NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster Moves & Free Agency
The Texans will release veteran safety Ward espn.com, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. The Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to D.C. espn.com to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging collusion to deceive fans. The Commanders have informed cornerback Lattimore espn.com that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Trade Activity
After deciding to part ways with Montgomery, Detroit traded the running back espn.com to Houston. The Texans have agreed to trade starting right tackle Howard espn.com to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick, a source told ESPN. The Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Taylor espn.com that he will be released before the start of the league year, barring a trade, sources told ESPN.
Player Health Updates
Cowboys pass rusher Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago, but he could be out until the start of training camp, according to a source. The Vikings have informed running back Jones espn.com and defensive tackle Hargrave that, barring a trade, they will be released at the start of the 2026 league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Contract Extensions
The Bengals retained one of their best offensive linemen ahead of the start of free agency, signing right guard Risner espn.com to a one-year deal.
Draft & Combine Coverage
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash Saturday, the third fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003. Taylen Green espn.com, a top-10 quarterback prospect ahead of April's NFL draft, set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout in Indianapolis. Francis Mauigoa espn.com, the top OL prospect in the NFL draft, said he's open to a position change and said daily battles with Miami teammates Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor made him better.
Quarterback Market Analysis
As Cleveland scours the QB landscape, it heads into free agency espn.com with few options. What will the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins do at QB? Which free agents are getting interest? New intel on the QB market and top NFL free agents espn.com emerged at the combine.
Team-Specific Developments
Houston heads into offseason with looming contract decisions about C.J. Stroud espn.com. The Texans might not trade Stroud in offseason, but they have to begin process about his future. It took the former Baylor signal-caller years to get comfortable running an offense. Will he be able to make things work in the NFL espn.com?
Prospect Evaluations
Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026. Where would Fernando Mendoza espn.com rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?