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The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back defensive lineman L.J. Collier on a one-year deal worth $2.5 million. The former first-round pick played in all 17 games in 2024, recording 29 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Collier has played 67 games over seven NFL seasons, including three years with the Cardinals. The 30-year-old veteran provides continued depth to the Arizona defensive front as they prepare for the 2026 season.
The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran offensive lineman Austin Schlottmann to a two-year deal worth up to $9 million, with $3.5 million guaranteed. The 30-year-old center, who previously played for the New York Giants, Broncos, and Vikings, has 85 games of NFL experience with 18 starts. Schlottmann played in all 17 games for the Giants in 2025 and provides the Titans with experienced interior line depth.
The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran offensive lineman Matt Pryor to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. The 31-year-old has played seven NFL seasons across four teams, including the Eagles, Colts, 49ers, and Bears, appearing in 109 games with 40 starts. Pryor, who has experience at left tackle, left guard, and right guard, joins the Cardinals after a one-year return engagement with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed wide receiver Jalen Nailor to a three-year, $35 million contract. Nailor, who previously played for the Vikings, is expected to fill a role similar to the traded Jakobi Meyers. Known for his route-running precision, quick direction changes, and ability to make acrobatic catches, Nailor saw 60% of his snaps in the slot last season. The Raiders are looking for him to showcase his explosive potential in Klint Kubiak’s offense.
Cooper DeJean is set to work alongside new Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen in the Philadelphia secondary. Woolen, who recently signed with the team, praised DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell for their physical play and coverage abilities last season. The addition of Woolen is expected to create a formidable defensive backfield, with the players looking forward to implementing different looks and making plays within the Eagles' defensive scheme.
New Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen is excited to join forces with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in the Philadelphia secondary. Woolen noted that he watched Mitchell and DeJean's performance last season and was impressed by their tackling and coverage skills. The trio is expected to provide the Eagles with versatile defensive looks, with Woolen eager to contribute to a unit that he believes has the potential to be elite.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed cornerback Riq Woolen to a deal worth up to $15 million. Woolen, a Super Bowl champion with the Seahawks, is expected to serve as the team's full-time field-side corner. Excited to join teammates Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, Woolen acknowledged the need to control his emotions to avoid taunting penalties. He remains confident in his man-coverage ability and is eager to bring his passion to the Eagles' defensive unit.
The Carolina Panthers have re-signed linebacker Claudin Cherelus to a new contract. Cherelus, who joined the team as a waiver claim in 2023, has appeared in 33 regular-season games for Carolina, primarily contributing on special teams while logging 385 defensive snaps. Over his tenure with the Panthers, he has recorded 60 tackles and one pass defensed, including a nine-tackle performance in the team's playoff loss to the Rams.
The Tennessee Titans are releasing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, a move that will save the team $11.4 million against the salary cap. Sneed, 29, was acquired via trade from the Chiefs in 2024 but struggled with recurring quad injuries, limiting him to just 12 games over two seasons in Tennessee. Across those appearances, he recorded 49 tackles and three pass defenses. He remains a two-time Super Bowl champion from his time in Kansas City.
The Los Angeles Rams were vindicated in their decision to avoid signing former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander last offseason. Following his release from Green Bay in 2025, Alexander had a tumultuous tenure with the Ravens and Eagles, ultimately stepping away from football to focus on his health. The Rams' front office, led by Sean McVay, correctly identified the potential for a difficult situation, avoiding the complications that other teams faced.
The Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft. Mendoza, a Heisman Trophy winner, opted out of on-field drills at the NFL combine but is scheduled to throw for scouts at Indiana's pro day on April 1. The Raiders view the young signal-caller as the potential long-term face of their franchise.
Kyler Murray has signed a one-year, $1.3 million veteran minimum contract with the Vikings following his release from the Cardinals. The deal includes a no-tag clause. Murray will compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting role under head coach Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell has praised Murray's accuracy and experience, noting that the team is looking to foster a competitive environment in the quarterback room to elevate the offense.
A proposed trade sending Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks was voided after a physical revealed concerns regarding his surgically repaired knee. Crosby, who underwent meniscus repair in January, remains with the Raiders and has pledged his commitment to the team. The failed trade significantly impacts Las Vegas' draft strategy, and oddsmakers have set his sack production odds at +110 compared to Trey Hendrickson's -140 for the 2026-27 season.
Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle has officially circled his upcoming game against his former team, the Carolina Panthers, on his schedule. Dowdle, who spent last season in Carolina, previously demonstrated high-level performance against former teams, notably recording a career-high 239 scrimmage yards against the Cowboys last year. He aims to bring that same intensity to the Steelers' backfield as he prepares for the 2026 season.
The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Luke Gifford to a two-year contract. Gifford, 30, earned his first Pro Bowl selection as a special teams player last season, appearing in all 17 games for San Francisco. He played 81 percent of special teams snaps and 16 percent of defensive snaps in 2025. Heading into his eighth NFL season, Gifford brings veteran depth to the 49ers' roster after previous stints with the Cowboys and Titans.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran safety Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24.75 million contract, including $15 million guaranteed. Gilman, who started 12 games for the Ravens in 2025 after a trade from the Chargers, brings 51 career starts to a safety room featuring young talents Jaden Hicks and Chamarri Conner. The move addresses the departure of Bryan Cook and provides Steve Spagnuolo with an experienced defensive back to anchor the secondary.
The Denver Broncos have re-signed running back Jaleel McLaughlin to a one-year deal. After not being tendered as a restricted free agent, the 25-year-old returns to provide depth behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. McLaughlin, who joined Denver as an undrafted free agent in 2023, has appeared in 41 career games with 1,093 rushing yards and seven total touchdowns. He remains a key part of a returning backfield as the Broncos prepare for the 2026 season.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dean aims to win a Super Bowl and will play opposite Joey Porter Jr., forming a formidable defensive back duo. During his introductory press conference, Dean expressed his desire for Aaron Rodgers to return to the team, citing a personal goal of having a football signed by the veteran quarterback.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean expressed his hope that Aaron Rodgers will return to the team for the upcoming season. Dean, who recently joined the Steelers, mentioned he has a football from an interception of Rodgers that he still needs the four-time MVP to sign. While Rodgers has not committed to a return, the Steelers remain a primary landing spot for the veteran quarterback.
The Minnesota Vikings are navigating their quarterback situation following the departure of Sam Darnold, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory last season. The Vikings' decision to let Darnold walk in free agency is now viewed as a critical error, prompting the team to sign Kyler Murray as a high-upside reclamation project to fill the void at the position.
