NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 10, 2026

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Quarterback Carousel Reshapes AFC East, NFC South

The New York Jets traded for quarterback Geno Smith espn.com, reuniting the veteran with the franchise that drafted him in 2013 and adding a potential starter to a room in flux. This move comes as the Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa espn.com, creating a vacancy that Miami is filling by signing Malik Willis espn.com to compete for the starting role. In the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a one-year deal with Kenny Pickett espn.com worth $7.5 million, providing depth after moving on from previous quarterbacks. The Arizona Cardinals signed former Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew espn.com to a one-year, $8.25 million contract, while the Buffalo Bills added Kyle Allen espn.com on a two-year deal worth up to $6.1 million to back up Josh Allen. Analysts note the Jets now have multiple options including Smith, a situation examined in depth espn.com, while the Dolphins' decision to move from Tagovailoa to Willis represents a significant strategic pivot.

Offensive linemen commanded premium contracts as teams prioritized protecting their quarterbacks. The Houston Texans signed tackle Braden Smith espn.com to a two-year, $25 million deal with $13.5 million fully guaranteed, complementing their earlier kicker extension. The New England Patriots added versatile lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker espn.com on a three-year deal, while the New York Giants re-signed Jermaine Eluemunor espn.com to a three-year, $39 million contract with $26 million guaranteed. The Cleveland Browns secured guard Zion Johnson espn.com for three years and $49.5 million, $32.4 million of which is guaranteed. Washington made a statement by extending tackle Laremy Tunsil espn.com with a new two-year deal featuring $60.2 million guaranteed and a record $32.5 million signing bonus. The Las Vegas Raiders signed center Tyler Linderbaum espn.com to a record-breaking contract, and the New Orleans Saints added guard David Edwards espn.com to a four-year, $61 million pact. The Green Bay Packers released Elgton Jenkins espn.com, creating over $19.5 million in cap space, highlighting the financial calculus of the position.

The wide receiver market saw significant movement, headlined by the New England Patriots signing former Packers receiver Romeo Doubs espn.com to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million. The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed Tyquan Thornton espn.com to a two-year, $11 million contract (max $14 and later added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III espn.com, shifting his role from running back to a potential receiving weapon. The Seattle Seahawks retained Rashid Shaheed espn.com on a three-year, $51 million deal with $34.7 million guaranteed. The San Francisco 49ers signed Mike Evans espn.com to a three-year contract, ending his 12-season tenure with Tampa Bay and adding a proven No. 1 target. In the backfield, the Detroit Lions signed Isiah Pacheco espn.com to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs, while the Tennessee Titans added Wan'Dale Robinson espn.com to reunite with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Arizona Cardinals signed running back Tyler Allgeier espn.com to a two-year, $12.5 million deal. The Houston Texans made Ka'imi Fairbairn espn.com the highest-paid kicker in NFL history on a two-year, $13 million extension, a unique cap investment.

Defensive players secured lucrative deals, with the Washington Commanders leading the charge by signing defensive end Odafe Oweh espn.com to a four-year, $100 million contract. The Carolina Panthers were busy, adding linebacker Devin Lloyd espn.com on a three-year, $45 million pact and signing edge rusher Jaelan Phillips espn.com to a four-year deal. The New York Jets overhauled their defense espn.com, agreeing to terms with linebacker Demario Davis and edge players Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Rico Dowdle espn.com for two years, $12.25 million