Getty Images The Houston Texans have made one of the biggest splashes in free agency, signing former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter to a two-year contract worth $49 million, CBS Sports HQ NFL Insider Josina Anderson confirms. A total of $48 million of Hunter’s contract is guaranteed.  At $24.5 million per season, Hunter will match Montez Sweat as the sixth-highest paid edge …

The Cardinals have a one-year deal that will keep backup center Keith Ismael in Arizona, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. The Cardinals acquired him off waivers before the season after the 49ers cut him, and Ismael served as the team’s backup center. Ismael was scheduled to become a restricted free agent, but instead of tendering him, the Cardinals signed …

Pro Days are the last stop of the on-the-road scouting done by pro scouts before bringing all of the information gathered from on-campus visits, live game viewings, postseason all-star games and combines back into the building to begin to set their draft boards as they hash out discussions about prospects and information gathered all throughout the year. For a lot …

By signing Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers are making good on their promise to bring in a quarterback who will challenge Kenny Pickett for the starting job. But they also may have driven Pickett out of town in the process.  Let’s be honest: the Steelers didn’t bring Wilson in to ride the bench. They brought him in to be their …

Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have found themselves a new edge rusher. The Dolphins will sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowler Shaq Barrett to a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, according to his agent (via ESPN). The Dolphins were in desperate need of help on the edge under new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who was hired away …

The free agency wheel continued to roll on Tuesday for Day 2 of the legal tampering period. While Monday’s unofficial opening of free agency brought with it a wide array of major names coming off the board (like Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley and Christian Wilkins), Day 2 also saw its fair share of stars find new homes.  After the Cousins domino …

Free agent receiver Isaiah McKenzie is signing with the Giants, his representation, SportsTrust Agency, posted on social media. McKenzie will reunite with Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, all of whom were together in Buffalo. He appeared in 13 games last season with the Colts before the team suspended McKenzie for conduct detrimental to the team. He totaled 11 receptions for …

After weeks of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Pittsburgh is dealing the veteran playmaker to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson, according to NFL Media. Along with Johnson, the Panthers will reportedly receive the Steelers’ 240th overall pick in the draft, while Pittsburgh will receive Carolina’s 178th overall pick.  Both teams benefitted from this trade: …

USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles and C.J. Gardner-Johnson have reunited after just one year apart. Gardner-Johnson and the Eagles have agreed to terms on a three-year contract, sources told CBS Sports. ESPN is reporting Gardner-Johnson will make up to $33 million on the contract, up to $11 million per year.  Gardner-Johnson also confirmed the news on his social media account, noting …

The Kansas City Chiefs have received some help from their superstar quarterback in freeing up some additional money this offseason. Patrick Mahomes has agreed to restructure his contract to create an additional $21.6 million worth of salary-cap space for the Chiefs, ESPN reported Tuesday.  This will mark the second time the two-time MVP has restructured his contract in less than …

Another Howie Roseman blockbuster! Eagles bring back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia He didn’t leave on the best terms, but Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is coming back on outstanding terms, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. As in a three-year contract worth up to $33 million. The Eagles addressed their glaring need at safety Tuesday night by bringing back Gardner-Johnson, …

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders calls for a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Colorado football begins spring practice on Monday, March 18 for just the second time under head coach Deion Sanders. The Buffaloes will practice for a week, …

Getty Images Patrick Mahomes is serious about becoming the first NFL quarterback to three-peat. The Kansas City Chiefs’ superstar signal-caller has agreed to a restructured contract prior to the official start of free agency that will create over $20 million in cap space, as confirmed by CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.  Kansas City virtually had no cap space prior …

Getty Images After weeks of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers have traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Pittsburgh is dealing the veteran playmaker to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson and draft pick swap, according to NFL Media. Along with Johnson, the Panthers will reportedly receive the 240th overall pick in the draft, while the Steelers will receive Carolina’s 178th …

Getty Jordan Poyer is staying inside the AFC East. The former Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins, according to his agents (via NFL Media).  Poyer was among the recent players whom the Bills released. The soon-to-be 33-year-old veteran is set to join a Dolphins secondary that is currently headlined by Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen …