NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: March 28, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

League Governance & Offseason Developments

The NFL faces external pressure regarding its hiring protocols after Florida's attorney general sent a formal letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell, asserting that the Rooney Rule constitutes "blatant race and sex discrimination" and advocating for hiring decisions based purely on merit. This administrative challenge arrives as league figures face scrutiny over personnel decisions, exemplified by Tom Brady's recent comments suggesting the NFL discouraged his potential comeback attempt, stating the league "didn't like that idea very much." Furthermore, the league mourns the loss of former players, with news breaking that former Raiders center Barret Robbins passed away at the age of.

Buffalo Bills Roster Moves & Team Focus

The Buffalo Bills demonstrated activity in bolstering their offensive line depth by securing veteran free agents Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry III this past Thursday, addressing immediate roster needs ahead of the April draft. Concurrently, the team managed to retain a key special teams contributor, re-signing safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year deal following an injury that curtailed his 2025 season, even as analysts debate where Joe Brady & Co. must still direct resources to finalize the squad before the draft begins.

Coaching Transitions & League Expansion

Beyond the established NFL, the United Football League (UFL is actively building its coaching staff by bringing in familiar faces, including former NFL players like Ted Ginn Jr., AJ McCarron, and Chris Redman, who are launching their professional coaching careers in UFL markets such as Columbus and Birmingham. These moves coincide with the league's strategic reshaping under owner Mike Repole, who has implemented changes like utilizing smaller venues and introducing a four-point field goal, framing the new league as "'Arena football but outdoors.'"

Quarterback Dynamics & Draft Prospects

Several quarterbacks are making headlines across different professional spheres, with former NFL signal-caller Robert Griffin III receiving an invitation from USA Football to try out for the Team USA flag football national team at upcoming training camps next month in California. Meanwhile, the focus remains on the upcoming draft, where Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson confidently projected himself as an "absolutely" guaranteed first-round selection following his final pro day impression in front of scouts. In Minnesota, Coach Kevin O'Connell continues to offer varied answers regarding the team's crowded four-man quarterback situation as the league meetings approach.

Player Legal Matters & League Initiatives

In player news separate from football operations, Carolina Panthers LT Rasheed Walker announced Thursday that a January gun charge stemming from an incident at LaGuardia Airport is slated for dismissal, resolving a legal matter for the offensive lineman. On the strategic side, some teams are undergoing internal philosophical shifts; for instance, the Giants are emphasizing special teams improvement under their current coaching staff, though the actual impact this focus will have on their win-loss trajectory remains to be seen. In celebrity crossover news, Taylor Swift gave a shoutout to her fiancé Travis Kelce while accepting an award during the iHeart Radio Music Awards ceremony.