NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, May 1
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- NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order
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Chicago Bears
ROSTER CUTS
- P Trenton Gill waived
JERSEY NUMBERS
- QB Caleb Williams, the 2024 NFL Draft No. 1 overall draft pick, will wear No. 18. He wore No. 13 at USC.
- CB Jaylon Johnson is changing his jersey from No. 33 to No. 1.
- S Jonathan Owens, who wore No. 34 last season with the Packers, is reverting back to his previous number worn with the Texans of No. 36. No. 34 is retired by the Bears to honor Walter Payton.
Dallas Cowboys
JERSEY NUMBERS
- RB Ezekiel Elliott, who wore No. 21 during his first tenure with the Cowboys, will now wear No. 15, the team announced Wednesday.
New Orleans Saints
SIGNINGS
- DB Will Harris has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Saints, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
New York Giants
SIGNINGS
- CB David Long Jr.
New York Jets
INJURIES
- OL Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) said Wednesday he is “on pace for a good start to the season” in regard to his injury recovery.
Pittsburgh Steelers
SIGNINGS
- DE Julius Welschof
Seattle Seahawks
ROSTER CUTS
- OLB Levi Bell
