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Bucs trade CB Carlton Davis to Lions, waive DE Shaq Barrett
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday announced the trade of veteran cornerback Carlton Davis III to Detroit in exchange for a third-round pick in April's NFL draft....

Released by 49ers, DL Arik Armstead hits free agency
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead is expected to draw a crowd in free agency after being released by the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday....

Ravens rush to trumpet addition of RB Derrick Henry
Running back Derrick Henry is set to join Lamar Jackson in the backfield of the Baltimore Ravens....

Falcons, QB Kirk Cousins put $180M agreement in ink
Kirk Cousins put pen to paper and celebrated a massive payday, joining the Atlanta Falcons for a fresh start at age 35 on Wednesday as the new NFL league year officially began....

Eagles welcome RB Saquon Barkley with $37.75M deal
The Philadelphia Eagles welcomed running back Saquon Barkley back to the Keystone State on Wednesday....

Ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden hired as Milano Seamen advisor
Former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is back in football, but nowhere near the NFL....

Report: Panthers signing ex-Bills CB Dane Jackson
The Carolina Panthers are signing cornerback Dane Jackson to a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million, NFL Network reported Wednesday....

Reports: Commanders re-signing All-Pro Jeremy Reaves
The Washington Commanders are re-signing safety and All-Pro special teams player Jeremy Reaves to a two-year contract, according to multiple media reports....

Report: Chargers releasing WR Mike Williams
The Los Angeles Chargers are releasing receiver Mike Williams after seven seasons, ESPN reported Wednesday....

Battery charges dropped against Jags WR Zay Jones
Domestic battery charges against Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones were dropped by the state of Florida on Tuesday, one day ahead of his scheduled arraignment....

Eagles, K Jake Elliott agree to 4-year extension
The Philadelphia Eagles and All-Pro kicker Jake Elliott agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2028 season....

Kirk Cousins delivers video goodbye to Minnesota
Quarterback Kirk Cousins recorded a video farewell to Minnesota after officially signing a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday afternoon....

Report: Jets acquiring RT Morgan Moses from Ravens
Right tackle Morgan Moses is making his return to the New York Jets, ESPN reported Wednesday....

Peyton Manning to co-anchor coverage of Olympics opening ceremony
Pro Football Hall of Fame member Peyton Manning is joining veteran Olympics host Mike Tirico and Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Clarkson as the anchors of NBC's coverage of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris....

Baker Mayfield signs 3-year deal to stay 'home' in Tampa
Baker Mayfield weighed multiple options and soon realized Tampa was "home," leading to his decision to pass on free agency and sign a three-year deal to return to the Buccaneers....

Nebraska AD Trev Alberts reportedly headed to Texas A&M
Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts is expected to leave his alma mater and accept the same position at Texas A&M, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

Georgia draws NFL evaluators in droves for pro day
All 32 teams were represented at the annual Georgia Pro Day in Athens, Ga., with evaluators in town for a close-up with more than a dozen Bulldogs prospects expected to be under consideration during the 2024 NFL Draft....

Report: 49ers to sign LB Eric Kendricks
The San Francisco 49ers are signing former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks to a one-year contract, ESPN reported on Wednesday morning....

Report: Patrick Mahomes to restructure pact, lessen Chiefs' cap hit
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to restructure his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, freeing up $21.6 million against the salary cap, ESPN reported Tuesday....

Report: Patrick Mahomes to restructure pact, lessen Chiefs' cap hit
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to restructure his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, freeing up $21.6 million against the salary cap, ESPN reported Tuesday....