NFL Football 3d Briefing
×Last updated: March 22, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
Offseason Roster Moves & Personnel
The Atlanta Falcons acquired safety Sydney Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade completed over the weekend, a move that also involved a swap of fourth- and sixth-round draft picks between the two NFC clubs. In other personnel news, the Seattle Seahawks exercised their fifth-year options for both wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and top cornerback Devon Witherspoon, securing their cost-controlled services for the 2025 season. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are declining the option bonus for veteran offensive tackle Trent Williams, although sources indicate the team remains optimistic about finalizing an extension with the star lineman before the regular season commences.
Quarterback Depth & Team Building
Team building continued for several franchises seeking stability at the quarterback position; the Minnesota Vikings secured terms with Carson Wentz on a one-year contract late Thursday, adding a veteran presence to their depth chart in a critical year. Separately, strong early chemistry is already forming in Tennessee, where new Titans quarterback Cam Ward showed support by crashing wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson's introductory press conference. Adding to offensive line security, the Vikings also bolstered their blocking unit by signing Ryan Van Demark to a fresh one-year deal on Friday.
League Governance & Logistics
League operations face potential shifts this year, as preliminary NFL plans for utilizing replacement officials include moving significant administrative duties, such as penalty adjudication, directly to the league command center. Furthermore, owners are slated to vote soon on a sensitive succession plan for the Las Vegas Raiders, which would grant Silver Lake co-chief executive Egon Durban the right to acquire a majority stake from current owner Mark Davis. In city preparations for the upcoming draft, Pittsburgh Public Schools announced that classes would shift to remote learning from April 22 through April 24 to accommodate the logistical demands of hosting the NFL showcase.
Offseason Grades & Ancillary Football
While the NFL offseason churns, analysts have already begun grading the 16 best signings and trades from the free agency period, marking these transactions as receiving 'A' grades across the league following the initial rush. On the international stage, former NFL icon Tom Brady showcased his enduring talent by leading Team USA to a dominant performance in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday. Separately, as the UFL prepares for its third season kickoff on March 27, fans can review the complete team-by-team schedules and networks broadcasting every contest now, including updated rosters featuring new coaches and key players for all franchises as the spring league begins.