NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Frenzy
The Arizona Cardinals espn.com are signing RB Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.5 million deal, while the Steelers espn.com have agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million contract with former Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean. The Raiders espn.com reached agreement Monday on a record deal with free agent center Tyler Linderbaum, as sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Meanwhile, the Saints espn.com have reached a four-year, $52M deal with ex-Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. and a four-year, $61M deal with guard David Edwards.
Star wide receiver Mike Evans espn.com is leaving the Buccaneers to sign a three-year deal with the 49ers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Titans espn.com agreed to a $78 million contract with wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Giants espn.com have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, reuniting him with head coach John Harbaugh.
Contract Extensions & Restructures
The Los Angeles Rams espn.com and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie reached agreement on a record four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed. The Commanders espn.com and LT Laremy Tunsil have agreed on a new two-year contract extension with $60.2 million guaranteed. The Vikings espn.com and tight end T.J. Hockenson agreed to restructure his contract, saving the team more than $5 million in cap space.
Trades Shake Up League
The Green Bay Packers espn.com are finalizing a deal that would send defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 draft pick. The Dolphins espn.com are sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for the 2026 seventh-round pick from the Chargers. The Raiders espn.com are sending a sixth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for veteran cornerback Taron Johnson and a seventh-round selection.
Veteran Moves
Nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack espn.com has reached a one-year deal to remain with the Chargers, worth $18 million. The Bears espn.com have agreed to sign former Seahawks defensive back Coby Bryant to a three-year deal worth $40 million. The Texans espn.com will not lose guard Ed Ingram and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to free agency after agreeing to multiyear deals.
Super Bowl Champion Updates
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III espn.com has agreed to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, while tight end Travis Kelce espn.com has informed the team that he's returning for a 14th season. The Ravens espn.com and guard John Simpson have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract, and the Patriots espn.com have agreed to a three-year, $39.5 million contract with free agent pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones.
Team-Specific Moves
The Falcons espn.com and tight end Austin Hooper have agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract. The Lions espn.com have reached an agreement with free agent center Cade Mays. The Colts espn.com are re-signing wide receiver Alec Pierce but are trading his running mate Michael Pittman Jr. out of town. The Broncos espn.com and linebacker Justin Strnad have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract.
Special Teams Updates
The 49ers espn.com agreed to a four-year contract extension with kicker Eddy Piñeiro, worth a total of $17 million with $10 million in guarantees. The Cowboys espn.com have placed a $5.7 million second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey, hoping to sign the Pro Bowler to a multiyear extension.
Off-Field Developments
In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. espn.com allegedly rammed his vehicle into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, at least seven 911 calls indicate heightened fears from his unidentified girlfriend. The NFL's negotiations espn.com with the NFL Referees Association on a new collective bargaining agreement are not in a good place, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Retirement & Departures
Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. Longtime Raiders star Maxx Crosby espn.com, who was traded to the Ravens on Friday, expressed his appreciation for his time with Mark Davis' franchise. Longtime NFL center Ryan Kelly espn.com announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons following an injury-filled season in 2025 with the Vikings. The Texans espn.com released veteran running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.