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NFLGiants Cut Longest-Tenured Player Darius Slayton Just One Year After $36M Extension
The New York Giants have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, ending his tenure with the team shortly after signing a massive extension and shaking up their depleted receiving corps.Roster MoveBreaking NewsFree Agency
NFLBears Cut Jedrick Wills Before He Even Plays a Snap
The Chicago Bears have released former first-round pick Jedrick Wills Jr., ending his comeback attempt before the 2026 season even begins.Roster MoveFree Agency
NFLPanthers Scoop Up Bobby Okereke After Giants' $9 Million Cap Dump
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke, adding a tackling machine who was recently released by the New York Giants in a cap-saving move.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLPackers Add Veteran TE Jonnu Smith in Late-August Roster Hedge
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year deal, adding an insurance policy behind Tucker Kraft ahead of the regular season.Roster MoveFree AgencyContract
NFLSaints End Kicking Circus, Sign Two-Time All-Pro Daniel Carlson
The New Orleans Saints are signing former Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, ending a training camp competition between Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth after a brutal preseason shutout.Roster MoveFree AgencyBetting
NFLTexans Replace Jayden Higgins With Two Receivers Who Have Seen Better Days
Following Jayden Higgins' season-ending ACL tear, the Houston Texans are signing veteran wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to salvage their depth chart.Roster MoveInjuryFree Agency
NFLTrevon Diggs Takes His Boom-or-Bust Act to Seattle on a One-Year Deal
Former Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, looking to rebuild his value after a string of injuries and a December release from Dallas.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLGiants Swap JuJu Smith-Schuster for Najee Harris in Ultimate 2021 Fantasy Football Move
The New York Giants are signing running back Najee Harris and releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, swapping two former stars as Harris attempts to return from a torn Achilles.Roster MoveFree AgencyBreaking News
NFLGiants Roll the Dice on Najee Harris in Classic August Bargain Hunt
The New York Giants are signing 28-year-old running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal as he returns from a torn Achilles suffered with the Chargers.Free AgencyRoster MoveInjury
NFLZa’Darius Smith Unretires (Again) to Sign 1-Year Deal With Falcons
Veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is joining the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, bringing his 70.5 career sacks to a defense that desperately needs pass-rush help.Free AgencyRoster Move
NFLNFL News Dump: Breece Hall's Groin, Keenan Allen's New Home, and Jordyn Tyson's Hamstring
A chaotic wave of NFL updates brings a groin strain for Jets star Breece Hall, a two-month absence for Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson, and the Colts signing veteran receiver Keenan Allen.InjuryRoster MoveFree Agency
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