NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 11, 2026

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Contract Restructures and Extensions

The Minnesota Vikings restructured veteran RB Aaron Jones’ deal espn.com, ensuring he remains with the team on a restructured contract. The Steelers re-signed defensive captain Cameron Heyward espn.com to a one-year extension. The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones agreed to a two-year, $88 million contract espn.com, potentially reaching $100 million. The Chargers reached a deal to keep versatile OL Pipkins espn.com with a two-year, $10 million deal. The Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's deal espn.com creating nearly $40 million in salary cap space.

Free Agency Moves

The Commanders are adding TE Okonkwo and safety Cross espn.com, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with tight end Chig Okonkwo. The Patriots are releasing LB Jennings espn.com and saving about $3.8 million against the salary cap. The Commanders agreed with LB Chaisson espn.com on a one-year deal, adding to their pass rush. The Jets traded for Geno Smith espn.com before he could hit free agency. The Eagles added CB Woolen espn.com on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million. The Browns signed ex-Packers G/C Jenkins espn.com to a two-year deal. The Saints reunited with LB Elliss espn.com on a three-year, $33 million deal. The Seahawks are keeping Shaheed espn.com with a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed. The Giants addressed CB need, agreeing to sign Newsome espn.com on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million. The Packers signed CB St-Juste espn.com to a two-year, $10 million contract. The Texans reached a deal with OT Smith espn.com on a two-year, $25 million contract. The Browns bolstered OL, reached deal with G Johnson espn.com on a three-year, $49.5 million deal. The Commanders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with CB Robertson espn.com. The Seahawks are re-signing cornerback Jobe espn.com to a three-year, $24 million contract. The Bengals are signing Seahawks LB Mafe, Chiefs S Cook espn.com. The Cardinals are signing RB Tyler Allgeier espn.com to a two-year, $12.5 million deal. The Steelers agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million deal with CB Dean espn.com.

Coaching and Front Office Changes

The NFL is reinstating its front office and coaching accelerator program espn.com, which was paused in 2025. The program will now include non-minority participants.

Team Ownership and Financial Matters

Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie, and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to move Giants stake to trusts espn.com, according to an NFL memo.

Player Movement and Departures

The Patriots are set to release LB Jennings espn.com, saving the team about $3.8 million against the salary cap. The Falcons released WR Mooney espn.com, freeing up $7.4 million in cap space.

Offensive Line Acquisitions

The Browns re-signed RG Jenkins amid O-line overhaul espn.com. The Patriots bulked up O-line, adding Vera-Tucker espn.com. The Giants re-signing offensive lineman Eluemunor espn.com to a 3-year, $39 million deal. The Texans reached a deal with OT Smith espn.com on a two-year, $25 million contract.

Defensive Additions

The Commanders are adding TE Okonkwo and safety Cross espn.com. The Patriots are releasing LB Jennings espn.com. The Commanders agreed with LB Chaisson espn.com. The Eagles added CB Woolen espn.com on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million. The Browns bolstered OL, reached deal with G Johnson espn.com on a three-year, $49.5 million deal. The Seahawks are re-signing cornerback Jobe espn.com. The Bengals are signing Seahawks LB Mafe, Chiefs S Cook espn.com. The Giants are signing Newsome espn.com to a one-year deal. The Packers signed CB St-Juste espn.com to a two-year, $10 million contract. The Steelers agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million deal with CB Dean espn.com.

Special Teams Agreements

The Texans made Fairbairn NFL's highest-paid kicker espn.com, extending his contract for two years and $13 million.

Wide Receiver Signings

The Packers added to return game with Moore deal espn.com, agreeing to a one-year deal with wide receiver/kick returner Skyy Moore. The Eagles added CB Woolen espn.com on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.

Running Back News

The Lions added RB Pacheco to pair with Gibbs espn.com. The Broncos are bringing back running back J.K. Dobbins espn.com on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed at signing. The Cardinals are signing RB Tyler Allgeier espn.com to a two-year, $12.5 million deal. The Saints reached a four-year, $52M deal with ex-Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com.

Tight End Contracts

The Commanders are adding TE Okonkwo espn.com. The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox espn.com by signing him to a new three-year contract.

Quarterback Agreements and Transactions

The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones reached agreement espn.com on a two-year, $88 million contract. The Panthers and QB Kenny Pickett agreed on a one-year, $7.5 million deal espn.com.

Draft and Roster Decisions

The Broncos are bringing back running back J.K. Dobbins espn.com on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed at signing.