NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 10:51 PM ET
NFL Free Agency Moves
The New York Giants signed free-agent WR Calvin Austin III espn.com to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln confirmed to ESPN. Simultaneously, the Buffalo Bills secured veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson espn.com on a one-year contract valued at up to $6 million, per agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown. These additions bolster both teams' secondary units ahead of training camp, addressing critical depth needs after Austin's departure from Pittsburgh and Gardner-Johnson's exit from Washington. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with RB Emanuel Wilson espn.com, a source confirmed, targeting a one-year deal worth up to $2.1 million to complement their running game following Kenneth Walker III's departure.
Quarterback Developments
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to improve on his second stint espn.com, telling ESPN he's "confident, but not arrogant," as he aims to elevate his performance metrics compared to his 2020-21 tenure. Smith's comments come as the Jets finalize their roster, with the team's offensive strategy under new coordinator Nathaniel Hackett expected to leverage Smith's mobility and arm strength more effectively than in his previous two seasons in New York.