Free Agent Rumors:
- Broncos optimistic for long-term deal with linebacker Von Miller (link)
- Defensive end Olivier Vernon could be tagged-and-traded by the Dolphins (link)
- Running back Doug Martin is likely to leave the Buccaneers (link)
- Browns receiver Travis Benjamin plans to test free agent market (link)
- Safety Tashaun Gipson preparing to move on from Browns (link)
Franchise Tags:
- Bears – Alshon Jeffery, WR (likely)
- Bills – Cordy Glenn, LT (likely)
- Rams – Trumaine Johnson, CB (likely)
- Ravens – Justin Tucker, K (announced)
- Washington – Kirk Cousins (latest)
Extended:
- 49ers – Brent Celek, TE (through 2019) and Quinton Dial, DT (through 2019)
- Eagles – Malcolm Jenkins, S (through 2020)
Released/Waived:
- Colts – Jonathan Newsome and Andy Studebaker, LBs (link)
- Eagles – DeMeco Ryans, LB (link)
- Jets – Antonio Cromartie, CB (link)
- Saints – Marques Colston, WR (link)
Signed:
- Broncos – Phil Taylor, DT (link)
Other News:
- The NFL announced the 2016 salary cap will be set at $155.27MM.
- 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has requested permission to seek a trade.
- Offensive tackle Anthony Davis will apply for reinstatement after sitting out the 2015 season.
- Two clubs have inquired about trading for Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III.