NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Moves
The Bills espn.com are releasing starting nickelback Taron Johnson and wide receiver Curtis Samuel as they work to get cap compliant, sources told ESPN. The Texans espn.com have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Bears espn.com are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, a source told ESPN, a move that creates $15 million in cap space for the team.
Contract Restructurings
The Browns espn.com have once again restructured the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources confirmed to ESPN, a move that frees close to $36 million in cap space. 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.
Player Signings
The Chargers espn.com and free agent center Tyler Biadasz have agreed to a deal, the team announced Friday. Biadasz will replace Bradley Bozeman, who retired last week. The Seahawks espn.com reached an agreement with inside linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract, a source confirmed. The Texans espn.com reached agreement Thursday on a one-year extension worth up to $7 million with offensive tackle Trent Brown, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Retirement News
Former Packers president Bob Harlan espn.com, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at the age of. 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.
Coaching Changes
Kyle Shanahan espn.com is hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to the 49ers' defensive staff, a source confirmed to ESPN. Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia espn.com will take on the same role at the college ranks with Clemson.
Contract Situations
It's clear that Jackson's contact situation espn.com has significant ramifications for Baltimore. The Bengals espn.com face a very important offseason after being challenged by their star QB to make meaningful changes. Sean McVay espn.com said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract.
Draft & Combine Updates
With the NFL draft fast approaching espn.com, Mike Clay provides his rankings and analysis of 80 of the top skill position players from the combine. Tennessee espn.com came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect. Murray should become a sought-after QB in free agency espn.com, and the Vikings need help.
Legal Issues
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 QB Aaron Rodgers espn.com says he remains undecided on his playing status for next season despite the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy.
Other Notable Moves
The Rams espn.com are re-signing safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Patriots espn.com and restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito have agreed to a two-year deal with a maximum value of $7.4 million, DeVito's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Giants espn.com are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, a source told ESPN, a move that frees up $9 million in salary cap space.
Upcoming Games
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. The Chargers espn.com released guard Mekhi Becton in a move that saved them $9.7 million against the salary cap.