NFL Football 3d Briefing – Mar 14, 2026

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NFL Free Agency Moves

The Buffalo Bills added veteran safety Geno Stone espn.com on a one-year deal while also securing C.J. Gardner-Johnson espn.com for up to $6 million, bolstering their secondary. Meanwhile, the New York Jets agreed to a $5.25 million contract espn.com with safety Andre Cisco and reacquired quarterback Geno Smith espn.com in a trade, setting up a reunion with the player who started their 2013 season. The Carolina Panthers signed former Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker espn.com, while the Kansas City Chiefs added cornerback Kader Kohou espn.com to address their defensive backfield needs.

The Indianapolis Colts locked in Daniel Jones espn.com with a two-year, $88 million deal that could reach $100 million, committing to the quarterback despite his recent struggles. The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive tackle Jonathan Allen espn.com to a two-year, $28 million contract and extended left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. espn.com with a new two-year deal. The San Francisco 49ers re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw espn.com to a one-year, $7.5 million contract, though they lost defensive end Bryce Huff to retirement espn.com.

The New Orleans Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. espn.com, who expressed excitement about joining his hometown team and even named his son after the franchise. The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson espn.com as they look to replace Kenneth Walker III. The Washington Commanders added Rachaad White espn.com to their backfield while also signing tight end Chig Okonkwo espn.com to a three-year deal.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker Arnold Ebiketie espn.com to a one-year, $7.3 million contract to boost their pass rush. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad espn.com to a one-year, $6 million deal after his 11-sack season. The Atlanta Falcons reached agreement with former Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam espn.com, while the Tennessee Titans released cornerback L'Jarius Sneed espn.com, saving $11.4 million against the salary cap.

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal espn.com with cornerback Cobie Durant while also trading defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa espn.com to the 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick. The New York Giants re-signed offensive tackle Evan Neal espn.com despite his disappointing performance, while the Cleveland Browns released starting tackle Jack Conklin espn.com after six injury-plagued seasons. The Los Angeles Chargers brought back versatile lineman Trey Pipkins III espn.com on a two-year, $10 million contract.

The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Tutu Atwell espn.com to a one-year deal, adding speed to their receiving corps. The New York Giants added Calvin Austin III espn.com on a one-year, $4.5 million contract, while the Detroit Lions signed cornerback Roger McCreary espn.com to a one-year deal. The Houston Texans agreed to terms with free agent tight end Foster Moreau espn.com, and the Green Bay Packers signed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave espn.com to a two-year, $23 million contract.

The Baltimore Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's contract espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space. The New England Patriots are set to release linebacker Anfernee Jennings espn.com, saving approximately $3.8 million. The Seattle Seahawks' general manager John Schneider expressed concern about Washington state's new income tax espn.com potentially impacting the team's ability to sign free agents in the future.

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw espn.com while defensive end Bryce Huff announced his retirement espn.com. The New York Jets' new acquisition Geno Smith vowed to return better than ever espn.com, saying he's coming back with a chip on his shoulder. Former Raiders head coach Pete Carroll took blame for Smith's struggles in Las Vegas espn.com during his first interview since being fired.

The NFL announced the reinstatement of its front office and coaching accelerator program espn.com, which had been paused in 2025 and will now include nonminority participants. The New York Giants' co-owners requested to transfer their stakes to children's trusts espn.com through an NFL memo. The league is also considering adding a Thanksgiving Eve game espn.com to this season's schedule as it explores additional broadcast windows.