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Bills sign DB Taron Johnson to three-year, $31 million extension through 2027 season

With a contract year in sight, Buffalo is keeping a key part of its secondary well beyond 2024. The Bills have agreed to a three-year, $31 million contract extension with nickel corner Taron Johnson, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. The team has since announced the extension. ESPN first reported the news….

Austin Ekeler: Signing with Washington about sharing workload, reuniting with Anthony Lynn

Austin Ekeler‘s departure from Los Angeles didn’t come as a surprise — in fact, it was a foregone conclusion for some time. His choice for his next stop, however, was interesting. Ekeler decided to leave the only team he’d known in his NFL life to the nation’s capital to play for the Washington Commanders, where…

Former Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch retires from NFL after six seasons

With his health in mind, Leighton Vander Esch is calling it a career. The former Dallas Cowboys linebacker announced on Monday that he is retiring after six professional seasons. The Cowboys previously released Vander Esch on Friday. “Seldom do you come across a player like Leighton, who grew up playing eight-man football only to first…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, March 18

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, March 18

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker Free Agency LT David Bakhtiari is diligently rehabbing and focused on playing in 2024, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported,…

Three prospects to watch at International Player Pathway program workout

At this point in the NFL offseason, roster-builders have scoured the free-agent market and built out draft boards in search of players who can help them win. And this week, teams will get an up-close look at another potential source of impact talent: the International Player Pathway program. On Wednesday, the 15 members of the…

Bengals HC Zac Taylor on safety Vonn Bell's return: 'He's the ultimate standard-setter'

Last offseason, safety Vonn Bell was one of several veterans the Cincinnati Bengals let walk in free agency to go younger on defense. After one season in Carolina, the veteran returns to Cincy to pursue unfinished business. Bell inked a one-year deal in Cincinnati to provide veteran leadership to a group that went through growing…

WR Calvin Ridley: 'I really wanted to be with' Jaguars but Titans had 'that other side for me'

Calvin Ridley delivered perhaps the biggest surprise of early free agency by joining the Titans. Choosing to pass on a re-up with the Jaguars, Ridley instead saw greener pastures with the AFC South’s last-place finisher, Tennessee, in part because of the role he hoped to play in helping the team back to contender status. “I…

Free-agent WR Mike Williams to visit Panthers, Jets and Steelers this week

Mike Williams is going on tour. The former Chargers wide receiver has visits scheduled this week with the Carolina Panthers, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday, per sources. Since Williams’ release from the Chargers after seven seasons, three teams on his itinerary is expected for a 6-foot-4 receiver…