Mar 15, 2023 FRISCO, Texas — Now that the Cowboys have released Ezekiel Elliott, he finishes his time with the Dallas Cowboys as the third-leading rusher in franchise history. Only Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett have more, proof of an exceptional run for the former first-round pick. “We’re a better franchise because

5:45 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers differed from his predecessor as the Green Bay Packers‘ quarterback in so many ways — from how he played to how he lived his life in the public eye. It was by design. He wasn’t a reckless gunslinger, the persona that defined Brett Favre, whose interceptions

11:01 AM ET The Philadelphia Eagles plan to release five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The Eagles and Slay could not work out a restructured contract and he will be a free agent today at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the sources said. The Eagles also had allowed

10:02 AM ET The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a three-year contract with Cincinnati Bengals free agent tight end Hayden Hurst, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday. Hurst is coming off one of his most productive seasons in the NFL, catching 52 passes for 414 yards — his second-highest career totals in each

10:14 AM ET PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers filled a significant defensive need by agreeing to terms with inside linebacker Cole Holcomb on a three-year deal, a league source confirmed to ESPN’s John Keim. Holcomb, a four-year starter in Washington, had his 2022 season cut short by a foot injury that required surgery. Prior to

10:36 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots are expected to sign free agent offensive tackle Riley Reiff, sources told ESPN’s Dianna Russini. The agreement with the 34-year-old Reiff — who has started 149 career games and will vie for a top role protecting quarterback Mac Jones — highlights Bill Belichick’s early free

5:14 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys answered one of their bigger offseason questions by acquiring cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts for a fifth-round draft pick, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Cowboys gave up pick No. 176, one of the two fifth-round compensatory picks they earned last week, to

4:40 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — While continuing to pursue a trade for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets secured one of his longtime wide receivers, Allen Lazard. The Jets and Lazard agreed to terms on a four-year, $44 million contract, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by TheScore.com.

9:40 PM ET The Detroit Lions and former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery reached an agreement on a three-year, $18 million deal, including $11 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. With Montgomery departing, the Bears signed former Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer to a two-year deal worth a maximum

11:15 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are signing free agent outside linebacker Arden Key to a three-year deal worth $21 million, with $13 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.