NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Moves & Retirements
Bears center Drew Dalman espn.com is retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Falcons and one with Chicago. The Colts placed the transition tag espn.com on quarterback Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency. Meanwhile, the Vikings are open to trading Jonathan Greenard espn.com as they seek salary cap relief from being more than $43 million over the limit.
Contract & Trade Updates
The Rams have had great dialogue with Matthew Stafford espn.com entering the final season of his contract. The Texans will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward espn.com, saving $750,000 in cap space. The Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million espn.com to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging collusion to deceive fans under previous ownership.
Free Agency & Salary Cap
The Vikings have informed Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave espn.com that they will be released at the start of the 2026 league year barring a trade. The Chiefs have informed Jawaan Taylor espn.com that he will be released before the league year begins, saving $20 million on the cap. The Commanders have informed Marshon Lattimore espn.com of their intention to release him before the new league year.
Team Roster Moves
The Bengals retained Dalton Risner espn.com with a one-year deal ahead of free agency. The Texans have agreed to trade Tytus Howard espn.com to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick. After parting ways with Montgomery, the Lions traded the running back espn.com to Houston.
International Games
The NFL announced that the Falcons will be playing a game in Madrid espn.com, marking their fifth European appearance. This game will be one of nine international contests scheduled for the coming season.
Draft & Combine Highlights
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash espn.com, the third fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003. Mel Kiper Jr. identified 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Jordan Reid projects potential top 64 draft shakeups espn.com following the combine, including two trades in his new mock draft.
Quarterback Market
The Colts' decision to tag Daniel Jones comes as teams across the league evaluate their quarterback situations. The Browns are scouring the QB landscape espn.com with few options heading into free agency. New intel from the combine suggests the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts, and Dolphins are all considering moves at the quarterback position.
Player Profiles & Analysis
Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery five weeks ago to repair a labrum tear, but he could be out until the start of training camp. The curious case of Sawyer Robertson, Mike Leach's last quarterback, raises questions about whether the former Baylor signal-caller can make things work in the NFL after years of developing comfort running an offense.
Team Strategy & Future Planning
The Vikings' willingness to trade Greenard and their decisions regarding Jones and Hargrave reflect their aggressive approach to managing salary cap constraints. The Texans face looming contract decisions about C.J. Stroud as they head into the offseason, though they might not trade him despite having to begin the process of determining his future with the team.
College Connections
All four Ohio State Buckeyes projected as possible top-10 selections could make sense for Washington, according to draft analysts. This connection highlights how college programs continue to influence NFL team-building strategies through the draft process.