Free agency
Jackson returning to Patriots after signing one-year tender

By Kyle Hightower 18 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have re-signed cornerback J.C. Jackson, bringing back the former undrafted free agent who finished second in the NFL in...

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) prepares for an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. Days after adding free agent end Jadeveon Clowney, the Browns terminated defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson's contract after two seasons. Richardson's release is surprising. He's played well since joining the Browns before the 2019 season.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Browns release veteran DT Richardson in salary-cap move

By Tom Withers 21 hrs ago

UW Whitewater lineman Quinn Meinerz runs at the school's pro football day Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Whitewater, Wisc. The only FCS teams hosting pro days this year were Central Arkansas, North Dakota State and South Dakota State. Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater held one only because its Senior Bowl revelation, offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz, warranted another look after his team did not play in the fall. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pandemic making NFL draft's small school gems harder to find

By Eric Olson Apr. 14, 2021 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) pauses between plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Clowney will chase quarterbacks and a Super Bowl title with the Browns. The dynamic free agent defensive end signed a one-year, $10 million contract with Cleveland on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Clowney signs with Browns, wants to 'dominate' with Garrett

By Tom Withers Apr. 14, 2021 01:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) looks on during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Browns are taking another run at Jadeveon Clowney. The free agent defensive end visited Cleveland on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 reviving a courtship that began last year before the No. 1 overall pick in 2014 signed with the Tennessee Titans. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sides couldn't meet last year.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
AP source: Browns still putting rush on Jadeveon Clowney

By Tom Withers Apr. 12, 2021 10:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders free safety Karl Joseph celebrates a fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing former first-round safety Joseph back for a second stint with the franchise. The Raiders signed Joseph to a one-year contract on Friday, April 9, 2021, to add needed depth in the secondary. Joseph was drafted in the first round by the Raiders in 2016 but left to sign for one year as a free agent in Cleveland last offseason. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Raiders bring back safety Karl Joseph for 2nd stint

By Josh Dubow Apr. 09, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Staley pleased with Chargers progress in free agency

By Joe Reedy Apr. 08, 2021 07:22 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley is pleased with what the Los Angeles Chargers have accomplished during free agency. Now, the next...

Jets re-sign S Bennett Jackson, add OL Corey Levin

Apr. 08, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets re-signed safety Bennett Jackson and signed free agent offensive lineman Corey Levin on Thursday. ...

Lions sign ex-Bills S Dean Marlowe to bolster bad defense

Apr. 08, 2021 01:26 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed safety Dean Marlowe, hoping he can help a defense that was one of the worst in NFL history last season. ...

Lions sign cornerback Corn Elder

Apr. 01, 2021 09:11 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions signed free agent cornerback Corn Elder. The Lions announced the move Thursday. ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. When he hit free agency, Malik Jackson's list of teams the defensive tackle would consider signing with was short and they all had to fit one requirement. Super Bowl contender. The Browns were a match. Jackson signed with Cleveland and said free agent Jadeveon Clowney might want to follow his lead.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Browns' Jackson: Clowney could 'hop on' Super Bowl contender

By Tom Withers Mar. 31, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

Giants sign three more free agents, including 2 Titans DBs

Mar. 30, 2021 09:01 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have signed tight end Cole Hikutini and former Tennessee Titans defensive backs Joshua Kalu and Chris Milton. ...

Texans sign four free agents led by RB Phillip Lindsay

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 30, 2021 08:54 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Running back Phillip Lindsay was one of four free agents signed by the Houston Texans on Tuesday. The addition of Lindsay...

Cowboys sign Kazee, another Quinn connection from Atlanta

Mar. 29, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent safety Damontae Kazee on Monday, adding another player from new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's...

NY Giants grab another free agent, sign DT Danny Shelton

Mar. 29, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have signed veteran defensive tackle Danny Shelton. A first-round draft choice with...

Colts add depth to offensive line with Hunt, Davenport

Mar. 29, 2021 03:05 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts continued reinforcing their offensive line Monday by re-signing backup center Joey Hunt and adding tackle Julien...

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette sprints to the end zone to score on a 27-yard touchdown run during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL football Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers moved closer to a goal of retaining all 22 starters from their Super Bowl victory, agreeing to a one-year, $3.25 million contract to bring free agent running back Fournette back for next season. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
AP source: Fournette agrees to 1-year deal to stay with Bucs

By Fred Goodall Mar. 26, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

File-This Jan. 16, 2021, file photo shows Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) being chased down by Los Angeles Rams' Jordan Fuller (32) and Rams' Darious Williams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Green Bay, Wis. The Pro Bowl running back, Jones has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and won’t be exploring free agency. Drew Rosenhaus, Jones’ agent, confirmed that his client had agreed on a four-year deal worth $48 million that includes a $13 million signing bonus. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Mother knows best: Jones savors chance to stay in Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Mar. 26, 2021 04:50 PM EDT

Raiders sign WR Willie Snead to 1-year deal

Mar. 26, 2021 03:24 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent wide receiver Willie Snead to a one-year deal. The team announced the...

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Rashard Higgins moved on from his critical game-swinging play. He couldn't leave the Browns. Higgins recently turned down more money in free agency from other teams and signed a one-year, $2.3 million contract to stay with Cleveland. "I knew where I wanted to be,” the wide receiver said Friday, March 26, 2021, on a Zoom call while sitting in his car at the team's facility in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Return man: WR Higgins ready to 'run it back' with Browns

By Tom Withers Mar. 26, 2021 02:45 PM EDT