NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Free Agency Moves
The Rams added another Chiefs cornerback, reaching agreement on a three-year deal with Jaylen Watson. The Panthers landed linebacker Jaelan Phillips on a four-year contract. The Colts will keep wide receiver Alec Pierce with a four-year, $116 million deal. The Patriots agreed to a three-year, $39.5 million contract with pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones. The Buccaneers are bringing back tight end Cade Otton on a three-year deal. The Raiders re-signed cornerback Eric Stokes to a three-year, $30 million contract. The Chiefs added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, while Travis Kelce informed the team he's returning for his 14th season.
Trades & Transactions
The Dolphins traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick. The Packers are finalizing a deal sending defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Cowboys for a 2027 draft pick. The Raiders acquired Bills cornerback Taron Johnson by sending a sixth-round pick and receiving a seventh-round selection back.
Contract Extensions & Retentions
The Rams reached a record four-year, $124 million extension with All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie that includes $100 million guaranteed. The Jaguars will keep corner Montaric "Buster" Brown on a three-year, $33 million deal. The Texans agreed to multiyear contracts with guard Ed Ingram and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to keep them off the free-agent market. The Vikings retained linebacker Eric Wilson with a three-year, $22.5 million contract. The Chargers signed fullback Alec Ingold, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Broncos reached a three-year, $18 million deal with linebacker Justin Strnad.
Player Movements
The Steelers re-signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal. The Cardinals and Pro Bowl running back James Conner agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Arizona for 2026. The Bengals are not tendering restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning. The Falcons are expected to pursue Tua Tagovailoa after the Dolphins informed him he'll be released. Former Packers QB Willis reached a deal with the Dolphins.
League Business
NFL labor talks with referees hit a rough patch as negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement are not going well, sources told ESPN.