NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Player Movement & Roster Changes
The Patriots will release Stefon Diggs after one season, saving cap space and putting the wide receiver position back in question. The Steelers are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, who arrived in Pittsburgh via trade with the Dolphins last summer. The Vikings are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit and reduce cash commitments.
Player Discipline & Off-Field Issues
Browns star Myles Garrett was issued a citation for speeding -- his ninth since entering the NFL in 2017 -- after being clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. The incident marks another off-field issue for the star defensive end.
Coaching & Staff Updates
Former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers says he remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay.
Upcoming Events & Schedule
The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug. 6 as part of enshrinement week, with Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and Panthers great Luke Kuechly among those being honored.
Trades & Transactions
The Chiefs have agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Rams to send All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. In cap-saving moves, the Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap.
Draft & Free Agency Buzz
Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect Jeremiyah Love. As free agency approaches, our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis, analyzing which teams can make the best case to land him. With 2026 free agency on the horizon, teams are positioning themselves for potential moves that could reshape the league landscape.