NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Moves
The Texans espn.com have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter. The Rams espn.com are re-signing safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Seahawks espn.com reached an agreement with inside linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract. The Texans espn.com reached agreement with offensive tackle Trent Brown on a one-year extension worth up to $7 million.
Roster Changes
The Bears espn.com are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, freeing up $15 million in cap space. The Giants espn.com are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, freeing up $9 million in salary cap space. The Vikings espn.com are expected to release defensive tackle Jonathan Allen as they continue to whittle down their salary cap deficit. The Steelers espn.com are releasing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, who arrived in Pittsburgh via a trade with the Dolphins last summer.
Coaching & Staff Updates
The 49ers espn.com are hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to their defensive staff. Former Packers espn.com president Bob Harlan, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at age. Former Packers espn.com special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson.
Player Situations
Browns star espn.com Myles Garrett was issued his ninth speeding ticket since entering the NFL in 2017 after being clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. Veteran QB espn.com 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. The Cardinals espn.com defensive end Cameron Jordan will become a free agent when the new league year begins next week.
Trade Analysis
What do the moves mean espn.com for all four teams involved in the DJ Moore and Trent McDuffie blockbuster trades? The Chiefs espn.com traded Trent McDuffie, and for the team? 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.
Contract Situations
It's clear that espn.com Jackson's contact situation has significant ramifications for Baltimore. 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. The Colts espn.com placed the rarely used transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, preserving their right to match any offer sheet in free agency.
Upcoming Season
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. Sean McVay espn.com said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract. The Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap.
Draft & Combine
Tennessee espn.com came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect. While Tampa Bay espn.com waits for two of its most impactful players in team history, the coach and GM open up in Indy. Murray should become espn.com a sought-after QB in free agency, and the Vikings need help. But so do the Cards.
Retirement News
Pro Bowl center espn.com Drew Dalman has informed the Bears that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and one with Chicago.