It appears the Chicago Bears' "aggressive" offer to the Seattle Seahawks for Russel Wilson may have been an unprecedented one.Chicago's package for a potential Wilson trade included three first-round picks, a third-rounder, and two starters, a source close to the team told national radio host Dan Patrick.The offer interested Seattle, but the decision to decline was made by head coach Pete Carroll rather than general manager John Schneider, Patrick adds.The source didn't know the starters included in the proposal.Wilson hasn't requested a trade from the Seahawks, but he's gone public this offseason about his displeasure with the number of hits he's taken behind his offensive line and not being involved in team decisions.In February, the star quarterback's agent said his client would waive his no-trade clause for the Bears, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, or Las Vegas Raiders.Chicago quickly pivoted following the rebuffed offer, signing Andy Dalton to a one-year deal Tuesday. However, general manager Ryan Pace may not be finished attempting to upgrade the quarterback position.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals are closing in on a one-year contract worth up to $8.5 million with receiver A.J. Green, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal will also include $6 million in guaranteed money.Green has spent his entire 10-year career with the Cincinnati Bengals since being drafted with the fourth pick in 2011. He was consistently the team's primary receiving threat early in his career, making the Pro Bowl in each of his first seven seasons.His production has declined in recent campaigns. Green missed the 2019 season due to injury, and he recorded 47 receptions for 523 yards in 2020.The 32-year-old will now join a Cardinals receiving corps that also features DeAndre Hopkins. Green will bring a veteran presence to Arizona as well, with the future of longtime team leader Larry Fitzgerald still unclear. Fitzgerald hasn't made a decision between retiring or returning for an 18th season.Green has recorded six career 1,000-plus-yard seasons and 9,430 total receiving yards.The Cardinals continue to be active this offseason. In addition to agreeing to terms with Green, Arizona acquired Rodney Hudson in a trade later on Wednesday. The Cardinals have also re-signed Kelvin Beachum and Markus Golden, among others, and inked veteran pass-rusher J.J. Watt.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams are trading defensive tackle Michael Brockers to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round pick, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Brockers' departure comes after Los Angeles did some significant work in restructuring contracts to get under the salary cap. The veteran lineman was also approached about reworking his deal, but the two sides' inability to agree to terms eventually led to the trade, Rapoport reports.The trade will save the club over $6 million against the salary cap in 2021, according to Over The Cap.A first-round pick in the 2012 draft, Brockers has spent his nine-year career with the Rams. He's suited up for 138 games over that stretch - starting in all but two - while recording 28 sacks. His five sacks this past season stands as the second-most of his career.Brockers, 30, should slide into a starting role on the interior of Detroit's defensive line, providing both a run defense and pass rush upgrade.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing free-agent wide receiver John Brown, a source told Sirius XM's Adam Caplan.It's a one-year, $3.75-million contract that could be worth up to $5.5 million, Caplan adds.Brown was released by the Buffalo Bills last week after two seasons.The Raiders recently lost Nelson Agholor to the New England Patriots, and Brown is likely to fill his role as a deep threat out wide.The speedy pass-catcher led Buffalo with a career-high 72 catches for 1,060 yards and six touchdowns in 2019 but appeared in just nines games due to injury last season. The 30-year-old finished 2020 with 33 catches for 458 yards and three scores.Brown joins a young receiving group in Vegas, headlined by Henry Ruggs, Bryan Edwards, and Hunter Renfrow.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers pulled out all the stops to keep Trent Williams.The 49ers re-signed the left tackle to a six-year, $138.1-million deal with $55.1 million guaranteed, his agency announced Wednesday.Williams' new contract makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history, and it includes a $30.1-million signing bonus too, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini.The Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears were also pursuing him, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Williams joined the 49ers after a trade with the Washington Football Team last offseason. The 32-year-old made 14 starts during his first campaign in San Francisco en route to his eighth Pro Bowl selection.Williams has been a model of consistency after being selected with the fourth pick in the 2010 draft, starting 133 career games. He missed the 2019 season due to a dispute with Washington, but Williams has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last eight seasons when he played.The 49ers aren't done on the free-agent front Wednesday, as they're expected to sign center Alex Mack too, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Mack is familiar with San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan, previously playing under him during stints with the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons. The six-time Pro Bowler has made 179 career starts over 12 seasons.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL will allow teams to hold in-person tryouts, physicals, and signings with prospective free agents once the new league year begins Wednesday, according to a league memo obtained by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Players must pass a rapid PCR test prior to entering a team's facility.In-person meetings with free agents weren't allowed last offseason due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Free agency officially opens Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Football Team and cornerback William Jackson agreed to a three-year deal worth $42 million with $26 million guaranteed, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Jackson appeared likely to leave Cincinnati after the Bengals gave Trae Waynes a three-year, $42-million contract last offseason. The AFC North club reportedly bolstered the cornerback group Tuesday with Chidobe Awuzie and Mike Hilton.Washington needs to add a starting-caliber cornerback after Ronald Darby signed a deal with the Denver Broncos and with Fabian Moreau also likely to leave via free agency.Jackson, a first-round pick of the Bengals in 2016, appeared in 59 games (48 starts) in four seasons. He racked up 11 pass defenses, one interception, and 45 total tackles last year.PFF ranked the 28-year-old as the 19th-best cornerback in the league in 2020.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Bills and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders agreed to a one-year contract, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Sanders' deal carries a base value of $6 million and includes another $500,000 in incentives, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.The New Orleans Saints haven't officially released Sanders yet due to cap reasons, but the move is expected to occur Wednesday, Pelissero adds. The veteran will reportedly fly to Buffalo on Thursday to undergo a physical and finalize the contract.Sanders turns 34 on Wednesday. He caught 61 passes for 726 yards and five touchdowns through 14 games in his first campaign with the Saints.The Bills will be Sanders' fifth team. He also had stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2010-13), Denver Broncos (2014-19), and San Francisco 49ers (2019).Sanders earned two Pro Bowl nods during his time with the Broncos (2014, 2016) and helped Denver win Super Bowl 50. Overall, he's amassed 662 career receptions for 8,619 yards and 47 touchdowns.The Bills recently parted ways with receiver John Brown, but their receiving corps still features All-Pro wideout Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley.Buffalo's offense ranked second in scoring and third in total yards last year.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor reached an agreement with the Houston Texans on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Texans are giving Taylor an incentive-laden contract, as the pact's base salary is less than half of its maximum value, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.Taylor expressed his excitement on social media Tuesday.

Marquise Goodwin's contract reverted back to the San Francisco 49ers after terms in the trade with the Philadelphia Eagles weren't met during the 2020 season, the receiver's agent told Matt Barrows of The Athletic.The 49ers sent Goodwin to the Eagles last April in a deal that also involved a swap of sixth-round picks. However, the speed threat opted out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.San Francisco must send the Eagles its original seventh-round pick this year, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.Goodwin returns to San Francisco, where he played from 2017-2019 and recorded 1,543 yards and seven touchdowns. He has two seasons remaining on his three-year, $19.25-million deal.The Eagles will gain $4.28 million in salary-cap space as a result, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with Janoris Jenkins, the veteran cornerback's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jenkins will join the Titans after the cap-strapped New Orleans Saints terminated his contract. The 32-year-old previously suited up for the St. Louis Rams and New York Giants.The Titans are looking to rebuild their secondary after releasing Adoree' Jackson earlier Tuesday and also cutting fellow cornerback Malcolm Butler and safety Kenny Vaccaro to begin the offseason.Jenkins projects to inherit a starting role, at least for now. He thrived as the Saints' No. 2 cornerback last year, allowing a passer rating of 79 when targeted.The Titans have focused their early offseason spending on defense, agreeing Monday to a big-money deal with former Pittsburgh Steelers sack artist Bud Dupree before picking up Jenkins. Tennessee ranked 28th in yards allowed and 25th in points allowed in 2020.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears made a "very aggressive pursuit" of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson but were told the Seahawks won't trade him at this time, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Chicago reportedly pivoted and agreed to a one-year deal with Andy Dalton on Tuesday.Wilson has not requested a trade from the Seahawks, but he has gone public this offseason about his displeasure with both the number of hits he's taken behind his offensive line and not being involved in team decisions.Wilson's agent, Mark Rodgers, said in late February that Wilson would waive his no-trade clause for the Bears, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, or Las Vegas Raiders.The Bears appear ready to move on from the Mitch Trubisky-Nick Foles quarterback tandem that resulted in a second consecutive 8-8 finish in 2020. Trubisky started nine of those games and a wild-card playoff contest in which the offense scored nine points in a loss to the New Orleans Saints. Foles drew the other seven starts and led the team to just two wins.Trubisky is a free agent after the Bears declined his fifth-year option, while Foles still has two years remaining on a restructured deal he signed with Chicago last April.Dalton spent the 2020 season with the Cowboys backing up Dak Prescott. He started nine games after Prescott suffered a season-ending injury.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears are set to sign quarterback Andy Dalton to a one-year, $10-million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The veteran will have a chance to obtain another $3 million through incentives.Dalton will join the Bears after spending the 2020 season with the Dallas Cowboys. He started 11 games after replacing an injured Dak Prescott and finished his campaign with 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions.Previously, Dalton started 133 games for the Cincinnati Bengals, taking them to the playoffs five times in nine years. Cincinnati moved on from him last year once it selected Joe Burrow first overall in the draft.The Bears scooped up Dalton after scouring the market for quarterback help. They went back and forth between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles in 2020, and both general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy acknowledged after the season that Chicago needed better quarterback play. Foles remains under contract with the Bears, while Trubisky is a free agent.Dalton has provided stability in the past, but the 33-year-old has never reached star status. He's thrown 30 touchdowns or more in just one season, and he's 0-4 as a starter in the playoffs. He's also only finished one campaign with a passer rating above 92.The Bears reached the postseason for the second time in three years last season, but offensive issues capped their upside. Chicago has finished six of the last seven campaigns outside the top 20 in points per game, and the club ranked 21st in yards the one year its offense did put more points on the board.The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers also pursued Dalton in free agency, according to NFL Network's Michael Silver.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dolphins are bringing in a new backup for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.Miami agreed to a one-year deal with former Indianapolis Colts signal-caller Jacoby Brissett, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Brissett's contract has a max value of $7.5 million and includes $5 million guaranteed, reports Ben Volin of the Boston Globe.The Dolphins begin looking for a new No. 2 quarterback after reportedly losing free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick to the Washington Football Team. Fitzpatrick started seven games for Miami last year, posting a 4-3 record, but finished the campaign behind rookie Tagovailoa on the depth chart.Brissett hit the open market as a high-quality backup after starting in two of his four seasons with the Colts. The 28-year-old, who attempted just eight passes last year, went 11-19 as a starter in Indy.The NC State product entered the NFL as a third-round selection of the New England Patriots in 2016.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran receiver Marvin Jones to a two-year, $14.5-million deal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The 31-year-old spent the past five years with the Detroit Lions. He came 22 yards shy of reaching the 1,000-yard plateau in 2020 and has scored nine touchdowns in each of the past two campaigns.Jones will reunite with Jaguars offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who held the same position with the Lions the past two seasons.The Jaguars have had to rebuild their receiving corps, as DJ Chark is the only wideout under contract for the 2021 season.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints traded defensive tackle Malcom Brown to the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.It was reported last week that New Orleans planned to release Brown, but the team ultimately found a trade partner for the former first-round pick of the New England Patriots.The Jaguars immediately inked Brown to a two-year contract worth $11 million and containing $8 million guaranteed, Rapoport reports. The veteran was previously set to earn $5 million in the final year of his contract.New Orleans will save $4.943 million against the cap and carry a $1.5-million dead-money hit by trading Brown, according to Over The Cap.The 27-year-old started 29 games in two seasons with the Saints, racking up 61 total tackles and three sacks.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Damien Williams, the club announced Tuesday.Williams emerged as a playoff hero for the Chiefs during their run to a Super Bowl title in 2019. Used primarily as a backup during much of the campaign, he scored six touchdowns during the postseason, including 133 total yards and two touchdowns in the Super Bowl LIV victory over the San Francisco 49ers.Williams opted out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Chiefs selected rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire with their first-round pick in the 2020 draft.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals addressed their secondary with two key moves Tuesday.The Bengals reached an agreement with former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie on a three-year contract worth $21.75 million, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero report.Cincinnati also agreed to sign former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton to a four-year deal worth $24 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Awuzie has grown into a dependable contributor after the Cowboys selected him in the second round of the 2017 draft. He made just eight appearances in 2020 but played over 85% of Dallas' snaps during the two years prior.The 25-year-old has recorded 37 career pass breakups and posted one interception in each of his four NFL seasons.Hilton, 27, built a reputation as a physical slot corner during his tenure with the Steelers. He's notched seven interceptions, 9.5 sacks, and 30 tackles for loss over his career.Awuzie and Hilton would be the Bengals' second and third free-agent additions after the team reportedly agreed to terms with pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson on a four-year, $60-million deal Monday.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants and star defensive lineman Leonard Williams agreed to a three-year, $63-million contract that includes $45 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.New York placed the franchise tag on Williams for the second straight year last week after the two sides failed to reach a long-term extension following the regular season.Williams' new deal includes a $22.5-million signing bonus that drops his cap hit from over $19 million on the tag to around $11 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.The one-time Pro Bowler's $21-million average annual salary ranks third in the NFL among defensive ends, behind only the Los Angeles Chargers' Joey Bosa ($27 million) and the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett ($25 million), according to Spotrac.Williams enjoyed a career year in 2020, racking up 57 tackles and 11.5 sacks. He was the only Giants player to top four sacks last season.The Giants acquired the 26-year-old USC product from the New York Jets during the 2019 season in exchange for a third-round pick and a fifth-round selection.Selected sixth overall in the 2015 draft, Williams has amassed 323 career tackles and 29 sacks.New York's defensive line took a big hit Monday with the departure of free agent Dalvin Tomlinson to the Minnesota Vikings. The Giants' defensive front also features 2019 first-round pick Dexter Lawrence.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans released cornerback and former first-round pick Adoree' Jackson, the team announced Tuesday.The Titans also cut offensive tackle Dennis Kelly.Tennessee previously exercised the fifth-year option on Jackson's rookie contract, but that $10.244 million was only guaranteed for injury. The Titans selected him 18th overall in the 2017 draft.Jackson made 41 starts over four seasons, collecting 33 pass breakups and two interceptions. He spent most of the 2020 campaign on injured reserve but returned for Tennessee's final three regular-season games and the team's playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens.With Jackson gone, the Titans face even greater uncertainty in the defensive secondary. The club previously released fellow cornerback Malcolm Butler, a starter for the last three seasons, and starting safety Kenny Vaccaro.Kelly, meanwhile, started all 16 games at right tackle in 2020 after spending most of his career as a backup. He spent five years with the Titans after a three-year stay with the Philadelphia Eagles.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing three-time Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The move continues an offseason overhaul for the Raiders up front. Las Vegas has already cut left guard Richie Incognito and reportedly intends to release right guard Gabe Jackson and trade right tackle Trent Brown to the New England Patriots.Hudson spent six seasons with the Raiders and was a team captain. He joined the Silver and Black as a high-priced free-agent signing in 2015 after beginning his career with the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs.The 31-year-old will join a free-agent pool of centers that includes David Andrews, Alex Mack, and Austin Reiter. The top free-agent center, Corey Linsley, reportedly agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's free-agency frenzy ramped up in earnest Monday, but one of the more head-scratching moves of the offseason occurred a day earlier, when the New Orleans Saints and one of their own, quarterback Taysom Hill, agreed to a lucrative contract extension. The catch is that the deal, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, is almost completely fake:

The New Orleans Saints are showing interest in free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman, reports Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Sherman is unlikely to re-sign with the San Francisco 49ers due to salary-cap constraints. The Saints entered the offseason with the largest salary-cap deficit of any team in the league, but they've since shed most of their excess payroll.Injuries limited Sherman to five appearances in 2020. He notched 11 pass breakups and three interceptions in a healthier 2019 campaign.Sherman, who turns 33 on March 30, said in February that he's looking to play two more seasons in the NFL. He would project to start alongside Marshon Lattimore in New Orleans.One of the top cornerbacks of his generation, Sherman has five Pro Bowl selections and three All-Pro nods under his belt. He helped the 49ers reach Super Bowl LIV and made two other Super Bowl appearances with the Seattle Seahawks, winning one.The Las Vegas Raiders have hinted at their interest in Sherman ahead of free agency, and the New York Jets have also been connected to him since hiring former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their head coach.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars on a deal worth up to $44.5 million, his agency announced.It's a three-year deal that includes $29 million guaranteed, a source told Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic.Griffin was arguably the best young corner available in free agency. The 25-year-old entered the NFL as a third-round pick in 2017 and recorded double-digit pass breakups in three of his first four NFL campaigns.The UCF product racked up 63 tackles and a career-high three interceptions through 12 games last season. He missed four games due to a hamstring injury.Griffin is the Jaguars' latest addition in a busy first offseason for head coach Urban Meyer. The team also bolstered its secondary by reportedly signing safeties Rayshawn Jenkins and Rudy Ford and re-signing veteran corner Sidney Jones. They will join a group of defensive backs that also features 2020 first-round cornerback C.J. Henderson.Opposing quarterbacks posted a passer rating of 105.6 and completed 69.4% of their pass attempts against the Jaguars last season, which put them 30th and 31st in the NFL, respectively.The Jaguars also agreed to a two-year deal with veteran defensive tackle Tyson Alualu on Tuesday, his agent Kenny Zuckerman announced.The 33-year-old, who played for the Jaguars from 2010-16 and spent the previous four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, will earn $6 million on his contract, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The New Orleans Saints believe Drew Brees' replacement is already on their roster.Head coach Sean Payton is optimistic the recently re-signed Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill can step up in 2021 after Brees announced his retirement Sunday."I think we are," Payton said Tuesday on "The Dan Patrick Show" when asked if the Saints are set at the quarterback position."There will be a few calls we make, but our goal coming into the offseason was to, obviously, re-sign Jameis - Taysom played for us in four games last year. (We'll) let those guys go to work. I'm excited about those two."However, Payton refused to name a starter."I've told both of them, 'The two of you are gonna compete for this position,'" he added.Hill was Brees' backup last season. He appeared in eight contests and won three of his four starts while throwing for 928 yards and four touchdowns against two interceptions.Winston attempted just 11 passes during four brief appearances with New Orleans. But the 27-year-old has more experience than Hill after starting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2015-2019.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos are keeping Von Miller.The Broncos will pick up Miller's 2021 option, guaranteeing $7 million of his $18-million salary, a source told Mike Klis of 9News.Denver offered Miller a restructured deal last week that included a pay cut, which Miller declined, Klis notes. However, the Broncos reportedly always intended to retain the edge rusher."I have totally bought into being a Coloradoan for life, let alone a Denver Bronco," Miller wrote on Instagram. "I want to be here forever through the thick, the thin, the Super Bowl seasons, the losing seasons. I want to be here forever."Miller missed the entire 2020 campaign after suffering an ankle injury before the season. He posted eight sacks in 2019.An eight-time Pro Bowler, Miller has recorded double-digit sacks in seven of his nine seasons. He's the Broncos' all-time sacks leader with 106.Denver is set to pair Miller opposite pass-rusher Bradley Chubb, who notched 7.5 sacks last season. The duo's most productive year came in 2018 with a combined 26.5 sacks between them.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots made yet another free-agent splash Tuesday, agreeing to terms with tight end Hunter Henry on a three-year, $37.5-million contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal, which comes just one day after New England agreed to sign former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith, includes $25 million guaranteed.Henry spent the first five seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he was effective as both a receiver and blocker.The 26-year-old amassed 613 receiving yards, four touchdowns, and a career-high 60 receptions in 2020.Bill Belichick has made it a priority to improve a skill-position group that struggled mightily last year. New England also agreed to terms with wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne on Monday.Henry and Smith are both expected to play a major role for the Patriots this upcoming campaign, headlining multiple tight end sets. Henry can line up along the line of scrimmage, while Smith is best utilized as a matchup winner at various spots.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ryan Fitzpatrick is putting on another uniform.The journeyman quarterback reached a one-year, $10-million deal with the Washington Football Team that can grow to $12 million with incentives, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The 38-year-old will be joining his ninth franchise and third in the past four years.Fitzpatrick is expected to enter training camp as Washington's starting quarterback but will draw competition from Taylor Heinicke, Schefter adds.Washington overcame a revolving door at quarterback to win the NFC East in 2020. Former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins entered the year as the starter but was released before the season ended. Alex Smith played in eight games and won five, but missed the wild-card game due to injury. He was also released after the campaign.Heinicke impressed in the 31-23 playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was signed to a two-year extension in February.Fitzpatrick spent the past two seasons with the Miami Dolphins. During that time, he appeared in 24 games and won nine as the starter. He mentored first-round draft pick Tua Tagovailoa during the 2020 season and started seven games while leading Miami to a 10-6 record.The signing leaves the Dolphins without a veteran behind Tagovailoa entering 2021.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets made their second major addition of the NFL's negotiating window, agreeing to terms with former Cincinnati Bengals pass-rusher Carl Lawson, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Lawson is reportedly receiving a three-year deal worth up to $47.4 million with $30 million guaranteed.The defensive end was presumed to be a candidate for the franchise tag but Cincinnati ultimately allowed him to hit the open market.Lawson racked up 8.5 sacks as a rookie in 2017. However, he's struggled to reach those heights since, missing 13 games while registering just six sacks over the last two seasons.The 25-year-old flashed his old form last campaign. He produced only 5.5 sacks but easily set a career high in quarterback hits with 32 and total tackles with 32.The Jets needed to bolster their pass rush after finishing 20th in the NFL in sacks with 31 a year ago.New York reportedly added to its offense earlier Monday, agreeing to a three-year, $37.5-million contract with former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a deal with former New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, his agency announced Monday.Tomlinson is receiving a two-year contract worth $22 million with $20 million guaranteed, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Minnesota needed to bolster the interior of its defensive line after allowing 134.4 yards per game on the ground in 2020, the sixth-most in the NFL.The run-stuffing lineman racked up 3.5 sacks and 49 total tackles in his fourth season with the Giants.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $60-million deal, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports, which includes $32 million in the contract's first two years.The Bengals make the move after losing Carl Lawson, who reportedly signed a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the New York Jets. Each player ended up signing for $15 million per season.A role player in the first three years of his career, Hendrickson started in 15 games in 2020 and enjoyed a breakout season. The 26-year-old recorded a career-high 13.5 sacks after putting up 6.5 sacks in the three seasons prior.Hendrickson also put up 25 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for loss, and 25 tackles.Lawson was the Bengals' fourth-round draft pick in 2017 and racked up 20 total sacks during his four seasons in Cincinnati.The Bengals finished last in the NFL in sacks in 2020 with 17.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints and Jameis Winston have agreed to a deal for the free-agent quarterback to return to the team, the franchise announced Monday.Winston will ink a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The contract figures to be heavily incentivized, as New Orleans remained $10 million over the salary cap entering the day.Winston was signed to back up Drew Brees this past season but sat behind Taysom Hill when Brees went down with an injury. Both passers should compete for the starting job following Brees' retirement on Sunday.Since the end of the season, Saints head coach Sean Payton has said he'd hoped to re-sign Winston.The former No. 1 overall pick spent his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he set franchise passing records but also struggled mightily with turnovers and failed to lead the team to the postseason.Winston appeared in four games and threw just 11 passes with New Orleans. The 27-year-old stepped into the Saints' divisional playoff game against the Bucs and threw a 56-yard touchdown pass on a trick play.Hill started the four regular-season games Brees missed due to injury, and while he led New Orleans to a 3-1 record in those games, he failed to firmly cement himself as the franchise's future answer at quarterback.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans are signing pass-rusher Bud Dupree to a multi-year deal worth $16.5 million annually, sources told Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.The Titans made a strong push to sign the former Pittsburgh Steelers standout with a host of other teams firmly in the mix for his signature, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.The Titans are sorely in need of an effective pass-rusher. Tennessee finished third-last in the NFL with 19 sacks. The team signed Jadeveon Clowney and Vic Beasley before the 2020 season, but neither addition provided even a single sack.Dupree registered eight sacks in 11 games last season and 11.5 in 2019. However, he suffered a torn ACL in December 2020.The 28-year-old is targeting a healthy return in time for training camp.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has agreed to join the New York Jets on a three-year, $37.5-million deal that includes $27 million guaranteed, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Davis broke out last season, racking up a career-high 984 yards and five touchdowns on 65 receptions. The 2017 fifth overall pick tested the open market for the first time this offseason after Tennessee declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract prior to last year.Overall, the 26-year-old averaged 59 catches for 815 yards and three touchdowns per 16 games through four years in Tennessee.The Jets also addressed the wide receiver position during last year's offseason, signing Breshad Perriman and drafting Denzel Mims in the second round. However, Perriman caught just 30 passes last year, while Mims was held to 23 receptions and 357 yards through nine appearances as a rookie.Veteran wideout Jamison Crowder has now led New York in receiving in each of the last two seasons. He amassed 699 yards and six scores on 59 catches in 2020.Davis is the second notable pass-catcher to leave the Titans this offseason, as tight end Jonnu Smith agreed to a multi-year deal with the New England Patriots on Monday.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bill Belichick apparently wasn't pleased with his first losing season since 2000.The New England Patriots - not usually aggressive in free agency - made several splashes to kick off the NFL's legal tampering period Monday.Belichick began the day by agreeing to terms with former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith on a four-year, $50-million contract. Smith was viewed as one of the premier offensive weapons available on the open market while filling a major need on the Patriots' roster.New England is also adding defensive back Jalen Mills on a four-year, $24-million deal and nose tackle Davon Godchaux on a two-year, $16-million pact.Perhaps the biggest splash came later in the afternoon when the Patriots agreed to sign former Baltimore Ravens edge defender Matt Judon to a four-year contract worth $56 million. New England then reached an agreement to re-sign fellow edge defender Deatrich Wise.Smith and Judon are set to become the highest-paid skill and defensive players in team history, according to MMQB's Albert Breer.Later in the evening, the Pats reached a two-year, $26-million agreement with wideout Nelson Agholor, and they added Kendrick Bourne. The two will front a receiving corps that didn't feature anyone who went over 800 yards or 60 receptions in 2020.The AFC East club also continued to bolster its defensive line by adding Henry Anderson, who inked a two-year deal.Despite the new league year not starting yet, New England will have spent its most guaranteed money on free agents in any offseason over the last decade, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Monday's moves come shortly after the Patriots re-signed quarterback Cam Newton and agreed to two trades. New England acquired Trent Brown from the Las Vegas Raiders last week and then sent Marcus Cannon to the Houston Texans this past weekend.Belichick and the Patriots are expected to remain aggressive during the free-agency period as they look to rebound from a 7-9 campaign.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly added running back Carlos Hyde, safety Rayshawn Jenkins, and a slew of others in a surprisingly quiet start to free agency.Hyde agreed to a two-year deal for $6 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jenkins, who hit the market after four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, secured a four-year contract, reports Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.The Jaguars entered the negotiating period with the most cap space in the league and were expected to be major players on the market but stayed away from splash signings early on.Jaguars' agreements on Day 1PlayerPositionContractRayshawn JenkinsS4 yearsCarlos HydeRB2 years/$6MRoy Robertson-HarrisDT3 years/$24.4MPhilip DorsettWRTBAJamal AgnewWR/KR3 years/$21MDawuane SmootDE2 years/$14MRudy FordS2 years/$4.2MHyde, the most recognizable name in the group, will return to Jacksonville for a second stint with the franchise. The seven-year veteran finished the 2018 season in Duval County after being traded from the Cleveland Browns. The 30-year-old played for the Seattle Seahawks last season, rushing for 356 yards and four touchdowns in a backup role.Jenkins started 31 games over the last two seasons in Los Angeles, recording eight pass breakups and five interceptions.Jacksonville went a league-worst 1-15 in 2020 and is expected to use the first pick of the draft on Clemson quarterback prodigy Trevor Lawrence in April.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos and cornerback Ronald Darby have agreed to a three-year deal worth $30 million, containing $19.5 million guaranteed, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Darby spent the 2020 campaign with the Washington Football Team after three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran started 16 games for the first time in his career.The 27-year-old, who had 55 total tackles and 15 pass defenses last season, was rated as PFF's 18th-best cornerback.The Broncos released A.J. Bouye in February, which arguably made cornerback their biggest need on defense. Darby should start alongside Bryce Callahan.Darby, the Buffalo Bills' former second-round pick, has eight career interceptions and 81 passes defensed in 73 games.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will re-sign tight end Rob Gronkowski to a one-year contract for $10 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal matches what Gronkowski played for in 2020 when he came out of retirement to join quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa.Gronkowski had one of his quietest seasons with the Buccaneers statistically, though the 31-year-old's 623 receiving yards still ranked first among free-agent tight ends. The former New England Patriots star also shined in Super Bowl LV, catching two touchdowns to capture his fourth career championship.Gronkowski said before the Super Bowl he planned to return to the Buccaneers in 2021, but he acknowledged at the onset of the negotiating period he was looking forward to testing the market for the first time in his career.With 86 career touchdown catches, Gronkowski ranks third all time among tight ends, trailing only Antonio Gates (116) and Tony Gonzalez (111).The Buccaneers previously struck agreements to bring back Shaq Barrett and Lavonte David, two of their other prominent free agents.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots' early free-agent spending spree continues.The Patriots have agreed to terms with wide receiver Nelson Agholor, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The former Las Vegas Raiders pass-catcher will receive a two-year deal worth $26 million, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.New England is also signing former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to a three-year contract worth $22.5 million, Rapoport reports.Agholor revitalized his career during the wideout's lone year in Las Vegas following five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran finished 2020 with a career-high 896 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging the second-most yards per catch in the league (18.7)Bourne, meanwhile, posted career highs with 49 receptions and 667 yards this past campaign. The 25-year-old also scored two touchdowns.The Patriots are aggressively retooling their roster during the NFL's early negotiating window after the club's first season missing the playoffs since 2008.The AFC East squad has reportedly also agreed to deals with pass-rushers Matt Judon and Deatrich Wise, tight end Jonnu Smith, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, and defensive back Jalen Mills.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed pass-rusher Leonard Floyd to a four-year deal, the team announced Monday.The contract is worth $64 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The New York Giants were making a late push to acquire Floyd, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini.Floyd's annual average of $16 million slots in just below the likes of fellow pass-rushers Chandler Jones ($16.5 million) and Dee Ford ($17.1 million).He's coming off the most productive season of his five-year career, recording a career-high 10.5 sacks and 11 tackles for a loss after signing with the Rams on a one-year, $10-million contract. The defender also registered 19 quarterback hits and 55 total tackles.The Rams entered the day needing to clear over $37 million in cap space. They need to be in the black by the time the new league year begins on Wednesday.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a two-year, $26-million deal with pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Ngakoue played for the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens last season after spending his first four NFL campaigns on the Jacksonville Jaguars.The Maryland product was traded from Jacksonville to Minnesota last August for a second-round pick and a 2022 conditional fifth-rounder and then involved in another trade between the Vikings and Ravens midway through the season. The deal sent a third-round selection and a 2022 conditional fifth-round pick back to Minnesota.The Pro Bowler, who will turn 26 later this month, has never produced fewer than eight sacks in a season since entering the NFL as a third-round pick in 2016. However, he hasn't been able to post another double-digit sack campaign since doing so in 2017.The Raiders registered only 21 sacks in 2020, ranking 29th in the league. Defensive end Maxx Crosby has led the club in sacks during each of the last two seasons, finishing with 10 and seven.Ngakoue is the second notable free-agent pass-rusher to leave the Ravens this offseason, as two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Matt Judon reportedly also agreed to join the New England Patriots on Monday.In Las Vegas, Ngakoue will reunite with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who was the Jaguars head coach when he joined the league.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers believe they found their next franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert, and they're hoping to ensure he receives elite protection.The Chargers are expected to sign former Green Bay Packers All-Pro offensive lineman Corey Linsley to a five-year, $62.5-million contract, making him the highest-paid center in NFL history, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.The 29-year-old was arguably the top interior offensive lineman available on the open market. He allowed just four pressures on 437 pass-protection snaps in 2020, according to PFF.Linsley's started 99 games since the Packers drafted him in the fifth round in 2014 out of Ohio State. He'll be the Chargers' third new starting center in as many seasons.

The Denver Broncos are re-signing defensive tackle Shelby Harris to a three-year deal worth $27 million that contains $15 million in guarantees, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.Harris spent the last four seasons with the Broncos after starting his career with the then-Oakland Raiders as a seventh-round pick.The 29-year-old put together a career season in 2019, racking up six sacks, 49 total tackles, and one forced fumble.Harris continued to be one of Denver's best defensive players last season, though his production took a hit - 2.5 sacks and 32 tackles - because he missed five games with an injury.With defensive linemen DeMarcus Walker and Sylvester Williams set to hit free agency, Denver could ill afford to let Harris walk. The veteran should return to his starting spot alongside Dre'Mont Jones and Mike Purcell in 2021.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots aren't finished with their free-agent spending.The Patriots are signing pass-rusher Matt Judon to a four-year, $56-million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The contract also includes $32 million guaranteed.Judon spent the first five seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens. He played last year under the franchise tag, but the Ravens didn't tag him for a second time this offseason. The defender has recorded six-plus sacks in each of his last four campaigns, including a career-high 9.5 in 2019.The Patriots struggled to get after the quarterback in 2020. They recorded just 24 sacks, with Chase Winovich leading the team with 5.5 sacks.New England has already agreed to deals with tight end Jonnu Smith, defensive back Jalen Mills, and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles and defensive lineman Brandon Graham have agreed on a new one-year contract extension, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Graham will earn nearly $20 million over the next two years of his new deal.The 32-year-old led the Eagles in sacks in each of the last two seasons. He earned his first Pro Bowl berth last year after racking up 46 tackles, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles.Philadelphia drafted Graham 13th overall in 2010 out of Michigan. He helped the Eagles win their first Super Bowl and has registered 59 career sacks through 159 games.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Minnesota Vikings' Danielle Hunter is unhappy with his current contract and is exploring all of his options moving forward, sources told Chad Graff of The Athletic.Hunter could potentially hold out, demand a trade, or seek new representation to navigate a path out of Minnesota if he doesn't receive a new deal this offseason, according to Graff.The star defensive end signed a five-year, $72-million contract in 2018 but now believes the deal leaves him underpaid compared to other elite players at his position.Hunter is a two-time Pro Bowler and considered one of the premier young defenders in the NFL. However, the 26-year-old missed the entire 2020 season due to a herniated disk in his neck.Vikings general manager Rick Spielman reportedly denied recent rumors that the pass-rusher asked for a trade if he didn't become the league's highest-paid defender.Hunter amassed 14.5 sacks in each of his last two healthy campaigns, forcing three fumbles in 2019 while playing stout run defense.His current contract averages $14.4 million per year and makes him the league's 19th highest-paid edge defender.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tight end Jonnu Smith has agreed to join the New England Patriots on a four-year, $50-million deal, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The contract includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed, Schefter adds.Smith set career highs last season with 41 receptions, 448 yards, and eight touchdowns. His numbers have improved each year since entering the NFL as a third-round pick in 2017.The 25-year-old's new $12.5-million average annual salary ranks third among tight ends, behind only the San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle ($15 million) and the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce ($14.3 million), according to Spotrac.The average salary is also a franchise all-time high for a skill-position player, according to Albert Breer of TheMMQB.Smith is a significant addition to the Patriots' receiving corps, which struggled last season. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was the only New England pass-catcher to top 50 grabs in 2020, and running back Rex Burkhead led the team with three receiving touchdowns.New England drafted tight ends Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene in the third round last year, and both battled injuries as rookies while combining for just five receptions.The Patriots also agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $16 million with former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux on Monday, according to Schefter.The 26-year-old registered career highs with 75 tackles and two sacks in 2019, but he battled injuries and played only five games last year.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing edge rusher Shaq Barrett to a four-year contract worth up to $72 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The pact contains $36 million fully guaranteed. It also features a base value of $17 million annually and $4 million available through incentives, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Barrett secured the long-term contract after playing under the franchise tag in 2020, and on a one-year deal in 2019. He's been an instrumental component of Todd Bowles' defense over the last two seasons, posting 27.5 sacks during that span.Once a castoff from the Denver Broncos, Barrett has grown into a legitimate star in Tampa Bay. He made his first career Pro Bowl in 2019, and the 28-year-old produced four sacks during the Buccaneers' Super Bowl run to boost his stock even further ahead of free agency.The Buccaneers entered the offseason hoping to retain several key free agents, and they've now reached agreements with Barrett and linebacker Lavonte David. Tampa Bay also applied the franchise tag to Chris Godwin, keeping the stud wide receiver off the market.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Romeo Okwara's career year in 2020 has paid off.The defensive end has agreed to a three-year, $39-million deal to remain with the Detroit Lions, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Okwara led the Lions with a career-best 10 sacks last season. He also racked up 44 tackles and three forced fumbles, and he tied for fifth among NFL edge rushers with 61 total pressures, according to PFF.The 25-year-old Notre Dame product spent the previous three years with Detroit, registering 74 tackles and 19 sacks through 45 appearances.Okwara entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the New York Giants in 2016, but he registered just one sack through 22 games over two seasons with the team.Romeo's brother, Julian, also plays on the Lions' defensive line. He joined the club as a third-round pick last year.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.