NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 7:40 PM ET
Free Agency Frenzy
The NFL's free agency period kicked into high gear with several major signings across the league. The New York Giants made a splash by adding two wide receivers, agreeing to deals with Darnell Mooney worth up to $10 million espn.com and Calvin Austin III for up to $4.5 million espn.com. The Giants also surprised many by re-signing offensive tackle Evan Neal despite his disappointing four-year tenure espn.com. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills bolstered their secondary by agreeing to terms with veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million espn.com, while also adding safety Geno Stone on a one-year contract espn.com.
The Los Angeles Chargers secured their quarterback position by bringing back Trey Lance on a new deal espn.com, while the Cincinnati Bengals added veteran Josh Johnson for quarterback depth espn.com. In a major defensive move, the Bengals signed defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $28 million contract espn.com and extended left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. for two more years espn.com. The Tennessee Titans restructured Calvin Ridley's contract to keep him for the 2026 season espn.com but released cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, saving $11.4 million against the salary cap espn.com.
Defensive Reinforcements
Several teams focused on strengthening their defensive units. The Philadelphia Eagles added pass-rushing help by signing linebacker Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year, $7.3 million deal espn.com. The San Francisco 49ers welcomed back linebacker Dre Greenlaw on a one-year, $7.5 million contract espn.com, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million espn.com. The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their defensive line by reaching an agreement with former Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam espn.com.
The Kansas City Chiefs addressed their cornerback needs by signing Kader Kohou espn.com, while the Los Angeles Rams reunited former Chiefs teammates Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson espn.com. The Carolina Panthers added former Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker espn.com, and the Dallas Cowboys reached a one-year, $5.5 million deal with cornerback Cobie Durant espn.com.
Running Back Movement
Running back movement was particularly active, with the New Orleans Saints signing Travis Etienne Jr. to a deal that brings him full circle to his family's roots with the team espn.com. The Seattle Seahawks took steps to replace Kenneth Walker III by agreeing to sign former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $2.1 million espn.com. The Washington Commanders added Rachaad White to bolster their backfield espn.com.
Veteran Moves and Retirements
Several veteran players found new homes or made career decisions. The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Tutu Atwell to a one-year deal espn.com, while the New York Jets agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract with safety Andre Cisco espn.com. Former Colts owner Jim Irsay's expansive memorabilia collection brought in more than $93 million at auction espn.com.
On the retirement front, defensive end Bryce Huff announced his retirement from the NFL espn.com, while Pete Carroll, in his first interview since being fired by the Raiders, took responsibility for Geno Smith's struggles in Las Vegas espn.com.
Trade Activity
The trade market also saw significant movement, with the Dallas Cowboys trading defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 third-round draft pick espn.com. The Cowboys also sent defensive tackle Solomon Thomas to the Titans in a seventh-round pick swap espn.com.
As free agency continues, several notable players remain unsigned, including Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel espn.com. The Jacksonville Jaguars' general manager James Gladstone denied reports that the team was trying to trade receiver Brian Thomas Jr., calling such claims "fraudulent" espn.com. With the draft approaching and teams still looking to fill holes in their rosters, the coming weeks promise more movement as clubs jockey for position in the highly competitive NFL landscape.