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Panthers sign Pro Bowl OLB Jadeveon Clowney
The Carolina Panthers flew under the radar and signed free agent outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on Wednesday....

Report: Texans to sign LB Neville Hewitt
Free-agent linebacker Neville Hewitt is signing a one-year contract to rejoin the Houston Texans, ESPN reported on Wednesday....

Reports: WR Josh Reynolds gets 2-year deal with Broncos
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds is signing a two-year contract worth up to $14 million with the Denver Broncos, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday....

Report: Jayden Daniels will only throw at LSU's pro day
More than 100 NFL coaches, general managers and other staff members are expected Wednesday at LSU's pro day, but they will have a limited view of one of the day's stars, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels....

NCAA 'drawing line' on gambling, wants player prop bets banned
The NCAA wants states to ban player prop bets in college sports to protect both athletes and the "integrity of the game," president Charlie Baker said Wednesday....

Report: CB Tre'Davious White to sign 1-year deal with Rams
Working his way back from a torn Achilles, former Buffalo Bills All-Pro cornerback Tre'Davious White agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, ESPN reported....

Zac Taylor: Bengals QB Joe Burrow healing well from surgery
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is progressing well in his recovery from November wrist surgery, coach Zac Taylor said at league meetings on Tuesday....

Pat Chun hired as Washington AD, departs rival Washington State
Pat Chun is moving across state, as he departed Washington State on Tuesday to become the athletic director at Washington....

Reports: Steelers sign RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back and return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year, $6 million contract, NFL Network and ESPN reported Tuesday....

Brian Daboll may start calling Giants' plays in 2024
Head coach Brian Daboll said he is "looking into" calling the New York Giants' offensive plays next season....

Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk's knee slow in recovery from surgery
The right knee of New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk has not responded as well as hoped following offseason surgery, coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday....

NFL to play 2 games on Christmas Day, a Wednesday, this year
The NFL is scheduling two games for Christmas Day 2024, even though it falls on a Wednesday....

NFL grants Amazon, Peacock rights to two marquee games
Two more NFL games will be distributed exclusively via a streaming service in the 2024 season....

Report: Packers signing K Greg Joseph
Former Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph will stay in the NFC North and sign with the Green Bay Packers, his agent announced on social media Tuesday....

Report: Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed agrees to 4-year, $76M deal
Newly acquired Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed agreed to terms on a four-year, $76.4 million contract, NFL Network reported Tuesday....

NFL moves trade deadline to after games in Week 9
NFL owners voted Tuesday at the annual league meeting in Orlando, Fla., to move the trade deadline to the Tuesday after the games in Week 9....

NFL adopts kickoff rule aimed at boosting return rate
NFL owners approved new kickoff rules that are designed to increase return rates while also reducing the chance of high-impact injuries on Tuesday at their annual meeting in Orlando, Fla....

Bears, Texans to meet in Hall of Fame game
The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will meet in the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game....

Falcons owner denies tampering in acquisition of Kirk Cousins
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank does not believe his team is guilty of tampering with then-free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins before officially signing him earlier this month....

RB Damien Harris announces retirement
Running back Damien Harris, who spent four seasons with the New England Patriots and one with the Buffalo Bills, announced his retirement on Monday....