NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster Moves
The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and starting safety Xavier Woods, with Cushenberry cut due to a failed physical. The Patriots espn.com waived running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons. The Chargers espn.com lost starting center Bradley Bozeman to retirement. The Chiefs espn.com continued cap trimming by releasing veteran defensive end Mike Danna. The Lions espn.com may have a key returnee as offensive lineman Taylor Decker indicated he will play his 11th season.
Draft & Combine
Top NFL prospect espn.com Arvell Reese of Ohio State declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher at the combine. Defensive end espn.com Rueben Bain Jr. said teams are focusing on his play, not arm length. Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers espn.com, son of Philip Rivers, committed to NC State. The combine schedule espn.com is set, featuring drills for the 2026 draft class. Mel Kiper's mock espn.com projects first-round picks, while NFL rookies espn.com offered advice to prospects.
Quarterback Carousel
The Falcons espn.com will release quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, the first day of the league year. A source refuted Cardinals GM espn.com Monti Ossenfort's claim that he has spoken with Kyler Murray since the season ended. The Vikings espn.com are "exploring all possibilities" at quarterback for 2026, and executive Rob Brzezinski espn.com addressed the open GM role. The Dolphins espn.com said "everything's on the table" regarding Tua Tagovailoa, whose reps confirmed he still wants to play. The Jets espn.com plan to use a franchise tag on running back Breece Hall if a deal isn't reached.
Contract Talks & Tags
The Bills espn.com GM Brandon Beane said WR Keon Coleman will get "every chance" to rebound. The Cowboys extended an offer to kicker Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid, but his agent seeks near $10 million annually. The Falcons espn.com plan to franchise tag tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. The Cowboys espn.com are aware of potential fallout if they franchise tag WR George Pickens. The Colts espn.com are "positive" on completing deals for QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce before free agency.
Coaching & Strategy
The Broncos espn.com confirmed offensive coordinator Davis Webb will call plays this season. The Panthers espn.com coach Dave Canales ceded playcalling to OC Brad Idzik without external pressure. The competition committee espn.com, including Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel, is concerned about last season's replay errors in early games. The NFL is also mulling allowing espn.com replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts.
Team-Specific Developments
The 49ers espn.com GM John Lynch believes left tackle Trent Williams and the team are "on the same page" despite reported contract struggles. The Ravens espn.com are confident about a Lamar Jackson extension and made a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum. The Raiders espn.com GM John Spytek expects Maxx Crosby to stay amid trade rumors. The Steelers espn.com GM Omar Khan said Aaron Rodgers "knows how we feel" about a potential return. The Bengals espn.com called a Trey Hendrickson trade "complicated."
Front Office & Trades
The Bears espn.com granted LB Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade. The Broncos espn.com hired Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston as defensive passing-game coordinator. The Bears espn.com believe they deserve draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as GM. The Texans espn.com GM Nick Caserio called C.J. Stroud trade speculation "moronic."
League & International News
The Lions espn.com will play in Munich, Germany, their first international game since 2015. The UFL will award four points espn.com for 60-plus-yard field goals and ban most punts inside the opponent's 50 for its 2026 season.