NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Personnel Moves
Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation. Bears espn.com have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN. Lions espn.com offensive lineman Taylor Decker indicated in a social media post Tuesday that he's putting off retirement to return for his 11th NFL season.
Coaching & Front Office
Payton espn.com said offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be Denver's playcaller this season, while Cunningham espn.com informed QB Kirk Cousins that the Falcons will release him March 11. Vikings espn.com are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback play in 2026, with executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski saying the team is to 2026. Steelers espn.com GM Omar Khan is hoping for a quick resolution regarding the possible return of Aaron Rodgers as the team's starter next season.
Quarterback Situation Updates
Tagovailoa espn.com still wants to play as Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said "everything is on the table" regarding the quarterback. Murray espn.com hasn't spoken with Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort since the end of the season, a source told ESPN, despite Ossenfort claiming otherwise. Texans espn.com GM Nick Caserio called the trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic," shutting down speculation about the young signal-caller.
Contract & Salary Cap
Ravens espn.com are targeting a contract extension for QB Lamar Jackson while making a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum. Raiders espn.com GM John Spytek expects star defensive end Maxx Crosby to play for the team in 2026 amid trade speculation. Jets espn.com will use one of the tags on running back Breece Hall if they can't reach an agreement before Tuesday's deadline.
Combine & Draft News
Reese espn.com, one of the top prospects in April's NFL draft, declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during media interviews at the combine Wednesday. Bain espn.com said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his play instead. Rivers espn.com, son of NFL legend Philip Rivers, has committed to NC State, following in his father's footsteps.
League News
NFL espn.com competition committee members Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel expressed concern over replay errors in 1 p.m. games last season. Cowboys espn.com are "leaning" toward using the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens while being aware of potential fallout. Falcons espn.com plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., according to a source.