Football Page 451 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Reports: Eagles bring back DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson
C.J. Gardner-Johnson agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Philadelphia Eagles after leaving for the Detroit Lions in free agency last year, ESPN and the Detroit Free-Press reported Tuesday....
Texans land coveted free agent DE Danielle Hunter
Four-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Danielle Hunter, perhaps the biggest remaining free agent, is leaving the Minnesota Vikings and joining the Houston Texans on a two-year, $49 million deal, multiple reports said Tuesday....
Reports: Steelers deal WR Diontae Johnson to Panthers
The Carolina Panthers acquired Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Tuesday in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson, multiple reports said....
Report: Jets QB Aaron Rodgers in running to be RFK Jr.'s VP
Aaron Rodgers is working toward returning to the field next season, but the New York Jets quarterback may be asked to work in another field altogether this fall....
Report: LB Patrick Queen lands 3-year, $41M deal with Steelers
Free-agent linebacker Patrick Queen, who spent his first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, is joining the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on a three-year, $41 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday....
Ex-Jags employee sentenced to 78 months for stealing $22M
A former Jaguars employee who embezzled more than $22 million from the NFL team was sentenced to 78 months in prison on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Jacksonville....
Report: No trade market has emerged for Bears QB Justin Fields
A trade market for Bears quarterback Justin Fields has yet to develop, ESPN reported on Tuesday, citing sources that most teams view the 2021 first-round pick as a backup....
Report: Browns, QB Jameis Winston agree to 1-year deal
The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran quarterback Jameis Winston to a one-year, $8.7 million contract, The Athletic reported Tuesday....
Reports: Derrick Henry agrees to 2-year deal with Ravens
Free agent running back Derrick Henry is signing a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday....
Derek Watt retires after 7 NFL seasons
Derek Watt, the middle brother in the football-playing Watt brothers trio, announced his retirement from the NFL....
Reports: Commanders signing QB Marcus Mariota
The Washington Commanders are signing journeyman quarterback Marcus Mariota to a one-year contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....
Free agency roundup: Panthers continue OL investment
Carolina continued reconstructing its offensive line on Tuesday with a four-year, $53 million contract agreement with guard Damien Lewis....
Bengals awarded third-round pick in NFL's draft flub
Courtesy of an accounting error by the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals added a third-round draft pick initially awarded as a sixth-rounder when the league released compensatory draft selections....
Reports: Rams to bring back CB Darious Williams on 3-year deal
Free agent cornerback Darious Williams agreed to a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, according to multiple reports....
Reports: Vikings remake backfield, to add QB Sam Darnold, RB Aaron Jones
Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract and bolstered the backfield with another addition as the franchise moves on from quarterback Kirk Cousins....
Reports: Jets add Tyrod Taylor as backup QB
The New York Jets, set to move on from Zach Wilson as their backup quarterback, agreed to a contract with free agent QB Tyrod Taylor, multiple media outlets reported late Monday night....
Reports: Bengals release RB Joe Mixon, to sign Zack Moss
The Cincinnati Bengals released running back Joe Mixon and will replace him with Zack Moss, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday night....
NFL free agency notebook: Russell Wilson headed to Pittsburgh
After two underwhelming seasons with the Denver Broncos, quarterback Russell Wilson will get a fresh start with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal, multiple media outlets reported late Sunday night....
NAACP asks student-athletes to reconsider Florida
The NAACP on Monday sent a letter to current and prospective college athletes urging them to reconsider attending public universities in Florida due to the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in recent months by many state institutions....
Reports: Patriots bringing back QB Jacoby Brissett
Seeking a starting quarterback, the New England Patriots are bringing Jacoby Brissett back to the fold on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Monday night....