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Report: Pats waive Nathan Rourke, down to four QBs
The New England Patriots are waiving Nathan Rourke and trimming the number of quarterbacks on their roster to four, ESPN reported Monday.,The Patriots drafted Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and also have veteran Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe and 2024 sixth-round selecti...
RB Duke Johnson retires from NFL after 8 seasons
Running back Duke Johnson, who played for the Cleveland Browns and three other teams across eight NFL seasons, announced his retirement on Sunday.,The pass-catching specialist was not on a team in 2023, last appearing in one game for the Buffalo Bills during the 2022 season.,"8 Years 4 teams with 1 ...
Former Bears QB Bob Avellini dies at age 70
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini, who helped lead the team to the 1977 NFL playoffs after a 14-year drought, died at age 70, the team announced.,Avellini died Saturday, per the Bears. The team confirmed to the Chicago Tribune that the cause of death was cancer.,Avellini shared the backf...
J.J. Watt leaves door open (slightly) for potential return to Texans
J.J. Watt left the door open for a potential NFL comeback, although he admitted that the door is closing quickly.,Watt, who announced his retirement after the 2022 season, said at his charity softball game on Saturday in Houston that he'd suit up for the Texans if he was truly needed.,"I'm a very fo...
Seahawks sign first-round pick Byron Murphy II
The Seattle Seahawks announced coming to terms with their first-round draft pick, defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, following his first minicamp practice Friday.,"I feel like there's some things I need to work on, but I feel like I'm learning, still getting in the groove of things," Murphy said. "Gr...
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers: 'No restrictions' at OTAs
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers will be ready when the New York Jets begin their offseason training activities on May 20.,Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that the 40-year-old quarterback will have "no restrictions" eight months after Achilles surgery.,After a celebrated tenure with Green Bay, Rodgers...
Former Giants TE Aaron Thomas dies at 86
Former New York Giants tight end Aaron Thomas died on April 26 at his home in Corvallis, Ore., after a long illness, the team announced. He was 86.,Thomas recorded 247 catches for 4,253 yards with 35 touchdowns in 117 career games with the Giants (1962-70). His touchdown reception total ranks tied f...
Reports: Michael Irvin out at NFL Network
The NFL Network is parting ways with Michael Irvin after 15 years, multiple outlets reported Friday.,The league-owned channel will not renew the Hall of Fame member's contract amid a series of cost-cutting moves that also reportedly includes the cancellation of the show "NFL Total Access.",Irvin, 58...
Bills sign Chase Claypool, Deion Jones, Dawuane Smoot
The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Chase Claypool and two others to one-year deals, the team announced Friday.,Claypool, 25, most recently played for the Miami Dolphins, his third team in the past two seasons. He played nine games for the Dolphins, catching four passes, after a trade in October ...
Report: Dolphins, Odell Beckham Jr. agree to 1-year deal
Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and the Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, NFL Network reported Friday.,Beckham, 31, appeared in 14 games (six starts) last season with the Baltimore Ravens, making 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns. He added fou...
Reports: Chargers add wide receiver DJ Chark
Free agent wideout DJ Chark has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple reports. ,The contract could be worth up to $5 million with all incentives, according to CBS Sports. ,Veteran receivers Keenan Allen (Chicago Bears) and Mike Williams (New York Jets) depart...
Reports: Chiefs decline WR Kadarius Toney's 2025 option
Kansas City wide receiver Kadarius Toney has one more season left on his rookie contract after the Chiefs declined the fifth-year 2025 option, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Toney, 25, signed his first NFL deal after the New York Giants made him the 20th overall pick in the 2021 draft....
Cowboys' Dak Prescott won't face charges for alleged assault
Seven years after a woman alleges that Dak Prescott sexually assaulted her, Dallas police announced Thursday that they will not pursue charges against the Cowboys quarterback.,An investigation determined there wasn't enough evidence against Prescott to proceed with the case.,"I want to thank the Dal...
Ravens sign 5 draft picks, including first-rounder Nate Wiggins
The Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of five draft picks on Thursday, including cornerback Nate Wiggins, who became the first selection from the 2024 first round to reach a deal.,Rookie contracts are tied to a player's slotted draft position. The 30th overall pick out of Clemson, Wiggins inked...
Reports: Steelers decline RB Najee Harris' fifth-year option
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declined to pick up the fifth-year team option for running back Najee Harris in 2025, according to multiple media reports Thursday.,Harris, 26, was projected to cost the team $6.7 million in guaranteed money. A Pro Bowl selection as a rookie in 2021, he is the first play...
Colts guarantee edge rusher Kwity Paye $13.4M, pick up 2025 option
Indianapolis exercised the fifth-year option in the contract of pass rusher Kwity Paye, guaranteeing the No. 21 pick in the 2021 draft a salary of $13.4 million in 2025. ,Paye, 25, had his best year as a pro in 2023. He posted career highs with 8.5 sacks and 52 tackles. Paye had 10 total QB sacks in...
Packers decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option
Cornerback Eric Stokes can become a free agent in March after the Green Bay Packers declined the 2025 team option in his contract.,Drafted 29th out of Georgia in 2021, Stokes and the Packers could work out a contract extension before the current deal expires. But he'll likely have some proving to do...
Cowboys decline $22.4M option on QB Trey Lance
The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year team option that would have paid backup quarterback Trey Lance $22.4 million guaranteed in 2025. ,Lance is the QB2 behind Dak Prescott, who enters the final season of a four-year contract that disqualifies the Cowboys from using the franchise tag to retain ...
Giants sign veteran defensive back David Long Jr.
The New York Giants on Wednesday signed free agent defensive back David Long Jr., who played for three NFL teams and started for two in 2023.,Long, 26, has played primarily cornerback, starting 12 of 66 regular-season games for the Los Angeles Rams (2019-22), Las Vegas Raiders (2023), Carolina Panth...
Report: Steelers' Justin Fields in mix for returning kicks
Is quarterback Justin Fields in the mix for returning kicks with the Pittsburgh Steelers?,Special teams coordinator Danny Smith has considered the unorthodox move, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren recently told teammate Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast.,"Our special teams coordinator was...