NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: March 26, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Contract & Labor Turmoil

The NFL offseason saw significant movement off the field this week, beginning with Myles Garrett's contract being formally modified by the Cleveland Browns to adjust language for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, according to league sources. Meanwhile, labor relations deteriorated as negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association abruptly halted without progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement. This impasse has prompted the league's competition committee to finalize rule change proposals designed to account for the growing possibility of replacement officials being used during the regular season. Adding to the league's off-field legal issues, a civil lawsuit was filed in a Pennsylvania state court against the NFL, Genius Sports, Fan Duel, and Draft Kings, stemming from allegations of gambling addiction.

Team Roster Adjustments & Quarterback News

Several teams solidified their quarterback depth charts following recent free agency periods, with the Saints agreeing to a one-year deal to bring in QB Zach Wilson to complement their room. In Atlanta, Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged Tuesday that he must improve his performance if he hopes to unseat the current starter and secure the Falcons' QB1 role, while the team simultaneously added depth at running back by securing Brian Robinson on a one-year, $2.5 million agreement per NFL Network. Elsewhere, the Patriots released quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Monday, effectively installing Bailey DeVito as the new QB2, while Joe Flacco, who returned to the Bengals as backup, asserted that teams were "dumb" for passing on him to take a starting job elsewhere.

Offseason Moves, Retirements, and Future Planning

Teams continued to execute strategic roster management, as seen by the Seahawks matching the Jaguars' multiyear offer sheet to retain wide receiver Jake Bobo, ensuring continuity for their receiving corps ahead of their unusual Week 1 Wednesday start against the team opening the season due to their commitment in Australia. In Tampa Bay, linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement after a distinguished 14-year career where he served as a 12-time captain and led the league in tackles during portions of his tenure, prompting the Bucs to immediately seek replacements by signing Christian Rozeboom from the Panthers. Furthermore, NFL owners are reportedly set to vote on awarding Super Bowl LXIII, the game following the 2028 season, to Las Vegas, marking the city's first time hosting the championship event.

Player Statements and Draft Speculation

Offseason narratives continued to develop around key players, including Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who is now facing a civil lawsuit alleging an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and a subsequent bite on a woman's shoulder. In team preparation news, Patrick Mahomes posted the first public footage of him throwing since undergoing knee surgery in December, showing him dropping back and releasing the ball during a training session. Meanwhile, Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate, widely regarded as a top prospect for the 2026 draft, declined to run the 40-yard dash at his pro day, asserting that the metric can be "overvalued" compared to on-field production, a comparison analysts are already drawing against previous Ohio State first-round receivers.

Coaching Changes and League Honors

As teams finalize their staffs, the Green Bay Packers' offense will feature a familiar voice as Luke Getsy returns, coinciding with Jonathan Gannon's apparent shift to a 3-4 base defense scheme. In other coaching news, former offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick, influential special teams coach Mike Westhoff, and longtime defensive coach Ted Cottrell are slated to receive honors from the Pro Football Hall of Fame for their contributions as assistant coaches. Separately, former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy commented that a potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh would certainly constitute a "great story" for the Steelers, while former quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Robert Griffin III expressed enthusiasm about participating in the upcoming Olympic flag football competition for Team USA if selected.