NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 11, 2026

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NFL Free Agency Day One

The NFL's legal tampering period exploded with blockbuster moves, headlined by Mike Evans' three-year espn.com $33 million deal with the 49ers, ending his 12-year run with Tampa Bay. The Raiders shattered records espn.com by signing center Tyler Linderbaum to a six-year, $105 million contract, while Kenneth Walker III espn.com agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Chiefs, who also landed cornerback Jamel Dean espn.com on a three-year, $36.75 million contract. The Bears secured a major defensive upgrade espn.com with Coby Bryant's three-year, $40 million deal, while Rashid Shaheed espn.com joined Seattle on a three-year, $51 million contract. The Commanders made a splash espn.com with Odafe Oweh's four-year, $100 million deal, then pivoted to sign Trey Hendrickson espn.com after their Maxx Crosby trade collapsed.

The Packers traded Rashan Gary espn.com to the Cowboys for a 2027 fourth-round pick, while the Colts dealt Michael Pittman Jr. espn.com to Pittsburgh and re-signed Alec Pierce. The Dolphins sent Minkah Fitzpatrick espn.com to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick, and the Raiders acquired Taron Johnson espn.com from Buffalo for a sixth-round selection. The Falcons released Darnell Mooney espn.com to free $7.4 million in cap space, while the Bengals declined to tender Jake Browning espn.com, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Travis Kelce espn.com announced his return to Kansas City on a one-year, $15 million deal, citing fiancée Taylor Swift's influence. The Steelers retained Cameron Heyward espn.com on a one-year extension, while the Patriots brought back Geno Smith espn.com in a reunion trade. The Bills secured Dawson Knox espn.com with a three-year contract, and the Texans made Ka'imi Fairbairn espn.com the NFL's highest-paid kicker with a $13 million extension.

The Browns signed Elgton Jenkins espn.com to a two-year deal one day after releasing him, while Zion Johnson espn.com joined Cleveland on a three-year, $49.5 million contract. The Commanders re-signed Laremy Tunsil espn.com to a two-year extension, and the Texans added Braden Smith espn.com on a two-year, $25 million deal. The Packers signed Benjamin St-Juste espn.com to bolster their cornerback depth, while the Bears brought back Teven Jenkins espn.com after his entire line hit free agency.

The Jets overhauled their defense espn.com with Demario Davis, Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare. The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson espn.com after their Crosby trade fell through, while the Bengals added Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook espn.com. The Panthers landed Jaelan Phillips espn.com and Devin Lloyd on massive deals, and the Eagles signed Riq Woolen espn.com to a one-year, $15 million contract.

The NFL explored a Thanksgiving Eve game espn.com for the first time, while labor talks with referees hit a rough patch espn.com. The Patriots released Anfernee Jennings espn.com to save $3.8 million and cut Dre Greenlaw espn.com after one season. The Ravens, Eagles, and Steelers espn.com each received four compensatory draft picks, and the Falcons' James Pearce Jr. espn.com faced mounting legal concerns after multiple 911 calls.