NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster Moves & Free Agency
The Patriots espn.com will release Stefon Diggs after one season, saving cap space and putting the wide receiver position back in question. The Steelers espn.com are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, who arrived in Pittsburgh via a trade with the Dolphins last summer. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit and reduce cash commitments.
Sources espn.com indicate the Giants are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, a move that frees up $9 million in salary cap space. The Texans espn.com will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. The Commanders espn.com have informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore that they intend to release him before the new league year begins next week.
Player Updates & Off-Field News
Browns star Myles Garrett espn.com was issued a citation for speeding -- his ninth since entering the NFL in 2017 -- after he was clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers espn.com says he remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay.
Trades & Transactions
The Chiefs espn.com 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. The Texans espn.com have agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick, a source told ESPN.
Salary Cap & Financial Moves
The Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap. The Chiefs espn.com have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the league year, barring a trade, sources told ESPN. The Bengals espn.com 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 opens.
Draft & Combine News
NFL Nation reporters espn.com played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis. Which teams can make the best case to land him? Mel Kiper Jr. espn.com picked out 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Jordan Reid espn.com projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft following the combine and a big Rams-Chiefs trade.
Coaching Changes
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia espn.com will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. Sean McVay espn.com said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract.
Schedule & Events
The Arizona Cardinals espn.com 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 honored. The Falcons espn.com will play a game in Madrid, one of the NFL's nine international games this coming season.
Legal & Administrative
The Commanders espn.com have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans. Cowboys pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku espn.com underwent hip surgery to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago, but he could be out until the start of training camp, according to a source.
Retirement & Career Moves
Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman espn.com has informed the Bears that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and one with Chicago, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency.
Team-Specific Developments
The Cardinals espn.com 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, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Vikings espn.com are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as the team seeks relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap. The Bengals espn.com retained one of their best offensive linemen ahead of the start of free agency, signing right guard Dalton Risner to a one-year deal.