NFL news, live updates: Chiefs trade CB Trent McDuffie to Rams; Kyler Murray to be released by Cardinals at start of free agency

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will become a free agent at the official start of the league year; the team’s decision to use the transition tag on Daniel Jones ensured that.

Talks have reportedly continued between Pierce and the Colts regarding a long-term deal, but Pierce stated that he has “kind of earned the right to explore free agency,” in an interview with Kay Adams.

The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly made a forward-thinking business decision to deal standout cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for a haul of picks.

But no matter how reasonable the transaction, there are still emotions involved.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Xavier Worthy both peeled back their feelings in the aftermath of the blockbuster trade Wednesday.

Mahomes posted on X, “Damn..”

The 26-year-old Brooks played 17 games last season in Green Bay. He recorded 106 rushing yards on 27 carries, while also catching 13 passes for 91 yards.

Undrafted in 2023 out of BYU, Brooks started his NFL career with the Dolphins before joining the Packers a year later.

NFL preseason is only a few months away and we now know which two teams will play in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on August 6.

The Panthers and Cardinals will play one another as both franchises have players who will be inducted this summer. Luke Kuechly and Larry Fitzgerald will get their busts in Canton as part of a 2026 class that will also feature Drew Brees, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig.

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Chiefs will acquire three 2026 NFL draft picks — No. 29, a fifth-rounder and a sixth-rounder — plus a 2027 third-round selection.

The 25-year-old McDuffie was a 2022 first-round draft pick by the Chiefs out of Washington. He was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams and is a two-time All-Pro at cornerback.

Last season, McDuffie played 13 games and registered 1 interception, 1 sack, 7 padd deflections, and 63 total tackles

First-year Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken sees promise in second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders, league sources say. But Sanders will not be handed the starting quarterback job.

And some sources with knowledge of the Browns’ conversations wonder if he’ll even beat out in-house options.

The questions don’t primarily stem from uncertainty about Sanders, whom general manager Andrew Berry said at the combine “grew a lot from start one to start seven.” They instead stem from a growing undercurrent of belief that Deshaun Watson could make a serious push at the Browns’ starting job in 2026.

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By restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, left guard Tyler Smith and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys cleared nearly $66 million in salary cap space. With free agency approaching, Dallas was nearly $55 million over the $301.2 million salary cap set for the 2026 NFL season.

Jerry Jones said last week that he plans to ‘bust the budget’ in free agency to improve the defensive side of the ball. While today’s restructurings have freed up space, it is expected that defensive tackles Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams and Osa Odighizuwa will also see their deals adjusted, as the trio combine for $63 million against the salary cap.

If another team wants to acquire wideout A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles, it better be willing to pay up. The Eagles are reportedly seeking a first-round pick and a second-round pick in a deal for Brown, per NFL Network.

The Eagles’ ask was compared to the New York Jets’ trade of Quinnen Williams, which netted New York a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.

Brown, 28, is coming off his fourth-straight 1,000-yard season. While Brown posted solid numbers with the Eagles, it didn’t come easy. Brown expressed frustrations multiple times during the season, fueling trade rumors this offseason.

Brown still has three more years left on his contract, which is likely why the Eagles are asking a lot for the star wideout.

The Los Angeles Chargers are trying to free up cap space before the new league year begins. In order to make that happen, the team will reportedly cut guard Mekhi Becton, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

The move comes a year after the team signed Becton to a two-year, $20 million contract.

The Kyler Murray era in Arizona is over.

The Cardinals are set to release the quarterback on the first day of the new league year next week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Murray confirmed the news on social media, too, and apologized for failing during his seven seasons in Arizona.

The Indianapolis Colts will reportedly place the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones after the two sides failed to come to terms on a long-term contract, the team announced.

Last March, the Chicago Bears made one of the key offseason moves that would propel their team from worst to first in the NFC North, signing center Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million deal. A year later, and the 27-year-old will reportedly retire after just five seasons in the NFL, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The move comes as a massive surprise considering Dalman’s age, contract and on-field excellence.

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One of the top edge rushers in this upcoming free agency class appears likely to hit the open market, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Chargers have reportedly “given no indication” that they will use either the franchise tag or transition tag on pass rusher Odafe Oweh ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, meaning he will hit free agency for the first time in his career.

The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t franchise tagging standout pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, according to multiple reports Tuesday.

As a result, Hendrickson will reportedly become an unrestricted free agent.

That’s quite a change from last offseason when he found himself in a contract dispute that dragged into the summer and dominated headlines.

Greenard just finished his second season with the Vikings. He played in 12 games last season, recording 38 total tackles, three sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble, a slight dropoff from his 2024 Pro Bowl season.

The reigning Super Bowl MVP is reportedly expected to hit free agency.

The Seattle Seahawks are not expected to place the franchise or transition tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday. That means he will officially become a free agent.