Headlines:
- The Eagles made a jump to the top of the draft, acquiring the No. 2 overall pick from the Browns in exchange for a bevy of picks. Philadelphia is thought to be targeting North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz.
- After the Panthers surprisingly rescinded Josh Norman‘s franchise tag, the star corner agreed to a five-year, $75MM deal with Washington.
- Justin Houston underwent ACL surgery earlier this offseason, but the Chiefs pass-rusher is expected to play in 2016.
- Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
2017 Fifth-Year Options:
- Chargers – D.J. Fluker, T (exercised)
- Cowboys – Travis Frederick, C (exercised)
- Falcons – Desmond Trufant, CB (exercised)
- Jets – Sheldon Richardson, DL (exercised)
Signed/Re-Signed:
- Broncos – Ronnie Hillman, RB (link), Shiloh Keo, S and Brandian Ross, S (link)
- Falcons – Chris Chester, G (link)
- Giants – Josh Brown, K (link)
- Packers – Don Barclay, OL (link)
Released:
- Cardinals – Cory Redding, DT (link)
- Jaguars – Sergio Brown, S (link)
- Texans – Brian Hoyer, QB (link)
Waivers:
- Dolphins – claimed DT Chris Jones off waivers from the Patriots