NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Cap Moves & Roster Changes
The Chiefs espn.com released veteran defensive end Mike Danna as salary cap trimming continues. Teams must get under the cap before the new league year begins in two weeks.
Rule Changes & Officiating
The NFL competition committee is discussing replay officials espn.com throwing flags for non-football acts. This potential change would expand replay officials' authority beyond current review protocols.
Franchise Tag Updates
Kyle Pitts espn.com will receive the franchise tag from the Falcons according to league sources. The team plans to secure the tight end before the March 3 deadline.
Dallas Cowboys espn.com executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team is "leaning" toward tagging Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens. The organization recognizes potential fallout from this decision.
Teams can apply franchise and transition tags from February 17 through March 3. The Falcons espn.com and Cowboys are among clubs making critical decisions about player retention during this window.