NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 10, 2026

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Big Free Agency Moves

The NFL's free agency frenzy kicked off with several blockbuster deals, as the Commanders secured defensive end Odafe Oweh espn.com on a four-year, $100 million contract, while the Chiefs landed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III espn.com to bolster their backfield. Meanwhile, the Patriots acquired Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs espn.com on a four-year, $80 million deal, and the Raiders signed center Tyler Linderbaum espn.com to a record-setting contract. The Texans bolstered their offensive line espn.com with a two-year, $25 million deal for tackle Braden Smith, while the Rams extended All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie espn.com to a four-year, $124 million deal with $100 million guaranteed.

The Jets traded for Geno Smith espn.com, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013, while the Dolphins sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to New York espn.com in a separate deal. The Cardinals signed former Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew espn.com to a one-year, $8.25 million contract, and the Bills added veteran Kyle Allen espn.com as Josh Allen's backup. The Panthers agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal espn.com with former Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, while the Bengals opted not to tender restricted free agent Jake Browning espn.com.

The Browns made significant moves on the offensive line espn.com, signing guard Zion Johnson to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with $32.4 million guaranteed, while also re-signing Teven Jenkins. The Packers released Elgton Jenkins espn.com to free up $19.5 million in cap space, and the Giants addressed their tackle needs espn.com by re-signing Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year, $39 million deal. The Bears brought back left tackle Braxton Jones espn.com on a one-year, $10 million contract, while the Lions added former Panthers center Cade Mays espn.com.

The Steelers added cornerback Jamel Dean espn.com on a three-year, $36.75 million deal, while also re-signing Cameron Heyward to a one-year extension. The Eagles signed free agent cornerback Riq Woolen espn.com to a one-year, $15 million contract, and the Commanders addressed their cornerback need espn.com by signing Greg Newsome II. The Saints reunited with linebacker Kaden Elliss espn.com on a three-year, $33 million deal, and the Falcons agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract espn.com with tight end Austin Hooper.

The Lions signed Isiah Pacheco espn.com to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs, while the Panthers landed former Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd espn.com on a three-year, $45 million deal. The Broncos brought back J.K. Dobbins espn.com on a two-year, $20 million contract, and the Steelers signed Rico Dowdle espn.com to a two-year, $12.25 million deal. The Cardinals landed Tyler Allgeier espn.com on a two-year, $12.5 million contract, while the Saints reached deals with Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com and David Edwards worth $113 million combined.

The Chiefs re-signed Travis Kelce espn.com to a one-year, $12 million deal that can max out at $15 million, while the Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox espn.com amid cap constraints. The Seahawks brought back wide receiver Rashid Shaheed espn.com on a three-year, $51 million deal, and the Titans added Wan'Dale Robinson espn.com, reuniting him with former Giants offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Commanders avoided contract woes by re-signing Laremy Tunsil espn.com to a two-year extension with $60.2 million guaranteed.

The Packers traded defensive lineman Rashan Gary espn.com to the Cowboys for a 2027 draft pick, while the Colts re-signed wide receiver Alec Pierce espn.com but traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers. The Raiders acquired Bills cornerback Taron Johnson espn.com in a draft pick swap, and the Ravens, Eagles, and Steelers each received four compensatory picks espn.com in next month's NFL draft. The Commanders landed cornerback Amik Robertson espn.com on a two-year, $16 million deal with $9.3 million guaranteed.

The Texans made Ka'imi Fairbairn the NFL's highest-paid kicker espn.com with a two-year, $13 million extension, while the Packers added Benjamin St-Juste espn.com to bolster their cornerback depth on a two-year, $10 million contract. The Giants addressed their return game espn.com by signing Skyy Moore, and the Bears added former Seahawks defensive back Coby Bryant espn.com on a three-year, $40 million deal.

The Commanders added linebacker Leo Chenal espn.com on a three-year, $24.75 million deal, while the Giants agreed to a three-year deal espn.com with former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely. The Rams added another former Chiefs cornerback espn.com in Jaylen Watson, and the Bengals bolstered their defense espn.com with former Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe and former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook. The Chargers reunited with fullback Alec Ingold espn.com, and the Broncos re-signed key linebacker Justin Strnad espn.com on a three-year, $18 million contract.