NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Team Transactions & Roster Moves
The Commanders espn.com have agreed to pay $1 million to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging the NFL team colluded to deceive fans. The Commanders espn.com informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore of their intention to release him before the new league year begins next week. The Vikings espn.com have notified 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 Bengals espn.com retained right guard Dalton Risner with a one-year deal ahead of free agency. The Texans espn.com agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick. The Chiefs espn.com informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor he will be released before the league year begins, saving $20 million in cap space.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones espn.com acknowledged letting fans down with Dallas' championship drought and promised changes to the team's free agency approach. The Falcons espn.com dismissed assistant defensive line coach La Troy Lewis following sexual assault allegations.
Combine & Draft News
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson espn.com clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the combine, the third-fastest by a wide receiver since 2003. Taylen Green espn.com set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout in Indianapolis. Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love espn.com plans to participate in all combine drills after being ranked No. 2 on ESPN's Big Board.
Francis Mauigoa espn.com the top offensive line prospect, said he's open to a position change and credited daily battles with Miami teammates for his development. Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia espn.com remained unfazed by criticism at the combine, maintaining his polarizing approach.
Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com identified 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Sawyer Robertson espn.com faces questions about whether he can make things work in the NFL after years of developing comfort with Baylor's offense.
Quarterback Developments
The Texans espn.com head into the offseason with looming contract decisions about C.J. Stroud. The Browns espn.com face limited options as they scour the quarterback landscape heading into free agency. Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson espn.com said he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback."
ESPN's analysis espn.com ranked every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations, slotting in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026. New intel from the combine espn.com revealed what the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins might do at quarterback, along with interest levels in top free agents.
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 NFLPA espn.com has narrowed its search for a permanent executive director, with current interim David White and former player president JC Tretler among the finalists.
The Packers espn.com hired Cam Achord as special teams coordinator, bringing in a Super Bowl-winning coach for the role. The Lions espn.com traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans after deciding to part ways with him, creating fantasy and depth chart impacts for both teams.
Combine Standouts
ESPN's experts espn.com broke down the combine's top workouts across all positions. Brenen Thompson's blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash stood out among wide receivers. Taylen Green's record-setting performance highlighted the quarterback group.
The Montgomery trade creates significant ripple effects, with Detroit reshaping its backfield while Houston adds experienced depth. The Lattimore release signals Washington's defensive restructuring as they prepare for the new league year.
Jawaan Taylor's impending release saves the Chiefs $20 million in cap space, demonstrating how teams are managing the new $301.2 million salary cap. The Howard trade shows the Texans continuing their retooling efforts with draft capital acquisition.