NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 12, 2026

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Quarterback Market Shifts

The Colts locked in Daniel Jones espn.com on a two-year, $88 million contract that can reach $100 million, providing Indianapolis with a veteran starter after the franchise tag was not applied. Meanwhile, the Jets reunited with Geno Smith espn.com via trade, acquiring the quarterback they originally drafted in 2013 before he hit free agency, a move that comes after new head coach Aaron Glenn’s offensive staff was hired. In Buffalo, Kyle Allen agreed to a two-year deal espn.com worth up to $6.1 million to back up Josh Allen, adding a familiar backup. Washington brought back Marcus Mariota espn.com on a one-year, $7 million pact, ensuring veteran depth behind rookie Jayden Daniels. Additional moves saw Gardner Minshew sign a one-year deal with the Cardinals espn.com for $8.25 million and Kenny Pickett agree to a one-year contract with the Panthers espn.com that includes $4 million in guarantees.

The New York Jets continued their offensive line rebuild by adding guard Dylan Parham espn.com on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, providing interior line depth. Cleveland addressed its entire starting line entering free agency by re-signing guard Teven Jenkins espn.com after he played in every game last season, and then struck a three-year, $49.5 million deal espn.com with guard Zion Johnson that includes $32.4 million guaranteed. The Las Vegas Raiders made a splash by signing center Tyler Linderbaum espn.com to a record-setting contract, though specific terms were not detailed. Green Bay released Elgton Jenkins espn.com to create over $19.5 million in cap space, a move that opened the door for his former team, the Packers, to later re-sign Jermaine Eluemunor espn.com to a three-year, $39 million contract with $26 million guaranteed.

The edge rusher market saw major activity, led by the Commanders signing Odafe Oweh espn.com to a four-year, $100 million deal after he recorded 17.5 sacks since 2024. Buffalo reached a three-year, $43.5 million agreement espn.com with Bradley Chubb, worth up to $52.5 million and including $29 million guaranteed, as the Bills restructured to keep him after a cap crunch. Green Bay added Javon Hargrave espn.com on a two-year, $23 million contract to bolster their defensive tackle rotation. Washington further fortified its linebacker corps espn.com with Leo Chenal on a three-year, $24.75 million deal and added K'Lavon Chaisson espn.com on a one-year contract. In the secondary, the Eagles signed cornerback Riq Woolen espn.com to a one-year deal worth up to $15 million, and the Bills retained cornerback Dee Alford espn.com on a three-year deal worth up to $21 million.

Several trades altered team rosters ahead of the draft. The Cowboys traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa espn.com to the 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick, while separately sending Solomon Thomas to the Titans espn.com in a seventh-round pick swap. Dallas also finalized a deal to acquire Rashan Gary espn.com from the Packers for a 2027 draft pick, adding a proven pass rusher. In a swap of defensive backs, the Dolphins traded safety Minkah Fitzpatrick espn.com to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick, a move that provides New York with a veteran starter.

The Giants re-signed first-round tackle Evan Neal espn.com despite four disappointing seasons, including being a healthy scratch for most of 2025, committing to his potential amid offensive line concerns. Washington made a major statement by re-signing left tackle Laremy Tunsil espn.com to a two-year extension with $60.2 million guaranteed and a position-best $32.5 million signing bonus, securing their cornerstone. The Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson’s contract espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, offering financial flexibility. The Packers