NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 10:42 PM ET
Wide Receivers & Skill Position Players
The New York Giants made significant additions espn.com to their receiving corps by agreeing to deals with both Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III on one-year contracts worth up to $10 million and $4.5 million respectively. Mooney's arrival comes as the Giants reshaped their offense espn.com with multiple former Ravens additions, including Isaiah Likely, who will bring a new dimension to New York's passing attack. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans secured Calvin Ridley's future espn.com with a restructured contract ensuring he remains with the team through the 2026 season, while the Miami Dolphins added speed to their receiving corps espn.com by signing Tutu Atwell to a one-year deal.
Quarterbacks & Offensive Developments
The Cincinnati Bengals strengthened their quarterback depth espn.com by bringing back Josh Johnson on a one-year deal, adding experience to a room that also includes Joe Burrow. In Los Angeles, quarterback Trey Lance agreed to return espn.com to the Chargers on a new contract, providing additional depth behind Justin Herbert. The Indianapolis Colts faced challenges espn.com in free agency, managing to retain quarterback Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce while ultimately losing out on defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Meanwhile, Jets quarterback Geno Smith expressed confidence espn.com in his second stint with the team, vowing to improve upon his previous performance with New York.
Defensive Additions & Secondary Moves
Buffalo's secondary underwent a significant transformation espn.com with the addition of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on a one-year, $6 million deal, joining Geno Stone who signed a similar one-year pact with the Bills. The New York Jets addressed their safety needs espn.com by agreeing to terms with Andre Cisco on a one-year, $5.25 million contract, while the Kansas City Chiefs added much-needed cornerback help espn.com by signing Kader Kohou to bolster their defensive backfield. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers strengthened their pass rush espn.com by agreeing to a one-year deal with Al-Quadin Muhammad, who recorded 11 sacks in the 2025 season, and the Cincinnati Bengals continued defensive upgrades espn.com with Jonathan Allen agreeing to a two-year, $28 million contract.
Offensive Line & Tackle Moves
The Cincinnati Bengals secured their offensive cornerstone espn.com by signing left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to a two-year extension, providing stability to one of the league's best offensive lines. In contrast, the Cleveland Browns made a difficult move espn.com by releasing veteran offensive tackle Jack Conklin after six seasons, though the team has addressed offensive line issues espn.com head-on during the early free agency window. The Dallas Cowboys added defensive depth espn.com with Cobie Durant agreeing to a one-year, $5.5 million deal, while the Carolina Panthers strengthened their offensive line espn.com by agreeing to terms with former Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker. The San Francisco 49ers maintained defensive stability espn.com by bringing back linebacker Dre Greenlaw on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, though they lost defensive end Bryce Huff to retirement.
Running Backs & Backfield Moves
The Seattle Seahawks took steps espn.com toward replacing Kenneth Walker III by agreeing to sign former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $2.1 million. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders bolstered their backfield espn.com by agreeing to terms with running back Rachaad White, adding versatility to their offensive attack. The New Orleans Saints added a familiar face espn.com with the signing of Travis Etienne Jr., whose connection to the city runs deep as he named his son after the team and has family roots in the area. Etienne also corrected pronunciation espn.com of his name, noting that fans have been saying it incorrectly.
Team Strategy & Front Office Moves
The Buffalo Bills addressed defensive perceptions espn.com as safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson stated he's not concerned about negative perceptions about him as a teammate, while the team continues to build their secondary. The Seattle Seahawks expressed concern espn.com about Washington state's new income tax on high earners, with general manager John Schneider suggesting it could eventually negatively impact the team's ability to sign free agents. In Tennessee, the Titans made a cap-saving move espn.com by releasing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, which saves $11.4 million against the salary cap. The Jacksonville Jaguars denied trade rumors espn.com surrounding receiver Brian Thomas Jr., with general manager James Gladstone calling any reports that they were shopping the third-year player "fraudulent claims." Meanwhile, former Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam reached a deal espn.com with the Falcons, adding pass-rush depth to their defensive line.
Market & Business Developments
The late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay's memorabilia collection exceeded expectations espn.com, bringing in more than $93 million at a Christie's auction, demonstrating the strong market for sports memorabilia. The New Orleans Saints are ushering in a new era espn.com under second-year coach Kellen Moore, with free agency impacting some of the team's longtime players as part of a broader strategy shift. An analysis of the NFL free agency period highlighted the teams that improved most espn.com, with the San Francisco 49ers among those taking significant steps forward through their signings and other moves. As the free agency period continues, analysts ranked the best remaining free agents espn.com, with names like Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel still available as teams look to fill specific roster needs.