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 Osweiler's contract could be worth $72 million over four years, per
multiple reports.
The Texans also landed a new running back, Lamar Miller, on a deal
worth $26 million over four years.
According to multiple reports, Osweiler could sign the deal
Wednesday, only two days after Peyton Manning waved goodbye to the
NFL, seemingly clearing the way for Osweiler to take over in Denver.
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DeMarco Murray is officially a Tennessee Titan. In the swap between
the Philadelphia Eagles and Titans, the teams will also switch spots
in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. The Titans absorbed Murray's
slightly altered contract, including $12 million guaranteed this
season.
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Defensive end Olivier Vernon, formerly of the Miami Dolphins, became
one of the highest-paid defensive players in the league, agreeing to
a five-year, $85 million contract with the New York Giants. About
$40 million is fully guaranteed.
The Giants also agreed to deals with nose tackle Damon Harrison and
cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Harrison will average $9.25 million per
year and receive $24 million guaranteed and $30 million over the
first three seasons with the Giants, according to NFL Media.
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Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck announced that he will retire following
17 NFL seasons and join his brother Tim as an analyst for ESPN,
reportedly replacing Mike Ditka on the set of "Sunday NFL Countdown"
and "Monday Night Countdown".
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The New York Jets are expected to sign free-agent running back Matt
Forte, multiple media outlets reported.
Forte, 30, piled up 898 yards rushing and caught 44 passes for 389
yards in 2015 despite missing three games with a knee injury.
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Running back Doug Martin agreed to a five-year, $35.75 million
contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Martin was the
second-leading rusher in the NFL in 2015.
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Center Alex Mack agreed to a five-year deal with the Atlanta
Falcons, and likely will become the highest paid center in the NFL
again at $10 million per season.
The Falcons also released nose tackle Paul Soliai and agreed to
terms with quarterback Matt Schaub.
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Safety Rodney McLeod agreed to a five-year, $37 million contract
with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles also agreed to a contract with backup quarterback Chase
Daniel, whose presence could lead to the exit of Mark Sanchez.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign free agent tight end
Ladarius Green, ESPN.com reported.
The Steelers also agreed to terms with offensive guard Ramon Foster
on a new three-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
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Inside linebacker Danny Trevathan agreed to a deal with the Chicago
Bears believed to be worth more than $7 million per year for four
years.
The Bears also landed former Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle
Bobbie Massie.
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The Washington Redskins announced they have re-signed Colt McCoy to
be the backup to Kirk Cousins, and according to reports, McCoy
agreed to a three-year deal.
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Safety George Iloka and the Cincinnati Bengals agreed to terms on a
five-year, $30 million contract.
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Nose tackle Ian Williams agreed to a five-year contract to remain
with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Linebacker Rolando McClain re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys,
agreeing to a one-year deal. He can earn up to $5 million in 2016.
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The Detroit Lions reached agreement with wide receiver Marvin Jones,
hoping he can fill a gaping void created with Calvin Johnson's
retirement Tuesday.
The Lions also re-signed starting defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to a
two-year deal, NFL.com reported.
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The Carolina Panthers re-signed defensive end Charles Johnson to a
one-year contract.
The Panthers also re-signed fullback Mike Tolbert to a two-year deal
worth nearly $2 million per year, according to the Charlotte
Observer.
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Tight end Antonio Gates agreed to a new two-year, $12 million
contract with the San Diego Chargers and will return for his 14th
season with the franchise in 2016.
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The New Orleans Saints announced they have reached agreement with
tight end Coby Fleener on a five-year contract, and NFL.com reports
the deal is worth $36 million.
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The Indianapolis Colts announced they have released wide receiver
Andre Johnson.
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Offensive tackle reached Mitchell Schwartz, reached agreement on a
five-year deal to play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The Chiefs were fined and must forfeit two draft choices after being
informed by the NFL on that they violated the league's
anti-tampering policy relating to their contact with prospective
unrestricted free agent Jeremy Maclin, then under contract to the
Philadelphia Eagles.
Kansas City will forfeit its third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft
and its sixth-round pick in 2017 and was fined $250,000. Head coach
Andy Reid was fined $75,000 and general manager John Dorsey was
fined $25,000. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))
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