NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Roster Moves & Free Agency
Sources espn.com indicate the Patriots will release Stefon Diggs after one season, saving cap space and putting their wide receiver position back in question. The Steelers are releasing veteran TE Smith espn.com, while the Vikings are expected to release DT Allen espn.com as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit. The Texans are releasing veteran safety Ward espn.com, saving $750K, and the Commanders have informed cornerback Lattimore espn.com they intend to release him before the new league year. The Bears' Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the team espn.com he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons. The Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Taylor espn.com he will be released before the start of the league year, potentially saving $20M on cap.
Contract & Trade Updates
The Colts have placed the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency. The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency opens. The Texans have agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick. 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.
Legal & Personal News
Browns star Myles Garrett 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. The Commanders 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 underwent hip surgery to repair a labrum tear five weeks ago, but he could be out until the start of training camp.
Coaching & Staff Changes
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. The Vikings are open to trading OLB Greenard espn.com as the team seeks relief from being more than $43 million over the salary cap. Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers 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.
International & Schedule News
The NFL announced that the Falcons would be playing a game in Madrid, one of the NFL's nine international games this coming season. 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.
Draft & Combine Developments
Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect. Mel Kiper Jr. picked out 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton. 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. Murray should become a sought-after QB in free agency, with the Vikings needing help but so do the Cards.
Fantasy & Depth Chart Impact
After deciding to part ways with Montgomery, Detroit traded the running back to Houston. 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. The Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap.
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