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FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson said Monday, March 27, 2023, he has requested a trade from the Ravens. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Analysis: Ravens are Lamar Jackson's best, only option

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 28, 2023 05:59 AM EDT

Cowboys bring back DE Fowler, add depth with free agents

Mar. 21, 2023 07:04 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back defensive end Dante Fowler and running back Rico Dowdle while adding two outside free agents for depth in...

Packers re-sign defensive backs Rudy Ford, Corey Ballentine

Mar. 20, 2023 05:23 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have re-signed safety Rudy Ford and cornerback Corey Ballentine. Both signings were announced Monday....

Cowboys re-up with QB Cooper Rush as Prescott's backup

Mar. 17, 2023 03:53 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are re-signing quarterback Cooper Rush as Dak Prescott's backup on a two-year contract. Rush signed the deal...

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6) warms up before an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY. The Buffalo Bills released McKenzie in a salary cap-saving move on Friday, March 17, 2023, and following a season in which the sixth-year player struggled in an expanded role in the offense. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Bills cut receiver McKenzie to free up salary cap space

By John Wawrow Mar. 17, 2023 01:18 PM EDT

AP source: Giants reach deals with Ward, Slayton, Campbell

By Tom Canavan Mar. 16, 2023 08:15 PM EDT
The New York Giants have reached agreements to retain wide receiver Darius Slayton and linebacker Jihad Ward, while agreeing to terms with Indianapolis Colts wide...

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer speaks after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Poyer has elected to stay put by reaching a two-year agreement to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills after briefly testing free agency, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Poyer chooses friends, familiarity in re-signing with Bills

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2023 07:01 PM EDT

Chiefs announce signings of OT Taylor, DE Omenihu to deals

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2023 03:26 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs wasted little time filling two enormous holes on their Super Bowl-winning roster. After reaching...

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan 2. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says his intention is to play for the New York Jets in the coming season as the four-time NFL MVP quarterback waits for the Green Bay Packers to trade him. Rodgers made his comments Wednesday, March 15, 2023, during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 09:58 PM EDT

Broncos continue upgrades by signing special teams ace

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 15, 2023 07:56 PM EDT
After fortifying their offensive and defensive lines with splashy moves earlier this week, the Denver Broncos turned their attention to upgrading their special teams...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have begun their latest secondary revamp by agreeing to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contracts can't be signed until after free agency begins on Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings add ex-Cardinals CB Byron Murphy in defensive revamp

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2023 07:52 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins released veteran cornerback Byron Jones Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in a cost-cutting move.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Dolphins release CB Byron Jones after three seasons

By Alanis Thames Mar. 15, 2023 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer speaks after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Poyer has elected to stay put by reaching a two-year agreement to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills after briefly testing free agency, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Safety Jordan Poyer agrees to 2-year deal to stay with Bills

By John Wawrow Mar. 15, 2023 02:45 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions re-sign Cominsky to add to busy free agency week

By Larry Lage Mar. 15, 2023 02:03 PM EDT

Pratt said he stayed in Cincy because he wants to win

Mar. 14, 2023 07:50 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt said he wanted to stay in Cincinnati because he sees the Bengals continuing to win with Joe Burrow as quarterback...

FILE -Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins are bringing back running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr., agreeing on two-year contracts for both players, Tuesday, March 14, 2023.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
AP source: Dolphins bringing back RB duo of Mostert, Wilson

By Alanis Thames Mar. 14, 2023 06:39 PM EDT

AP source: Jarran Reed returning to Seahawks on 2-year deal

By Tim Booth Mar. 14, 2023 04:11 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Two days into free agency and all the focus for the Seattle Seahawks has been on the defensive line. Seattle brought back a...

FILE - Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver looks on before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. The Minnesota Vikings ramped up their run blocking on Monday, March 13, 2023, by agreeing to terms with Oliver on a three-year, $21 million contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
AP source: Vikings convert Cousins bonus, clear $16M off cap

By Dave Campbell Mar. 14, 2023 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler could be on his way out. Ekeler’s agent, Cameron Weiss, said on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, that the team has given Ekeler permission to seek a trade after both sides could not agree on a contract extension.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Ekeler receives permission from Chargers to seek trade

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2023 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) defends during their NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Dallas Cowboys are keeping another one of their own in free agency again by agreeing to a contract with safety and leading tackler Donovan Wilson. Wilson and the Cowboys agreed to a $24 million, three-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday, March 14, 2023 . (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP sources: Cowboys keep Wilson, Vander Esch in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 14, 2023 02:38 PM EDT