NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Team Roster Moves & Free Agency Aftermath

The Buffalo Bills solidified their offensive line by signing veterans Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry III, moves made after the initial free agency rush as the team looks to shore up protection ahead of the draft. Simultaneously, Buffalo secured safety Damar Hamlin on a new one-year contract following an injury that shortened his 2025 campaign, though roster evaluations show the team still needs to address several areas, including depth at key positions before April. Elsewhere in the league, Washington Commanders management expressed assurance in their current linebacker corps, suggesting they feel prepared to move forward without veteran leader Bobby Wagner, having already integrated new additions at the position.

Quarterback Evaluations & Draft Speculation

The New York Jets brass traveled to Tuscaloosa to meet face-to-face with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, the consensus No. 2 signal-caller prospect in the 2026 class, indicating serious interest in his development trajectory. Simpson himself projects high confidence, stating he is "absolutely a first-round pick" after impressing scouts at his university's pro day. These quarterback evaluations contrast with Minnesota's situation, where Coach Kevin O'Connell has offered varied public statements regarding the depth and composition of his crowded four-man QB room throughout the offseason meetings.

League Governance & Off-Field Issues

Florida's attorney general has formally challenged the NFL to abolish the Rooney Rule, characterizing the long-standing policy as "blatant race and sex discrimination" in hiring practices and urging Commissioner Roger Goodell to allow decisions to be based purely on merit. Meanwhile, former quarterback Tom Brady revealed that his attempt to explore a return to the active roster after retirement was met with disapproval from the league office, claiming the NFL did not "like that idea very much". On a somber note, the league mourned the loss of former Raiders center Barret Robbins, who passed away at the age of 52.

Special Teams Focus & Player Updates

The New York Giants are placing a pronounced emphasis on special teams under their new coaching staff structure, though the ultimate impact this focus will have on their immediate win-loss record remains to be seen. In player legal matters, Panthers left tackle Rasheed Walker confirmed that a January gun charge stemming from an incident at LaGuardia Airport is slated for dismissal, providing clarity on his immediate future. Separately, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III received an invitation to participate in two upcoming training camps for the USA Football flag football national team starting next month in Chula Vista, California.

UFL Development & Future Talent Assessment

The burgeoning UFL is making strategic moves to attract talent and interest, with figures like Mike Repole remaking the league by implementing smaller venues and experimenting with unique scoring elements like the four-point field goal, creating an environment described as "'arena football but outdoors'". Coaching careers are also launching, as former NFL players Ted Ginn Jr., AJ McCarron, and Chris Redman begin their professional coaching tenures with UFL clubs in Columbus, Louisville, and Birmingham. Looking further ahead to the 2026 draft cycle, analysts are already projecting the output of top collegiate wide receiver prospects, with detailed statistical forecasts available for those eager to see which receiver ranks No. 1.

Celebrity Sightings & Personal Milestones

Away from the gridiron, quarterback-turned-celebrity couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their joint public appearance at the iHeart Radio Music Awards, where Swift offered a public acknowledgment to her fiancé after Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu presented an award.