NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 11, 2026, 11:47 PM ET
NFL Transactions & Moves
The Jets solidified their offensive line by agreeing to terms with guard Dylan Parham on a two-year, $20 million deal, per ESPN NFL, while quarterback Geno Smith, traded for his 2013 second-round pick, expressed readiness to return to New York with a renewed "chip" on his shoulder, as reported by ESPN NFL. This move, coupled with the re-signing of Smith, signals the Jets' commitment to rebuilding their offense around a familiar face, though Smith's history of inconsistency in Las Vegas under Pete Carroll's tutelage remains a concern.
The Cowboys made significant defensive upgrades, trading defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas to the Titans in a seventh-round pick swap, per ESPN NFL. Simultaneously, the Packers secured defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year, $23 million contract, according to ESPN NFL, bolstering their pass rush. The Vikings retained running back Aaron Jones Sr. on a restructured $5.6 million deal, avoiding his release, as noted by ESPN NFL.
Free Agency & Contract Moves
The Texans finalized a deal with free agent tight end Foster Moreau, as reported by ESPN NFL, while the Commanders agreed to terms with tight end Chig Okonkwo and safety Cross, per ESPN NFL. The Patriots signed free agent safety Kevin Byard III to a one-year, $9 million deal, according to ESPN NFL, and the Ravens restructured quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, per ESPN NFL. The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones agreed to a two-year, $88 million contract worth up to $100 million, his agents told ESPN NFL, while the Chargers re-signed veteran offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million deal, per ESPN NFL.
League-Wide Developments
The NFL announced the reinstatement of its front office and coaching accelerator program, now including nonminority participants, per ESPN NFL. The Titans called off their trade for Maxx Crosby but moved forward by signing Trey Hendrickson, as detailed in ESPN NFL. Additionally, the league is considering adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to the schedule, per ESPN NFL.
Cap Moves & Re-signings
The Patriots are set to release linebacker Anfernee Jennings to save $3.8 million against the salary cap, sources told ESPN NFL, while the Commanders signed linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal, per ESPN NFL.