NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Frenzy
Former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa espn.com is heading to Atlanta on a one-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Meanwhile, the Commanders espn.com made a major defensive splash, landing edge rusher Odafe Oweh on a four-year, $100 million contract. Washington also reached agreements with cornerback Amik Robertson on a two-year, $16 million deal and brought back backup quarterback Marcus Mariota on a one-year, $7 million contract.
Odafe Oweh is heading to Washington on a massive four-year deal. The Commanders espn.com also added cornerback Amik Robertson. The Falcons espn.com released wide receiver Darnell Mooney to free up $7.4 million in cap space while signing tight end Austin Hooper to a one-year, $3.25 million contract.
Big Money Moves
The Raiders espn.com made center Tyler Linderbaum the highest-paid at his position with a record-setting deal. The Saints espn.com spent $113 million on running back Travis Etienne Jr. and guard David Edwards. The Steelers espn.com agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million contract with cornerback Jamel Dean.
Tyler Linderbaum got a record deal from the Raiders. The Saints spent big on Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards. Jamel Dean is heading to Pittsburgh on a three-year contract.
Trades and Cap Moves
The Packers espn.com are moving on from offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, releasing him to free up $19.5 million in cap space. They also acquired linebacker Zaire Franklin from the Colts in exchange for defensive tackle Colby Wooden. The Cowboys espn.com are finalizing a deal to send defensive lineman Rashan Gary to Dallas in exchange for a 2027 draft pick.
Elgton Jenkins was released by the Packers to free up cap space. The Packers espn.com acquired Zaire Franklin from the Colts. Rashan Gary is heading to the Cowboys in a trade.
Quarterback Carousel
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III espn.com has agreed to sign with the Chiefs, sources tell ESPN. The Bengals espn.com are not tendering restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning. The Dolphins espn.com are sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
Kenneth Walker III is headed to Kansas City. Jake Browning won't get a tender from the Bengals. Minkah Fitzpatrick is being traded from Miami to the Jets.
Defensive Additions
The Bears espn.com agreed to sign former Seahawks defensive back Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal. The Ravens espn.com and guard John Simpson agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract. The Jets espn.com struck early and often, reaching agreements with linebacker Demario Davis and edge players Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare.
Coby Bryant is headed to Chicago on a big contract. John Simpson agreed to terms with Baltimore. The Jets added multiple defensive pieces in free agency.
Veteran Returns
The Chargers espn.com re-signed nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker Khalil Mack to a one-year, $18 million deal. 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. The Texans espn.com kept guard Ed Ingram and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins with multiyear deals.
Khalil Mack is staying with the Chargers. T.J. Hockenson restructured his deal with Minnesota. Ed Ingram and Sheldon Rankins will remain with Houston.
Other Notable Moves
Star wide receiver Mike Evans espn.com is leaving the Buccaneers to sign a three-year deal with the 49ers. The Titans espn.com added wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Rams espn.com added former Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson on a three-year deal.
Mike Evans is headed to San Francisco. Wan'Dale Robinson joined the Titans. Jaylen Watson is the latest former Chief to sign with the Rams.
Contract Extensions
The 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 Eagles espn.com and defensive tackle Jordan Davis agreed to a three-year, $78 million extension with $65 million guaranteed. The 49ers espn.com gave kicker Eddy Piñeiro a four-year, $17 million extension.
Trent McDuffie got a record deal from the Rams. Jordan Davis received a massive extension from the Eagles. Eddy Piñeiro got a long-term deal from San Francisco.
Retirements and Releases
Rams cornerback Darious Williams espn.com has retired after 100 regular-season NFL games. The Texans espn.com released veteran running back Joe Mixon after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury. The Vikings espn.com saw longtime center Ryan Kelly announce his retirement after 10 NFL seasons.
Darious Williams hung up his cleats with the Rams. Joe Mixon was released by Houston. Ryan Kelly retired from Minnesota after a decade in the league.