The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms on a four-year, $40-million deal with cornerback Kendall Fuller, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.A third-round pick of the Redskins in 2016, Fuller won Super Bowl LIV as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs last season. He left Washington prior to the 2018 season as part of the trade that sent quarterback Alex Smith to the NFC East.Fuller, 25, is coming off a subpar 2019 campaign that saw him allow completions on more than 77% of passes thrown his way. Opposing quarterbacks posted a passer rating of 131.6 when targeting him.He bounced back during the postseason, though, playing an important role for the champion Chiefs.Fuller has amassed two interceptions, 14 passes defensed, and 98 tackles since 2018.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Amari Cooper is staying in Dallas.Cooper intends to re-sign with the Cowboys on a five-year, $100-million contract, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The wide receiver's new deal includes $60 million in guaranteed money, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson. His impending $20-million average annual salary ranks second among NFL wide receivers, according to Spotrac, trailing only Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons ($22 million).Cooper turned down a "significantly" higher financial offer from the Washington Redskins to remain in Dallas, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News.The four-time Pro Bowler was set to become a free agent for the first time in his career. Cooper has been the Cowboys' primary receiving threat since the team traded for him midway through the 2018 season.Cooper, 25, has amassed 132 catches for 1,914 yards and 14 touchdowns in 25 regular-season games with the Cowboys.Dallas had several significant decisions to make ahead of free agency. In addition to re-signing Cooper, the club placed its exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Dak Prescott on Monday and reportedly restructured the deals of both running back Ezekiel Elliott and offensive tackle La'el Collins in order to create extra salary-cap space.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.In return for Diggs and a 2020 seventh-round selection, the Vikings will reportedly receive Buffalo's first-round pick (No. 22 overall), the Bills' fifth- and sixth-round picks in 2020, and a 2021 fourth-rounder.The star wideout appeared to signal his readiness for a fresh start earlier Monday, alluding to the move in a tweet before news of the deal broke:

The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing defensive tackle Jarran Reed, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Reed, who was set to become a free agent, will land a two-year, $23-million contract to remain with the Seahawks, Pelissero reports.Reed had a career year in 2018, amassing 10.5 sacks and 50 tackles. He wasn't able to replicate his success last year, though, as he managed only two sacks in 10 games. He also served a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.The 27-year-old has posted 15.5 sacks, 80 tackles, and 44 quarterback hits in 56 games since the Seahawks selected him in the second round of the 2016 draft.Seattle recorded only 28 sacks in 2019, while allowing 117.7 rushing yards per game.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Matt Patricia continues to add former New England Patriots defenders.Linebacker Jamie Collins will sign a three-year, $30-million contract with the Detroit Lions, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Collins' new deal reportedly includes $18 million in guaranteed money.The versatile defender spent the first three-plus seasons of his career in New England, helping the team capture Super Bowl XLIX. The Patriots traded him to the Cleveland Browns in 2016, but his play declined somewhat after the deal.Collins returned to the Patriots on a one-year contract last offseason and turned in a solid 2019 campaign. He accumulated a career-high seven sacks while adding 81 total tackles, three forced fumbles, and three interceptions across 15 starts.Patricia and Collins spent more than three years together in New England when the former served as defensive coordinator for the Patriots. Collins, 30, will join former Patriots players Trey Flowers, Danny Amendola, Justin Coleman, and Tavon Wilson in Detroit.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to finalize a deal with former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, sources told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.Mariota would presumably slide into a backup role behind Derek Carr, barring an unforeseen move that would lead to the Raiders to install a new starting quarterback.Drafted No. 2 overall in 2015, Mariota spent five campaigns in Tennessee. He thrived in a game-manager role but struggled when asked to carry the Titans' offense.Benched by the Titans in favor of Ryan Tannehill early last season, Mariota never regained the starting job as Tennessee rode to an appearance in the AFC Championship Game.Mariota, 26, has averaged 210 passing yards per contest in 63 career games. He's amassed 88 touchdowns (76 passing, 11 rushing, and one receiving) while tossing 44 interceptions and owns a career passer rating of 89.6.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL free agency will open as scheduled at 4 p.m ET on March 18, but it'll suffer a few alterations in order to limit potential exposure to the coronavirus, the league announced Monday.The league also announced offseason team activities will be delayed indefinitely as the NFL and NFLPA continue to monitor the pandemic. Teams with new head coaches were scheduled to begin their offseason programs on April 6, while other clubs were set to start activities 14 days later.During free agency, clubs may not host any free agents at their facilities. Team personnel may not use or travel to other locations to meet with players during negotiations.Additionally, a free agent may undergo a medical exam in his home city or other nearby location (a "neutral physician exam") as a condition of entering into a contract. The requesting club will handle the cost of the exam, and a player may decline to undergo the exam.Should a player forgo a physical, the player's entitlement to receive and retain any reporting, roster, or signing bonus can be conditioned upon a successful physical exam at the club's facility after it reopens.Players aren't allowed to enter any team facilities until at least March 31.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul on a two-year contract worth $27 million, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.The club confirmed a multi-year agreement.Pierre-Paul posted 8.5 sacks in 10 appearances during 2019 after returning from a neck injury he suffered in an offseason car crash. He posted 12.5 sacks over 16 contests in 2018, his debut campaign in Tampa.Though he's entering his age-31 season, Pierre-Paul was still one of the most productive pass-rushers available in free agency. He and Shaquil Barrett gave the Bucs a dynamic edge tandem last year.Pierre-Paul spent the first eight seasons of his career with the New York Giants, notching a career-high 16.5 sacks in 2011. He's hit the double-digit benchmark for sacks three times.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles have made their first free-agent splash of the offseason, agreeing to sign defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a three-year, $39-million contract, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Hargrave will earn $26 million guaranteed on his new deal after spending four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The 2016 third-round pick has always thrived in run defense while playing at nose tackle, but he's taken a major step forward in the pass rush over the last two years.One of the more underrated free agents on the market, the 27-year-old recorded 6.5 sacks in 2018 and four more in 2019.Hargrave will join Fletcher Cox in the middle of Philadelphia's star-studded defensive line. The Eagles are now likely to target free-agent additions for their secondary.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins and former New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy have agreed to a four-year, $51-million contract, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.The move continues the Dolphins' busy start to the legal tampering period. Miami has also reportedly secured agreements with cornerback Byron Jones, edge rusher Shaq Lawson, and offensive guard Ereck Flowers.In Miami, Van Noy will reunite with head coach Brian Flores, who coached him in New England while serving as the Patriots defensive coordinator.Van Noy, who turns 29 on March 26, posted 56 tackles, three forced fumbles, and a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2019. He played most of his snaps near the line of scrimmage last season but was occasionally used in an inside linebacker's role throughout his Patriots tenure.Van Noy helped the Patriots win two Super Bowls in three-plus seasons after the team acquired him from the Detroit Lions midway through the 2016 campaign. Once regarded as a draft bust after an unproductive start to his NFL career, the former second-round pick turned his reputation around in New England.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jimmy Graham will remain in the NFC North in 2020, as the Chicago Bears have agreed to a two-year, $16-million contract with the free-agent tight end, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Graham, who spent the last two seasons with the Green Bay Packers, will earn $9 million guaranteed under his new deal, Schefter adds.A five-time Pro Bowler and one of the league's premier offensive weapons over the last decade, the 33-year-old has seen his play decline in recent years. After a productive final campaign with the Seattle Seahawks in 2017, Graham has accumulated 93 catches, 1,083 receiving yards, and five touchdowns since inking a three-year contract worth $30 million with Green Bay in 2018.The addition of Graham helps Chicago address a position of need heading into the 2020 campaign. Current starter Trey Burton missed eight games while battling injuries last season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to sign defensive lineman Michael Brockers, his agent Scott Casterline told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.The former Los Angeles Rams lineman will ink a three-year contract worth $30 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, further bolstering Baltimore's evolving defensive line.The Ravens scooped up Brockers a day after reportedly agreeing to acquire five-time Pro Bowl lineman Calais Campbell in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Brockers will head to Baltimore after eight seasons with the Rams. The run-stuffing specialist had 63 tackles and three sacks playing next to Aaron Donald last year.The additions of Brockers and Campbell likely spell the end of Michael Pierce's time in Baltimore; the hefty defensive tackle has an expiring contract.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins will sign cornerback Byron Jones, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Jones' deal will pay him $82.5 million over five years and includes $57 million in guarantees and $40 million across the first two seasons, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The annual average value of $16.5 million will make Jones the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, surpassing new Dolphins teammate Xavien Howard ($15.05 million).The Las Vegas Raiders also offered Jones a huge amount of money in a tax-free state, but Miami's structure was apparently more appealing, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.A first-round selection in 2015, Jones has played his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys. The versatile defensive back, who's primarily manned cornerback over the past two seasons, was considered the top player at his position on the open market.In coverage last season, Jones allowed only 53.1% of passes to be completed and held quarterbacks to a passer rating of 87.7.The Dolphins allowed 262.4 passing yards per game in 2019, the sixth-highest mark in the league.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions bolstered their blocking unit Monday, agreeing to terms on a five-year contract worth $50 million with offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Vaitai spent the first four seasons of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, seeing snaps at four different positions after Philadelphia selected him in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.The 26-year-old was inconsistent during his time as a starter and swing tackle in Philadelphia, but he was the team's starting left tackle when it captured Super Bowl LII. The 6-foot-6 blocker has started 20 of his 55 career NFL games.Vaitai will likely compete for snaps at right tackle in Detroit after the Lions released Rick Wagner.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos agreed to sign former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow to a four-year contract worth $44 million, including $26 million guaranteed, his agency told ESPN's Adam Schefter.More to come.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Quarterback Case Keenum has agreed to a three-year, $18-million contract with the Cleveland Browns, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.Keenum's deal includes $10 million guaranteed, Schefter adds.The 32-year-old began last season as the Washington Redskins' starter after being traded from the Denver Broncos in March 2019.Keenum lost the starting role in Washington to rookie Dwayne Haskins midway through the campaign but ended up starting the season finale with Haskins sidelined by an injury. Overall, the veteran quarterback completed 64.8% of his passes for 1,707 yards and 11 touchdowns against five interceptions across 10 appearances in 2019.The signal-caller's best campaign came in 2017 with the Minnesota Vikings. He posted an 11-3 record regular-season record and helped the Vikings reach the NFC Championship Game.Originally signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of Houston in 2012, Keenum will serve as Baker Mayfield's backup in 2020. Mayfield threw 22 touchdowns against 21 interceptions for the Browns last year.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Offensive tackle Jack Conklin agreed to a three-year, $42-million contract with the Cleveland Browns, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal includes $30 million in fully guaranteed money and will pay Conklin $20 million in 2020.Conklin started all 16 games at right tackle for the Tennessee Titans in 2019. The former eighth overall pick made 57 starts in four seasons with the Titans and was named a First-Team All-Pro as a rookie in 2016.The 25-year-old helped running back Derrick Henry finish last season as the NFL's leading rusher in yards and touchdowns. The Titans averaged 5 yards per carry, which ranked second in the league.Prior to the 2019 season, Tennessee opted not to exercise its fifth-year option on Conklin.The Browns posted an average of 118.8 rushing yards per game and 4.8 yards per carry last season, while allowing 41 sacks.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts will acquire defensive lineman DeForest Buckner from the San Francisco 49ers in a blockbuster trade for the 13th overall pick in 2020, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Buckner has also agreed to a five-year contract extension with Indianapolis that will pay him $21 million per year, according to FOX's Mike Chappell. The reported deal would make Buckner the league's second-highest-paid defensive tackle behind Aaron Donald.Buckner, San Francisco's first-round pick in 2016, has become one of the league's top interior pass-rushers. He accumulated 19.5 sacks over the last two seasons and was named a second-team All-Pro in 2019.The addition of Buckner strengthens a Colts defensive line that already features Justin Houston, Jabaal Sheard, Denico Autry, and Kemoko Turay.The 49ers now own two first-round picks in April's draft - No. 13 overall and No. 31 overall.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski signaled in a tweet Monday that he has agreed to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Chicago Bears are zeroed in on trading for either Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles or Cincinnati Bengals pivot Andy Dalton, sources told ESPN's Ed Werder.There is a sentiment within the Bears organization that incumbent starter Mitchell Trubisky should be forced to compete for the job, Werder added.

The Chicago Bears and free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater have begun talks for a deal, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports.Bridgewater reportedly could receive a contract worth around $21 million per season and would presumably challenge Mitchell Trubisky for the starting job.However, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports it's unlikely that Bridgewater ultimately lands in Chicago as the Bears have alternative options at quarterback.The 27-year-old spent the last two seasons with the New Orleans Saints acting as the backup to Drew Brees. Bridgewater started five games in 2019 after Brees was sidelined with a thumb injury.Bridgewater significantly boosted his value with strong performances, leading the Saints to five straight wins while throwing for 1,384 yards and nine touchdowns to two interceptions.It was his first extended action since suffering a career-threatening knee injury in 2016 while with the Minnesota Vikings.Meanwhile, Trubisky struggled throughout the 2019 campaign, prompting speculation that his position as the starter might be in jeopardy despite the Bears publically committing to him for 2020.The former No. 2 pick ranked 28th in passer rating, 30th in touchdown percentage, and 21st in passing yards.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins are signing former Buffalo Bills edge rusher Shaq Lawson to a three-year, $30-million contract, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Lawson can earn up to $36 million on his new deal, Rapoport added.In 2019, the final season of his rookie contract, the Clemson product racked up a career-best 6.5 sacks and 18 quarterback hits while serving as a rotational pass-rusher on a Buffalo defense that ranked second in terms of points allowed.Miami ranked last in the NFL in most pass-rushing categories last season, including sacks, pressures, and pressure rate, according to Football Reference.Lawson, 25, was selected 19th overall by the Bills in the 2016 draft.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens traded tight end Hayden Hurst and a fourth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for second- and fifth-round selections, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The 2018 first-rounder will replace Austin Hooper, who's reportedly close to agreeing to a deal with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the league's highest-paid tight end.Hurst struggled to carve out a role in Baltimore's offense. He caught just 43 passes for 512 yards and three touchdowns over the past two years, while fellow 2018 pick Mark Andrews racked up 98 catches for 1,404 and 13 scores.The 26-year-old may be best known as the player who the Ravens selected seven picks before reigning MVP Lamar Jackson with their first of two first-round selections.Baltimore reportedly sent a fifth-rounder to the Jacksonville Jaguars for Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell on Sunday.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL was in a collective state of shock after the Houston Texans reportedly traded superstar receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for running back David Johnson in a deal that also includes a swap of picks.With much of the world in self-isolation, many people, including NFL players, tweeted their reactions.Receiver Kenny Stills, who joined the Texans just last year, was not pleased.

The Cleveland Browns have a deal with Austin Hooper that will make him the NFL's highest-paid tight end, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports.The contract is reportedly worth $44 million over four years with $23 million guaranteed.The former Atlanta Falcons standout hit the market Monday as the top available tight end. His receiving numbers improved through all four of his seasons with the Falcons, and he finished the 2019 campaign with 75 catches for 787 yards and six touchdowns.The 25-year-old will join a talented Browns receiving corps that features Odell Beckham Jr. out wide and Jarvis Landry in the slot. Cleveland's running game is also explosive with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in the backfield.Adding Hooper thrusts fourth-year tight end and former first-round pick David Njoku into uncertain waters. Injuries plagued Njoku in 2019, and he landed in former head coach Freddie Kitchens' doghouse.Cleveland went 6-10 last season and parted ways with Kitchens and general manager John Dorsey at the end of the year. The Browns haven't reached the playoffs since 2002.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans have agreed to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in a blockbuster deal that will send running back David Johnson the other way, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Texans also picked up a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-rounder from the Cardinals while sending Arizona a fourth-round selection, according to Schefter.To TexansTo CardinalsRB David JohnsonWR DeAndre Hopkins2020 2nd-round pick2020 4th-round pick2021 4th-round pickHopkins was named a first-team All-Pro for the third consecutive year in 2019 after tallying 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. A master of spectacular grabs, he's eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving five times in seven seasons.The 27-year-old experienced friction with Texans head coach Bill O'Brien over the past year, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. He figures to give Arizona a legitimate No. 1 receiver to partner with ascending quarterback Kyler Murray. The Cardinals also have Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk on their depth chart at wide receiver. Hopkins is signed through the 2022 season and none of the money left on his contract is guaranteed.The Texans have been one of the most active teams in the trade market since O'Brien inherited general manager duties last offseason.

The Dallas Cowboys are signing tight end Blake Jarwin to a three-year extension worth up to $24.25 million, including $9.25 million guaranteed, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.Jarwin caught 31 passes for 365 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games last season while splitting snaps with veteran Jason Witten.The 25-year-old signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after three seasons at Oklahoma State.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The deadline for NFL teams to assign the franchise to one of their pending free agents is Monday at 11:59 a.m. ET.Once a player is tagged, he and his team have until July 15 to negotiate a multi-year extension. The tag restricts a player's rights in free agency while offering him a one-year contract worth no less than the average of the top five salaries at their respective position.The following players have received the franchise tag:TeamPlayerPositionBengalsA.J. GreenWRBroncosJustin SimmonsSBuccaneersShaq BarrettLBChargersHunter HenryTEChiefsChris JonesDTCowboysDak PrescottQBGiantsLeonard WilliamsDLJaguarsYannick NgakoueDEPatriotsJoe ThuneyOLRavensMatthew JudonLBRedskinsBrandon ScherffGSteelersBud DupreeLBTitansDerrick HenryRBVikingsAnthony Harris*SClubs that don't use the franchise tag can use the transition tag on one player, giving themselves the right to match any offer in free agency. If a player signs the transition tender, they will receive a one-year contract worth the average of the top 10 salaries at the player's position. The transition tag is seldom used in comparison to the franchise tag.The following players have received the transition tag:TeamPlayerPositionCardinalsKenyan DrakeRB* Team hasn't made official announcement yet.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings applied the franchise tag to safety Anthony Harris shortly before the 11:59 a.m. ET deadline, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Harris is coming off a career season in which he recorded six interceptions and 11 pass breakups. He's spent all five years of his career in Minnesota.The Harris move completed a busy morning for the Vikings, who extended quarterback Kirk Cousins and fullback C.J. Ham ahead of the legal tampering period.Minnesota ranked fifth in the NFL in points allowed per game in 2019.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are placing their franchise tag on left guard Joe Thuney, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced on Twitter.In a somewhat surprising move, the Patriots are using the tag to keep the starting lineman off the open market.Thuney has started every game in his four-year career since being drafted by the Patriots in 2016. He's given up just one sack over the past two campaigns.The 27-year-old is projected to make $14.7 million under the tag in 2020, according to Spotrac.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams, the team announced Monday.The tag gives the Giants until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal with Williams. Without an agreement, he'll play the 2020 season on a one-year contract.He's free to negotiate with other teams when the free-agency signing period begins Wednesday, but the Giants would receive two first-round picks as compensation if he signs elsewhere.Williams' salary will be a calculation based on the top five salaries from his position.The Giants traded a third-round pick and a conditional 2021 fifth-round selection to the New York Jets for the USC product prior to last season's trade deadline.The No. 6 pick in 2015 made the Pro Bowl in his second season, but Williams has struggled to maintain that level of play.He posted his least productive campaign in 2019, with half a sack in 15 games between the two New York teams. However, he's still just 25 years old.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals placed their transition tag on running back Kenyan Drake, the team announced Monday.Drake was scheduled to become a free agent after being acquired via a trade with the Miami Dolphins during the 2019 season.The transition tag allows the Cardinals the first right of refusal should Drake receive an offer sheet from another team. But unlike the non-exclusive franchise tag, Arizona won't receive any compensation if it opts not to match.Drake enjoyed the best stretch of his career with the Cardinals, racking up 643 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games after taking the top role from David Johnson.Prior to that, he had only totaled 174 yards with zero touchdowns in six 2019 appearances with the Dolphins.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on running back Derrick Henry, the team announced Monday.The move comes a day after the Titans freed up the use of the tag by signing quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who was also set to reach free agency, to a four-year extension.The Titans now have their two biggest offensive pieces under contract for the 2020 campaign.The tag is expected to pay Henry around $10.2 million for the season, according to Spotrac.The four-year pro led the NFL in rushing with 1,540 yards as well as rushing touchdowns with 16 in 2019. He added another 446 yards and two touchdowns in the Titans' postseason run to the AFC Championship Game.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2020 NFL Draft will be held and televised April 23-25 as planned, but public draft events in Las Vegas have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league announced Monday.The NFL said it's exploring innovative avenues for how to present the draft, and the league will release more information when it's available."This decision reflects our foremost priority - the health and safety of all fans and citizens," commissioner Goodell in a statement. "While this outcome is disappointing both to the NFL and to the Las Vegas community, we look forward to partnering with the Raiders, the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for a future NFL Draft as well as evaluating opportunities for other major NFL events in Las Vegas in the future, including the Super Bowl."The Raiders also released a statement, saying that "although Las Vegas lost this chance to shine, there will be many more opportunities to show the world just what Las Vegas is made of."Las Vegas was set to host a unique event ahead of the Raiders' first season playing in the city.The red carpet and the red carpet stage were to be located on the water in front of the Bellagio's fountains, while the main stage would have been next to Caesars Forum and Linq High Roller.A boat was going to transport players attending the 2020 draft to the red-carpet stage.The Cincinnati Bengals hold the No. 1 pick, and they're widely expected to take Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers are signing linebacker Christian Kirksey to a two-year, $16-million deal, his agents told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.The Packers continued to make moves ahead of the legal tampering period, agreeing to terms with former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Rick Wagner, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Garafolo.The Cleveland Browns released Kirksey on March 10 after six seasons.The 27-year-old played in two games during the 2019 campaign before going down with a torn pectoral. He's recorded 484 career tackles, 11.5 sacks, and two interceptions.With Blake Martinez slated to hit free agency, the Packers may have already moved on from him by signing Kirksey.The Iowa product reunites with Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who was the Browns' head coach from 2014 to 2015.Meanwhile, inking Wagner signals that longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga will leave the team in free agency.Wagner started 40 games for the Lions over three seasons after signing as a big-money free agent in 2017.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant this week after seven seasons, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.The move would clear $4.95 million of cap space. Trufant signed a five-year, $68.75-million extension with the Falcons in April 2017.The 29-year-old played nine games in 2019 while recording a career-high four interceptions before suffering a season-ending broken forearm in Week 14.The Falcons may look decidedly different than in 2019, as they've already moved on from defensive end Vic Beasley and are set to lose Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper during free agency.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed their franchise tag on pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.Barrett signed a one-year, $4-million contract with the Bucs in 2019 and turned it into a career year with 19.5 sacks.By using their franchise tag, Tampa Bay will keep Barrett for another season at a projected salary of $15.8 million, according to Spotrac.Barrett and starting quarterback Jameis Winston were the Buccaneers' two biggest pending free agents. The expectation is that Winston will enter the legal tampering period at noon Monday ahead of free agency, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Bucs head coach Bruce Arians had said during the scouting combine that the team would prioritize retaining many of its defensive starters, stating, "I don't care who's my quarterback. We've gotta have a defense."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Thirty-two teams are getting ready to open their wallets, yet some free agents are destined to disappoint upon migrating to new stomping grounds.In particular, buyers should beware of these 10 players:Byron Jones, CBSomebody will probably make Jones the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, and that will be quite a fee for a player with two career interceptions. Jones was excellent in 2018, but his play tailed off somewhat in 2019. He's good, but he's probably not as good as his next contract will suggest.Arik Armstead, DEPerhaps no player in the NFL benefited more from the talent around him than Armstead did with the 49ers in 2019. The former first-round pick had 10 sacks, more than he totaled in his first four seasons combined. His next team won't have Nick Bosa, Dee Ford, and DeForest Buckner there to take the pressure off him, but it will have lofty expectations for the 26-year-old.Randall Cobb, WRCobb enjoyed a bounce-back season with the Cowboys after a slew of injury-riddled years with the Packers, posting 828 receiving yards - his most since 2015. But he'll be 30 in August, and his lengthy history of lower-body ailments doesn't bode well for his chances of aging gracefully. Cobb is worth another one-year contract, but he'll likely pursue a multi-year deal with financial guarantees beyond 2020.Ndamukong Suh, DTSuh can still contribute, but at this point, teams are paying for his name more than his production. The five-time Pro Bowler took home $9.25 million from the Buccaneers in 2019 and was a valiant run-defender, but plenty of other interior linemen can fill that role for a much smaller salary. At 33 years of age, Suh's best days are in the rear-view mirror.Jack Conklin, RTTim Warner / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe laws of supply and demand point toward a gigantic payday for Conklin, who still gets exploited by speed-rushers off the edge. The Titans helped the Michigan State product by using running backs and tight ends to chip block, but any team that signs Conklin will expect him to hold up in pure 1-on-1 situations in a league filled with increasingly athletic pass-rushers.Michael Pierce, DTPierce showed up to training camp between 30 and 40 pounds overweight last year, and he was playing for a new contract with the Ravens. He's a disruptive force inside when motivated, but it's fair to wonder how driven he'll be after signing for millions of dollars.Melvin Gordon, RBIn five seasons, Gordon has averaged more than 3.9 yards per carry once. He also has just one 1,000-yard rushing campaign to his name. He does everything well, and he's an asset in the passing game, but he doesn't do anything particularly great. All of this is to say, Gordon probably isn't worth the $13 million per year he held out for last year, or whatever sum he'll obtain in free agency.Joe Schobert, LBSchobert had a stellar season in coverage in 2018, but he otherwise graded out as an average linebacker against the run and pass over his four years with the Browns. He racks up tackles, but he also misses a bunch. The former Pro Bowler is rumored to be seeking about $10 million annually, which is a lot for an imperfect player at a non-premium position.Breshad Perriman, WRPerriman turned in a career season on a one-year deal with the Buccaneers in 2019, posting 645 yards and six touchdowns. He also made a handful of highlight-reel grabs. But he was in a receiver-friendly offense and got hot late in the year when the Bucs were out of the playoff hunt and had Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on the shelf with injuries.Jamie Collins, LBThe last time Collins left Bill Belichick and the Patriots, it didn't go so well. The 30-year-old re-established his value with a strong 2019 campaign, though his best performances came early in the season against struggling offenses. His regression later in the year should concern teams thinking of rewarding him with another bloated contract.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers both plan to make strong charges at linebacker Cory Littleton when the legal tampering period opens Monday ahead of free agency, The Athletic's Vic Tafur reports.Littleton, widely regarded as the top inside linebacker available, is expected to have a strong market. The 26-year-old is coming off a four-year stint with the Los Angeles Rams, where he served well against the run and in coverage.The Raiders and Packers were both active in free agency a year ago. Las Vegas made splash signings such as Trent Brown, Lamarcus Joyner, and Tyrell Williams, while Green Bay successfully pursued Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith.In 16 games last season, Littleton registered 134 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles. The Washington product has never missed a game in his NFL career.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots have re-signed longtime safety Devin McCourty, the team announced Sunday.The 32-year-old inked a two-year contract worth $23 million, including $17 million guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.McCourty has spent his entire career with the Patriots after being a first-round draft pick in 2010.The two-time Pro Bowler is coming off a 2019 campaign in which he recorded five interceptions while starting all 16 games.New England recently picked up the 2020 option for cornerback Jason McCourty, Devin's twin brother. The brothers have been teammates for the last two seasons.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Guessing the landing spots and contract terms for the NFL's top offensive free agents in 2020. Players expected to be tagged are omitted.Offense | DefenseTom Brady, QBAge: 42

Guessing the landing spots and contract terms for the NFL's top defensive free agents in 2020. Players expected to be tagged are omitted.Offense | DefenseByron Jones, CBAge: 27

The NFL informed teams through a memo Sunday that the 2020 league year will begin on time, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The league year, which signals the official opening of free agency, is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. Teams will be permitted to start negotiating with free agents as of 12 p.m. ET on Monday.The NFL was reportedly mulling a postponement of free agency due to the coronavirus, which could create issues for teams, agents, and players looking to travel for visits. The league has maintained over the last several days that it has no plans to push back the opening of the 2020 league year.The fact that free agency isn't a spectator event and can take place without meetings gave the NFL reason to move forward with free agency as scheduled, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Even if the league year was postponed, there is no guarantee that the coronavirus will dissipate in the foreseeable future.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans and cornerback Bradley Roby agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $36 million, according to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic.The deal includes about $17 million guaranteed, sources told the Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson.Roby emerged as the top cornerback in Houston last season after joining the team from the Denver Broncos on a one-year deal. He broke up eight passes and had two interceptions over 10 games in the regular season, and added a pair of pass breakups in the postseason.The Texans struggled in the secondary a season ago, and could continue to prioritize the back end of their defense in free agency. Houston could lose Johnathan Joseph to the open market and has already cut ties with Vernon Hargreaves.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Chicago Red Stars forward Kealia Ohai donated $350,000 to the Houston Food Bank in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has left a number of families in need, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Watt and Ohai married each other in February. Ohai played in Houston for the Dynamo before she was traded to Chicago in January.Watt has been heavily involved in community initiatives since being drafted by the Texans in 2011. He helped raise around $40 million in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, and was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his efforts.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans and Ryan Tannehill have agreed on a multi-year contract extension that keeps the quarterback from hitting free agency.Terms of the contract weren't officially announced, but Tannehill received a deal worth $118 million over four years with $91 million in guarantees, a source told ESPN's Jeff Darlington.Under his reported deal, Tannehill would rank seventh among all quarterbacks in terms of average annual salary ($29.5 million), according to Spotrac.

The San Francisco 49ers won't sign quarterback Tom Brady in free agency, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB.The NFC champions were linked to Brady through speculation, but no credible reports ever suggested a serious run at the six-time Super Bowl champion was in the cards. The most likely team to pry Brady away from the New England Patriots is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told Chris Simms of NBC Sports.San Francisco would have represented a homecoming for Brady, who grew up in San Mateo, California, rooting for Joe Montana and the 49ers. The Niners appear to be content with Jimmy Garoppolo, a former backup to Brady with the Patriots, whose Super Bowl LIV performance was heavily scrutinized.Along with San Francisco, Brady lost a potential suitor Sunday in the Tennessee Titans, who reportedly agreed to terms on a new four-year deal with Ryan Tannehill.Brady, 42, is set to hit the open market for the first time in his career. He posted a passer rating of 88 in 2019, his lowest number since 2013.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL players voted to approve the ratification of the proposed collective bargaining agreement, the NFL Players Association announced Sunday.Players voted 1,019 to 959 in favor of the 10-year deal though 2030, which includes a 17th regular-season game, expanded playoff field, and increased share of league revenue for players.The new CBA rules will change the final year of the previous deal and go into effect immediately.The two-team playoff expansion will be implemented for the 2020 campaign, while the 17-game regular season could start as early as 2021.Additionally, teams will only be able to use one franchise or transition tag this offseason. If a new CBA wasn't put into place, both tags would have been available to use simultaneously.Owners signed off on the proposed deal Feb. 20, and the deadline for the players to vote was Saturday."We are pleased that the players have voted to ratify the proposed new CBA, which will provide substantial benefits to all current and retired players, increase jobs, ensure continued progress on players safety, and give our fans more and better football," said commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement."We appreciate the tireless efforts of the members of the Management Council Executive Committee and the NFLPA leadership, both of whom devoted nearly a year to detailed, good faith negotiations to reach this comprehensive, transformative agreement."New NFLPA president and Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter also released a statement, calling for unity among players after a close vote and divisive negotiations.

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to trade Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a fifth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The veteran and Baltimore are finalizing a two-year, $27-million extension that contains $20 million in guarantees, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Additionally, the Ravens will take on Campbell's entire $15-million salary for 2020, which would've been the final year of his previous contract, a source told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.