Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors
NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window at noon ET Monday. Here's the latest intel.
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Briefing: Cowboys trade DT Odighizuwa to 49ers for pick
Strategic angle: The Cowboys traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick.
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Briefing: Ravens GM 'gutted' that Crosby deal fell through
Strategic angle: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta expressed his disappointment over the rescinded trade for Maxx Crosby, stating, "Nobody's more upset about this than me."
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Briefing: Champions League: PSG pull away late to beat Chelsea (5-2)
Strategic angle: PSG secures a crucial victory over Chelsea, scoring three late goals to edge closer to the Champions League quarter-finals.
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Briefing: PSG hit Chelsea for five in Champions League last-16 first leg
Strategic angle: PSG secured a brilliant 5–2 victory over Chelsea, establishing a substantial advantage in the Champions League round of 16.
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Briefing: Valverde's hat trick dazzles as Madrid dump City
Strategic angle: Federico Valverde's stellar first-half hat trick was the catalyst as Real Madrid eased past Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 match on Wednesday.
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Briefing: Ex-Fins OLB Chubb gets 3-year deal with Bills
Strategic angle: Pass rusher Bradley Chubb reached agreement on a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth up to $52.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed with the Bills.
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Briefing: Chargers reach deal to keep versatile OL Pipkins
Strategic angle: The Chargers are bringing back veteran offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
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Briefing: Colts, QB Jones agree to 2-year, $88M contract
Strategic angle: The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $88 million contract that can be worth up to $100 million.
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Briefing: Memo: Tisches ask to move Giants stake to trusts
Strategic angle: Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to transfer their stakes in the team to their children's trusts, according to an NFL memo.
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Briefing: NFL Exploring Thanksgiving Eve Game
Strategic angle: The NFL is considering the addition of a game on the evening before Thanksgiving, according to sources.
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Briefing: Sources: Ravens pivot, agree to add Hendrickson
Strategic angle: The Ravens have agreed to sign Trey Hendrickson, sources told ESPN, in a high-priced pivot after their canceled blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby.
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Briefing: Sources: Pats to release LB Jennings, save $3.8M
Strategic angle: The Patriots are set to release OLB Anfernee Jennings, sources tell ESPN, saving the team about $3.8 million against the salary cap.
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Briefing: Sources: Jets get their QB, trade for Geno Smith
Strategic angle: The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013.
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Broncos to re-sign key LB Strnad, source says
The Broncos and linebacker Justin Strnad have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed.
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Briefing: College football returning production 2026: Returning starters for every FBS team
Strategic angle: A complete look at which FBS teams return the most starters for 2026 -- from title contenders to programs starting over.
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Briefing: Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino
Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump has said Iran are 'welcome' to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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Briefing: Barnwell makes sense of the called-off Maxx Crosby trade: What happens in the aftermath?
Strategic angle: Four days after agreeing to trade for the Raiders edge rusher, the Ravens backed out. Will he still get dealt? Which teams might be in, and who else is affected here?
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Briefing: Champions League: Newcastle hold Barça to draw as Yamal saves Spanish side
Strategic angle: Barça came from behind to draw level in stoppage time against Newcastle (1-1) in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.
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Briefing: Source: Ricard latest to rejoin Harbaugh in N.Y.
Strategic angle: Former Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard agreed to a two-year deal with the Giants, a source told ESPN.
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