NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Combine Highlights
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com clocked a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, the third fastest by a wide receiver since 2003. Taylen Green espn.com, a top-10 quarterback prospect, set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout in Indianapolis. Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love espn.com, No. 2 on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, announced he will participate in all combine drills including the 40-yard dash.
Draft Prospects
Francis Mauigoa espn.com, the top offensive line prospect, said he's open to a position change after daily battles with Miami teammates made him better. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs espn.com believes being the "best defender" should carry more weight than positional value when selecting players in the draft. Former Vols CB Jermod McCoy espn.com says he is fully healed from a right ACL injury and expects to have "no limits" during his upcoming pro day.
Team Moves & Personnel
The Atlanta Falcons espn.com dismissed La Troy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him. The Green Bay Packers espn.com hired Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, for the same role. The Colts espn.com have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, his agent told ESPN.
Salary Cap & Financial
The NFL salary cap espn.com has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026. After being saddled with massive dead money cap hits over the past two years, the Broncos espn.com enter the 2026 offseason with a clean slate and can be "opportunistically aggressive" in free agency.
Owner & League News
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and promised change starting with the team's approach to free agency. The NFLPA espn.com has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretter among the finalists.
Player Perspectives
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson espn.com said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback." Quarterback Diego Pavia espn.com wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt and doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.
Future Outlook
ESPN analysts espn.com found free agent fits for all 32 NFL teams this offseason, suggesting Mike Evans to the Bills and Malik Willis to the Jets. Walker could become only the fourth player espn.com to win Super Bowl MVP and begin the next season on another team, raising questions about his future with Seattle.
Combine Analysis
ESPN experts espn.com highlighted top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo who starred at the combine. Liz Loza espn.com identified 12 rookies to watch who could make a splash in Indianapolis and climb up boards throughout the draft process.
Offseason Speculation
ESPN analysts espn.com handed out report cards on big offseason moves, starting with the Jermaine Johnson-T'Vondre Sweat trade that they say makes the Jets clear winners. The combine continues to serve as a crucial evaluation period for teams preparing for the April draft and upcoming free agency period.