NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, March 5
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- NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order
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Baltimore Ravens
FRANCHISE TAG
- DT Justin Madubuike received the franchise tag for the 2024 season, the team announced.
Carolina Panthers
FRANCHISE TAG
- LB Brian Burns has been given the franchise tag for the 2024 season, the team announced.
ROSTER CUTS
- TE Hayden Hurst will be released after the start of the new league year, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. In one season in Carolina, Hurst caught 18 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown in nine games played. The TE joined the Panthers in 2023 on a three-year deal.
Chicago Bears
FRANCHISE TAG
- CB Jaylon Johnson had the franchise tag applied to him by the Bears, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The tag for cornerbacks is $19.8 million.
OTHER NEWS
- The Bears announced they have promoted Karen B. Murphy to EVP of stadium development and Chief Operating Officer.
Houston Texans
SIGNINGS
- TE Dalton Schultz is re-signing with Houston on a three-year, $36 million deal with $23.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Indianapolis Colts
FRANCHISE TAG
- WR Michael Pittman is having the franchise tag applied to him, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. The wide receiver tag is worth $21.8 million.
SIGNINGS
- C Jack Anderson signed a contract extension, the team announced.
Jacksonville Jaguars
FRANCHISE TAG
- LB Josh Allen is expected to receive the franchise tag, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The tag for linebackers is $24.007 million. The team later announced the news.
ROSTER CUTS
- DT Folorunso Fatukasi
- CB Darious Williams will be released by Jacksonville, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per a source. Williams had a $10.5 million cap hit in 2024. The cornerback tallied 19 passes defensed and four interceptions in 2023.
- S Rayshawn Jenkins is being released, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source.
Los Angeles Chargers
ROSTER CUTS
- LB Eric Kendricks
Miami Dolphins
SIGNINGS
- DT Isaiah Mack
ROSTER CUTS
- LB Jerome Baker
- DB Keion Crossen
Minnesota Vikings
SIGNINGS
- TE Nick Muse re-signed with the team.
New England Patriots
FRANCHISE TAG
- S Kyle Dugger is having the transition tag applied to him, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported. Dugger will earn $13.8 million for the transition tag. The team later announced the news.
New York Giants
FRANCHISE TAG
- RB Saquon Barkley will not receive the franchise tag, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. The longtime Giant is headed to free agency.
New York Jets
ROSTER CUTS
- TE C.J. Uzomah is being released, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Over two years in New York, Uzomah, 31, tallied 29 receptions for 290 yards and three scores in 27 games.
Seattle Seahawks
ROSTER CUTS
- TE Will Dissly will be released, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
- S Jamal Adams is being released, Pelissero added.
- S Quandre Diggs is being released, Pelissero reported.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FRANCHISE TAG
- S Antoine Winfield Jr. is receiving the franchise tag for the 2024 season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per a source.
SIGNINGS
- WR Deven Thompkins to a one-year deal.
- OL Brandon Walton to a one-year deal.
