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Leighton Vander Esch retires from NFL after multiple neck injuries with Dallas Cowboys
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...
The 49ers have been docked a 2025 fifth-round draft pick for an accounting error
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...
Saints add wide receivers Cedrick Wilson and Stanley Morgan in free agency
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints signed a pair of free-agent wide receivers Friday, agreeing to a two-year contract with Cedrick Wilson and a one-year deal with Stanley Morgan. Wilson, a six-year veteran, has spent the past two seasons with the Miami Dolphins after...
Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to the Eagles after signing Russell Wilson, sources tell the AP
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The brief and tumultuous Kenny Pickett era in Pittsburgh is over. The Steelers are trading the quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple sources told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official. ...
Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs join Packers looking to contend for a Super Bowl
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The last time the Green Bay Packers were players in high-stakes NFL free agency was 2019. With general manager Brian Gutekunst signing four starters, the team reached NFC Championship games in 2019 and 2020 and posted three consecutive 13-win seasons. In free...
Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ NFL teams have spent hundreds of millions of dollars this week to add new players, re-sign their own and try to improve their chances of winning. ...
Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challenges
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — A year after his position was in crisis, Derrick Henry still feels a bond with his fellow running backs. And this was a week he could enjoy. “I was definitely happy to see those guys go off the market pretty fast. I think that speaks...
Ex-Packer Aaron Jones gets a fresh start as the Vikings enter their post-Kirk Cousins era
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Aaron Jones sauntered into the room, wearing a wide smile, designer sunglasses and a purple hat. In case this fresh look for his introductory news conference at the Minnesota Vikings' headquarters wasn't unfamiliar enough, the former Green Bay running back —...
Marcus Mariota joins the Commanders ready to play or mentor a young QB
Marcus Mariota's hair is grayer now than when he entered the NFL as a highly touted prospect and a potential face of a franchise. He believes everything he has gone through since has set him up to be ready for anything in his next opportunity with the Washington Commanders. ...
Former Patriots starter Mac Jones embracing a move home and a backup role with the Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mac Jones had a ride waiting for him after he passed his physical with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. And there was a familiar face behind the wheel. “It’s kind of nice when your mom can pick you up from work,” Jones said. ...