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The Houston Texans reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year deal with LB Kevin Pierre-Louis Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. LB Kevin Pierre-Louis is signing a two-year deal worth up to $8 million with the Houston Texans, per source. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2021   Pierre-Louis, 29, has bounced around a bit […]

The Cincinnati Bengals nabbed some defensive help Monday, signing ex-Saints DE Trey Hendrickson, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bengals are expected to sign former #Saints pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, source said. They replace Carl Lawson with the one of the NFL’s leaders in sacks last season. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021   […]

Breaking NFL Free Agency news: Free agent QB Jameis Winston has agreed to a deal to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, per sources. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 16, 2021     A day after the New Orleans renegotiated the contract with Taysom Hill, the team also re-signed QB Jameis Winston, per Athletic NBA […]

The New York Jets added defensive help Monday by adding DE Carl Lawson, formerly of the Bengals, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: The #Jets agree to terms with #Bengals pass-rusher Carl Lawson. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021   Lawson was a fourth-round pick of Cincinnati in 2017, spending all four years […]

The Tennessee Titans added an offensive lineman Monday, agreeing to terms with ex-Browns OL Kendall Lamm, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Titans are signing former #Browns OT Kendall Lamm to a 2-year deal up to $8.5M, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021   Lamm, 28, spent the last two seasons […]

The New York Giants added some backfield help Monday, signing Devontae Booker to a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. RB Devontae Booker agrees to terms with the New York Giants on a two-year, $6-million deal, per source. Booker with Saquon Barkley in the backfield. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2021   The […]

The Los Angeles Chargers continued to add offensive line help Monday, reportedly agreeing to terms with OL Matt Feiler, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Steelers OL Matt Feiler reached agreement on a three-year, $21 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, per source. Chargers further strengthen O line. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021 […]

The Tennessee Titans made a defensive splash Monday, reportedly agreeing to terms with pass-rusher Bud Dupree, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Titans are in fact signing former #Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Another top edge off the market. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021   Dupree, the Steelers’ […]

The Arizona Cardinals nabbed some potential tight end help in free agency, signing FB/TE Cethan Carter away from the Bengals, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Dolphins have finalized a 3-year deal for #Bengals FB and TE Cethan Carter, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021   Carter, 25, has been with […]

The New England Patriots’ busy Monday continued into the evening, with the team signing ex-Jets DL Henry Anderson to a two-year deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Patriots snuck one more deal in under the radar, as they have agreed to terms with former #Jets DL Henry Anderson on a 2-year deal, source said. […]

The New York Jets made a splash Monday, signing free agent WR Corey Davis, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Titans’ WR Corey Davis reached agreement on a three-year, $37.5 million deal that includes $27 million guaranteed with the New York Jets, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021     Davis, the […]

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The Tennessee Titans snagged some defensive help Monday, signing ex-Colts DT Denico Autry to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Titans are signing former #Colts DT Denico Autry to a 3-year deal worth $21.5M, per me and @TomPelissero. He gets $9M guaranteed and $14.25M over 2 years. TEN’s first FA signing. […]

Jacksonville’s busy free agency continued Monday, with the Jaguars signing RB Carlos Hyde to a two-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: Carlos Hyde to the #Jaguars. 2 years $6 mil. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021     Hyde, 30, spent last season with the Seahawks, where he ran for 356 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars added a wide receiver Monday, signing Phillip Dorsett, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. WR Phillip Dorsett is signing with the Jaguars, per source. Urban Meyer wants speed and gets it. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 15, 2021   Dorsett, 28, was a first-round pick of the Colts in 2015. He played two […]

The New England Patriots signed Kendrick Bourne to a three-year, $22.5 million deal Monday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  Kendrick Bourne signs with Patriots Bourne spent each of his first four seasons with the 49ers, where he appeared in 58 games with 13 starts. In 2020, Bourne accumulated 49 catches for 667 yards and two touchdowns.  […]

Linebacker Joe Thomas signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Houston Texans Monday, per ESPN's Todd Archer.  Joe Thomas signs with Texans Thomas spent the last couple seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, where he provided linebacker depth and special teams utility. In 2020, Thomas accumulated 48 tackles and one pass defensed. 

Cornerback Ronald Darby agreed to a three-year deal with Denver Broncos Monday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.  UPDATE: Darby receives a three-year, $30 million deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ronald Darby signs with the Denver Broncos Darby spent the 2020 season with the Washington Football Team, where he 55 tackles and 16 passes defensed. Darby has also […]

The Los Angeles Rams re-signed Leonard Floyd Monday, per NFL insider Josina Anderson.  Rams re-sign Leonard Floyd After spending most of his career with the Chicago Bears, Floyd opted to return to the Rams Monday, where he secured a career-high 10.5 sacks in 2020. Floyd's presence allows the Rams to carry over their high-end play […]

Below are my game-by-game breakdowns of the West Region, featuring background tendencies for each team and matchup-specific notes to aid your decision-making process for Friday and Saturday. Stats are pulled from KenPom, ShotQuality, Haslametrics, HoopMath, and Synergy. This section will be updated following completion of the play-in games to reflect updated first round matchups.  Norfolk […]

Wide receiver Nelson Agholor is expected to sign with the New England Patriots on a one-year deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  Nelson Agholor signs with Patriots Analysis: Agholor enjoyed an impressive bounceback season with the Raiders last year, hauling in nearly 50 balls for 896 yards and eight touchdowns. His slot snap rate went down […]

Linebacker Vince Biegel is finalizing a deal to re-sign with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal Monday, per Miami Dolphins beat reporter Josh Tolentino.  Vince Biegel re-signs with the Dolphins Biegel returns to Miami on a prove-it contract. In 2019, he logged 10 starts and was productive in coverage and as a pass rusher. Biegel […]

Pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, per The Athletic's Vic Tafur. Raiders sign Yannick Ngakoue The Raiders likely hope Ngakoue can boost their pass rush. In 2020, Ngakoue secured eight sacks with the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens. Ngakoue is known for his effective “cross chop” that he uses […]

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Noah Brown to a one-year deal Monday, per USA Today's Jori Epstein.  Cowboys re-sign Noah Brown In 2020, Brown had 14 catches for 154 yards as a rotational receiver for the Cowboys. He has appeared in 37 games over three seasons. 

Cornerback Michael Davis agreed to a three-year deal with $15 million in guaranteed money to return to the Los Angeles Chargers Monday, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.  Michael Davis re-signs with Chargers Analysis: Michael Davis has been quietly excellent for Los Angeles over the last two seasons opposite the departed Casey Hayward. Davis has allowed […]

Pass-rusher Dee Ford and the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a restructured two-year deal Monday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  Dee Ford agrees to a restructured deal with 49ers Analysis: Dee Ford was limited to one game last season while dealing with a back injury. In the previous season, his first with the 49ers, Ford […]

Center Corey Linsley is expected to sign with Los Angeles Chargers Monday, per NFL Network Tom Pelissero.  UPDATE: Linsley agreed to a five-year, $62.5 million deal, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo.  Corey Linsley signs with Chargers Analysis: After seven years of keeping Aaron Rodgers upright, Linsley heads to Los Angeles to buy time […]

Safety John Johnson is signing with the Cleveland Browns Monday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  John Johnson signs with the Browns Analysis: Following an injury-plagued 2019 campaign, Johnson proved that his 2018 breakout was no fluke last season. Johnson topped triple-digit tackles with 105 and managed a healthy 11 pass breakups to go along with one […]

Offensive lineman Joe Thuney and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a five-year deal worth $80 million Monday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.  Joe Thuney signs with the Chiefs Analysis: After watching Patrick Mahomes run for his life in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs aren’t messing around. Joe Thuney has been one of the best pass-blocking […]

The New York Jets signed LB Jarrad Davis to a one-year deal worth $7 million, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  Jarrad Davis signs with Jets Analysis: Jarrad Davis had 25 solo tackles and 21 assisted tackle while missing 10 tackles in 2020. He also allowed a passer rating of 136.9 in coverage while playing just 329 total […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars completed a series of moves in quick succession Monday, including reportedly signing safety Rudy Ford to a two-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Jaguars strike again: They’re signing safety Rudy Ford to a two-year, $4.2 million deal, per source. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2021   Ford, 26, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars added a wide receiver/kick returner in free agency Monday, reportedly agreeing to terms on a deal with ex-Detroit Lion Jamal Agnew, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. One more for Urban and the #Jaguars: WR/returner Jamal Agnew is headed to Jacksonville, source says. The #Lions' fifth-rounder in 2017 cashes in. — Mike […]