NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency & Roster Moves
The Vikings espn.com have informed running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that they will be released at the start of the 2026 league year barring a trade. Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged he has let Cowboys fans down with Dallas' championship drought and promised change starting with the team's approach to free agency. The Falcons espn.com dismissed La Troy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him.
Quarterback Market
The Browns espn.com head into free agency with few quarterback options as they scour the QB landscape. 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. Former Alabama quarterback espn.com Ty Simpson said he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback."
Combine Highlights
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash Saturday, the third fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003. Taylen Green espn.com, a top-10 quarterback prospect, set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout in Indianapolis. Notre Dame running back espn.com 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.
Draft Prospects
Francis Mauigoa espn.com, the top offensive line prospect in the NFL draft, said he's open to a position change. He credited daily battles with Miami teammates Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor for making him better. Polarizing quarterback espn.com Diego Pavia 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.
Salary Cap & Economics
The NFL salary cap espn.com has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026. The Packers espn.com hired Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, for the same role with Green Bay.
Free Agent Fits
Mike Evans espn.com to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? Analysts found free agent fits for all 32 NFL teams this offseason. Kenneth Walker III espn.com could become only the fourth player to win Super Bowl MVP and begin the next season on another team.
Combine Analysis
Spencer Fano espn.com impressed in the 40-yard dash, but there are plenty of strong offensive line prospects. Analysts picked risers and standouts at every position during Sunday's combine action. Quarterback 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.
Future Outlook
Will the Vikings espn.com, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins make moves at quarterback? Which free agents are getting interest as teams prepare for the offseason? Where would Fernando Mendoza espn.com rank among quarterbacks drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?