The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- The troubled relationship between the Eagles and Evan Mathis came to an end Thursday, as the club released the veteran guard.
- The Chargers and defensive tackle Corey Liuget agreed to a five-year, $51.25MM extension, the details of which can be found here.
- The Giants have not opened extension talks with quarterback Eli Manning, who is heading into his contract year.
- Receiver Dez Bryant is threatening to sit out the season opener if he and the Cowboys don’t reach a deal before the July 15 deadline.
Signed/Re-Signed:
- Bears – CB Tracy Porter (link)
- Browns – S Tashaun Gipson (final RFA to re-sign)
- Dolphins – DT C.J. Mosley (link)
- Patriots – CB Derek Cox (link) and QB Matt Flynn (link)
- Saints – DT Kevin Williams (link)
- Seahawks – QB Tarvaris Jackson (link)
- Titans – C Fernando Velasco (link)
Released:
- Patriots – LB Brandon Spikes (link; now faces multiple charges)
Waivers:
- Buccaneers – claimed P Spencer Lanning from the Browns (link) and TE Tim Wright from the Patriots (link)