NFL Football 3d Briefing
×NFL Combine Highlights
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com set a combine-best 4.26-second 40-yard dash, 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. Francis Mauigoa espn.com, the top offensive line prospect in the NFL draft, said he's open to a position change and credited daily battles with Miami teammates for his development.
Quarterback Prospects
The curious case of Sawyer Robertson espn.com explores how the former Baylor signal-caller took years to get comfortable running an offense and whether he can make it work in the NFL. Polarizing QB Diego Pavia espn.com isn't toning it down at the combine, remaining unfazed by criticism from his Vanderbilt days. Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson espn.com said he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback." Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love espn.com, No. 2 on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, plans to participate in all combine drills.
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. The Texans espn.com face looming contract decisions about C.J. Stroud heading into the offseason. The Browns espn.com enter free agency with few quarterback options as they scour the QB landscape. Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged disappointing Cowboys fans with Dallas' championship drought and promised change starting with the team's approach to free agency.
Salary Cap & League News
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 Atlanta Falcons espn.com dismissed La Troy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him. The Packers espn.com hired Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, for the same role. 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.
Draft Analysis
Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com identified 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. ESPN's experts espn.com break down the combine's top workouts at every position, highlighting risers and standouts. Where would Fernando Mendoza rank espn.com among quarterbacks drafted in Round 1 over the past five years? The analysis ranks every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations.
Position-Specific News
The top running back prospect plans an active combine showing rather than sitting out drills. The top offensive line prospect remains open to position changes after facing elite competition in college. The top quarterback prospect set multiple positional records, showcasing his arm talent and athleticism. The curious case of the last Mike Leach quarterback examines whether Robertson can translate his college success to the NFL level.