NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

League Governance & Legal Matters

Florida’s attorney general formally challenged the league’s hiring mandate 2 by sending a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell, asserting the Rooney Rule constitutes "blatant race and sex discrimination" in employment decisions. This governmental pressure emerges while labor relations also face strain, as sources confirm that negotiations between the NFL and the Referees Association ceased 17 prematurely this week due to an impasse in reaching a new collective bargaining agreement. Separately, legal issues continue to surface for players, with Panthers left tackle Rasheed Walker announcing Thursday that a January gun charge stemming from a LaGuardia Airport arrest will be dismissed 8.

Offseason Roster Moves & Player Status

The Buffalo Bills continued their aggressive management of the roster this week, securing depth on the offensive line 7 by signing veterans Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry III after already agreeing to bring back safety Damar Hamlin on a one-year deal following his injury-shortened 2025 campaign. The Bills, having addressed key areas in free agency, must now assess remaining roster vulnerabilities 4 ahead of the April draft. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints rounded out their quarterback room 27 by agreeing to a one-year contract with Zach Wilson, while Cleveland confirmed that reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett had his contract language officially modified 15 earlier in the week.

Quarterback Narratives & Draft Prospects

Former MVP Tom Brady revealed that his exploratory discussions about a potential NFL comeback were met with disapproval from the league office, stating that the NFL "didn't 'like that idea very much'" 10. In Minnesota, Coach Kevin O'Connell continues to provide varied responses regarding his crowded four-man quarterback situation 11 as the league meetings commence. On the draft front, Alabama QB Ty Simpson expressed firm certainty that he is "absolutely" a first-round selection 12 following a strong showing at his pro day. Former QB Robert Griffin III will shift focus momentarily, receiving an invitation from USA Football to compete at two training camps 9 next month for the national flag football team.

League Schedule & Future Events

The Seattle Seahawks fresh off their Super Bowl victory, will open the upcoming season on a Wednesday 20 of Week 1 to accommodate their international game in Australia. Looking further ahead, league owners are reportedly set to vote soon to award Las Vegas the hosting rights for Super Bowl LXIII, scheduled for after the 2028 NFL season concludes 21. In a lighter development, Taylor Swift gave a public shoutout to fiancé Travis Kelce during her appearance while accepting the Artist of the Year award at the iHeart Radio Music Awards.

Coaching Transitions & League Development

The UFL is actively retooling its operational structure 13 under the direction of Mike Repole, who has implemented changes such as smaller venues and the four-point field goal attempt, which he somewhat likened to "arena football but outdoors." This emerging league is also drawing familiar faces into coaching roles 5, with former NFL players like Ted Ginn Jr., AJ McCarron, and Chris Redman beginning their professional coaching careers in UFL markets like Columbus and Birmingham. Within the established NFL structure, the Green Bay Packers are preparing for changes under Coach Matt LaFleur, who sees the return of Luke Getsy to the offensive staff 24 while anticipating a shift to a 3-4 base defense under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon.

Player Performance & Offseason Analysis

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate intentionally declined to run the 40-yard dash 19 at his pro day, arguing the sprint time is frequently "overvalued," though analysts are already ranking him against previous Ohio State first-round receivers 25 to gauge his potential as a WR1 prospect in the 2026 class. Meanwhile, Joe Flacco, who recently returned to the Bengals as competition for Joe Burrow, asserted that teams were "dumb" for passing on him as a starter during free agency. Furthermore, this offseason has seen teams evaluate their roster improvements 26 across all 32 franchises based on free agent acquisitions and departures, while fantasy analysts are consolidating key offseason takeaways 22 impacting projections for the 2026 season.

Tragic News & Player Litigation

The league mourned the loss of former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 52 1. In civil matters, Puka Nacua of the Rams is facing a lawsuit in Los Angeles where a woman alleges the wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and subsequently bit her 16 on the shoulder. Separately, Patrick Mahomes provided the first public update on his recovery since December, posting a video clip 18 showing him successfully dropping back and throwing the ball during a training session.