The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- The Raiders extended receiver Michael Crabtree, signing the veteran pass-catcher to a four-year deal worth $35MM (~$19MM in guarantees).
- The Browns and breakout star tight end Gary Barnidge agreed to a three-year, $12.3MM extension, with $5.5MM guaranteed.
- Less than one season into a three-year deal, cornerback Cary Williams was waived by the Seahawks.
- The Rams fired offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti, promoting tight ends coach Rob Boras to fill his position.
Extended:
- Cardinals – Justin Bethel, CB (through 2018)
- Raiders – Jamize Olawale, RB/FB (through 2018)
Signed:
- Chargers – Vincent Brown, WR (link)
- Washington – Pierre Thomas, RB (link)
Waived:
- Eagles – Miles Austin, WR (link)
- Giants – Damontre Moore, DE (link)
Injuries:
- 49ers – Carlos Hyde, RB (IR)
- Bears – Martellus Bennett, TE (IR) and Marquess Wilson, WR (IR)
- Browns – Joel Bitonio, G (IR)
- Chargers – CB Brandon Flowers, CB and Corey Liuget, DE (IR)
- Falcons – Matt Bryant, K (IR)
- Rams – T.J. McDonald, S and Robert Quinn, DE (IR)
- Ravens – Eugene Monroe, T (IR)
- Saints – Mark Ingram, RB (IR)
- Washington – Stephen Paea, DE (IR)
Suspended:
- Ravens – Nick Boyle, TE (four games)
Retired:
- Jonathan Vilma, LB (link)