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San Francisco 49ers' Kwon Alexander, left, and Dee Ford stand for a photo following an NFL football news conference Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
49ers hope new additions address lack of takeaways

By Josh Dubow Mar. 14, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs new safety Tyrann Mathieu poses with his longtime girlfriend Sydni Paige Russell during an NFL football news conference Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the team's practice facility in Kansas City, Mo. (Tammy Ljungblad/The Kansas City Star via AP)
Chiefs sign Mathieu amid overhaul of much-maligned defense

By Dave Skretta Mar. 14, 2019 06:29 PM EDT

Steelers sign WR Donte Moncrief, bring back WR Eli Rogers

The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Donte Moncrief can do the math in his head. Yet the newest Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver has no plans to fill the void left by Antonio Brown. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers opened the new league year Wednesday, March 13, by acquiring the defensive playmaker the team was sorely lacking in edge rusher Ford, as well as running back Tevin Coleman. The 49ers are sending a 2020 second-round pick to Kansas City for Ford and are giving him a new five-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
49ers get off to busy start in free agency

By Josh Dubow Mar. 13, 2019 11:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

Steelers sign CB Steven Nelson, bring back Chickillo, Berry

By Will Graves Mar. 13, 2019 06:37 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The "Killer Bs" era is officially over in Pittsburgh. Antonio Brown is an Oakland Raider. Le'Veon Bell is a New York Jet, and Ben Roethlisberger...

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown catches a pass as Tennessee Titans' Adoree' Jackson (25) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Buffalo Bills continued their major foray into free agency on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, by agreeing to sign receivers John Brown and Cole Beasley and hulking offensive lineman Ty Nsekhe. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Bills to meet with Ziggy Ansah after signing 7 free agents

By John Wawrow Mar. 13, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry (29) pauses during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs began free agency by cutting one of their most popular players in strong safety Eric Berry, who was a dynamic presence when he was healthy but had missed significant time throughout his career. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Chiefs release erstwhile star Berry as free agency begins

By Dave Skretta Mar. 13, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

FILE- In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reacts after a first down catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. Brown has caught a lot of criticism for orchestrating his departure from Pittsburgh, and landing a hefty pay raise as part of the deal. Maybe, if the contracts were fully guaranteed, stars such as Brown wouldn't have to go to such lengths to make sure they're compensated fairly. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
What happened to Raiders' and Jets' rebuilding plans?

By Barry Wilner Mar. 13, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

AP Source: Browns agree with TE Harris on 2-year deal

By Tom Withers Mar. 13, 2019 10:25 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns and free agent tight end Demetrius Harris have agreed to a two-year contract. ...

FILE - This is a 2018 file photo showing Sheldon Richardson of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns and free agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract. Richardson has played with three other team since 2013 and will receive $21.5 million guaranteed.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because NFL rules prohibit teams from announcing signings until 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday. (AP Photo/File) (AP Photo)
The Latest: Titans agree with Cameron Wake on 3-year deal

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 11:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe (79) blocks against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Buffalo Bills continued their major foray into free agency on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, by agreeing to sign receivers John Brown and Cole Beasley and hulking offensive lineman Ty Nsekhe. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
AP sources: Free-spending Bills add receivers Brown, Beasley

By John Wawrow Mar. 12, 2019 08:48 PM EDT

FILE- In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reacts after a first down catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. Brown has caught a lot of criticism for orchestrating his departure from Pittsburgh, and landing a hefty pay raise as part of the deal. Maybe, if the contracts were fully guaranteed, stars such as Brown wouldn't have to go to such lengths to make sure they're compensated fairly. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Column: AB gives stars new weapon _ and makes owners nervous

By Paul Newberry Mar. 12, 2019 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive back Lamarcus Joyner during the first half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a four-year contract with free agent safety Lamarcus Joyner. A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on condition of anonymity, that Joyner will sign the contract after the start of the new league year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move can't be finalized until Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
AP Source: Raiders agree to deal with safety Lamarcus Joyner

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2019 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Free Agency-Chiefs Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (13-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: OLB Dee Ford (franchise tag), OLB Justin Houston, DT Allen Bailey, TE Demetrius Harris, FB Anthony...

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...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. A person with direct knowledge of discussions has confirmed to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign free agent cornerback Kevin Johnson. The person spoke to The AP on Monday, March 11, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the signing won't be official until the NFL's new year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
AP sources: Busy Bills agree to sign 4, including Gore

By John Wawrow Mar. 11, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) calls for the snap during the first half of the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Md. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
AP source: Foles to sign 4-year, $88M deal with Jaguars

By Mark Long Mar. 11, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Chiefs release veteran LB Justin Houston to free cap space

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2019 05:14 PM EDT
The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran linebacker Justin Houston on Sunday after they were unable to drum up enough trade interest, ending the tenure of one of the...