NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Front Office & Coaching Moves
The NFL community is mourning the loss of Bob Harlan espn.com, the former Packers president and team Hall of Famer who restored the franchise to greatness, who died Thursday at age. In a separate staff move, the 49ers espn.com added former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to their defensive coaching staff under Kyle Shanahan. Meanwhile, former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia espn.com has taken the same role at Clemson.
Major Player Transactions & Releases
The Cardinals intend to release quarterback Kyler Murray espn.com on the first day of the new league year, making him a high-profile free agent barring a trade. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen as part of significant cap relief efforts, and they are also open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard espn.com. The Giants espn.com are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, a move that frees $9 million in cap space. The Steelers espn.com are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith after one season, while the Bears espn.com saw center Drew Dalman retire unexpectedly at age. The Texans espn.com also released veteran safety Jimmie Ward, saving $750,000 against the cap.
Free Agency Outlook & Tag Deadline
Defensive end Cameron Jordan espn.com will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league begins, ending his tenure with the Saints. The Commanders espn.com are expected to be aggressive in free agency, specifically targeting edge rushers, receivers, and cornerbacks to support quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Patriots espn.com will release wide receiver Stefon Diggs after one disappointing season, creating a major vacancy at the position. The Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, preserving the right to match any offer sheet. The Bengals espn.com did not use the franchise tag on All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, making him a top-tier free agent.
Draft & Combine Developments
The Commanders espn.com could address multiple needs by selecting from a strong class of Ohio State prospects, with all four projected top-10 Buckeyes fitting Washington's roster. The Titans espn.com came away impressed from the combine with running back Jeremiyah Love, making him a potential candidate for the No. 4 overall pick. The Bucs espn.com are interested in bringing back veteran linebacker Lavonte David while also considering the future of their wide receiver room.
Other Notable News
The annual Hall of Fame Game will feature the Cardinals espn.com against the Panthers on August 6 in Canton. Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett espn.com received his ninth speeding ticket since 2017 after being clocked at 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers espn.com remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring his former coach, Mike McCarthy. The Rams espn.com report "great dialogue" with quarterback Matthew Stafford on a contract extension entering the final year of his deal. The Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton, saving $9.7 million against the salary cap.