NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Personnel Moves
The Texans espn.com will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. The team traded running back espn.com Montgomery to Houston after parting ways with him in Detroit. Houston also agreed to trade espn.com starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick.
The Commanders espn.com have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week. In Cincinnati, the Bengals retained espn.com one of their best offensive linemen, signing right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year deal.
The Chiefs espn.com have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the league year, barring a trade. Meanwhile, Cowboys pass rusher espn.com Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery five weeks ago, but he could be out until training camp.
The Vikings espn.com have informed running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that they will be released at the start of the 2026 league year barring a trade.
QB and Draft Developments
The Texans espn.com head into the offseason with looming contract decisions about C.J. Stroud. As for Cleveland, the Browns espn.com scour the QB landscape as they head into free agency with few options. The Vikings, Cardinals, Colts, and Dolphins face decisions espn.com at quarterback position.
At the combine, Taylen Green espn.com set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout. Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash, the third fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003.
Francis Mauigoa, the top OL prospect espn.com in the NFL draft, said he's open to a position change. We also examine where Fernando Mendoza espn.com would rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years.
Legal Settlement
The Commanders espn.com have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans.