NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, July 16
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Chicago Bears
SIGNINGS
- QB Caleb Williams has agreed to terms on a four-year, $39.49 million fully guaranteed deal that includes a $25.5 million signing bonus, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.
- WR Rome Odunze has signed a four-year, $22.7 million fully guaranteed rookie deal that includes a $13.3 million signing bonus, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported. The Bears have since announced Odunze’s signing.
Jacksonville Jaguars
ROSTER CUTS
- WR Wayne Ruby waived from injured reserve
- OT Chandler Brewer waived from injured reserve
Kansas City Chiefs
INJURIES
- OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list, head coach Andy Reid said.
- DT Derrick Nnadi (triceps) is expected to be placed on the PUP list, Reid said.
- DE Charles Omenihu (knee) is expected to be placed on the PUP list, Reid said.
- DE BJ Thompson is being placed on the non-football injury list, Reid said.
- CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) is expected to be placed on the PUP list, Reid said.
Miami Dolphins
INJURIES
- WR Tahj Washington has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list.
- S Mark Perry has been placed on the active/non-football injury list.
Minnesota Vikings
OTHER NEWS
- This season, the Vikings declared that Bobby Bryant, a longtime defensive back, will be included in the team’s Ring of Honor. With 51 career regular-season interceptions, Bryant ranks second in the franchise’s history.
New England Patriots
FRONT OFFICE MOVES
- The Patriots announced several personnel staff hires and promotions, including Alonzo Highsmith as a senior personnel executive.
New Orleans Saints
INJURIES
- WR Bub Means has been placed on the active/non-football injury list.
New York Giants
INJURIES
- QB Daniel Jones (knee) is not expected to be placed on the physically unable to perform list prior to training camp, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
- TE Theo Johnson has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list.
San Francisco 49ers
INJURIES
- WR Ricky Pearsall, the team’s 2024 first-round draft choice, has been placed on the active/non-football injury list. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported it’s not believed to be serious.
OTHER NEWS
- WR Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the 49ers as he seeks a new contract, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source.
