NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Player Moves & Extensions
The Rams espn.com reached a record four-year, $124 million extension with All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, including $100 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Broncos re-signed linebacker Justin Strnad to a three-year, $18 million deal with $10 million guaranteed espn.com. The Cardinals restructured running back James Conner's contract to keep him in Arizona through 2026 espn.com, while the Packers agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with versatile free agent Sean Rhyan espn.com. The Chargers secured one-year, $18 million deals with nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack espn.com and safety Kam Curl espn.com.
Free Agency & Cap Moves
The Saints utilized a rare clause to get under the 2026 salary cap espn.com, while the Eagles are exploring options to revamp their quarterbacks room through free agency, trading, and the draft espn.com. The Vikings restructured tight end T.J. Hockenson's contract to free up $5 million in cap space espn.com, and the Browns reworked quarterback Deshaun Watson's deal to shrink the cap hit espn.com. The Bills cleared cap space by releasing veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp, and cornerback Dane Jackson espn.com.
Retirements & Transitions
Rams cornerback Darious Williams retired after 100 regular-season games espn.com, while Vikings center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement after 10 seasons espn.com. The Texans released veteran running back Joe Mixon after he missed the 2025 season with an injury . Longtime Raiders star Maxx Crosby, traded to the Ravens, expressed appreciation for his time in Las Vegas espn.com. The Patriots signed restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $7.4 million deal espn.com.
Other Moves
The Ravens are hoping for an extension with quarterback Lamar Jackson sooner rather than later espn.com. The Bengals face significant offseason pressure to make meaningful changes, challenged by their star QB Joe Burrow and coach Zac Taylor espn.com. The Texans gave running back Joe Mixon a release after his lost 2025 season espn.com. The Chargers signed center Tyler Biadasz to replace Bradley Bozeman, who retired last week espn.com.