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Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb finally feeling right (Tue May 20, 04:57 PM) [jump to this story] Titans | Cam Ward, Will Levis getting equal time (Tue May 20, 04:03 PM) [jump to this story] Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence picking up new offense (Mon May 19, 06:23 PM) [jump to this story] |
Chiefs | B.J. Thompson moved to NFI list Wed May 7, 02:46 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DE B.J. Thompson (illness) has been moved to the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list after clearing waivers.
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Texans | More on Folorunso Fatukasi's deal Wed May 7, 02:12 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DT Folorunso Fatukasi (Texans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Houston Texans Wednesday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Colts | Samson Ebukam on track for camp Wed May 7, 02:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles) said he expects to be medically cleared to participate in training camp.
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Broncos | Alex Singleton optimistic about Week 1 Wed May 7, 01:53 PM
Denver Broncos LB Alex Singleton (knee) said he is on track in his recovery from knee injury and believe he will be ready to play Week 1.
| Footballguys view: Singleton played 190 defensive snaps last season, with 49 coming after he tore an anterior cruciate ligament. Singleton injured his knee on the eighth play of the Week 3 win over the Buccaneers on Sept. 22. He didn't miss a snap in the game, but the injury did end the rest of his season. But Singleton, LB20 on the Footballguys Projections, has worked with the Broncos' vice president of player health and performance, Beau Lowery, every day since his surgery on Oct. 15. He posted a video to his Instagram of him running full speed. "Let's just say we're in a really good spot," Singleton said. "You get three more months. Three more. So we're good." |
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Broncos | Cole Fotheringham to try out Wed May 7, 01:43 PM
Free-agent TE Cole Fotheringham (Raiders) is scheduled to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
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Cowboys | Seth Williams lets go Wed May 7, 01:23 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Seth Williams was released Wednesday, May 7.
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Dolphins | Tre'vonn Rybka agrees to deal Wed May 7, 01:23 PM
Undrafted free-agent DT Tre'vonn Rybka (Kentucky) agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins Wednesday, May 7, according to a source. The deal includes $10,000 in guaranteed money but the other terms were not disclosed.
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Steelers | Allen Lazard an option for PIT? Wed May 7, 01:16 PM
New York Jets WR Allen Lazard could be a possible trade option for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Why Lazard? It's because Aaron Rodgers completely trusts him. And Lazard, for whatever reason, performs much better with Rodgers than he does without him. Of course, all this hinges on Rodgers signing with the Steelers at some point. If that happens, it's worth noting that Lazard recently slashed his 2025 salary from $11 million to $2.5 million, with $1.75 million guaranteed. That would be a bargain for the Steelers, who suddenly have a hole on the depth chart behind DK Metcalf after trading George Pickens to the Cowboys earlier today. |
Texans | Houston brings back Folorunso Fatukasi Wed May 7, 01:10 PM
Free-agent DT Folorunso Fatukasi (Texans) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Wednesday, May 7, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | George Pickens not looking for deal yet Wed May 7, 01:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens is not looking to sign a contract extension at this point because he wants to show he can be a top receiver for a team, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Pickens enters the final year of his four-year rookie contract. He's due to make $3.526 million. Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio wrote: "It will be impossible for the Cowboys to justify paying Pickens without seeing him play, especially since they still haven't paid a dominant defensive player they have seen play for four years (in Micah Parsons)." Even if they decide to keep Pickens, it will be hard for him to get what he reportedly wants -- $30 million per year. Combined with the deal CeeDee Lamb signed last year (that pays an average of $34 million annually), that would be a lot of money to invest in the receiver position. Still, it's something the Cowboys and their new receiver can work out over time. |
Colts | Joe Bachie joins Indy Wed May 7, 01:01 PM
Free-agent LB Joe Bachie (Bengals) signed with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, May 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert Agrees To Deal To Remain In Philadelphia Wed May 7, 11:06 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert agreed to a revised deal that includes a $10 million salary (down from $14 million) with $1 million in possible incentives.
| Footballguys view: A 2018 second-round pick out of South Dakota State, Goedert was the subject of trade talks this offseason. He's started 76 games for the Eagles, compiling 349 catches for 4,085 yards and 24 touchdowns. He had 42 catches for 496 yards and two scores in 10 games during the regular season in 2024 and led the team in receptions (17) and receiving yards (215) during their Super Bowl run in the postseason. Injuries have kept him from reaching his full potential in Philadelphia. He's missed three or more games in each of the last three seasons. That history and his uncertain future with the club (at least until today) explain Goedert's TE17 Average Draft Position in early Underdog best-ball drafts. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert likely to stay Wed May 7, 11:03 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is negotiating a reworked contract to remain with the Eagles in 2025.
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Titans | James Lynch re-ups with Titans Wed May 7, 11:01 AM
Free-agent DE James Lynch (Titans) agreed to a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, May 7. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Jaguars | Gabe Davis released Wed May 7, 10:42 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Gabe Davis was released Wednesday, May 7.
| Footballguys view: Davis signed a three-year contract with the team as a free agent last offseason, but the Jaguars have changed their head coach and general manager since he arrived, and the move makes it clear he no longer had a spot in the team's plans. Jacksonville also released wide receiver Josh Reynolds and tight end Evan Engram in March. They traded wide receiver Christian Kirk and signed wide receiver Dyami Brown before trading up to take Travis Hunter with the second overall pick in the draft. Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. will be the top fantasy prospects in this offense. Davis had 20 catches for 239 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games for the Jags. |
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Cowboys | George Pickens Traded to Dallas Wed May 7, 09:22 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens and a 2026 sixth-round pick were acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, May 7, in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys' search for a No. 2 wide receiver opposite Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb is over. Lamb will continue to dominate the targets in Dallas, but Pickens will get an upgrade with Dak Prescott at quarterback. Pickens should be viewed as a WR3 with upside in his new home. |
Broncos | Caleb Lohner under contract Wed May 7, 01:12 AM
Denver Broncos seventh-round draft choice TE Caleb Lohner (Utah) reportedly agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract worth $4.309 million - including a $109,488 signing bonus - on Tuesday, May 6.
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Patriots | Jonah Savaiinaea was a consideration at No. 38 Wed May 7, 12:57 AM
University of Arizona OL Jonah Savaiinaea was a strong consideration for the New England Patriots with the 38th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft until the Miami Dolphins traded with the Las Vegas Raiders to get one pick ahead of the Patriots and select him. The Patriots ended up selecting Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson at No. 38.'According to multiple league sources, the player that they were discussing was Arizona guard/tackle Jonah Savaiinaea. He was the guy. And the Dolphins happened to, all of a sudden, jump in front of the Patriots sending a third-round pick to the Raiders. They jumped in front of the Patriots and took him,' Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal told the Patriots Press Pass podcast recently.
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Saints | Derek Carr injury update Wed May 7, 12:54 AM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (shoulder) reportedly wants to try to play through the shoulder injury he believes he suffered in Week 14 of last season, according to NFL Network's Jane Slater. Per Slater, Carr has met with the team doctor twice in recent weeks and did not know the shoulder was hurt before because he only resumed throwing a football a few weeks ago as he began to ramp up for offseason work.
| Footballguys view: There is no timeline for a decision, but Slater reported one is expected "sooner rather than later." For those just getting up to speed on this, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported last month that Carr's shoulder ailment (on his throwing arm) could put his 2025 campaign at risk. The 34-year-old is reportedly reluctant to undergo surgery after previously having a procedure on the same arm. With Carr's status for 2025 in limbo, the Saints' QB room is currently stocked with 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener and 2024 fifth-rounder Spencer Rattler, who each started in Carr's place last season, along with rookie second-rounder Tyler Shough. Stay tuned. We'll be watching this one closely. |
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Ravens | Keyon Martin catches on with Baltimore Wed May 7, 12:12 AM
Undrafted rookie free agent CB Keyon Martin (Louisiana) signed an undisclosed contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, May 6.
Link to story Broncos | Denver invite Desmond Ridder to rookie minicamp Tue May 6, 11:01 PM
Free-agent QB Desmond Ridder (Raiders) will reportedly receive a tryout at Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp this weekend, according to a source.
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NFL | Jason Pierre-Paul still eyeing comeback Tue May 6, 06:26 PM
Free-agent DE Jason Pierre-Paul (Dolphins) remains interested in returning to the NFL after sitting out all of the 2024 season. He's staying in shape and training seriously, claiming to be ready immediately. Pierre-Paul, 36, played sparingly in 2023 and has only 5.5 total sacks since 2021.
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Chiefs | Kansas City inks two UDFAs Tue May 6, 04:57 PM
Free-agent WR Jimmy Holiday (Louisiana Tech) and LB Cooper McDonald (Texas Christian) signed undisclosed contracts with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, May 6.
Link to story Ravens | Joe Noteboom officially in the fold Tue May 6, 04:53 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent OT Joe Noteboom (Rams) officially signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, May 6. Financial terms were not immediately disclosed.
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Seahawks | Seattle moves on from a pair Tue May 6, 04:46 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE TJ Jackson and LB Jackson Woodard were waived on Tuesday, May 6.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City parts with two Tue May 6, 04:40 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DB Will Brooks was waived on Tuesday, May 6. Additionally, WR Justin Lockhart (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation.
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Bears | OC talks up Kyle Monangai Tue May 6, 04:11 PM
Chicago Bears seventh-round draft choice RB Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) is 'a guy who runs angry' and 'a physical runner who is going to ... do the dirty work (on offense), according to offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.'There's a lot to be developed there when guys run that way. He's a physical runner who's going to come in and do the dirty work and really going to add to that room and compete, and that's really what we were looking for in that slot,' Doyle said.
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase Holding Himself To A Higher Standard In 2025 Tue May 6, 04:03 PM
WR Ja'Marr Chase's long push for a new contract ended in March when he signed a four-year extension with the Bengals, making him the league's highest-paid non-quarterback. Chase said that he has "a lot" of goals left, including the championships that have eluded him to this point in his career. In addition to that team success, Chase said he has eyes on getting "better at everything I can do," which means he has to raise the bar even higher than it was already set. "There are expectations; the standard is high," Chase said via the team's website. "Just have fun and play my game, but also know I'm holding myself to a higher standard now. Higher than whatever it was."
| Footballguys view: Chase set the stage for that pact by putting up 127 catches for 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns during the 2024 season and putting a bow on one of the most prolific four-year starts to a career in NFL history. The Bengals will need more than Chase to reach the kind of collective success that the wideout has in mind, but even bigger things from him in 2025 won't hurt their chances of making it back to the postseason. And that will sit well with fantasy investors, who have already made him the 1.01 in early best-ball drafts on Underdog. |
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Chiefs | Major Williams inks deal with Kansas City Tue May 6, 03:37 PM
Free-agent S Major Williams signed an undisclosed contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, May 5.
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Kansas City Chiefs DB Robert Rochell was released on Monday, May 5.
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Broncos | Denver kicking the tires on two RBs this week Tue May 6, 03:23 PM
Free-agent RB Travis Theis (South Dakota) and RB Aaron Young (Old Dominion) will participate in the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis this week.
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Falcons | OC sees big things from Kyle Pitts in 2025 Tue May 6, 03:06 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is expected to take 'a big jump' in his second year in offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's system.'I'm expecting Kyle to take a big jump. You know, Year 2 of the system. Year 2 of understanding what we're trying to do offensively. All those things that come with it, so expecting a lot of good things from Kyle. He knows what he needs to work on with the details, some of the fundamentals and techniques, the consistency down in and down out, those are things we talk about with him and (tight ends coach Kevin) Koger talks about with him all the time is those finer details and that next level that he can take as a player. So I'm pumped for Kyle, can't wait to get on the field with him and that's going to be a lot of fun to see his growth,' Robinson said.
| Footballguys view: We touched on this on Sunday when Robinson's quotes first circulated. Adding to that, we'll remind you that Pitts, who doesn't turn 25 until October, had 68 receptions for 1,026 yards as a rookie. But those numbers remain his career bests after four seasons. He had a career-high four touchdowns last year, but his overall line of 47 catches for 602 yards and the four TDs is hardly much to get excited about, especially for a former No. 4 pick. His yards were 13th among TEs, his catches tied for 21st and his touchdowns tied for 11th. Still, the Falcons picked up his fifth-year option for this season, making it a make-or-break year for Pitts in Atlanta. So whatever the formula is for Pitts to find success with the Falcons, it needs to come this year. Time is running out on the potential. |
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Jaguars | Brian Xanders packing his bags for Jacksonville Tue May 6, 02:27 PM
Los Angeles Rams senior personnel executive/coaching assistant Brian Xanders will reportedly accept a front office job with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source.
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Packers | Christian Watson talks rehab Tue May 6, 02:16 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) said he is doing 'really well' in his rehab after last season's torn anterior cruciate ligament, speaking with reporters Sunday, May 4. 'I'm in a really, really good spot,' Watson said. 'Just keeping the mentality there. Just working. I've got a couple more months ahead of me, but I'm attacking it every day. I'm in a really good spot.'
| Footballguys view: The timing of the injury means that Watson has a cloudy outlook for a return in 2025. And even if the start of the offseason program has lifted Watson's spirits, the immediate future is uncertain. The Packers added Matthew Golden in the first round and Savion Williams in the third round, so they moved to bolster the receiver group well ahead of any concrete news about when Watson might be able to play. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, if that duo makes a quick transition to NFL life, Watson's future in Green Bay beyond 2025 -- the final year of his rookie deal -- will also be cloudy. |
Bengals | B.J. Hill in walking boot Tue May 6, 02:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DT B.J. Hill (undisclosed) was seen wearing a walking boot Tuesday, May 6, during voluntary workouts.
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Bengals | Geno Stone takes a cut in pay Tue May 6, 01:13 PM
Cincinnati Bengals S Geno Stone agreed to take a pay cut for the 2025 season, OverTheCap.com's Jason Fitzgerald reported Tuesday, May 6. Rather than the $6.475 million he was schedule to earn, Stone will receive $4.9 million with $1.5 million guaranteed.
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Cowboys | Report: Dallas, Amari Cooper Have Some Mutual Interest Tue May 6, 12:46 PM
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Dallas Cowboys "have not yet ramped up negotiations" with star edge-rusher Micah Parsons. "That doesn't mean they will not. They are budgeting for that," Fowler reported Sunday on SportsCenter. Fowler went on to say Dallas could use some of its available salary cap space to bolster the receiving corps, with the Cowboys and Amari Cooper having "some mutual interest" in a reunion.
| Footballguys view: Cooper is coming off a disappointing 2024 season. His 44 receptions, 547 yards, and four touchdown grabs were all career lows. With the team not taking a wideout in the 2025 NFL draft, the five-time Pro Bowler would at least provide some depth behind CeeDee Lamb. Remember, the Cowboys traded for Cooper in 2018, with a first-round pick going the other way. The former Raider remained in Dallas for another three seasons, topping 1,100 receiving yards on two occasions. With Lamb emerging as the team's WR1, Cooper was dealt to the Browns in March 2022 as part of a late-round pick swap agreement. In addition to Lamb, the Cowboys currently have Jalen Tolbert, Jonathan Mingo Parris Campbell, and returner KaVontae Turpin on their depth chart. |
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Browns | Diontae Johnson terms Tue May 6, 10:52 AM
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson's one-year deal is for the veteran's minimum of $1.17 million and includes no guaranteed money.
| Footballguys view: The Browns could cut Johnson at any point before the first week of the regular season and avoid being on the hook for any of that salary. Remember, Johnson was traded by the Steelers to the Panthers ahead of the 2024 season and played seven games for Carolina before being dealt to the Ravens. He was waived in December after refusing to enter a game and was claimed by the Texans. Houston cut him during the playoffs, and the Ravens claimed him in order to position themselves for a potential compensatory pick. They won't be getting that pick, and Johnson has work to do before he can be viewed as fantasy-relevant again. |
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Ravens | John Hoyland joining Ravens Tue May 6, 09:13 AM
Undrafted free-agent PK John Hoyland (Wyoming) is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens. Hoyland will compete with sixth-round pick PK Tyler Loop for the starting job.
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Bills | Starting spot up for grabs opposite Taylor Rapp Tue May 6, 02:10 AM
Buffalo Bills DBs Cole Bishop and Damar Hamlin will likely compete for the starting safety spot opposite S Taylor Rapp, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, with Bishop, a second-round pick last year, having the 'inside track' on the job over Hamlin, who was re-signed to a one-year deal back in March.
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Bills | Laviska Shenault Jr. still in the mix Tue May 6, 01:48 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Laviska Shenault Jr., who signed with the club early in the offseason, 'can't be counted out' for a spot on the 53-man roster, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, who notes that the team liked him when he was entering the NFL draft and believe he could be an option as the team's kick returner. He could push fellow newcomer WR Elijah Moore for WR5 or could stick if the team elects to carry six receivers.
| Footballguys view: Though Shenault didn't carve out a significant role at receiver during his time as a Panther, Carolina's then-special teams coordinator, Chris Tabor, saw an opportunity for Shenault to become a special teams weapon with the ball in his hands. Ultimately, it was just nine total kickoff returns, but they allowed Shenault to reinvent himself -- to become a valuable asset for teams prioritizing special teams play. Tabor is now with the Bills, having joined the team this offseason. Shenault said that Tabor played a huge role in his signing a one-year contract to play with Buffalo. Fantasy managers should expect special teams to be Shenault's primary focus. |
Bills | Elijah Moore likely to stick in Buffalo Tue May 6, 01:23 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Elijah Moore is likely to have the 'inside track' for a spot on the 53-man roster, per The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, though he notes there figures to be competition for the fifth receiver spot. He considers WRs Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, and newly signed WR Joshua Palmer to be entrenched as the top four.
| Footballguys view: Moore can play multiple receiver spots, which could help him carve out a possible role in a group that includes Laviska Shenault Jr. The Bills also picked Kaden Prather out of Maryland in the seventh round Saturday, their only selection at wide receiver in the draft. Josh Allen has proven he can put up points despite not having a star-studded wideout room. Moore should have every chance to carve out a role in this offseason. We'll watch for more on that as the season draws nearer. |
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Bills | Two veterans to compete behind Josh Allen Tue May 6, 01:13 AM
Buffalo Bills QBs Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White are likely competing for one roster spot, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, who notes that the team is unlikely to utilize more than two spots on the 53-man roster for quarterbacks. Both players are set to become free agents following the 2025 season, so there's no contractual element to the competition.
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49ers | Kurtis Rourke may win No. 3 QB job Mon May 5, 08:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) likely will compete with QB Tanner Mordecai for the No. 3 quarterback job if he is medically cleared to participate during training camp, in the opinion of NinersWire's Kyle Madson.
Link to story Saints | James Burnip signs with Saints Mon May 5, 05:59 PM
Undrafted free-agent P James Burnip (Alabama) signed with the New Orleans Saints Monday, May 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Bills | Buffalo adds Paris Shand Mon May 5, 05:56 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Paris Shand (Louisiana State) signed with the Buffalo Bills Monday, May 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Kansas City signs two draft picks Mon May 5, 05:25 PM
Kansas City Chiefs fifth-round draft choice LB Jeffrey Bassa and seventh-round draft choice RB Brashard Smith signed four-year contracts with the Chiefs Monday, May 5. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Green Bay Packers WR Lideatrick Griffin was released Monday, May 5.
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Cardinals | Josiah Deguara joins Arizona Mon May 5, 05:04 PM
Free-agent TE Josiah Deguara (Jaguars) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, May 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Ravens | Baltimore Releases PK Justin Tucker Mon May 5, 05:04 PM
Ravens released kicker Justin Tucker. After drafting kicker Tyler Loop, the organization continues to insist it is a "football decision."
| Footballguys view: The team might insist it's a football decision, but Tucker has been accused of inappropriate behavior by 16 massage therapists from eight different Baltimore spas and wellness centers between 2012 and 2016, covering Tucker's first five seasons in the NFL. Tucker has publicly disputed the allegations twice, calling the accusations "unequivocally false." The NFL has been investigating the matter. Meanwhile, Loop finished his college career with the highest field goal percentage (83.75 percent) in Arizona history, and he made a program-record 62-yard field goal against Houston in 2024. Loop is versatile; he can handle kickoffs and was Arizona's primary punter in 2020. |
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