NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Rule Changes & Officiating
The NFL competition committee espn.com is discussing authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts. NFL competition committee co-chairman Rich Mc Kay espn.com said Sunday he is not anticipating an attempt to ban the tush push this year.
Franchise Tags & Free Agency
The Falcons espn.com plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., a source told ESPN. The Cowboys espn.com are "leaning" toward using the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens while being aware of potential fallout. The Cowboys and Javonte Williams espn.com reached agreement on a three-year contract that includes $16 million in guaranteed money.
Player Movement & Contracts
Tyreek Hill espn.com could reunite with the Chiefs, as reuniting with Eric Bieniemy and Patrick Mahomes could be just the tonic for the receiver who will turn 32 on March 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba espn.com said he believes he deserves to be the top-paid wide receiver when he gets a new deal done with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
Draft & Team Building
How will the Cowboys' VP of player personnel espn.com aim to upgrade Dallas' roster this offseason? We asked NFL execs, scouts and players espn.com to weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and the best prospects in 2026. Aaron Rodgers espn.com isn't a long-term solution for the Steelers, but he could be a bridge as Pittsburgh looks for a franchise quarterback.
Coaching & Team Performance
Houston's head coach De Meco Ryans espn.com has helped the franchise turn around after the worst three-year stretch in Texans history. Tampa Bay's all-time leading receiver Mike Evans espn.com is exploring his options ahead of his 13th season after declining retirement.
Free Agency Rankings
ESPN's Bill Barnwell espn.com ranks the best quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and offensive linemen in tiers based on their potential offseason contracts.