of player personnel espn.com aim to upgrade Dallas' roster this offseason? The Texans espn.com coach De Meco Ryans continues to exceed expectations as he enters Year, helping the franchise turn around after the worst three-year stretch in Texans history. Pittsburgh faces a quarterback reset espn.com as Aaron Rodgers isn't a long-term solution but could be a bridge while the team looks for a franchise QB.
Player Perspectives & Future Outlook
Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he isn't overly concerned about getting a new deal done with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks. But when he does, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year believes he should be top-paid at his position espn.com. Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson and Andrew Whitworth share stories of their journeys in and out of retirement in a piece exploring how NFL players decide to retire espn.com.
Potential Reunions & Future Scenarios
Could Tyreek Hill reunite with the Chiefs espn.com? Reuniting with Eric Bieniemy and Patrick Mahomes could be just the tonic for Hill, who will turn 32 on March 1. As free agency approaches, ESPN ranks the best players on offense into tiers based on their potential offseason contracts, analyzing who could get paid espn.com. The draft intel reveals who is the best player in the class and whether Vegas could trade out of No. 1 espn.com.