NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency & Team Moves
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones espn.com promised to change Dallas' approach to free agency after acknowledging he has let fans down with the team's championship drought. The NFL salary cap hit a new high espn.com of $301.2 million for 2026, topping $300 million for the first time in league history. The Broncos can be "opportunistically aggressive" espn.com in free agency after clearing massive dead money cap hits from previous years. The Bears granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds espn.com permission to seek a trade, while the Colts gave quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. espn.com permission to find a trade. The Falcons fired assistant coach La Troy Lewis espn.com amid sexual assault allegations.
Combine Highlights
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he's prepared to show espn.com NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback." Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, No. 2 on ESPN's Big Board, said he will not sit out espn.com any combine drills Saturday. Ohio State star Arvell Reese declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher espn.com during media interviews. Defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length espn.com to him during interviews, focusing on his play instead. Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism espn.com at Vanderbilt and plans to maintain his approach as he approaches the NFL. Top cornerback prospect Jermod Mc Coy said his knee is fully healthy espn.com and expects "no limits" during his pro day at Tennessee.
Coaching Changes
The Packers hired Cam Achord espn.com as special teams coordinator after his Super Bowl-winning tenure elsewhere. The Broncos brought on Colorado DC Robert Livingston espn.com as their defensive passing-game coordinator. The Titans released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III espn.com with a failed physical designation, along with starting safety Xavier Woods.
Draft & Scouting
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs said being the "best defender" espn.com should carry more weight than positional value in the NFL draft. The NFLPA has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director espn.com, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretretter among the finalists. As draft prospects begin their combine experience, NFL rookies provided advice based on their personal journeys espn.com.
Future Outlook
The Jets emerged as clear winners espn.com in the Jermaine Johnson-T'Vondre Sweat trade, according to offseason grading. Speculation continues about potential starting quarterbacks for various teams, with questions about whether Kirk Cousins will return to Minnesota or if Kyler Murray might join the AFC. The Vikings' open GM role has drawn interest from coach Kevin O'Connell and interim GM Rob Brzezinski, though both gave measured responses espn.com about their potential interest.
League Operations
NFL coaches Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel, both members of the competition committee, expressed concern over replay errors espn.com in 1 p.m. games from last season. Questions remain about the NFL's fact-finding mission regarding Giants owner Tisch, with columnist Dan Wetzel calling for transparency espn.com if executives want to dismiss concerns.
Player Perspectives
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders gave Todd Monken a porcelain horse head espn.com for his 60th birthday, continuing a quirky tradition. Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia maintains his confident approach despite criticism, showing the personality that made him successful in college.