NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Quarterback Movement & Trade Market
Anthony Richardson Sr. espn.com has been given permission by the Colts to seek a trade, while the team remains positive on deals espn.com for quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Alec Pierce. Meanwhile, the Broncos can be opportunistically aggressive espn.com in free agency with the removal of Russell Wilson's dead money from their salary cap.
Draft Prospect Updates
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs espn.com believes he's the best defender in the NFL draft, while former Vols CB Jermod Mc Coy espn.com says he's fully healed from his ACL injury. Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com noted that NFL teams are focusing on his play rather than his arm length during interviews. Arvell Reese espn.com, another top prospect, declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher at the combine.
Combine & Rookie Advice
NFL combine espn.com prospects are receiving important advice from NFL rookies espn.com as they navigate the draft process. Liz Loza highlights 12 prospects who could make a splash in Indianapolis and climb up draft boards.
Personnel Changes
The Titans espn.com have cut starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III and safety Xavier Woods, with Cushenberry's release coming with a failed physical designation. The Bears espn.com have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to find a trade, while the Broncos espn.com have hired Colorado DC Robert Livingston as their defensive passing-game coordinator.
Contract Negotiations
John Lynch espn.com expressed optimism about the 49ers being on the same page with left tackle Trent Williams regarding a contractual solution. The Cowboys espn.com have offered kicker Brandon Aubrey what would be the highest-paid kicker deal, but Aubrey's agent is seeking around $10 million per season.
League Business & Coaching
Bills GM Brandon Beane espn.com said WR Keon Coleman will have "every chance" to compete with the same attitude he had at the start of last season's training camp. Sean Payton espn.com and Mike Vrabel, both members of the NFL's competition committee, expressed concern over replay errors in early games last season. Kevin O'Connell espn.com and interim GM Rob Brzezinski gave their thoughts about replacing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as the Vikings' GM.