NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 11:54 PM ET
Secondary Reinforcements
The New York Jets acquired veteran safety espn.com Andre Cisco on a one-year deal worth up to $5.25 million, adding depth to a unit that already saw the re-acquisition of quarterback espn.com Geno Smith via trade. Smith, who signed a two-year extension, vowed to be "better than ever" in his second stint with the team, a sentiment echoed by former coach Pete Carroll, who took responsibility espn.com for Smith's struggles in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills significantly upgraded espn.com their secondary by signing free agent safety Geno Stone to a one-year deal, complementing the earlier addition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Gardner-Johnson, who agreed to terms espn.com on a one-year, $6 million contract, stated he is "unbothered by perception" regarding his reputation as a teammate. The Detroit Lions added cornerback espn.com Roger McCreary on a one-year deal, while the Dallas Cowboys secured cornerback espn.com Cobie Durant for $5.5 million. The Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their pass rush espn.com with linebacker Arnold Ebiketie on a one-year, $7.3 million max deal, and the Kansas City Chiefs addressed a need espn.com by signing former Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou.
Offensive Line Shifts
The New York Jets continued their offensive line renovation espn.com by agreeing to a two-year, $20 million contract with guard Dylan Parham. This move follows a series of significant decisions across the league. The Cleveland Browns released tackle espn.com Jack Conklin after six injury-plagued seasons, a cap-clearing move that frees up substantial space. Conversely, the Browns have succeeded in their early priority espn.com of strengthening the line, having already retained versatile lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million deal. The Cincinnati Bengals locked down espn.com left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. with a two-year extension, providing stability for quarterback Joe Burrow. The Bengals also made a major defensive addition espn.com by signing defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $28 million contract. The Green Bay Packers added depth espn.com along the interior by agreeing to a two-year, $23 million deal with defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, while the Carolina Panthers agreed to terms espn.com with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a player some analysts projected to land espn.com with a team needing blindside protection.
Running Back Movement
The Washington Commanders added backfield depth espn.com by agreeing to a deal with running back Rachaad White. The Seattle Seahawks took an initial step espn.com toward replacing Kenneth Walker III by signing former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson to a one-year, $2.1 million deal. The New Orleans Saints completed a full-circle story espn.com by signing native son Travis Etienne Jr., who opened up about naming his son after the team and his deep family roots in the city. Etienne also corrected the pronunciation espn.com of his name for fans. The Minnesota Vikings retained veteran espn.com Aaron Jones Sr. by restructuring his contract into a $5.6 million deal, avoiding his release. The Buffalo Bills made a significant splash espn.com in the running back market by signing former Broncos pass rusher Bradley Chubb to a three-year, $43.5 million deal (up to $52.5 with $29 million guaranteed, a move that dramatically alters their defensive ceiling.
Defensive Line and Pass Rush
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed defensive end espn.com Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, providing experienced depth after the historic departure espn.com of Mike Evans, whose exit leaves him as the franchise's all-time leader in most statistical categories. The Atlanta Falcons added former Colts espn.com defensive end Samson Ebukam. The Tennessee Titans created cap space espn.com by releasing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, a move that saves $11.4 million after two injury-filled seasons. The Titans also acquired defensive tackle espn.com Solomon Thomas in a seventh-round pick swap with the Cowboys. The San Francisco 49ers lost a key contributor espn.com as defensive end Bryce Huff announced his retirement, but re-signed linebacker espn.com Dre Greenlaw to a one-year, $7.5 million contract. The Baltimore Ravens restructured quarterback espn.com Lamar Jackson's contract, creating nearly $40 million in cap space, a move that preceded their failed pursuit of Trey Hendrickson and subsequent signing of a different edge rusher espn.com after the Maxx Crosby trade was called off.
Cap Management and Team Strategies
The Seattle Seahawks issued a warning espn.com about Washington state's new high-earner income tax, with GM John Schneider stating it will eventually impair the team's ability to sign free agents. The New York Giants surprisingly re-signed espn.com former first-round pick Evan Neal despite four disappointing seasons, including being a healthy scratch for most of 2024. The Indianapolis Colts kept quarterback espn.com Daniel Jones on a two-year, $88 million contract (up to $100 but lost out on a top target espn.com in the edge rush market, failing to land Trey Hendrickson. The Jacksonville Jaguars strongly denied espn.com trade rumors surrounding receiver Brian Thomas Jr., with GM James Gladstone calling reports "fraudulent claims." The New York Giants added a speedy receiver espn.com by signing Calvin Austin III to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver espn.com Tutu Atwell to a one-year deal, while the Houston Texans agreed to terms espn.com with former Saints tight end Foster Moreau.
Remaining Market and League News
The New England Patriots added safety espn.com Kevin Byard III, the NFL's interceptions leader in 2024, on a one-year, $9 million deal, while preparing to release espn.com linebacker Anfernee Jennings, saving $3.8 million against the cap. The New York Giants began a transformation espn.com by signing four former Ravens players, a move analysts suggest could reshape their offense around quarterback Daniel Jones. The Washington Commanders continued their defensive overhaul espn.com by signing edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal, and also added tight end espn.com Chig Okonkwo on a three-year contract. The Los Angeles Rams reunited cornerbacks espn.com Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, who hope to replicate their strong tandem play from Kansas City. The NFL announced the reinstatement espn.com of its front office and coaching accelerator program, which will now include non-minority participants after being paused in 2025. The league is also considering a schedule addition espn.com with a game on the day before Thanksgiving. The Dallas Cowboys traded defensive tackle espn.com Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick. The New York Giants' ownership requested a transfer espn.com of their stakes to family trusts, according to an NFL memo. With top talents like Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel still available, analysts identified espn.com nine of the best remaining free agents and their ideal landing spots.