NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Vikings Roster Moves
The Vikings espn.com have informed Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave they'll be released or traded at the 2026 league year start, sources told ESPN. This decision comes as Minnesota looks to reshape its roster and manage salary cap space ahead of the upcoming offseason.
Combine Highlights
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson clocked a combine-best 4.26-second 40-yard dash espn.com Saturday, the third fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003. Meanwhile, top-10 quarterback prospect Taylen Green set several positional combine records espn.com during his Indianapolis workout, showcasing his potential for the upcoming NFL draft.
NFL Salary Cap News
The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time espn.com in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026. This new high gives teams more financial flexibility as they approach free agency and contract negotiations with current players.
Quarterback Market Updates
As Cleveland scours the QB landscape espn.com, it heads into free agency with limited options at the position. The Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins are all facing quarterback decisions, with speculation mounting about potential trades and free agent pursuits. Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback" espn.com.
NFLPA Leadership Search
The NFLPA has narrowed its search espn.com for a permanent executive director, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretter among the finalists. This leadership decision comes at a crucial time as the league approaches new collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Coaching Changes
The Atlanta Falcons dismissed La Troy Lewis espn.com from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him. Meanwhile, the Packers hired Cam Achord espn.com as their new special teams coordinator, bringing in a Super Bowl-winning coach to bolster that unit.
Draft Prospects Updates
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, No. 2 on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, said he will not be one of the combine players who sits out the 40-yard dash or any combine drills Saturday, planning an active combine performance espn.com. Top offensive line prospect Francis Mauigoa said he's open to a position change espn.com and credited daily battles with Miami teammates for his development.
Free Agency Speculation
Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free agency spending espn.com. As teams prepare for the market, speculation is mounting about potential fits, including whether the Seahawks will re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III espn.com.
Combine Analysis
Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep, maintaining his polarizing approach espn.com at the combine. Meanwhile, draft experts are already picking risers and standouts espn.com at every position after the first day of on-field workouts in Indianapolis.
Draft Rankings Discussion
ESPN is ranking every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slotting in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026, with analysts debating where Fernando Mendoza espn.com would rank among recent first-round selections.