NFL Football 3h Briefing
×NFL Trade Deadline Moves
The Dolphins espn.com are sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Chargers. The Packers espn.com are finalizing a deal that would send defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Cowboys for a 2027 draft pick. These trades signal major defensive shakeups as teams position themselves for the stretch run.
Contract Extensions
Montaric "Buster" Brown espn.com will remain with the Jaguars on a three-year, $33 million deal. The Texans espn.com are bringing back guard Ed Ingram on a three-year, $37.5 million contract, keeping him off the free agent market. Both deals lock up key defensive and offensive contributors for the long term.
Roster Decisions
The Bengals espn.com are not tendering restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning, who started 10 games over three seasons. Meanwhile, the Steelers espn.com are re-signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal, adding veteran depth to their secondary.
Salary Cap Moves
The Dolphins espn.com will release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the start of the new league year, creating an NFL-record $99 million in dead money. This blockbuster move clears significant cap space but comes at an enormous financial cost for Miami.