NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Moves
Sources espn.com indicate the Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, freeing up $9 million in salary cap space. The Texans are cutting veteran safety Jimmie Ward espn.com, saving $750,000, while the Chiefs plan to release offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor espn.com to save $20 million on the cap. The Commanders have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore they intend to release him before the new league year espn.com, and the Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard espn.com as they seek salary cap relief.
Quarterback Carousel
The Cardinals have informed quarterback Kyler Murray espn.com they intend to release him next week, making him a sought-after free agent target. This development impacts the Vikings, who need quarterback help and are also considering trading or cutting Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave espn.com. Meanwhile, the Colts have placed the rarely used transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones espn.com, preserving their right to match any offer sheet. The Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford espn.com entering the final season of his contract.
Contract Decisions
The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson espn.com, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency opens. In contrast, the Bengals retained right guard Dalton Risner espn.com with a one-year deal. The Texans traded starting right tackle Tytus Howard espn.com to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick, while the Lions traded running back Montgomery to Houston espn.com after deciding to part ways with him.
Draft and Combine Updates
Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with draft's top running back prospect Jeremiyah Love espn.com. Our NFL Nation reporters have simulated the free agent market for Malik Willis espn.com, making contract offers for the free agent quarterback. The combine showcased speed and strength espn.com while personality powered the biggest impressions. Mel Kiper Jr. picked out 13 players who caught his attention espn.com during combine workouts.
Legal and International News
The Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million espn.com to the District of Columbia to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans. The NFL announced the Falcons would be playing a game in Madrid espn.com, one of nine international games this coming season. Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery espn.com five weeks ago but could be out until the start of training camp.
Free agency opens with the legal negotiating window on March 9, and teams are already making moves to create cap space and position themselves for the market. The Vikings, more than $43 million over the salary cap, are considering multiple moves including trading Jonathan Greenard. As teams prepare for free agency, our analysts have ranked the top 100 free agents espn.com and made bold predictions about which players should land big contracts.