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Reports: DE Danielle Hunter to sign $40.1M extension with Texans
The Houston Texans are re-signing defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.,NFL Network reported Thursday that the contract includes a $30.7 million signing bonus and is for the 2027 season. Last March, the Texans signed him to a one-ye...
Four Teams Poised to Spend Big in NFL Free Agency This Offseason
With NFL free agency approaching, several teams including the Cowboys, Raiders, Titans and Commanders are positioned to spend big....

Former Packers exec Bob Harlan dies at 89
Bob Harlan, the former Green Bay Packers president and CEO who helped steer the franchise into sustained contention, died Thursday at age 89, the team announced.,Harlan spent almost four decades with the organization (1971-2008), serving as president and CEO from 1989 until his retirement in January...

Broncos, OL Alex Palczewski agree on 2-year deal
The Denver Broncos announced Thursday they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with offensive lineman Alex Palczewski.,Palczewski, 26, started 10 of the 17 regular-season games he played for the AFC Championship Game participants -- replacing injured starter Ben Powers at left guard in Week ...

Steelers release TE Jonnu Smith
Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith was released Thursday as Pittsburgh begins reshaping its roster around the scheme of new head coach Mike McCarthy. ,Smith had 38 receptions for 222 yards and two touchdowns in 2025.,Smith, 30, was acquired by the Steelers from the Dolphins in the trade involving defens...

Report: Seahawks, LB Drake Thomas agree on 2-year deal worth up to $9 million
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are bringing back starting linebacker Drake Thomas, who agreed to a two-year contract with a base of $8 million and incentives for another $1 million, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,A pending restricted free agent with the start of the new league...

Report: 49ers hire Matt Eberflus for defensive role
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring Matt Eberflus as their assistant head coach of defense, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,The former Chicago Bears head coach was fired in January after one season as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.,Eberflus, 55, fills a role on San Francisco head...

Report: Broncos, OL Alex Palczewski agree on 2-year deal
The Denver Broncos agreed to terms on a two-year contract with offensive lineman Alex Palczewski, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Palczewski, 26, started 10 of the 17 regular-season games he played last season -- replacing injured starter Ben Powers at left guard. He played on 58% (665) of the off...

Report: DE Cameron Jordan to be free agent after 15 seasons with Saints
Cameron Jordan, an eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end who has spent his 15-year career with New Orleans, will not have a new contract with the Saints by next week and will become a free agent, ESPN reported Thursday.,Jordan, who turns 37 in July, completed a two-year, $27.5 million contract in 2025. ...

Reports: Bills acquiring WR DJ Moore from Bears for second-round pick
The Buffalo Bills are acquiring wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Multiple outlets reported the Bears are sending a fifth-round draft pick and Moore to Buffalo for the Bills' second-round pick -- No. 57 overall -- in the 2026 draft. Chicago s...

Reports: Bills acquiring WR DJ Moore from Bears
The Buffalo Bills are acquiring wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,It was not immediately known what the Bears will receive in the deal, which cannot be processed until the new league year begins on March 11.,The reported trade will give forme...

Texans OT Trent Brown agrees to one-year, $7M contract
Offensive tackle Trent Brown and the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $7 million.,Brown's agent Drew Rosenhaus announced the news on Thursday morning. It also comes on the heels of Houston agreeing to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns ...

Report: Falcons to release WR Darnell Mooney
The Atlanta Falcons are set to release wide receiver Darnell Mooney, NFL Network reported Thursday morning.,Signed to a three-year, $39 million contract in March 2024, Mooney was set to count $18.4 million against the salary cap. The Falcons would save $7.42 million on the cap with the reported move...
Why the Raiders Might Be Wrong to Draft Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 Overall
Fernando Mendoza is the consensus No. 1 pick, but should the Raiders reconsider and draft a defensive star instead?...

Aaron Rodgers: No deadline, no contract offer from Steelers
Aaron Rodgers sounds exceedingly open to a reunion with Mike McCarthy, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have not given him a contract offer or a deadline to decide his status for 2026.,An unrestricted free agent at age 42, Rodgers told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday he isn't ready to make any grand d...

Reports: Patriots to release WR Stefon Diggs
The New England Patriots intend to release veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs next week at the start of the league year, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The 32-year-old seemingly confirmed the reports with a social media post that pictured him on the field in an all-white New England uniform, c...

Chargers release G Mekhi Becton, TE Will Dissly
The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly in cost-cutting moves Wednesday.,The Chargers cleared $9.7 million in salary cap room by cutting Becton and another $4 million by dumping Dissly.,Los Angeles now has about $98 million in cap space with the new league year...
Why the Chiefs Might Be Preparing a Blockbuster Move After Trading Trent McDuffie
The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to the Rams and now hold two first-round picks. What big move is Kansas City preparing for?...

Packers re-sign RB Chris Brooks to 2-year, $4.85M deal
The Green Bay Packers agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract with running back Chris Brooks, his representatives at One West Sports Group confirmed Wednesday.,The deal keeps the 26-year-old restricted free agent with the Packers through the 2027 season.,Brooks played in all 17 games with Green...

Cardinals, Panthers paired in Hall of Fame Game
Before the 2026 Hall of Fame Class is enshrined in Canton, the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals start the NFL preseason on Aug. 6.,Carolina is playing in the exhibition opener in Ohio for the first time since the inaugural season of the franchise and was chosen to be on hand for linebacker Lu...