NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: March 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Offseason Personnel & Roster Moves

The Buffalo Bills aggressively bolstered their offensive line depth this week, signing veterans Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry III on Thursday as they look to protect their investment ahead of the draft. Concurrently, Buffalo managed to retain a key defensive piece, securing safety Damar Hamlin on a one-year contract after his previous season was prematurely ended by injury, though roster analysis suggests the team still needs to address other positions before April. In Washington, the Commanders expressed confidence in their current linebacker corps, even while acknowledging the veteran leadership absence that would result should free agent Bobby Wagner depart.

Legal & Governance Issues

A significant governance challenge was directed toward the league office, as Florida's attorney general formally sent a letter to Roger Goodell, arguing that the Rooney Rule constitutes "blatant race and sex discrimination" and demanding its abolition. Separately, off-field legal matters involving player conduct saw Panthers LT Rasheed Walker state definitively on Thursday that a January gun charge resulting from his arrest at LaGuardia Airport will be dismissed by prosecutors. On the subject of league history, former Raiders center Barret Robbins, who played through significant mental health struggles, was reported to have passed away this week at age 52.

Quarterback Market & Draft Projections

While the NFL meetings approach, Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell continues to offer varied assessments regarding his crowded four-man quarterback situation, leaving speculation high about potential trades or cuts. Meanwhile, top quarterback prospect Ty Simpson made a bold declaration following his Alabama pro day, asserting that he is "absolutely" a lock to be selected within the first round of the upcoming draft. Adding to the quarterback news cycle, Tom Brady revealed he had privately explored the concept of returning from retirement, only to find that the NFL itself "didn't like that idea" very much.

UFL & Alternative Football Ventures

The burgeoning United Football League (UFL) is actively reshaping its presentation under the guidance of owner Mike Repole, who described the current product as "'Arena football but outdoors'" while implementing changes such as smaller venues and the experimental four-point field goal attempt. The league is also leaning on established personalities to staff its sidelines, as former NFL players Ted Ginn Jr., AJ McCarron, and Chris Redman are set to begin their professional coaching careers in UFL stops across Columbus, Louisville, and Birmingham. Furthermore, outside the professional football realm, former NFL signal-caller Robert Griffin III received an invitation from USA Football to attend two training camps in Chula Vista, California, as he prepares to try out for the Team USA flag football team.

League Culture & Celebrity Influence

In a crossover event, global superstar Taylor Swift made a high-profile appearance this week at the iHeart Radio Music Awards, where she offered a public shoutout to her fiancé, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, shortly after Olympic medalist Alysa Liu presented the Artist of the Year award. Separately, attention was drawn to the Giants' organizational priorities, as analysts questioned how much tangible improvement the team's new emphasis on special teams under John Harbaugh will yield in terms of actual on-field wins. Finally, as teams finalize summer preparations, analysts are already to major roster construction decisions, with Mike Clay releasing his initial batch of 25 trends to monitor informing his projections for the 2026 fantasy football season.