NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Personnel Moves
Texans release Ward as the team trims veteran depth on defense, while the Commanders release Lattimore ahead of the new league year, signaling a shift in their secondary plans.
Trades & Roster Shifts
Lions trade Montgomery to Houston, giving the Texans a versatile back and opening Detroit’s backfield. Shortly after, Texans trade Howard to Cleveland for a fifth‑round pick, further reshaping the line. In Kansas City, Chiefs cut Taylor to clear $20 million in cap space, leaving the OT spot wide open.
Contract Decisions
Bengals retain Risner on a one‑year deal, anchoring their right side as free agency looms. Meanwhile, Houston faces a pivotal choice on its franchise quarterback, with Texans weigh Stroud as the offseason approaches.
Injury Update
Cowboys' Ezeiruaku surgery confirms the pass rusher’s hip labrum repair will sideline him until training camp, a blow to Dallas’s defensive line depth.
Legal & Off‑Field
Commanders settle lawsuit by paying $1 million to the District of Columbia, ending a lingering dispute over alleged fan‑deception under former ownership.
Combine Insights
Kiper's combine standouts spotlight 13 prospects who boosted their draft stock, with names like Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis‑Sutton catching the scouts’ eyes.
Feature Story
Sawyer Robertson profile revisits the former Baylor quarterback’s journey, exploring whether the “Mike Leach last quarterback” can finally translate his college experience into NFL success.