NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Trades & Cap Moves
The Chiefs made a blockbuster deal sending All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams for four draft picks including the 29th overall selection in 2026 espn.com. Kansas City also plans to release offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor before the league year begins, a move that would save $20 million against the salary cap espn.com. The Chargers intend to cut guard Mekhi Becton in a $9.7 million cap-saving move espn.com. Meanwhile, the Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, freeing up $9 million in cap space espn.com.
Quarterback Moves
The Cardinals informed Kyler Murray they plan to release him next Wednesday unless a trade materializes beforehand espn.com. Murray's exit impacts the Vikings' draft strategy as Minnesota seeks quarterback help espn.com. The Colts placed the rarely used transition tag on Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet espn.com. Free agent quarterback Malik Willis is drawing interest with multiple teams exploring potential fits espn.com.
Free Agency & Contract News
The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, making the 2024 All-Pro available when free agency opens espn.com. The Bengals did retain right guard Dalton Risner with a one-year deal espn.com. The Texans released veteran safety Jimmie Ward, saving $750,000 espn.com. The Commanders plan to release cornerback Marshon Lattimore before the new league year espn.com.
Combine & Draft Updates
Tennessee came away impressed with Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at the combine espn.com. Mel Kiper Jr. highlighted 13 standout performers from the NFL combine including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton espn.com. With the 2026 combine complete, analysts are projecting how the draft might shake out espn.com. The Commanders could find help from Ohio State Buckeyes players projected as possible top-10 selections espn.com.
Coaching & Staff Changes
Former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at Clemson espn.com. Sean McVay said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of his contract espn.com. The Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as they seek salary cap relief espn.com.
Retirements & Injuries
Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the Bears he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons espn.com. Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku underwent hip surgery five weeks ago and could be out until training camp espn.com.
International Games
The NFL announced the Falcons will play a game in Madrid as part of nine international games scheduled for the coming season espn.com.
Legal & Administrative
The Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a 2022 lawsuit alleging previous ownership colluded to deceive fans espn.com. The Texans traded starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick espn.com.