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Cowboys rework Dak Prescott's contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says

Mar. 18, 2024 23:24 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott's massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday. A $5 million roster bonus has been converted into a...

Saints, defensive end Chase Young agree on 1-year contract for former No. 2 overall pick

Mar. 18, 2024 21:57 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms of a one-year contract with free agent defensive end Chase Young, a move that provides reinforcements to an edge pass rush that periodically struggled to pressure quarterbacks last season. "I definitely plan to add a...

Lions and Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler agree on 1-year deal, AP source says

Mar. 18, 2024 20:58 PM EDT

The Detroit Lions and Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Detroit...

The 49ers agree to deal with backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, agent says

Mar. 18, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a deal with quarterback Joshua Dobbs to give the team another option at backup behind Brock Purdy. Dobbs' agent Mike McCartney confirmed that Dobbs will join the 49ers, filling the spot vacated when Sam Darnold...

Leighton Vander Esch retires from NFL after multiple neck injuries with Dallas Cowboys

Mar. 18, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Leighton Vander Esch retired Monday following six NFL seasons, with the linebacker stepping away after missing 12 games for the Dallas Cowboys last year because of the latest in a series of neck injuries. The announcement by the 28-year-old former first-round...

Chargers sign center Bradley Bozeman and linebacker Troy Dye to 1-year contracts

Mar. 18, 2024 18:05 PM EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Center Bradley Bozeman and linebacker Troy Dye have signed one-year contracts with the Los Angeles Chargers. The team announced the deals on Monday. General manager Joe Hortiz and offensive coordinator Greg Roman both worked with Bozeman in Baltimore....

Steelers sign special teams ace Killebrew to 2-year deal, WR Van Jefferson to 1-year deal

Mar. 18, 2024 17:46 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed special teams ace Miles Killebrew to a two-year contract on Monday and also came to terms with wide receiver Van Jefferson on a one-year deal. Killebrew, a safety, earned All-Pro honors for the first time as a special teams selection...

Bears agree to 1-year deal with defensive end Byron Cowart

Mar. 18, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and defensive end Byron Cowart agreed to a one-year contract on Monday. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Cowart has played in 36 games and started 14 for New England and Indianapolis. He has 41 tackles and one sack. The 27-year-old...

The 49ers have been docked a 2025 fifth-round draft pick for an accounting error

Mar. 18, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited a 2025 draft pick and had a 2024 fourth-round pick moved down four spots because of an accounting error regarding the salary cap. The NFL announced the punishment on Monday that docks San Francisco a fifth-round pick...

Bills sign nickel back Taron Johnson to a 3-year contract extension, locking him up through 2027

Mar. 18, 2024 16:35 PM EDT

The Buffalo Bills signed nickel cornerback Taron Johnson to a three-year contract extension on Monday, locking him up through the 2027 season. Johnson, 27, who is coming off his first All-Pro selection, was entering the final season of a three-year extension signed in 2021. He was...