NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Moves
Former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia espn.com will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. The Chargers plan to release guard Mekhi Becton espn.com in a move that will save them $9.7 million against the salary cap. The Giants are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke espn.com, a move that frees up $9 million in salary cap space. The Texans will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward espn.com, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Quarterback Carousel
The Cardinals informed quarterback Kyler Murray espn.com that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then. Murray should become a sought-after QB in free agency, and the Vikings need help. But so do the Cards. The Colts placed the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones espn.com, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency. Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis espn.com.
Trade and Salary Cap Moves
The Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor espn.com that he will be released before the start of the league year, barring a trade. The Minnesota Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard espn.com as the team seeks relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap. The Commanders have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore espn.com that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week. The Chiefs are finalizing a deal to send CB McDuffie to Rams espn.com, sources tell Adam Schefter the package would include the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Draft and Combine News
Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect. Now that the 2026 combine is in the books, how could the draft shake out espn.com? Mel Kiper Jr. picked out 13 players who caught his attention espn.com during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. All four Buckeyes players projected as possible top-10 selections could make sense for Washington.
Player Updates
Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery espn.com to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago, but he could be out until the start of training camp. The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson espn.com ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency begins. The Bengals retained one of their best offensive linemen espn.com ahead of the start of free agency, signing right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year deal.
Other Notable News
Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the Bears espn.com that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and one with Chicago. Sean McVay said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract. The NFL announced Tuesday that the Falcons would be playing a game in Madrid espn.com, one of the NFL's nine international games this coming season. The Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia espn.com to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans.