The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key Signings:
- The Saints re-signed offensive lineman Zach Strief to a five-year deal.
- The Giants signed cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to a five-year contract.
- The Patriots signed receiver Brandon LaFell to a three-year pact.
- The Raiders signed receiver James Jones to a three-year contract.
- The Browns signed restricted free agent receiver Andrew Hawkins, after the Bengals declined to match an offer sheet.
- The Cowboys signed defensive tackle Henry Melton to a deal that could have a duration of up to four years.
- The Raiders signed offensive tackle Donald Penn to a two-year pact.
- The Bills re-signed tight end Scott Chandler to a two-year deal.
- The Panthers signed receiver Jerricho Cotchery to a two-year contract.
- The Cardinals signed cornerback Antonio Cromartie to a one-year deal.
- The Falcons signed return specialist Devin Hester to a three-year contract.
- The Texans signed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to a two-year pact.
- The Steelers signed receiver Lance Moore to a two-year contract.
- The Jets signed quarterback Michael Vick to a one-year deal.
Trades:
- The Raiders acquired quarterback Matt Schaub from the Texans in exchange for a 2014 sixth-round-pick.
- The Ravens acquired center Jeremy Zuttah from the Buccaneers in exchange for a 2015 mid-round-pick.
Released:
- Receiver Earl Bennett (link)
- Quarterback Mark Sanchez (link)
Retirements:
- Cornerback Chris Carr (link)
- Quarterback Greg McElroy (link)
Other:
- Free agent offensive tackle Eric Winston was elected president of the NFL Players Association.