NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Contract Extensions & Cap Moves
The Colts secured Daniel Jones espn.com with a two-year, $88 million deal that could reach $100 million, according to his agents, while the Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's contract espn.com to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved to release Anfernee Jennings espn.com, saving approximately $3.8 million against their cap, as the Chargers re-signed Trey Pipkins III espn.com to a two-year, $10 million deal to bolster their offensive line depth.
Defensive Acquisitions
The Ravens pivoted to sign Trey Hendrickson espn.com after their Maxx Crosby trade fell through, agreeing to a high-priced deal for the Bengals' veteran pass rusher. The Commanders added K'Lavon Chaisson espn.com on a one-year contract, bringing in another edge rusher to complement their offseason overhaul of the pass rush unit.
Schedule & League Changes
The NFL is exploring a Thanksgiving Eve game espn.com for the first time, potentially adding a new primetime slot the night before the traditional Thanksgiving Day slate, according to league sources.