NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 17, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
AFC Moves & Personnel Shifts
The Indianapolis Colts finalized two disparate signings, bringing in free agent cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt to reunite with defensive coordinator Gus Anarumo, while also adding former Notre Dame basketball forward Carson Towt on a tight end contract, showcasing an experimental approach to filling out their roster at 6-foot-8 and 250 pounds. Elsewhere in the AFC, the Houston Texans bolstered their offensive line by agreeing to a two-year contract with veteran guard Wyatt Teller, securing another piece for their ongoing rebuild project. Meanwhile, Philadelphia secured speedster Hollywood Brown to a one-year pact reportedly worth up to $6.5 million, aiming to inject explosiveness into their receiving corps following his tenure with the Chiefs.
Quarterback Preparation & Trade Analysis
Reigning MVP Lamar Jackson is reportedly engaging in rigorous offseason conditioning, including boxing drills, as he prepares for a bounce-back campaign following a hamstring injury that limited him to just 13 games last season. This individual focus contrasts sharply with the dramatic personnel overhaul occurring in Denver, where the Broncos went all-in by trading their first-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for star receiver Jaylen Waddle. Analysts are questioning whether Denver’s aggressive move makes them legitimate Super Bowl contenders or if Miami’s decision to divest premium draft capital constitutes an ill-advised pivot toward a rebuild, given the volatility of the AFC landscape.