NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 6:38 PM ET
NFL Free Agency Frenzy
The Eagles retained tight end Goedert espn.com on a one-year deal to keep their veteran core intact for the 2026 season, while the Giants added wide receiver Mooney espn.com to a contract worth up to $10 million, bolstering their receiving corps. Meanwhile, the Panthers brought back safety Scott espn.com after his career-high 111-tackle season, and added tackle Walker espn.com to strengthen their offensive line. The Titans restructured Ridley's contract espn.com to keep their star receiver in Nashville, while the Steelers' offseason moves including signing Pittman Jr. and Dowdle espn.com signal a shift toward a physical, run-first offense under new coordinator Mike McCarthy.
Quarterback Carousel
The Chargers re-signed QB Lance espn.com to provide depth behind their starter, while the Bengals added veteran Josh Johnson espn.com for quarterback depth behind Joe Burrow. The Jets agreed to terms with safety Cisco espn.com on a $5.25 million deal, and brought back cornerback Durant espn.com for $5.5 million, showing their aggressive approach to free agency. The Bills added safety Stone espn.com and veteran Gardner-Johnson espn.com to their secondary, with Gardner-Johnson saying he's unbothered by criticism espn.com about his reputation as a teammate.
Running Back Movement
The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com to a deal that has personal significance as he named his son after the team, while the Seahawks agreed to terms with RB Wilson espn.com to replace departing Kenneth Walker III. The Lions added cornerback McCreary espn.com to their secondary, and the Cowboys reached agreement with Durant espn.com to bolster their defensive backfield.
Defensive Additions
The Buccaneers signed pass rusher Muhammad espn.com to a one-year, $6 million deal after his 11-sack season, while the Eagles added linebacker Ebiketie espn.com on a one-year, $7.3 million contract to enhance their pass rush. The Jets' aggressive free agency approach included signing both Cisco and Durant espn.com, while the Bills strengthened their secondary with Stone and Gardner-Johnson espn.com.
Notable Releases and Retirements
The Titans released cornerback Sneed espn.com in a move that saves $11.4 million against the salary cap after two injury-plagued seasons. The Steelers lost wide receiver Austin espn.com to the Giants on a one-year, $4.5 million deal, while the Saints' new coach Kellen Moore ushers in a younger era espn.com that has impacted some longtime players.
Off-Field Developments
The late Colts owner Jim Irsay's memorabilia collection netted $93 million espn.com at auction through Christie's, setting records for sports memorabilia sales. The Jaguars' GM denied trade rumors about Thomas Jr. espn.com, calling reports that they were shopping the third-year receiver "fraudulent claims." The Seahawks' GM expressed concern about Washington's new income tax espn.com, believing it could negatively impact their ability to sign free agents in the future.
As free agency continues, analysts are evaluating which teams improved most espn.com, with the 49ers among those highlighted for their moves. Meanwhile, questions remain about where top remaining free agents will land espn.com, including players like Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa, and potentially Kirk Cousins. The Colts' bumpy free agency espn.com that saw them keep Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce but miss out on Trey Hendrickson has left their offseason grade uncertain.