NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Moves & Retirements
Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers espn.com has committed to NC State, following his father Philip Rivers' legendary path with the Wolfpack. The Patriots released running back Antonio Gibson espn.com after two seasons with the team. Chargers center Bradley Bozeman espn.com announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons and 110 starts. The Chiefs cut defensive end Mike Danna espn.com as they continue trimming salary cap space before the new league year.
League Rules & Competition
The NFL competition committee is discussing allowing replay officials espn.com to throw flags for non-football acts. Committee co-chairman Rich Mc Kay said Sunday he is not expecting a tush push ban proposal espn.com this year. The Cowboys, while leaning toward using the franchise tag espn.com on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, are aware of potential fallout from this decision.
Free Agency & Contracts
The Falcons plan to place the franchise tag espn.com on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. The Cowboys and free-agent-to-be running back Javonte Williams espn.com reached agreement on a three-year contract with $16 million guaranteed. Mike Evans espn.com has declined retirement, leaving his future with the Buccaneers uncertain as he explores options for his 13th season.
Draft & Team Strategy
How will the Cowboys' VP of player personnel aim to upgrade Dallas' roster espn.com this offseason? Could a reunion with Tyreek Hill espn.com make sense for the Chiefs? Free agency tiers rank the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs and OL based on potential offseason contracts. NFL execs, scouts and players weigh in on the Raiders' No. 1 pick and whether Vegas could trade out espn.com of the top selection.
Team Updates & Coaching
The Steelers appear headed for a QB reset at the NFL combine espn.com, with Aaron Rodgers potentially serving as a bridge while Pittsburgh searches for a franchise quarterback. Texans coach De Meco Ryans espn.com continues exceeding expectations in Year, helping Houston turn around after its worst three-year stretch in franchise history. Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he believes he deserves to be the top-paid WR espn.com when he gets a new deal with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
Behind the Scenes
What goes into an NFL player's decision to retire espn.com? Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson and Andrew Whitworth share stories of their journeys in and out of retirement. The NFL is considering major changes to how games are officiated, with replay officials potentially gaining more authority to impact game flow through flag throws.