Green Bay Packers
Chargers make upgrades on both lines and secondary

By Joe Reedy Mar. 18, 2020 08:58 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers had an active start on the first day of the new league year despite missing out on Tom Brady. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles walks along the bench area as he looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the trade says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to send quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears for a compensatory fourth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because trades don't become official until the league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Bears give Trubisky competition after disappointing season

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 18, 2020 07:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The Browns are working toward a deal with two-time Pro Bowl free agent tight end Austin Hooper, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Hooper was one of the main free agency targets for Cleveland, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t officially announce deals until Wednesday, Marcg 18, 2020.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Browns get defensive, agree to terms with linebacker, safety

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2020 07:43 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. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, then-Cleveland Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) sits on the bench before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Cleveland. Linebacker Christian Kirksey has agreed to terms on a deal with the Green Bay Packers less than a week after the Cleveland Browns released him. Kirksey’s agent, Brian Mackler, confirmed that Kirksey would be signing with the Packers but didn’t disclose terms. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Packers moving forward without veterans Bulaga, Martinez

Mar. 18, 2020 06:42 PM EDT

In this Dec. 29, 2019 photo Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Blake Martinez reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. 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 linebacker Blake Martinez announced he was joining the New York Giants. The Packers confirmed reports of his departure Wednesday, March 18, 2020 on the opening day of free agency. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/29/2019

Mar. 18, 2020 06:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey is shown before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Denver Broncos have acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that the Titans swapped Casey to Denver for a seventh-round draft pick. The move cannot become official until the new league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020, though most teams won’t announce official signings until players pass physicals to finalize deals. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
The Latest: Lions' Slay tweets about seeking trade

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Buccaneers eye QB, solidifying defense in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:40 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (9-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Jameis Winston, DL Nadamukong Suh, RB Peyton Barber, WR Breshad Perriman, OLB Sam...

Linebacker, DL and WR among Packers' free agency needs

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:34 PM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Geronimo Allison, OT Bryan Bulaga, S Ibraheim Campbell, RB Tyler Ervin, OLB Kyler...

New York Giants have many needs heading into free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:54 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DL Leonard Williams, OLB Markus Golden, T Mike Remmers, S Michael Thomas, LS Zak DeOssie,...

FILE - In this July 17, 2003 file photo Gary Payton, left, and Karl Malone display their new Los Angeles Lakers' jerseys during a news conference at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The two players signed with the Lakers as free agents. Tom Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, brings an end to one of the NFL’s most memorable eras. That’s happened plenty of times before in sports — a legendary star switching teams toward the end of his career. Malone was hoping for a triumphant ending when he signed with the Lakers in 2003 after 18 stellar seasons in Utah. But he came up just short in his quest for a title when the Lakers lost to Detroit in the 2004 NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Ric Francis, file)
Brady the latest star to leave his longtime home

By Noah Trister Mar. 17, 2020 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady, left, signs autographs for fans at NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. 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/Steven Senne)
Where will Tom Brady land? Bucs are faves and front-runners

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) smiles after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in an NFL football game in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year, $50 million contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, because the deal has not been announced. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, Fle)
NFL considering delaying approval of free agent deals

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

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 Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry plays against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Houston. The Tennessee Titans have tagged Henry as their franchise player, making sure they keep the NFL rushing leader around for at least this season. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Titans use franchise tag on NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 16, 2020 12:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is stopped by then-Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Linebacker Christian Kirksey has agreed to terms on a deal with the Green Bay Packers less than a week after the Cleveland Browns released him. Kirksey’s agent, Brian Mackler, confirmed that Kirksey would be signing with the Packers but didn’t disclose terms.(AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Packers reach deal with free-agent LB Christian Kirksey

Mar. 16, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020, file photo, NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith speaks at the annual state of the union news conference in Miami Beach, Fla. The deadline for applying franchise and transition tags to free agents has been moved from Thursday to Monday by the league and players' union. With the NFL Players Association's members still voting on a new labor agreement the owners already have approved — that deadline was extended by two days to 11:59 p.m. EDT on Saturday — leaving the last time to use the tags at Thursday made little sense. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season

By Barry Wilner Mar. 15, 2020 10:32 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham, right, pushes San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw away during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Packers get cap relief by releasing tight end Jimmy Graham

Mar. 12, 2020 02:36 PM EDT

Clemson football player Tee Higgins runs the 40-yard dash during NFL Pro Day Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
NFL teams curtail or stop scouting; main owners meeting off

By Barry Wilner Mar. 12, 2020 02:00 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham, right, pushes San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw away during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt York)
TE Graham references 'next opportunity' amid release report

Mar. 11, 2020 09:53 PM EDT