NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 7:43 PM ET
NFL Free Agency Moves
The New York Giants landed a speedy wideout espn.com by signing Calvin Austin III to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, while the Buffalo Bills bolstered their secondary espn.com with veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on a one-year, $6 million contract. Tampa Bay added pass-rushing depth espn.com by bringing in Al-Quadin Muhammad, who recorded 11 sacks last season, on a one-year, $6 million deal. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks moved to replace Kenneth Walker III espn.com by agreeing to terms with former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson on a one-year, $2.1 million contract.
Player Returns and Retirements
The San Francisco 49ers reunited with linebacker Dre Greenlaw espn.com on a one-year, $7.5 million deal after his Super Bowl run, though they lost defensive end Bryce Huff to retirement espn.com as the former Jet announced his NFL career is over. In Miami, the Dolphins added depth at receiver espn.com by signing Tutu Atwell to a one-year contract, while Atlanta strengthened its defensive line espn.com by reaching a deal with former Colts edge rusher Samson Ebukam.
Player Statements and Trade Rumors
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to improve espn.com in his second stint with the team, saying he's "confident, but not arrogant" about outperforming his previous tenure. In Jacksonville, general manager James Gladstone denied trade rumors espn.com about receiver Brian Thomas Jr., calling reports that the team was shopping the third-year player "fraudulent claims." Meanwhile, analysts are examining how Kyler Murray's signing with the Vikings could impact Justin Jefferson's fantasy value espn.com and the development of quarterback J.J. McCarthy.