NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 5:36 PM ET
NFL Free Agency Moves
The Carolina Panthers secured a veteran tackle by agreeing to a deal with former Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker, while the New Orleans Saints completed a family reunion by signing running back Travis Etienne Jr., who revealed his son shares the team's name. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added pass rush depth with a one-year, $6 million deal for defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, who recorded 11 sacks last season. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their edge rush by signing linebacker Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year, $7.3 million contract.
Player Releases and Departures
The Tennessee Titans cleared cap space by releasing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed in a move saving $11.4 million against the salary cap. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a speedy receiver as Calvin Austin III signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the New York Giants. The Seattle Seahawks addressed their backfield by agreeing to terms with former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson on a one-year, $2.1 million contract, taking steps to replace Kenneth Walker III.
Veteran Signings
The Dallas Cowboys retained defensive depth by agreeing to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with cornerback Cobie Durant. The Buffalo Bills added secondary experience by signing veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year, $6 million contract. The New York Giants continued their defensive rebuild with Austin's addition joining Gardner-Johnson in upgrading their secondary.
Team Strategy and Concerns
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider expressed tax concerns about Washington state's new income tax on high earners, suggesting it could hamper the team's free agency efforts. The Indianapolis Colts faced mixed results in free agency, retaining quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Alec Pierce but missing out on defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Jaguars GM James Gladstone dismissed trade rumors about receiver Brian Thomas Jr., calling reports of the team shopping the third-year player "fraudulent claims."
Player Pronunciations and Personal Notes
Saints running back Travis Etienne clarified his name's pronunciation after years of mispronunciation, while New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to improve in his second stint with the team, saying he's "confident, but not arrogant" about being a "better player" than when he left.