The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- Steelers safety Troy Polamalu announced his retirement following a 12-year NFL career.
- Mike Pouncey agreed to a five-year extension with the Dolphins that will reportedly make him the highest-paid center in the league, as he’ll earn $52.15MM over the life of the deal.
2016 Fifth-Year Options:
- Chargers – LB Melvin Ingram (exercised)
- Colts – Andrew Luck (exercised)
- Jets – LB Quinton Coples (exercised)
- Steelers – G David DeCastro (exercised)
Extended:
- Vikings – C John Sullivan (through 2017)
Restricted Free Agency:
- Buccaneers – signed Lions defensive end George Johnson to offer sheet
- Raiders – signed Packers safety Sean Richardson to offer sheet
Signed/Re-Signed:
- Bengals – WR Denarius Moore (link) and RB Cedric Peerman (link)
- Broncos – TE James Casey (link)
- Browns – TE Rob Housler (link)
- Eagles – WR Seyi Ajirotutu and CB E.J. Biggers (link)
- Jets – DL Leger Douzable (link), LB Erin Henderson (link), and RB Stevan Ridley (link)
- Panthers – CB Charles Tillman (link)
- Saints – DE/LB Anthony Spencer (link)
- Steelers – S Will Allen (link)
Suspended:
- Patriots – RB LeGarrette Blount (one game)
- Steelers – RB Le’Veon Bell (three games)