NFL broadly prohibits free-agency visits, creates vague procedure for physicals

It’s business as unusual for the NFL. Yes, the tampering period opened on Monday at noon ET and the league year will start on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET. But the free-agency process will consist of some significant limitations. A memo sent by the NFL’s Management Council to all teams on Monday broadly prohibits visits [more]

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Report: Raiders close to deal with Marcus Mariota

The Raiders are closing in on a deal with quarterback Marcus Mariota, NFL Media reports. Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock had Mariota as the top-ranked quarterback and fifth overall player on his NFL Network draft board in 2015. Mariota went second overall to the Titans. The Raiders were looking to upgrade behind Derek Carr, with [more]

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49ers announce extension with Shon Coleman

The 49ers announced a one-year extension with offensive tackle Shon Coleman. San Francisco originally acquired him in a trade with the Browns on Aug. 31, 2018. Coleman, 28, spent last season on injured reserve. He has appeared in 23 games with 16 starts in his four-year career since the Browns made him a third-round choice. [more]

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Texans agree to terms with Eric Murray on three-year deal

The Browns have lost their second safety. Eric Murray reached agreement with the Texans on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Panthers agreed to terms with former Browns safety Juston Burris earlier in the day. Murray, 26, appeared in nine games with four starts in Cleveland last [more]

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Eagles agree to deal with Javon Hargrave

The Eagles have landed a big piece to put next to Fletcher Cox on the interior of their defensive line. Agent Drew Rosenhaus announced that his client Javon Hargrave has agreed to terms with the team. He’s leaving Pennsylvania’s other club for a chance to play with the Eagles. Hargrave agreed to a three-year deal [more]

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Kyle Van Noy leaving the Patriots for the Dolphins

The Dolphins are signing linebacker Kyle Van Noy to a four-year, $51 million deal, NFL Media reports. Miami has had an active day on the first day of the negotiating window. The Dolphins also agreed to terms with cornerback Byron Jones (five years, $82.5 million), edge rusher Shaq Lawson (three years, $30 million) and offensive [more]

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Gayle Benson donates $1 million to create community assistance fund

Saints owner Gayle Benson has personally donated $1 million to create the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund. It will assist those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. “We have been meeting and planning a response since the NBA’s announcement to suspend games,” Benson said in a statement. “Our meaningful discussions have led to what we believe [more]

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