NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Team Moves
The Broncos espn.com enter the 2026 offseason with significant financial flexibility after shedding Russell Wilson's dead money. Denver also hired espn.com Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston as their defensive passing-game coordinator. The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III (failed and safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday. The Bears espn.com granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade. The Lions' espn.com Taylor Decker indicated he will return for an 11th season. The Patriots espn.com released running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons. The Chargers' espn.com starting center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement. The Chiefs espn.com cut veteran defensive end Mike Danna as part of cap-trimming efforts. The Cowboys' espn.com All-Pro left guard Tyler Smith had minor knee surgery but will be ready for April's program.
League Issues & Officiating
Replay errors espn.com in early-season 1 p.m. games last year concern committee members Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel. The NFL is discussing espn.com allowing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts. The UFL espn.com will award four points for 60-plus-yard field goals and ban most punts inside the opponent's 50 for its 2026 season starting March 27.
Combine & Draft Prospects
Draft prospects espn.com received advice from NFL rookies at the combine. Defensive end espn.com Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has questioned his arm length, focusing on play. Ohio State star espn.com Arvell Reese declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher. The combine schedule espn.com features top 2026 prospects in drills. Mel Kiper's mock espn.com projects the entire first round ahead of the combine. Four-star quarterback espn.com Gunner Rivers, son of Philip Rivers, committed to NC State.
Quarterback Carousel
The Falcons espn.com will release quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, the first day of the league year, new GM Ian Cunningham said. A source espn.com refuted Cardinals GM 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, executive Rob Brzezinski said. The Dolphins' espn.com GM Jon-Eric Sullivan stated "everything's on the table" regarding Tua Tagovailoa, who still wants to play. The Texans' espn.com Nick Caserio called C.J. Stroud trade speculation "moronic." The 49ers espn.com are reportedly struggling with left tackle Trent Williams on a contract solution, though GM John Lynch expressed optimism.
Contract Talks & Tags
The Colts espn.com are "positive" on reaching deals with QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce before free agency. The Cowboys espn.com are "leaning" toward franchise-tagging WR George Pickens while aware of potential fallout. The Falcons espn.com plan to place the franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts Sr. The Jets espn.com will use a tag on RB Breece Hall if a deal isn't reached. The Cowboys' espn.com Brandon Aubrey is seeking a kicker deal closer to $10 million annually. The Bills' espn.com GM Brandon Beane challenged WR Keon Coleman to regain his starter's attitude. The Bengals' espn.com Duke Tobin said a Trey Hendrickson trade would be "complicated." The Raiders' espn.com GM John Spytek expects DE Maxx Crosby to stay amid trade rumors. The Ravens espn.com are confident in a Lamar Jackson extension and made a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum. The Steelers' espn.com Omar Khan said Aaron Rodgers "knows how we feel" about his potential return. The 49ers espn.com aren't actively trading QB Mac Jones but would listen.
Team Leadership & Strategy
The Vikings espn.com have EVP Rob Brzezinski and coach Kevin O'Connell addressing the open GM role following Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's departure. The Panthers' espn.com Dave Canales ceded playcalling duties to OC Brad Idzik without external pressure. The Broncos' espn.com Sean Payton confirmed OC Davis Webb will be the playcaller. The Packers' espn.com GM Brian Gutekunst addressed topics including the "tush push" and Rich Bisaccia's exit. The Ravens' espn.com coaching staff is ushering in "a new age" with a head coach change for the first time since the franchise's inception. The Lions espn.com will play in Munich, Germany, their first international game since 2015.