NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Player Movement & Contracts
Tremaine Edmunds espn.com has received permission from the Bears to seek a trade, opening a potential move for the veteran linebacker. In a separate contract situation, Brandon Aubrey espn.com is pushing the Cowboys for a deal closer to $10 million annually, despite their offer that would already make him the NFL's highest-paid kicker. The Buccaneers have taken a softer stance with Mike Evans espn.com, with GM Jason Licht stating the star receiver has "earned" the right to test free agency though the team wants him back. Meanwhile, the Colts remain positive on deals espn.com for quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Alec Pierce before free agency begins.
Offseason Moves & Staffing
The Broncos continue reshaping their staff, hiring Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston espn.com as their defensive passing-game coordinator. Denver also confirmed offensive coordinator Davis Webb will call plays espn.com this season, as Sean Payton delegates that duty. The Lions expect Taylor Decker espn.com to return for an 11th season after the offensive lineman indicated on social media he is not retiring. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst addressed several topics, including the surprising exit of special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia and the team's stance on stars Micah Parsons espn.com and Josh Jacobs.
Draft Prospects & Combine
Top Ohio State prospect Arvell Reese espn.com declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher at the combine, clarifying his position fit. Fellow defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. espn.com noted no team has questioned his arm length during interviews, with focus instead on his on-field play. Draft prospects are also receiving guidance from current NFL rookies on navigating the combine process espn.com.
Quarterfrontier Outlook
A source refuted Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort's claim that he had spoken with Kyler Murray espn.com since the season ended, indicating no communication between the team and its franchise quarterback. The Vikings' quarterback future remains a major storyline, with coach Kevin O'Connell and interim GM Rob Brzezinski addressing their interest in the open GM role espn.com while the team's 2026 starting QB is still projected to be a question mark espn.com. The Bills are challenging embattled receiver Keon Coleman espn.com to regain his starting form, giving him "every chance" to succeed.
Team Contract Tensions
The 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams are reportedly struggling to find a contract solution, though GM John Lynch expressed optimism they remain on the same page espn.com. Bengals personnel executive Duke Tobin acknowledged a potential trade for defensive end Trey Hendrickson espn.com would be "complicated," hinting at the difficulty of moving a high-salary pass rusher. An offseason trade rankings piece also examined the market for players like Brian Thomas Jr. and Maxx Crosby espn.com.
Division & Strategic Notes
The Packers' front office discussed the team's approach to several key players and coaching moves , while the Broncos' new defensive hire signals a continued focus on improving their secondary. The Bears' decision to let Edmunds explore a trade suggests a further roster pivot for Chicago.