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S Vonn Bell returning to Bengals
Safety Vonn Bell is returning to the Cincinnati Bengals, agent David Canter announced Thursday....

NFL notebook: LB Eric Kendricks reportedly spurns 49ers for Cowboys
In an about-face, former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks agreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports....

LB Eric Kendricks to sign with Cowboys instead of 49ers
In an about-face, former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks agreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN....

Report: Joe Flacco, Colts agree to one-year contract
Quarterback Joe Flacco, last season's league Comeback Player of the Year while leading the Cleveland Browns into the postseason, has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts....

New Giant Brian Burns ready to shine under New York spotlight
Brian Burns said the lofty expectations that come with playing for the New York Giants won't bother him....

Cap-rich Commanders reload with Dan Quinn as lead recruiter
With head coach Dan Quinn serving as lead recruiter, Washington utilized a league-high $92 million under the salary cap entering free agency to overhaul the roster in a rapid rebuild attempt under first-time general manager Adam Peters....

Titans land WR Calvin Ridley with $92M deal
The Tennessee Titans are signing wide receiver Calvin Ridley to a four-year, $92 million deal, his agents confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday....

Bears sign backup QB Brett Rypien to one-year deal.
The Chicago Bears are expected to find their new starting quick at the top of the 2024 NFL Draft....

Raiders release QB Jimmy Garoppolo, WR Hunter Renfrow
The Las Vegas Raiders officially released veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after one season on Wednesday....

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....