NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 11, 2026

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Major Contract Extensions & Restructures

The Baltimore Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's deal espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, while also signing Trey Hendrickson espn.com to a high-priced contract after their blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade fell through. The New England Patriots released Anfernee Jennings espn.com to save $3.8 million against the cap, then bolstered their offensive line espn.com with a three-year deal for Alijah Vera-Tucker. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts reached agreement with Daniel Jones espn.com on a two-year, $88 million contract that can reach $100 million, and the Pittsburgh Steelers extended Cameron Heyward espn.com on a one-year deal to keep their defensive captain in place.

The Washington Commanders landed Odafe Oweh espn.com on a four-year, $100 million deal, then added K'Lavon Chaisson espn.com and Leo Chenal espn.com to overhaul their pass rush. The Houston Texans made Ka'imi Fairbairn the NFL's highest-paid kicker espn.com with a two-year, $13 million extension, while also signing Braden Smith espn.com to a two-year, $25 million contract to bolster their offensive line. The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed Travis Kelce espn.com to a one-year, $12 million deal that can max out at $15 million, with Kelce citing fiancée Taylor Swift as a significant influence on his return for a 14th season.

The New York Jets traded for Geno Smith espn.com before he could hit free agency, then acquired Minkah Fitzpatrick espn.com from the Dolphins in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick. The Green Bay Packers released Elgton Jenkins espn.com to free up $19.5 million in cap space, only to see him sign with the Cleveland Browns espn.com the next day. The Dallas Cowboys finalized a deal for Rashan Gary espn.com, sending a 2027 draft pick to the Packers, while the Las Vegas Raiders traded for Taron Johnson espn.com and re-signed Eric Stokes espn.com to strengthen their secondary.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Riq Woolen espn.com to a one-year, $15 million deal, while the New York Giants addressed their cornerback need espn.com by agreeing with Greg Newsome II on a one-year, $10 million contract. The Pittsburgh Steelers added Jamel Dean espn.com on a three-year, $36.75 million deal and re-signed Asante Samuel Jr. espn.com for $4 million. The Cleveland Browns re-signed Teven Jenkins espn.com amid their offensive line overhaul and added Zion Johnson espn.com on a three-year, $49.5 million contract with $32.4 million guaranteed.

The Detroit Lions signed Isiah Pacheco espn.com to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield, while the Chicago Bears reunited Kalif Raymond espn.com with Ben Johnson on a one-year deal. The Arizona Cardinals signed Tyler Allgeier espn.com to a two-year, $12.5 million contract and reached agreements with Gardner Minshew espn.com and Kendrick Bourne espn.com. The San Francisco 49ers landed Mike Evans espn.com on a three-year contract after 12 seasons with the Buccaneers, and the Seattle Seahawks brought back Rashid Shaheed espn.com on a three-year, $51 million deal with $34.7 million guaranteed.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Tyquan Thornton espn.com to a two-year, $11 million deal, while the Buffalo Bills re-signed Dawson Knox espn.com on a new three-year contract to navigate their cap situation. The Atlanta Falcons agreed with Austin Hooper espn.com on a one-year, $3.25 million contract, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought back Cade Otton espn.com on a three-year deal. The Los Angeles Rams signed Jaylen Watson espn.com and reached a record $124 million extension espn.com with Trent McDuffie, while the New York Giants reunited Isaiah Likely espn.com with John Harbaugh on a three-year contract.

The Denver Broncos re-signed J.K. Dobbins espn.com on a two-year, $20 million deal with $8 million guaranteed, while the Carolina Panthers signed Rico Dowdle espn.com to a two-year, $12.25 million contract. The Pittsburgh Steelers reached terms with Devin Lloyd espn.com on a three-year, $45 million deal, and the Tennessee Titans added Wan'Dale Robinson espn.com to reunite with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Jacksonville Jaguars kept Montaric Brown espn.com on a three-year, $33 million contract, and the New Orleans Saints spent $113 million on Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards espn.com.

The Atlanta Falcons released Darnell Mooney espn.com to free $7.4 million in cap space as they prepare for their new quarterback situation. The Cincinnati Bengals won't tender Jake Browning espn.com, opening the door for him to test free agency. The Arizona Cardinals signed Malik Willis espn.com to replace Tua Tagovailoa, who was released by the Dolphins espn.com. The Washington Commanders re-signed Marcus Mariota espn.com on a one-year, $7 million deal as backup insurance.

The NFL awarded compensatory picks espn.com, with Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh each receiving four. The league explored playing a game the day before Thanksgiving espn.com, potentially creating a new holiday viewing tradition. Labor negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association hit a rough patch espn.com, raising concerns about potential officiating disruptions. The New England Patriots landed Romeo Doubs espn.com on a four-year, $80 million deal, while the Cleveland Browns reached agreement with Alex Anzalone espn.com and Kenneth Gainwell espn.com to strengthen their defense and backfield.

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a record deal with Tyler Linderbaum espn.com, while the New York Jets added Demario Davis, Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare espn.com to overhaul their defense. The Buffalo Bills signed Dee Alford espn.com on a three-year, $21 million deal, and the Green Bay Packers added Benjamin St-Juste espn.com to bolster their cornerback depth. The Minnesota Vikings kept Eric Wilson espn.com on a three-year, $22.5 million contract, and the Denver Broncos re-signed Justin Strnad espn.com on a three-year, $18 million deal with $10 million guaranteed.

The Houston Texans signed Reed Blankenship espn.com to a three-year, $24.75 million contract, while the Seattle Seahawks re-signed Josh Jobe espn.com on a three-year, $24 million deal. The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Alec Ingold espn.com, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The New York Giants signed Jermaine Eluemunor espn.com to a three-year, $39 million deal with $26 million guaranteed, and the Detroit Lions reached agreement with Cade Mays espn.com to strengthen their offensive line.

The New York Jets signed Nahshon Wright espn.com to a one-year, $5.5 million contract, while the Washington Commanders avoided contract woes by re-signing Laremy Tunsil espn.com on a two-year extension with $60.2 million guaranteed. The NFL community mourned the loss of Matt Snell espn.com, the three-time Pro Bowl fullback who scored the only touchdown in the Jets' Super Bowl III upset, who died at age. The league also saw Christian Barmore's domestic assault charge dropped espn.com by Massachusetts prosecutors who said they couldn't prove the case.