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Cardinals | Arizona signs four draft picks Thu May 9, 07:58 PM
Arizona Cardinals fifth-round draft choice DE Xavier Thomas, fifth-round draft choice OT Christian Jones, sixth-round draft choice WR Tejhaun Palmer and seven-round draft choice CB Jaden Davis signed four-year contracts with the Cardinals Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Bills | Buffalo signed nine UDFAs Thu May 9, 06:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent OG Keaton Bills (Utah), DT Rondell Bothroyd (Oklahoma), OG Gunner Britton (Auburn), P Jack Browning (San Diego State), CB Te'Cory Couch (Miami), DT Branson Deen (Miami), OT Michael Edwards (Campbell), CB Keni-H Lovely (Western Michigan) and DE David Ugwoegbu (Houston) signed with the Buffalo Bills Thursday, May 9. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Atlanta signs Kenny Oginni Thu May 9, 05:06 PM
Free-agent DE Kenny Oginni (Chiefs) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, May 9. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Texans | Solomon Byrd signs rookie deal Thu May 9, 11:51 AM
Houston Texans DE Solomon Byrd signed his four-year rookie deal, according to sources Thursday, May 9. The deal is worth $4.119 million and includes a signing bonus of $99,992.
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Bears | Chicago signs 3 more UDFAs Thu May 9, 11:37 AM
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with three more undrafted free agents Thursday, May 9, including TE Brenden Bates (Kentucky), DE Jamree Kroman (James Madison) and WR Peter LeBlanc (Louisiana-Lafayette).
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Commanders | Washington parts with three Tue May 7, 04:51 PM
Washington Commanders LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle, DB D'Angelo Mandell and DT Joshua Pryor were waived on Tuesday, May 7.
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Ravens | C.J. Ravenell signed Mon May 6, 05:25 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE C.J. Ravenell (Missouri Western) signed with the Baltimore Ravens Monday, May 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Texans | J.J. Watt would play again if Houston needed him Sun May 5, 08:56 AM
Retired DE J.J. Watt recently told Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans that he would be willing to unretire and suit up for the team in 2024 if Ryans 'absolutely needs it.'
| Footballguys view: It's fun to think about, but it's not reality (is it?). Watt has continued to stay in playing shape since retiring at the end of the 2022 season but plans to scale back his training regimen in future years. |
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Chiefs | Champs waive several players Sat May 4, 09:08 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs waived WR Jacob Copeland, TE Izaiah Gathings and S Tyree Gillespie Saturday, May 4.
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Ravens | Minor injuries at rookie minicamp Sat May 4, 02:41 PM
Baltimore Ravens DE Adisa Isaac (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring at rookie minicamp on Saturday, May 4. Also, S Beau Brade (ankle) rolled his ankle.
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Seahawks | Seattle announce UDFAs signings Fri May 3, 05:48 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Sunny Anderson (Grambling), LB Nelson Ceaser (Houston), LB Easton Gibbs (Wyoming), OT Garret Greenfield (South Dakota State), CB Carlton Johnson (Fresno State), DE Devere Levelston (Southern Methodist), C Mike Novitsky (Kansas), CB Ro Torrence (Arizona State and LB Rason Williams (Louisiana Tech) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, May 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Jets | NYJ signs multiple UDFAs Fri May 3, 05:37 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Shemar Bartholomew (Georgia Southern), S Al Blades Jr. (Duke), LB Jimmy Ciarlo (Army), LB Tre Jenkins (San Jose State), DE Tyreek Johnson (South Carolina), CB Myles Jones (Duke), OG Brady Latham (Arkansas), DE Braiden McGregor (Michigan), S Jarius Monroe (Tulane), LB Jackson Sirmon (California), DT Leonard Taylor III (Miami (Fla)), OT Willie Tyler (Louisville) and DE Eric Watts (Connecticut) signed with the New York Jets Friday, May 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City cuts three Fri May 3, 04:38 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Anthony Miller, WR Shi Smith and LB Jordan Smith were released on Friday, May 3.
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Bills | Buffalo adds two defenders Fri May 3, 01:08 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent LB Deion Jones (Panthers) officially signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills Friday, May 3. DE Dawuane Smoot (Jaguars) also joined the team on one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Rams | LAR adding 12 UDFAs Thu May 2, 05:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent DT Tuli Letuligasenoa (Washington), DT David Olajiga (Central Missouri), S Jaylen McCollough (Tennessee), CB Cam Lampkin (Washington State), OT Blake Larson (Augustana), CB Josh Wallace (Michigan), LB Omar Speights (Louisiana State), OG Justin Dedich (Southern California), DE Anthony Goodlow (Oklahoma State), S Kenny Logan Jr. (Kansas), LB Elias Neal (Marshall) and CB Charles Woods (Southern Methodist) agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, May 2. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Colts | Kwity Paye locked in for 2025 Thu May 2, 03:48 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Kwity Paye had his fifth-year team option for 2025 worth $13.4 million exercised on Thursday, May 2.
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Broncos | Denver extends John Franklin-Myers Thu May 2, 03:31 PM
Denver Broncos DE John Franklin-Myers reportedly signed a new two-year contract worth $15 million - including $7.9 million guaranteed - on Thursday, May 2.
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Jaguars | More UDFAs sign with Jaguars Tue Apr 30, 05:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Andre X. Carter (Indiana), OG Steven Jones (Oregon), LB Trey Kiser (South Alabama), LB Andrew Parker Jr. (Appalachian State) and S Josh Proctor (Ohio State) signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, April 30. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Bills | Buffalo picks up Gregory Rousseau option Mon Apr 29, 12:13 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Gregory Rousseau will have his fifth-year option exercised by the team, according to sources Monday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: Rousseau, 24, has been a solid piece of the Bills defense, with 17.0 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, and 42 quarterback hits in his 46 games. In 2023, Rousseau had 5.0 sacks with 12 tackles for loss, and 18 QB hits in 16 games. He also recorded four passes defensed with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He remains a viable DE in IDP leagues. |
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Broncos | Jaylon Allen heads to Denver Sun Apr 28, 12:04 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Jaylon Allen (Memphis) agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos that includes a $10,000 signing bonus and $110,000 of his contract guaranteed, according to sources Sunday, April 28.
Link to story Broncos | New deal for John Franklin-Myers Sat Apr 27, 03:26 PM
Updating previous reports, Denver Broncos DE John Franklin-Myers has agreed to a new two-year contract with the Broncos worth $15 million, according to sources. The deal includes $10 million in guaranteed money.
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Broncos | John Franklin-Myers to rework deal Sat Apr 27, 03:03 PM
Denver Broncos DE John Franklin-Myers plans to restructure his contract after being traded to the Broncos.
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Jets | John Franklin-Myers traded by Jets Sat Apr 27, 03:01 PM
New York Jets DE John Franklin-Myers was traded to the Denver Broncos Saturday, April 27, in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice, according to sources.
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Broncos | Denver acquires John Franklin-Myers Sat Apr 27, 02:59 PM
New York Jets DE John Franklin-Myers was acquired by the Denver Broncos Saturday, April 27, in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice, according to sources.
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Rams | Jared Verse could be used at multiple positions Sat Apr 27, 09:07 AM
Los Angeles Rams DE/LB Jared Verse will be used initially as an outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defensive scheme but could eventually see playing time at defensive tackle and defensive end as well, according to head coach Sean McVay.
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Cowboys | Marshawn Kneeland joining Cowboys Fri Apr 26, 08:51 PM
Western Michigan DE Marshawn Kneeland was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta attempted to trade up for Laiatu Latu Fri Apr 26, 02:54 PM
UCLA DE Laiatu Latu was reportedly a consideration for the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft before the team settled on University of Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., according to Steve Wyche of NFL Network. Per Wyche, the Falcons tried to trade back into the first round in an attempt to draft Latu, who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th pick.
Link to story Colts | Laiatu Latu surprised by new home Thu Apr 25, 10:40 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Laiatu Latu said he had little contact with the team ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft and was surprised when the Colts selected him with the 15th overall pick.
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Dolphins | Chop Robinson selected by Miami Thu Apr 25, 10:39 PM
Penn State DE Chop Robinson was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Rams | Jared Verse selected by the Rams Thu Apr 25, 10:24 PM
Florida State DE Jared Verse was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Vikings | Minnesota adds Dallas Turner Thu Apr 25, 10:08 PM
Alabama DE Dallas Turner was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Colts | Indianapolis selects Laiatu Latu Thu Apr 25, 09:54 PM
UCLA DE Laiatu Latu was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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NFL | Injury history an issue for Laiatu Latu? Thu Apr 25, 07:00 PM
UCLA DE Laiatu Latu missed two seasons during college because of an injury, and NFL teams seem to be split on his medicals, according to NFL Network's Peter Schrager.
Link to story NFL | Austin Booker had busy spring Thu Apr 25, 01:31 PM
University of Kansas DE Austin Booker took pre-draft visits to the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears.
Link to story Texans | Dawuane Smoot visits Wed Apr 24, 04:56 PM
Free-agent DE Dawuane Smoot (Jaguars) recently met with the Houston Texans.
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Falcons | Calais Campbell could return Wed Apr 24, 04:17 PM
Free-agent DE Calais Campbell (Falcons) is a player the Atlanta Falcons are open to re-signing this offseason, according to general manager Terry Fontenot.
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NFL | Gabriel Murphy met with four teams Mon Apr 22, 05:24 PM
UCLA DE Gabriel Murphy had private meetings with the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots before the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources.
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Bengals | Sam Hubbard had offseason surgery Mon Apr 22, 05:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Hubbard (ankle) underwent a serious ankle surgery after the 2023 season but said there was no cartilage damage in the ankle and the injury was repaired.
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Commanders | Shaka Toney released Mon Apr 22, 11:20 AM
Washington Commanders DE Shaka Toney was released Monday, April 22.
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Cardinals | Arizona interested in Pheldarius Payne Fri Apr 19, 04:27 PM
Virginia Tech DT Pheldarius Payne recently met with the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to story Texans | Houston checks in with Pheldarius Payne Fri Apr 19, 04:23 PM
Virginia Tech DT Pheldarius Payne had a virtual meeting with the Houston Texans Thursday, April 18, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Five players reinstated following gambling bans Thu Apr 18, 03:20 PM
Washington Commanders DE Shaka Toney, free-agent WR Quintez Cephus, S C.J. Moore, DL Demetrius Taylor and LB Rashod Berry were reinstated by the NFL on Thursday, April 18, after serving indefinite suspensions for violating the league's gambling policy last year.
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NFL | Plenty of teams interested in Trajan Jeffcoat Thu Apr 18, 02:27 PM
University of Arkansas DE Trajan Jeffcoat reportedly visited - in person or virtually - with the Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins this spring, according to sources.
Link to story Rams | LAR interested in Chop Robinson Wed Apr 17, 07:13 PM
Penn State DE Chop Robinson was scheduled to have a private meeting with the Los Angeles Rams Wednesday, April 17, according to sources.
Link to story NFL | Teams showing interest in Trajan Jeffcoat Wed Apr 17, 05:02 PM
Arkansas DE Trajan Jeffcoat had official visits with the Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Link to story NFL | Several teams interested in Xavier Thomas Wed Apr 17, 03:19 PM
Clemson DE Xavier Thomas had official visits with the Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to story Commanders | Washington getting to know Austin Booker Tue Apr 16, 11:10 PM
University of Kansas DE Austin Booker is reportedly visiting with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, April 16.
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Giants | Pheldarius Payne to visit Mon Apr 15, 09:56 PM
Virginia Tech DE Pheldarius Payne is scheduled to have an official visit with the New York Giants Tuesday, April 16, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | More on William Gholston's deal Mon Apr 15, 07:55 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE William Gholston (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, April 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby reports for OTAs Mon Apr 15, 07:20 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (knee) has reported for the start of organized team activities and said the rehab from his knee surgery is going great.
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