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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. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Top 10 NFL free agents of all time.

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 06:25 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

Texans re-sign 3 free agents

Mar. 11, 2019 07:12 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed free agents Angelo Blackson, DeAndre Carter and Joel Heath. Houston also extended qualifying offers to...

Free Agency-Texans Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 07:03 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Kareem Jackson, FS Tyrann Mathieu, CB Kayvon Webster, QB Joe Webb, CB Shareece Wright, ILB Brian...

Free Agency-Bills Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 06:20 PM EDT
BUFFALO BILLS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Deonte Thompson, OGs Ryan Groy and John Miller, OT Jordan Mills, RB Taiwan Jones, DT Kyle Williams ...

Free Agency-Buccaneers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Brent Grimes, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, LB Kwon Alexander, WR Adam Humphries, S Chris Conte, RB...

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) lines up during the team's NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Oakland, Calif. Two people with direct knowledge of the trade tell The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to acquire left guard Kelechi Osemele from the Oakland Raiders. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday, March 10, 2019 because the trade can't be completed until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP sources: Jets agree on deal to acquire Raiders' Osemele

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 10, 2019 10:47 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...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum calls out to teammates during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Broncos have agreed to trade Keenum to the Washington Redskins. Speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be announced until the start of the new league year March 13, the person confirmed that the teams will also swap 2020 draft picks, with Denver receiving a sixth-rounder and Washington a seventh-rounder. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
AP source: Broncos trading Keenum to Redskins

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 08, 2019 02:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, Houston Texans' Kevin Johnson (30) chases a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Houston. Johnson is scheduled to meet with the Browns, a person familiar with the visit confirmed to The Associated Press, Thursday, March 7, 2019. Johnson, who was released earlier this week by the Texans, met with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider, File)
AP source: Free agent CB Kevin Jonson to visit Browns

By Tom Withers Mar. 07, 2019 12:03 PM EST

AP source: Cornerback Kevin Johnson visits Bills

By John Wawrow Mar. 06, 2019 07:15 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Cornerback Kevin Johnson is meeting with the Buffalo Bills a day after being released by the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the visit...

Broncos release strong safety Darian Stewart

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 06, 2019 05:47 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Safety Darian Stewart is joining a crowded field of free agent safeties following his release Wednesday from the Denver Broncos, where he won...

Cornerback Kevin Johnson released by Houston Texans

Mar. 05, 2019 07:27 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Cornerback Kevin Johnson has been released by the Houston Texans. Johnson was a first-round pick in 2015 out of Wake Forest but never...

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. The Chiefs placed a franchise tag on Ford before the NFL deadline on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
5 defensive players and kicker get franchise tags

By Barry Wilner Mar. 05, 2019 06:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney moves toward the action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philadelphia. The Houston Texans have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on defensive end/outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Texans place non-exclusive franchise tag on Clowney

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 04, 2019 02:52 PM EST