NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 16, 2026, 4:30 AM ET
NFL Player & Team Transactions
The league saw key veteran retention across the NFC as tight end Dallas Goedert agreed to terms on a new one-year contract to remain with the Philadelphia Eagles for his ninth professional season. Concurrently, the Carolina Panthers announced the return of safety Nick Scott, who posted a career-high 111 tackles during the prior campaign, also securing him for a one-year commitment. Furthermore, offensive alignment speculation surrounds the Pittsburgh Steelers, whose offseason acquisitions of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and running back Rico Dowdle suggest the team is preparing for a "physical, run-first offense" under the direction of coordinator Mike McCarthy in 2026.
League Governance & Off-Field Appearances
In personnel governance matters, Jalen Reeves-Maybin secured re-election as president of the NFL Players Association's Board of Player Representatives on Sunday, signaling continuity in player leadership. Away from the negotiating table, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made a notable cultural appearance alongside current signal-caller Tyler Shough while attending exhibition games for the Savannah Bananas roster at the Caesars Superdome, the Saints' home venue.