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FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson said Monday, March 27, 2023, he has requested a trade from the Ravens. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Analysis: Ravens are Lamar Jackson's best, only option

By Rob Maaddi 2 hrs ago

FILE - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches as players warm up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. McVay says he's back for the long term with the Rams. The youngest coach in NFL history to win the Super Bowl says he made a decision for years to come when he elected to stick with the Rams in January. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
LA Rams re-sign DL Marquise Copeland, slowing roster exodus

By Greg Beacham 11 hrs ago

FILE - Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Matt Pryor (69) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Matt Pryor to a one-year deal on Monday, March 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)
49ers sign OL Matt Pryor to 1-year deal

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Jaguars add DL depth by signing free agents Dogbe, Mondeaux

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Free agent defensive linemen Michael Dogbe and Henry Mondeaux signed one-year contracts with Jacksonville on Monday, giving the team some...

Panthers agree to deal with receiver DJ Chark

Mar. 24, 2023 06:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free-agent wide receiver DJ Chark, the team said Friday. The 26-year-old Chark,...

Raiders sign DT John Jenkins to free-agency contract

By Mark Anderson Mar. 24, 2023 03:35 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Veteran defensive tackle John Jenkins signed a free-agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. He most recently played...

Outside linebacker Justin Hollins staying with Packers

Mar. 23, 2023 08:38 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers re-signed outside linebacker Justin Hollins on Thursday. Hollins recorded 2½ sacks in six games for the...

Kicking it: Panthers re-sign Pineiro, release Gonzalez

By Steve Reed Mar. 23, 2023 08:35 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers re-signed free agent Eddy Pineiro on Thursday and released Zane Gonzalez following two injury-riddled seasons. ...

49ers sign free agent DL Austin Bryant

Mar. 23, 2023 02:36 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent defensive lineman Austin Bryant to a one-year contract on Thursday. Bryant adds...

Vikings agree to terms with ex-Rams WR Powell, LB Reeder

Mar. 22, 2023 06:37 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms Wednesday with two free agents: wide receiver Brandon Powell and linebacker Troy Reeder. The...

FILE -Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Houston. Laremy Tunsil signed a three-year $75 million extension that makes him the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL and will keep him in Houston through the 2026 season, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Tunsil looks to lead Texans after signing 3-year extension

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 22, 2023 05:49 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (5) walks off the field at the end of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Free agent linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. is returning to the Browns after missing most of last season with an injury that rocked Cleveland's defense, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Browns bringing back LB Walker on 1-year deal

By Tom Withers Mar. 22, 2023 02:53 PM EDT

Cowboys bring back DE Fowler, add depth with free agents

Mar. 21, 2023 07:04 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back defensive end Dante Fowler and running back Rico Dowdle while adding two outside free agents for depth in...

Falcons add more size by signing WR Hollins to 1-year deal

Mar. 21, 2023 05:54 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Mack Hollins to a $2.5 million, one-year deal, giving the team another big option. ...

FILE -Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (93) rushes against Lane Johnson (65) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a new contract on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, who played in 12 games with seven starts last season.(AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Vikings bring back defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard

Mar. 21, 2023 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo (56) plays during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed longtime Philadelphia Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo to a three-year, $24 million contract. The deal, announced Tuesday, March 21, 2023, fortifies the interior of the Steelers offensive line as Pittsburgh builds around second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Steelers sign former Eagles guard Seumalo to 3-year deal

Mar. 21, 2023 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots Dont'a Hightower follows the action during NFL football's Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons, in Houston, Feb. 5, 2017. Dont'a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker, who did not play last season, announced his retirement Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in an essay posted in the Players' Tribune. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Dont'a Hightower retires from NFL after decade with Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2023 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs throws during pregame of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. Free agent quarterback Dobbs has agreed to re-sign with the Browns to back up starter Deshaun Watson, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
QB Joshua Dobbs returning to Browns as Watson's backup

By Tom Withers Mar. 20, 2023 08:43 PM EDT

Falcons address CB by signing Hughes, re-signing Armstrong

Mar. 20, 2023 08:02 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their group of cornerbacks on Monday by signing Mike Hughes to a two-year deal and re-signing Cornell...

Titans agree to deal with CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

Mar. 20, 2023 07:42 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms Monday on a contract with free agent cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. Murphy-Bunting was a...