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In this Sept. 5, 2019 file photo Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. By adding linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner this week, the Packers signaled that they would be moving forward without two key veterans. That became apparent when longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Packers confirmed reports of his departure Wednesday, March 18, 2020 on the opening day of free agency. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, file)
Bulaga disappointed many players didn't vote in CBA election

By Joe Reedy 24 hrs ago

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars' Yannick Ngakoue is introduced during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Jacksonville, Fla. Disgruntled Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue made another public plea to be traded, this one on his 25th birthday. Ngakoue said in a Twitter post Tuesday, March 31, 2020 ,“ why hold a man from taking care of his family. It’s obvious my time is up in my current situation. Let’s both move on.”(AP Photo/Perry Knotts, File)
Jaguars' Ngakoue makes another trade plea on 25th birthday

By Mark Long Mar. 31, 2020 03:24 PM EDT

Seahawks release TE Ed Dickson, waive S Tedric Thompson

By Tim Booth Mar. 31, 2020 03:16 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks cleared a chunk of salary cap space by waiving safety Tedric Thompson and releasing veteran tight end Ed Dickson on...

Reid promotes probe, re-vote over post-ballot changes to CBA

By Arnie Stapleton And John Wawrow Mar. 30, 2020 04:32 PM EDT
Free agent safety Eric Reid wants the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement invalidated over language added following ratification of the pact earlier this...

An image of Oregon great Steve Prefontaine looms over workers as they continue work on Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Ore., Monday, March 23, 2020. The venue is slated to be the site of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials in June but the event is now in question as a result of concerns over COVID-19 and the potential delay of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. (Andy Nelson/The Register-Guard via AP)
The Latest: Australia cancels track championships for 2020

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II carries against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams have released running back Todd Gurley, their superstar running back with a massive contract and a troubling injury history. The Rams made the move Thursday, March 19, 2020 several minutes before roughly $10 million in the three-time Pro Bowl selection's contract became fully guaranteed. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to 1-year deal with Todd Gurley

By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2020 09:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco with a failed physical designation, putting another veteran NFL quarterback on the open market. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the decision. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
AP source: Broncos waiving injured QB Joe Flacco

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 19, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) celebrates his touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts on a fumble recovery with safety Jarrod Wilson (26) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. On Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade a fifth-round draft pick in the upcoming draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars for veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Business as unusual: NFL free agency pushes through pandemic

By Dave Campbell And Barry Wilner Mar. 19, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Vikings doing more subtracting than adding, so far

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2020 08:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The defending NFC champion 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, to keep him off the open market and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers do best to keep NFC title winning roster intact

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 08:40 PM EDT

Giants decline option on S Bethea, look to OT in draft

By Tom Canavan Mar. 18, 2020 07:37 PM EDT
After addressing most of their needs on defense in free agency, the New York Giants are likely going to use the NFL draft to fill holes on offense. ...

FLE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Dante Fowler stands during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal says the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to sign outside linebacker Dante Fowler. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because free-agent signings can't be announced until after the league year begins Wednesday afternoon, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Rams add LB Leonard Floyd, keep Whitworth, Blythe on O-line

By Greg Beacham Mar. 18, 2020 06:54 PM EDT

Eagles still have holes to fill after start to free agency

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 18, 2020 06:12 PM EDT
fThe Philadelphia Eagles improved their biggest strength, weakened a thin secondary and still have to fill several needs. The team has...

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones (31) breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. After months of hoarding resources for rebuilding, the Miami Dolphins finally started spending Monday, March 16, 2020, when they sealed deals with four likely starters in the early hours of free agent negotiations. Miami made Jones the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, surpassing his new teammate, Xavien Howard. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Dolphins add up to 7 starters with free agent spending spree

By Steven Wine Mar. 18, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

A ticket holder pauses outside a closed Goodyear Ballpark, spring training home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, reading a sign as to where he might get a refund for a canceled game, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. Major League Baseball has suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule because if the coronavirus outbreak. MLB is also delaying the start of its regular season by at least two weeks. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Big South Conference cancels all spring sports

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 01:34 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jaguars return to rebuilding mode as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:50 PM EDT

Dolphins make several moves to address needs

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:24 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHIN (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Aqib Talib, C/G Evan Boehm, S Walt Aikens, T J'Marcus Webb, DL John Jenkins, TE Clive...

Eagles enter free agency with cap space and many needs

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:59 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (9-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LT Jason Peters, CB Ronald Darby, CB Jalen Mills, S Rodney McLeod, WR Nelson Agholor,...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. Tom Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, FIle)
Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 17, 2020 09:08 AM EDT