Tyrone Crawford Hangs Up His Cleats

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Thursday that defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford is retiring after eight years in the NFL. The 31-year-old has served as a versatile leader for Dallas' defensive line in his time with the team. Crawford had surgery on both of his hips in 2019 and recorded only 14 […]

Panthers Add Kicker Matt Ammendola

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent kicker Matt Ammendola to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Ammendola will replace Lirim Hajrullahu, who was waived last week. Ammendola, a former Oklahoma State product, will be brought in to compete with Joey Slye this summer. He connected on 60 of his 78 field-goal attempts (76.9 percent) in college and […]

Dolphins Re-Sign Elandon Roberts

The Miami Dolphins re-signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Miami's linebacker position has seen some change this offseason, with Kyle Van Noy being cut and Benardrick McKinney acquired in a trade, but Roberts will return to the fold in 2021. Jerome Baker and Vince Biegel will also be returning alongside Andrew […]

Bills Agree With Efe Obada

The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms with former Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe Obada on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Obada spent the last four years with the Panthers. He became the first player in NFL history to officially make a pro roster coming from the International Pathway Program when he made the team's […]

Teams Inquiring About Giovani Bernard

Multiple teams have called to inquire about Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard, according to a source. Barring a restructured contract, Bernard could be headed elsewhere this offseason. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's top pass-catching backs. Drafted in the second round in 2013 out of North Carolina, Bernard has been with the […]

Cardinals Agree To Terms With Malcolm Butler

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler on an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Butler figures to immediately slot in as the team's top cornerback after the departure of Patrick Peterson in free agency. The 31-year-old Butler started in all 16 games for the Titans last season and had […]

Patriots Sign Jakob Johnson To One-Year Deal

The New England Patriots are signing exclusive-rights free-agent fullback Jakob Johnson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Johnson's return was all but certain after the club tendered him a contract, which meant that he couldn't negotiate with other teams. He played in every game last year and started […]

Lions Sign Damion Ratley, Alex Anzalone

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Damion Ratley and linebacker Alex Anzalone to one-year deals on Wednesday. Anzalone's deal is worth $1.75 million. Ratley was most recently with the Houston Texans, but he didn't play a snap with the team. He spent the first part of the 2020 season with the New York Giants […]

Texans Sign Chris Conley

The Houston Texans signed free-agent wide receiver Chris Conley to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million fully guaranteed on Wednesday. Conley can make another $500,000 through incentives. The veteran wideout will add depth to a receiving corps that also includes Brandin Cooks, Randall Cobb, Keke Coutee, Andre Roberts, Isaiah Coulter, Chris Moore and Donte Moncrief. […]

Falcons Agree To Terms With Fabian Moreau

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with former Washington Football Team cornerback Fabian Moreau on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Moreau was a third-round pick by Washington in 2017, and he spent his first four years in D.C. He has appeared in 60 games (18 starts) and was mainly a […]

Steelers Re-Sign Robert Spillane

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed linebacker Robert Spillane to a one-year, $850,000 deal on Wednesday. The 25-year-old saw increased playing time last year when Bud Dupree suffered a season-ending injury. Spillane had 45 tackles, two sacks, an interception and four passes defensed in 12 games (seven starts). The Steelers also signed offensive lineman Joe Haeg to […]

Patriots Bring In LaRoy Reynolds

The New England Patriots signed free-agent linebacker LaRoy Reynolds to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Reynolds announced his signing on Instagram. The 30-year-old appeared in 16 games for the Atlanta Falcons last year and had 12 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed. He played on just 40 defensive snaps and […]

Devante Downs Re-Ups With Giants

The New York Giants re-signed linebacker Devante Downs to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Downs was a restricted free agent but wasn't tendered a contract by the team, making him an unrestricted free agent. He was a seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 and joined the Giants in October of 2019 when he […]

Bears Bring Back Christian Jones

The Chicago Bears signed linebacker Christian Jones to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Jones started his career with the Bears in 2014 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State. He spent his first four NFL seasons in Chicago before signing with the Detroit Lions. He appeared in 45 […]

Packers Re-Sign Tight End Marcedes Lewis

The Green Bay Packers re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis to a two-year, $8 million deal that includes $2.1 million guaranteed. Lewis has spent the last three seasons in Green Bay and caught only 10 passes for 107 yards three touchdowns in his 15th season last year. The Packers also signed long snapper Joe Fortunato on […]

Bengals Re-Sign Samaje Perine

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed running back Samaje Perine to an undisclosed two-year deal. Perine had 74 touches last season for 367 yards and three touchdowns for the Bengals in 16 games (one start). The 25-year-old will once again compete for touches as the No. 2 with Giovani Bernard behind Joe Mixon. Perine was a fourth-round […]

No Traction For Astros, Carlos Correa On Long-Term Extension

The Houston Astros offered superstar shortstop Carlos Correa around $120 million for six years, and to this point there has been no signs of traction that the two sides are close to working out a deal. If no deal occurs, the 26-year-old will be the youngest in a great free-agent class of shortstops after the […]

Browns Visit With Jadeveon Clowney Wednesday

The Cleveland Browns hosted free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney for a visit on Wednesday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. The Browns were interested in Clowney last year, too, but they received a look at him in person this time to judge how healthy he actually is. The oft-injured pass-rusher returned home on Wednesday and no […]

Saints Sign Nick Vannett

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end Nick Vannett to an undisclosed three-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Vannett was released by the Denver Broncos the other day and finds a new home quickly. He has great size and agility at the position, but the Saints will be his fourth team in […]

Bears Confirm Andy Dalton As Their Starter

The Chicago Bears confirmed on their official Twitter page on Wednesday that quarterback Andy Dalton will be the starter heading into the 2021 season by posting "QB1" and a picture of Dalton in a Bears uniform. The Bears moved on from Mitchell Trubisky this offseason but still have Nick Foles as a capable backup with […]

49ers Re-Sign Jordan Willis

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed defensive lineman Jordan Willis to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Willis was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets in October of last year. He appeared in seven games for the Niners last year and had 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Willis was drafted in the third […]

Patriots Bringing Lawrence Guy Back

The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Lawrence Guy are working on finalizing an undisclosed four-year deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The nine-year veteran will return to the Patriots in 2021 and beyond. Guy made a visit to the division-rival Miami Dolphins a couple days ago, but the Patriots gave him one last chance […]

Melvin Ingram Concludes Chiefs Visit Without Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs visited with free-agent linebacker Melvin Ingram, but the visit concluded on Wednesday without a deal. Ingram spent his entire nine-year career with the Los Angeles Chargers before becoming a free agent this offseason. The former 18th overall pick in 2012 produced 49 total sacks in his time with the Chargers, but […]

Jets Defense Adds Vinny Curry

The New York Jets signed free-agent defensive end Vinny Curry to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Curry will add veteran depth to a defensive line that was already one of the team's strengths before free agency began. Gang Green also added edge rusher Carl Lawson and versatile big man Sheldon Rankins. Curry, 33 in June, […]

Jets Reach Deal With Tevin Coleman

The New York Jets signed veteran free-agent running back Tevin Coleman to a one-year deal worth up to $20 million on Wednesday, according to a source. The former San Francisco 49ers running back will reunite with head coach Robert Saleh, who was previously the defensive coordinator in San Francisco. Coleman will complement La'Mical Perine, who […]

Pirates Make Extension Offer To Ke'Bryan Hayes

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a contract-extension offer to young third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, but there has been no traction. Hayes posted a 1.124 OPS last year and has a 1.259 OPS so far this spring. The third base prospect has perennial All-Star ability at the hot corner, but early deals for top prospects are becoming […]

Steven Matz Has Been "Lights Out"

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz has been "lights out" in spring training. Matz had a disappointing 2020 season with the Mets and was traded to Toronto in the offseason. The left-hander threw five innings of one-run ball against the Philadelphia Phillies last Saturday and has made a case for a rotation spot to […]

Khris Davis Suffers Strained Left Quadriceps

Texas Rangers designated hitter Khris Davis (quadriceps) suffered a strained left quadriceps while running out a bunt single in a Cactus League game on Tuesday and could start the season on the injured list. Manager Chris Woodward said that the extent of the injury was unknown and that an injured list stint was possible. Willie […]

Ricardo Allen Signs With Bengals

Former Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The 29-year-old has been with the Falcons since 2015. In 12 games in 2020, Allen had two interceptions and a 62.4 Pro Football Focus grade. It's another addition to a Bengals defense […]

Vinny Curry Visiting With Jets

Philadelphia Eagles veteran defensive end Vinny Curry is visiting with the New York Jets on Wednesday, according to a source. Curry has plenty of familiarity with general manager Joe Douglas from their time together in Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Curry has spent all but one of his nine NFL seasons in Philly. He played in 11 […]