NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Talks & Roster Moves
Sean McVay espn.com confirmedongoing "great dialogue" with quarterback Matthew Stafford as the Rams enter the final year of his contract. The Vikings espn.com are actively exploring trade options for outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to alleviate salary cap pressure. Minnesota is also moving on from veteran Aaron Jones espn.com and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, informing them they will be released barring a trade. The Commanders espn.com intend to release cornerback Marshon Lattimore before the new league year. The Chiefs espn.com will cut offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, saving $20 million against the cap. The Texans espn.com released veteran safety Jimmie Ward, creating $750,000 in cap space.
International News
The Falcons espn.com will play a game in Madrid this season, part of the NFL's nine-game international slate.
NFL Draft & Combine
Ohio State espn.com prospects could fill multiple needs for the Commanders, with all four top-10 projections fitting Washington's board. Mississippi State espn.com wide receiver Brenen Thompson blazed a combine-best 4.26-second 40-yard dash. Taylen Green espn.com, a top-10 quarterback prospect, set several positional combine records. Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com identified 13 standout performers from the combine workouts. Jordan Reid espn.com projected a mock draft with two trades shaking up the top 64 picks after the combine. The curious development of Sawyer Robertson espn.com, Mike Leach's last quarterback, presents a unique prospect evaluation.
Team Business & Legal
The Commanders espn.com agreed to pay $1 million to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging fan deception under previous ownership. The Montgomery trade espn.com has immediate fantasy and depth chart implications for both the Lions and Texans. The Texans espn.com also traded starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round pick. Donovan Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery five weeks ago and may miss the start of training camp. The Bengals espn.com retained right guard Dalton Risner on a one-year deal.
Quarterback Market & Free Agency
The Texans espn.com must begin planning for C.J. Stroud's future contract, even if a trade isn't imminent. The Browns espn.com face limited options as they scour the quarterback market in free agency. New intel espn.com from the combine details the QB plans for the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts, and Dolphins, and highlights free agents drawing interest. Tracking free agency espn.com updates are accelerating with the legal negotiating window opening March 9.