NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 21, 2026, 4:30 AM ET
NFC Team Roster Moves & Options
The Seattle Seahawks secured two key players for the long term, exercising the fifth-year options for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon on Friday as the league deadline approached. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons bolstered their secondary by acquiring safety Sydney Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles, a transaction that also involved swapping fourth- and sixth-round draft selections between the two NFC clubs. In Minnesota, the Vikings fortified their offensive line by signing veteran offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark to a standard one-year contract to add crucial depth ahead of training camp.
Offseason Contract Strategy & Local Impact
In San Francisco, the 49ers opted against exercising the guaranteed option bonus for veteran left tackle Trent Williams, although team sources indicate ongoing discussions aim to finalize an extension that keeps the cornerstone player in the Bay Area. Away from team facilities, the city of Pittsburgh is preparing for the upcoming draft by having Public Schools shift to remote learning from April 22nd through the 24th to accommodate the massive logistical demands associated with hosting the annual NFL event on the city's North Shore.