NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Moves & Team Updates
The Titans espn.com released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and starting safety Xavier Woods on Wednesday, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation. The Bears espn.com have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, a source confirmed to ESPN. The 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 & Staff Changes
Broncos coach Sean Payton espn.com said Tuesday that offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be Denver's playcaller this season. Panthers coach Dave Canales espn.com is ceding playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, saying the decision was made without pressure from the GM or owner. The Broncos espn.com have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston to be their defensive passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Quarterback News
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham espn.com has informed QB Kirk Cousins that the team will release him March 11, the first day of the league year. The Vikings espn.com are "exploring all possibilities" to improve their quarterback play in 2026, executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort espn.com said he has spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray, but a source told ESPN that the two have not talked since the end of the season.
Contract & Free Agency Updates
Colts general manager Chris Ballard espn.com said he remains hopeful that the team can get deals done with receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones before free agency begins. Ravens GM Eric De Costa espn.com said he's confident about a contract extension for QB Lamar Jackson while the team has made a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum. The Bills espn.com GM Brandon Beane said the team is challenging embattled WR Keon Coleman to come in with the same attitude he had to start training camp last season.
Trade Market Speculation
Raiders GM John Spytek espn.com said he expects star defensive edge Maxx Crosby to play for the team in 2026 amid trade speculation. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin espn.com said a trade involving defensive end Trey Hendrickson could prove challenging. The Cowboys espn.com have extended an offer to Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, sources told ESPN, but Aubrey's agent has asked for a deal closer to $10 million per season.
Combine & Draft News
Ohio State star Arvell Reese espn.com declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during media interviews at the combine Wednesday. Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his play instead. The NFL competition committee espn.com is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts.
International & League Updates
The Lions espn.com will head to Munich, Germany, for an international game, marking their first appearance abroad since 2015. The UFL espn.com will award four points for field goals of at least 60 yards and ban most punts inside of the opponent's 50-yard line for its 2026 season.
Veteran Retirements & Releases
The Chargers espn.com starting center Bradley Bozeman has announced his retirement after eight years in the NFL and 110 starts. The Patriots espn.com have released running back Antonio Gibson, the team announced Monday. The Chiefs espn.com released veteran defensive end Mike Danna on Monday as they work to get under the salary cap by the start of the new league year in two weeks.
Other Notable Developments
Steelers GM Omar Khan espn.com is hoping for a quick resolution when it comes to the possible return of Aaron Rodgers at the team's starter next season. Falcons GM Ian Cunningham espn.com believes the team should receive draft compensation after the Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their new general manager last month. Texans GM Nick Caserio espn.com called the trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic."