NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Contract Extensions & Re‑signings
Vikings retain Wilson espn.com on a three‑year, $22.5 million pact, anchoring Minnesota’s linebacker core ahead of free agency. Rams lock McDuffie espn.com with a record four‑year, $124 million extension that guarantees $100 million, cementing the All‑Pro corner’s future in Los Angeles. Rams re‑sign Curl espn.com to a three‑year, $36 million deal, adding depth to the secondary as the club reshapes its defensive backfield. Broncos re‑sign Strnad espn.com for three years and $18 million, including $10 million guaranteed, bolstering Denver’s pass‑rush options. 49ers extend Piñeiro espn.com on a four‑year, $17 million contract, keeping the reliable kicker in San Francisco’s special‑teams unit. Cards keep Conner espn.com after a revised deal pushes his stay through the 2026 season, preserving Arizona’s lead‑back stability.
Trades, Acquisitions & Roster Moves
Raiders acquire Johnson espn.com by sending a sixth‑round pick to Buffalo and receiving veteran cornerback Taron Johnson plus a seventh‑rounder. Packers get Franklin espn.com in a swap that sends DT Colby Wooden to Indianapolis, addressing Green Bay’s linebacker depth concerns. Packers re‑sign Rhyan espn.com on a three‑year, $33 million contract, rewarding the versatile lineman’s flexibility on both sides of the line. Bradbury to Bears espn.com as New England trades the center for a 2027 fifth‑round pick, giving Chicago a proven interior lineman. Chargers sign Biadasz espn.com to replace retired center Bradley Bozeman, reinforcing the offensive line ahead of training camp. Ingold joins Chargers espn.com reuniting fullback Alec Ingold with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, adding a proven blocker to the backfield.
Retirements, Releases & Departures
Williams retires espn.com after 100 regular‑season games, leaving the Rams with four cornerback free agents to address. Crosby leaves Raiders espn.com following a trade to Baltimore, ending his tenure in Las Vegas and sparking a new chapter in the Ravens’ pass rush. Mixon released Texans espn.com after missing the 2025 season with a foot injury, freeing up cap space for Houston. Kelly retires espn.com after a decade anchoring the Vikings’ offensive line, concluding a 10‑year career. Bills cut Johnson espn.com as part of a roster clean‑up that also sees wide receiver Curtis Samuel and two defensive backs released. Decker seeks release espn.com announcing his desire to part ways with the Detroit Lions after a long stint on the offensive line.