NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Movement & Roster Changes
Browns star Myles Garrett espn.com received his ninth speeding ticket since entering the NFL after being clocked at 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. The Steelers espn.com are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith after acquiring him via trade last summer. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen as they work to reduce their salary cap deficit. The Patriots espn.com plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs after just one season in New England. The Giants espn.com are cutting starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke to free up $9 million in cap space. The Commanders espn.com intend to release cornerback Marshon Lattimore before the new league year begins. The Texans espn.com will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward in a move that saves $750,000 against the cap.
Contract & Cap Management
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers espn.com remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay. The Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency. Sean McVay espn.com said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of his contract. The Bengals espn.com did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency opens. The Cardinals espn.com informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade. The Bears espn.com center Drew Dalman has informed the team that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Falcons and one with Chicago.
Trades & Draft Activity
The Chiefs espn.com have agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Rams to send All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Texans espn.com have agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick. The Commanders espn.com have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging the team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans. The Falcons espn.com will play their fifth European game in Madrid as part of the NFL's nine international games this coming season.
Free Agency & Market Analysis
Our NFL Nation reporters espn.com played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis, analyzing which teams can make the best case to land him. The latest buzz espn.com on active teams, player-team fits and more is available as NFL free agency approaches. Breece Hall espn.com was franchise-tagged along with George Pickens and Kyle Pitts Sr., while Daniel Jones received the transition tag, setting up interesting free agency dominoes. The Montgomery trade espn.com has fantasy and depth chart impacts for both the Lions and Texans after Detroit decided to part ways with the running back. The Texans espn.com head into the offseason with looming contract decisions about C.J. Stroud.
Draft & Combine Coverage
Tennessee espn.com came away impressed from the combine with draft's top running back prospect Jeremiyah Love. Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com picked out 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Jordan Reid espn.com projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft following the combine and a big Rams-Chiefs trade, making 64 pick predictions. The Cardinals espn.com will take on the Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug. 6 as part of enshrinement week, featuring Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and Panthers great Luke Kuechly. All four Buckeyes players espn.com projected as possible top-10 selections could make sense for Washington.
Coaching & Staff Moves
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia espn.com will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. The Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap. Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago but could be out until the start of training camp. The Vikings espn.com are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as the team seeks relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap.
Player Profiles & Analysis
It took former Baylor signal-caller Sawyer Robertson espn.com years to get comfortable running an offense, raising questions about whether he can make things work in the NFL. Murray should become a sought-after QB espn.com in free agency, with the Vikings needing help but so do the Cardinals. The Bengals espn.com retained one of their best offensive linemen ahead of the start of free agency, 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.