NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Moves & Free Agency
The Bengals espn.com retained right guard Dalton Risner with a one-year deal, keeping one of their top offensive linemen in place. The Chiefs espn.com plan to cut Jawaan Taylor before the league year begins, saving $20 million in cap space. The Texans espn.com traded starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round pick. The Vikings espn.com have informed Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave they'll be released unless traded, signaling major roster changes ahead.
Combine Highlights
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com clocked a blistering 4.26-second 40-yard dash, the third-fastest by a receiver at the combine since 2003. Taylen Green espn.com, a top-10 QB prospect, set multiple positional combine records during his workout. Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love espn.com, ranked No. 2 on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, plans to run all drills Saturday. Diego Pavia espn.com remains unfazed by criticism as he showcases his polarizing style. Francis Mauigoa espn.com, the top offensive line prospect, said battles with teammates made him better and he's open to position changes.
Quarterback Landscape
Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson espn.com told NFL talent evaluators he's prepared to prove he's a "franchise quarterback." Baylor's Sawyer Robertson espn.com faces questions about whether he can make things work in the NFL after years of offensive adjustments. Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia isn't toning down his approach despite criticism. ESPN's QB rankings espn.com slot Fernando Mendoza among first-round picks from the past five years.
Team Updates & Rumors
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged letting fans down with Dallas' championship drought and promised changes to the team's free agency approach. Donovan Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery five weeks ago and could miss until training camp. The Falcons espn.com fired assistant defensive line coach La Troy Lewis following sexual assault allegations. The Packers espn.com hired Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator Cam Achord for the same role.
Salary Cap & Business
The NFL salary cap espn.com reached $301.2 million for 2026, topping $300 million for the first time in league history. The NFLPA espn.com has narrowed its executive director search to finalists including interim David White and former player president JC Tretter.
Draft & Combine Analysis
Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com identified 13 combine standouts who boosted their draft stock, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. ESPN experts espn.com broke down the combine's top workouts by position. The Texans espn.com face looming contract decisions about C.J. Stroud as they head into the offseason. The Browns espn.com enter free agency with limited quarterback options as they search for answers at the position.
Free Agency Speculation
Jerry Jones signaled the Cowboys will spend more aggressively in free agency. Mike Evans espn.com to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? Analysts matched free agents to all 32 NFL teams. The Vikings espn.com, Cardinals, Colts, and Dolphins face quarterback decisions as the market takes shape.