NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Trade Moves and Roster Changes
The Chiefs have agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Rams to send All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft espn.com. Meanwhile, the Cardinals informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then espn.com. The Chargers plan to release guard Mekhi Becton in a move that will save them $9.7 million against the salary cap espn.com. The Texans will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday espn.com.
Coaching and Staff Updates
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson espn.com. Sean McVay said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract espn.com. The Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as the team seeks relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap espn.com.
Free Agency and Contract Moves
The Colts placed the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency espn.com. The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson 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 espn.com. The Commanders have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week espn.com. The Bengals retained one of their best offensive linemen ahead of the start of free agency, signing right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year deal espn.com.
International Games and League News
The NFL announced Tuesday that the Falcons would be playing a game in Madrid, one of the NFL's nine international games this coming season espn.com. The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug. 6 as part of enshrinement week, with Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and Panthers great Luke Kuechly to be inducted espn.com.
Player Health and Retirements
Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the Bears that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and one with Chicago espn.com. Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago, but he could be out until the start of training camp espn.com.
Upcoming Draft and Combine Impact
Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect espn.com. Now that the 2026 combine is in the books, how could the NFL draft shake out? Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds -- including two trades espn.com. All four Buckeyes players projected as possible top-10 selections could make sense for Washington espn.com.