NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NFL Roster Moves & Team Building

The Buffalo Bills aggressively addressed their offensive line depth in free agency, securing veteran signings Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry III as the team looks to solidify protection ahead of the draft, a necessary step given that the team must still evaluate needs at other positions after the height of free agency concluded as noted by roster analysts. Separately, the Bills confirmed the return of safety Damar Hamlin, who inked a new one-year contract after his 2025 season was unfortunately curtailed by injury, signaling the franchise's commitment to key defensive players. Meanwhile, Washington Commanders leadership expressed confidence in their current linebacker corps, stating they are prepared to move forward without veteran Bobby Wagner, whose leadership was valued but whose potential departure is mitigated by recent additions at the position according to team sources.

Draft & Personnel Evaluation

Front office executives from the New York Jets traveled to Tuscaloosa to conduct an in-person evaluation of the No. 2 quarterback prospect in the 2026 class, indicating sustained interest in bolstering their long-term signal-caller situation. Looking further ahead, analysts are already projecting success for underclassmen, with one comprehensive projection ranking top wide receiver prospects based on expected NFL statistical output for the 2026 draft pool. In team management philosophy, the New York Giants are placing a renewed emphasis on special teams improvement under new coaching direction, though the immediate impact on their win total remains uncertain.

League Governance & Off-Field Matters

The NFL is facing external pressure regarding its hiring mandates, as the Florida Attorney General formally challenged the Rooney Rule, asserting in a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell that the policy constitutes "blatant race and sex discrimination" in employment decisions. Separately, Panthers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker announced that a January gun charge stemming from a LaGuardia Airport arrest is slated for dismissal, providing positive resolution for the young lineman off the field. In celebrity sports crossover news, Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce made a joint appearance at the iHeart Radio Music Awards, where Swift offered a public acknowledgment of Kelce following an award presentation.

League Mourning & Coaching Transitions

The NFL community mourned the passing of two former players this weekend: former Minnesota Vikings All-Pro safety Joey Browner, a Ring of Honor member who died at 65, and former Raiders center Barret Robbins, who passed away unexpectedly at age 52. On the coaching front, several former players are beginning new careers at the professional level, as Ted Ginn Jr., AJ McCarron, and Chris Redman have taken on coaching roles with UFL clubs in Columbus, Louisville, and Birmingham. Furthermore, former quarterback Robert Griffin III received an invitation to participate in two upcoming training camps hosted by USA Football for the national flag football team beginning next month in California.