NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Free Agency Frenzy
Odafe Oweh espn.com signed a four-year, $100 million deal with the Commanders after recording 17.5 sacks since 2024. Zion Johnson espn.com agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million contract with the Browns that includes $32.4 million guaranteed. Jalen Thompson espn.com joined the Cowboys on a three-year, $33 million deal as they bolster their secondary.
Big Trades Shake Up League
Rashan Gary espn.com is headed to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 draft pick as the Packers retool their defense. Maxx Crosby espn.com was traded from the Raiders to the Ravens, with Baltimore surrendering two first-round picks for the star pass rusher. Garrett Bradbury espn.com moved from the Patriots to the Bears for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Veteran Stars Find New Homes
Mike Evans espn.com agreed to a three-year contract with the 49ers after 12 seasons with the Buccaneers. Travis Kelce espn.com is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million. Kenneth Walker III espn.com signed with Kansas City after winning Super Bowl MVP honors.
Quarterback Carousel
Tua Tagovailoa espn.com was released by the Dolphins and is expected to join the Falcons if Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready. Malik Willis espn.com signed with Miami to replace Tagovailoa. Marcus Mariota espn.com is returning to Washington on a one-year, $7 million deal.
Defensive Reinforcements
Joseph Ossai espn.com and Kingsley Enagbare joined the Jets as they overhaul their defense. Jaylen Watson espn.com signed a three-year deal with the Rams. Jaelan Phillips espn.com is headed to the Panthers on a four-year contract.
Offensive Line Moves
Tyler Linderbaum espn.com reached a record deal with the Raiders. Elgton Jenkins espn.com was released by the Packers to free up $19.5 million in cap space. Laremy Tunsil espn.com agreed to a new two-year extension with the Commanders.
Running Back Shuffle
Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com signed a four-year, $52 million deal with the Saints. Tyler Allgeier espn.com joined the Cardinals on a two-year, $12.5 million contract. Kenneth Gainwell espn.com signed a two-year deal with the Buccaneers.
Tight End Transactions
Isaiah Likely espn.com is reuniting with John Harbaugh in New York on a three-year deal. Austin Hooper espn.com agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Falcons. Cade Otton espn.com is returning to Tampa Bay on a three-year deal.
Special Teams Updates
Eddy Piñeiro espn.com received a four-year, $17 million extension from the 49ers. Brandon Aubrey espn.com was given a second-round tender by the Cowboys as they seek a multiyear extension.
Cap Management Moves
The Saints espn.com utilized a rare clause to get under the 2026 salary cap with room to spare. The Vikings espn.com restructured T.J. Hockenson's deal to clear $5 million in cap space. The Cardinals espn.com reworked James Conner's contract to keep him in Arizona.
Legal and League News
Christian Barmore espn.com had domestic assault charges dropped by Massachusetts prosecutors. The NFL espn.com faces a rough patch in labor talks with referees over a new collective bargaining agreement. James Pearce Jr. espn.com faces scrutiny after 911 calls preceded his alleged vehicle incident.
Compensatory Picks and Draft
The Ravens espn.com, Eagles, and Steelers each received four compensatory picks in next month's draft. The Packers espn.com acquired Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin to offset potential losses in free agency.
NFC East Activity
The Commanders made multiple moves including signing Oweh and cornerback Amik Robertson. The Cowboys added safety Jalen Thompson and acquired Rashan Gary. The Giants espn.com re-signed Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year, $39 million deal.
AFC West Shakeup
The Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III while bringing back Travis Kelce. The Raiders gave Tyler Linderbaum a record deal and acquired Taron Johnson from the Bills. The Chargers espn.com re-signed nine-time Pro Bowler Khalil Mack to an $18 million one-year deal.
NFC South Moves
The Buccaneers added Kenneth Gainwell and Alex Anzalone while losing Mike Evans. The Saints spent $113 million on Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards. The Falcons espn.com released Darnell Mooney to free $7.4 million in cap space.
AFC South Activity
The Texans espn.com brought back guard Ed Ingram and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. The Colts espn.com re-signed Alec Pierce but traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers. The Jaguars espn.com kept cornerback Buster Brown with a three-year, $33 million deal.
NFC North Transactions
The Packers released Elgton Jenkins and acquired Zaire Franklin. The Vikings restructured T.J. Hockenson's contract. The Bears acquired Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots. The Lions espn.com signed former Panthers center Cade Mays.
AFC North Deals
The Steelers espn.com added cornerback Jamel Dean on a three-year, $36.75 million contract. They also re-signed Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal. The Browns bolstered their offensive line with Zion Johnson. The Ravens received four compensatory draft picks.