NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 8:56 AM ET
NFL Free Agency Moves & Contract Updates
The 49ers solidified their free agency push with a significant addition, agreeing to terms with cornerback Kader Kohou espn.com, agents David Canter and Ness Mugrabi told ESPN. This move bolsters their secondary after a surge in aluminum prices espn.com catapulted China Hongqiao's Zhang Bo past the $48 billion mark, cementing his position among Asia's wealthiest industrialists. Meanwhile, the Bills made a splash by signing free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson espn.com to a one-year, $6 million deal, agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown confirmed, while the Jets followed suit with a one-year, $5.25 million agreement for safety Andre Cisco espn.com. The Titans, however, made a cap-saving move by releasing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed espn.com, saving $11.4 million against the salary cap after two injury-filled years.
Contract Restructures & New Deals
The Ravens restructured quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN, while the Colts secured quarterback Daniel Jones with a two-year, $88 million agreement espn.com that can reach $100 million. The Patriots also made a move, agreeing to a one-year, $9 million deal with safety Kevin Byard III espn.com, the INTs leader in 2025. The Seahawks took a step toward replacing Kenneth Walker III by agreeing to sign former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson to a one-year, $2.1 million deal espn.com, though the specifics remain truncated.
Team-Specific Developments
The Vikings restructured running back Aaron Jones' deal espn.com to avoid release, while the Commanders added tight end Chig Okonkwo espn.com and safety Cross to bolster their roster. The Buccaneers re-signed their all-time leader in statistical categories, tight end Mike Evans, though he exited in free agency espn.com. The Jets' Geno Smith vowed to be better than ever in his second stint espn.com, while the Giants surprised by re-signing first-round pick Evan Neal espn.com despite four disappointing years, including being a healthy scratch. The Cowboys traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick espn.com and sent Solomon Thomas to the Titans.
Other Key Moves
The Falcons reached a deal with former Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam espn.com, the Bills signed WR Calvin Austin III espn.com to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, and the Eagles added linebacker Arnold Ebiketie espn.com on a one-year, $7.3 million max contract. The Ravens also restructured their offensive line, with left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. signing a two-year extension espn.com. The Commanders are testing investor appetite with a planned muni bond sale espn.com, while the NFL considers adding a game the day before Thanksgiving espn.com.