NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×NFL Trade Deadline Moves
The Dolphins sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Chargers. The Packers finalized a deal sending Rashan Gary to the Cowboys for a 2027 draft pick. These trades signal aggressive roster reshaping as teams prepare for the stretch run.
Contract Extensions & Free Agency
The Jaguars locked up cornerback Montaric "Buster" Brown with a three-year, $33 million deal. The Texans retained guard Ed Ingram on a three-year, $37.5 million contract. Meanwhile, the Bengals won't tender restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning, clearing his path to unrestricted free agency.
Roster Moves & Cap Management
The Steelers re-signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal. In a stunning cap move, the Dolphins will release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the new league year begins, absorbing an NFL-record $99 million in dead money. This blockbuster decision reshapes Miami's financial flexibility and quarterback landscape.