NFL Football 3d Briefing
×League Business & Management Moves
Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged disappointing Cowboys fans with the championship drought and promised changes to Dallas' free agency approach. The NFL salary cap hit a record espn.com of $301.2 million for 2026, topping $300 million for the first time in league history. The NFLPA has narrowed its executive director search espn.com with David White and JC Tretter among the finalists.
Coaching Changes & Staff Updates
The Falcons fired assistant coach La Troy Lewis espn.com following sexual assault allegations. The Packers hired Cam Achord espn.com as special teams coordinator after his Super Bowl-winning tenure elsewhere. The Broncos brought Colorado DC Robert Livingston espn.com onto staff as defensive passing-game coordinator.
Player Performances & Combine Highlights
Ty Simpson espn.com declared himself a "franchise quarterback" at the NFL scouting combine. Jeremiyah Love espn.com, ESPN's No. 2 prospect, plans to complete all combine drills including the 40-yard dash. Diego Pavia espn.com maintained his polarizing personality won't change as he approaches the NFL. Caleb Downs espn.com argued being the "best defender" should outweigh positional value in draft selections.
Free Agency & Trade Market
Anthony Richardson Sr. espn.com received permission from the Colts to seek a trade. The Bears granted Tremaine Edmunds espn.com permission to find a trade. The Titans released starting center Lloyd Cushenberry III espn.com with a failed physical designation, along with safety Xavier Woods.
Team-Specific Developments
The Broncos enter free agency with a clean slate after clearing Russell Wilson's dead money, allowing them to be "opportunistically aggressive." The Cowboys' ownership promised increased spending in free agency to address the championship drought. The Vikings, Browns, and Jets all face quarterback questions as the offseason progresses.
Draft Prospects & Evaluations
Arvell Reese espn.com declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher at the combine. Jermod Mc Coy espn.com stated his knee is fully healthy after ACL surgery with "no limits" expected at his pro day. Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com reported teams focused on his play rather than arm length during interviews.
Competition Committee Concerns
Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel espn.com expressed concern over replay errors in 1 p.m. games from last season. The competition committee members highlighted the need for improved review processes during early afternoon matchups.
Future Outlook
ESPN analysts identified perfect free agent fits espn.com for all 32 teams, including potential moves like Mike Evans to the Bills. The draft class continues to take shape with top prospects making their cases at the combine, while teams prepare for what could be an active offseason in both free agency and trades."