NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 14, 2026

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Free Agency Frenzy

The NFL's free agency period saw a flurry of major moves as teams scrambled to address needs before the market cooled. The Buffalo Bills secured veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson espn.com on a one-year, $6 million deal, adding depth to their secondary alongside the recently signed Geno Stone espn.com. The New York Jets reunited with quarterback Geno Smith espn.com, trading for the 2013 second-round pick before he could hit the open market. Smith, who vowed to be better than ever espn.com, joins a Jets roster that also added safety Andre Cisco espn.com to a $5.25 million deal and guard Dylan Parham espn.com to a two-year, $20 million contract.

The Carolina Panthers landed former Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker espn.com, while the Tennessee Titans released cornerback L'Jarius Sneed espn.com in a move saving $11.4 million against the salary cap. The Dallas Cowboys reached agreement with cornerback Cobie Durant espn.com on a one-year, $5.5 million deal, and the Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker Arnold Ebiketie espn.com to a one-year, $7.3 million contract. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad espn.com to a one-year, $6 million deal, and the Seattle Seahawks signed former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson espn.com to a one-year, $2.1 million contract to help replace Kenneth Walker III.

The Indianapolis Colts reached agreement with Daniel Jones espn.com on a two-year, $88 million contract that can reach $100 million, keeping the former Giants quarterback after he struggled in New York espn.com. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings restructured Aaron Jones Sr.'s deal espn.com to keep the veteran running back, avoiding a potential release. The New Orleans Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com, who spoke about the significance of joining his hometown team and correcting the pronunciation of his name after years of mispronunciation espn.com.

The Cincinnati Bengals inked defensive tackle Jonathan Allen espn.com to a two-year, $28 million contract, bolstering their defensive line. The Kansas City Chiefs signed cornerback Kader Kohou espn.com, addressing their need for secondary help. The Atlanta Falcons reached a deal with former Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam espn.com, and the San Francisco 49ers re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw espn.com to a one-year, $7.5 million contract. The New England Patriots landed free agent safety Kevin Byard III espn.com on a one-year, $9 million deal, while the Washington Commanders added edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson espn.com to their pass rush overhaul.

The Cleveland Browns released starting offensive tackle Jack Conklin espn.com, ending a six-year tenure marred by injuries. The Chargers reached a deal to keep versatile offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III espn.com on a two-year, $10 million contract. The New York Giants re-signed first-round pick Evan Neal espn.com despite four disappointing seasons, including being a healthy scratch for most of the past year. The Dallas Cowboys traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers espn.com for a 2026 third-round pick, while also sending Solomon Thomas to the Titans in a seventh-round pick swap.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost Mike Evans in free agency espn.com, with the veteran receiver leaving as the team's all-time leader in most statistical categories. The Baltimore Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's contract espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, allowing them to pursue other free agents. The New York Jets' potential trade of Brian Thomas Jr. was denied espn.com by Jaguars GM James Gladstone, who called reports of shopping the third-year receiver "fraudulent claims."

The NFL announced it is bringing back its front office and coaching accelerator program espn.com, which was paused in 2025, now including nonminority participants. The league is also considering adding a game the day before Thanksgiving espn.com to this season's schedule as it explores additional broadcast windows. Meanwhile, Giants co-owners requested to transfer their stakes to children's trusts espn.com, according to an NFL memo.

Former Raiders coach Pete Carroll took the blame for Geno Smith's struggles in Las Vegas espn.com during his first interview since being fired. The league's free agency period has seen the edge rush market explode espn.com, with teams like the Titans calling on old friends and Mike Evans landing in a new place. As the dust settles, analysts are ranking the best remaining free agents espn.com, with players like Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel still seeking new homes.