Defense contracts
FILE - Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) rushes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 2, 2022. Jones bounced back from an injury-plagued 2020 season to record 10 1/2 sacks in 2021 for his seventh double-digit sack season. Only 12 players have had more seasons with at least 10 sacks and Jones' 107 1/2 for his career lead the NFL since he made his debut in 2012. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Raiders overhaul D-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Giants nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson looks on against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. In a deal announced late Monday, March 15, 2021, the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with former New York Giants defensive tackle Tomlinson. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer, File)
'Our big prize': Vikes laud Tomlinson's size, skill, smarts

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

AP source: Seahawks land Gerald Everett after signing Ford

By Tim Booth Mar. 17, 2021 05:50 PM EDT
The Seattle Seahawks addressed another need on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with free agent tight end Gerald Everett on a one-year deal, according to a person...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart (90) for an 8-yard loss in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Colts lock up DT Grover Stewart with contract extension

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2020 06:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings have centered their offense around running back Dalvin Cook and praised him at every turn, but now the bill has come due. Cook is holding out of team activities until he has a new contract.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff

By Dave Campbell Jun. 18, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mathieu, Clark turn gambles by Chiefs into wise investments

By Dave Skretta Jan. 15, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Packers undergo sweeping revamp of outside LB corps

May. 29, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — In Baltimore, Za'Darius Smith played second fiddle to Terrell Suggs. In Washington, Preston Smith was the trusty sidekick to...

AP Source: Chiefs, Mathieu agree to $42M, 3-yr contract

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2019 08:30 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal with safety Tyrann Mathieu on Monday, continuing what is expected to be an...

Saints agree to 2-year extension with LB Craig Robinson

Mar. 11, 2019 06:01 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed with linebacker Craig Robinson on a two-year contract extension. The seven-year NFL veteran,...