Football
The Bengals lean on proven winners as free agency gets underway
Coming off a 6-11 season, the Cincinnati Bengals targeted two proven winners in free agency and rewarded another who was already in the building.
Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets, Rams early winners in NFL free agency
Winning free agency doesn't guarantee success.
Raiders have a tough decision to make regarding Maxx Crosby’s future now that trade was nixed
A deal isn't a deal until it's official.
Star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson heading to Baltimore on 4-year, $112 million deal, AP source says
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Ravens back out of trade for Raiders’ Crosby after star pass rusher fails his physical
The blockbuster trade sending star pash rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens is off - and the fallout from that reversal could have a ripple effect throughout the NFL on the eve of the new league year.
Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Raiders
Quarterback Geno Smith is returning to where his career started after the New York Jets acquired him in a trade with Las Vegas
Commanders’ Daniels to join Brady, other NFL stars at flag football showcase in Los Angeles
Tom Brady's flag football showcase has a new venue. The event will feature NFL stars such as Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium on March 21.
Kenneth Walker III joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is headed to San Francisco after 12 years in Tampa Bay.
Commanders to sign DE Oweh to four-year, $100M deal
The Commanders have made a splash in free agency. The team agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.
Mariota to sign one-year deal to stay with Commanders
Marcus Mariota is staying in Washington. The backup quarterback agreed to return to the Commanders on a one-year, $7 million deal on Monday, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.
Chiefs land Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on a 3-year deal worth up to $45M, AP source says
The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker have agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million to bring the former Seattle running back to Kansas City, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.
Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign
Tua Tagovailoa is out. Malik Willis is in. Just like that, the Miami Dolphins are starting anew at quarterback.
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and Panthers agree on a $120 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and the Carolina Panthers have agreed on a four-year, $120 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce nearing a deal for his 14th season, AP source says
The Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce are nearing a deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.
Commanders enter free agency with $80M to fill growing roster holes
The Commanders have cap space to burn and are reportedly willing to chase top-tier talent as the NFL enters its free-agent negotiating period on Monday.
NFL teams are becoming more willing to trade two first-round picks for elite defensive players
Defense wins championships.
Raiders sending five-time Pro Bowler Crosby to Ravens for two first-round draft picks
Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens.
Bills are getting receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with Bears
The Buffalo Bills brought in a familiar face for rookie coach Joe Brady and a top target for quarterback Josh Allen on Thursday, agreeing with the Chicago Bears to acquire D.J. Moore in a trade.
Commanders re-sign defensive linemen Tuttle, Wise
The Commanders are maintaining some consistency on the defensive line. The franchise agreed to sign defensive linemen Deatrich Wise and Shy Tuttle to one-year deals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
New England Patriots tell four-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he’ll be released next week
The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he'll be released when the new league year begins next week.
