NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
Agent: Colts grant Richardson OK to find trade espn.com. The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, his agent told ESPN. Sources: Bears allow LB Edmunds to seek trade espn.com. The Bears have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN. Falcons GM: QB Cousins to be released March 11 espn.com. New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has informed Kirk Cousins that the team will release him March 11, the first day of the league year.
Combine Developments
Top CB prospect Mc Coy says knee's fully healthy espn.com. Former Vols CB Jermod Mc Coy says he is fully healed from a right ACL injury and expects to have "no limits" during his upcoming pro day at Tennessee. Top NFL prospect Reese says he's an OLB/edge espn.com. Ohio State star Arvell Reese, one of the top prospects in April's NFL draft, declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during media interviews at the combine Wednesday. Bain: NFL teams focused on play, not arm length espn.com. Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his play instead.
Contract Negotiations
Bengals' Tobin: Hendrickson move 'complicated' espn.com. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said a trade involving defensive end Trey Hendrickson could prove challenging. Ravens target Jackson extension, Linderbaum deal espn.com. Ravens GM Eric De Costa said he's confident about a contract extension for QB Lamar Jackson while the team has made a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum. Sources: Aubrey pushes for bigger Cowboys offer espn.com. The Cowboys have extended an offer to Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, sources told ESPN, but Aubrey's agent has asked for a deal closer to $10 million per season.
Coaching Changes
Bucs: Evans 'earned' right to explore free agency espn.com. Despite their desire for Mike Evans to remain with the Buccaneers, GM Jason Licht and coach Todd Bowles believe the veteran wideout has "earned" the right to explore free agency. Panthers' Canales cedes playcalls to OC Idzik espn.com. Panthers coach Dave Canales is ceding playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, saying the decision was made without pressure from the GM or owner. Payton says OC Webb to call Broncos' offense espn.com. Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be Denver's playcaller this season.
Free Agency Outlook
Bills GM says WR Coleman will have 'every chance' espn.com. Bills GM Brandon Beane said the team is challenging embattled WR Keon Coleman to come in with the same attitude he had to start training camp last season. Jets GM: Plan to keep RB Hall, with deal or tag espn.com. The Jets will use one of the tags at their disposal on running back Breece Hall if they can't reach an agreement with the running back before Tuesday's deadline. Colts 'positive' on deals for QB Jones, WR Pierce espn.com. Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he remains hopeful that the team can get deals done with receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones before free agency begins.
Draft Speculation
Downs believes he's best defender in NFL draft espn.com. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs said being the "best defender" should carry more weight than positional value when selecting players in the NFL draft. Ranking the top offseason trade candidates: Who are the best players potentially available? espn.com. How do Brian Thomas Jr. and Maxx Crosby stack up on the trade market? We break down the latest intel. Raiders GM: I expect Crosby to stay amid rumors espn.com. Raiders GM John Spytek said he expects star defensive end Maxx Crosby to play for the team in 2026 amid trade speculation.
Personnel Updates
Titans cut starting C Cushenberry, safety Woods espn.com. The Titans released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and starting safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation. Lions' Decker indicates return for 11th season espn.com. Lions offensive lineman Taylor Decker indicated in a social media post Tuesday that he's putting off retirement to return for his 11th NFL season. Source: Broncos bring Colorado DC onto staff espn.com. The Broncos have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston to be their defensive passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
International Expansion
Lions will head to Munich for international game espn.com. For the first time since 2015, the Lions will play an international game, this time in Munich, Germany, with their opponent and date to be named later. UFL making changes on field goal points, punts espn.com. For its 2026 season, which starts March 27, the UFL will award four points for field goals of at least 60 yards, and ban most punts inside of the opponent's 50.
Front Office Moves
Bears seeking compensation for Falcons GM hire espn.com. The Bears believe they should receive draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their new general manager last month. Steelers GM on Rodgers: 'He knows how we feel' espn.com. Steelers GM Omar Khan is hoping for a quick resolution when it comes to the possible return of Aaron Rodgers at the team's starter next season, adding "he knows how we feel." Texans GM: Stroud trade speculation is 'moronic' espn.com. Texans GM Nick Caserio called the trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic."