NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 8:54 AM ET
Transactions & Moves
The New York Jets traded for their 2013 second-round pick espn.com, Geno Smith, ahead of the free-agent market, signaling a potential reunion where Smith will return with a "chip" on his shoulder espn.com. Meanwhile, the Giants re-signed first-round pick Evan Neal espn.com despite his four disappointing years, including being a healthy scratch for most of the past season, highlighting their commitment to the young cornerback. On the defensive side, the Cowboys traded DT Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers espn.com for a 2026 third-round pick and sent DT Solomon Thomas to the Titans espn.com in a seventh-round pick swap, reshaping their defensive line. The Jets also added guard Dylan Parham espn.com on a two-year, up-to-$20 million deal, providing crucial O-line reinforcement.
Defensive Reinforcements
The Packers signed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave espn.com to a two-year, $23 million contract, while the Texans re-signed RB J.K. Dobbins espn.com on a two-year, $20 million deal, bolstering their backfield. The Commanders added linebacker Leo Chenal espn.com on a reported three-year, $24.75 million deal, and the Patriots re-signed CB Minkah Fitzpatrick espn.com on a one-year deal, strengthening their secondary. The Ravens reworked Lamar Jackson's contract espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, a significant move for their quarterback situation.
Wide Receiver & Tight End Moves
The Texans re-signed TE Foster Moreau espn.com on a contract agreement, while the Commanders signed TE Chig Okonkwo espn.com to a three-year deal. The Bills re-signed TE Dawson Knox espn.com on a new three-year contract, and the Chiefs re-signed WR Tyquan Thornton espn.com on a two-year, $11 million deal. The Raiders re-signed WR Darren Waller espn.com, and the Titans re-signed WR Wan'Dale Robinson espn.com, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
Additional Transactions & Context
The Patriots re-signed LB Alex Singleton espn.com on a two-year contract, while the Browns re-signed guard Teven Jenkins espn.com amid their offensive line overhaul. The Jets signed CB Nahshon Wright espn.com on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million. The Commanders re-signed LT Laremy Tunsil espn.com on a new two-year extension with $60.2 million guaranteed. The NFL reinstated its front office and coaching accelerator program espn.com, signaling a return to developmental initiatives after a 2025 pause.