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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, March 7

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  • NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order

SIGNINGS

  • QB Mitch Trubisky's new contract with Buffalo is for two years, $5.25 million and includes $2.7 million guaranteed for the 2024 season, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday, per a source. The Bills also officially announced the signing.


VISITS

  • DT Foley Fatukasi is scheduled to visit the Bills today, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. 

SIGNINGS

  • CB Jaylon Johnson, who had been franchise-tagged by the Bears, is finalizing a four-year, $76 million contract with Chicago, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team later announced the deal.

ROSTER CUTS

SIGNINGS


OTHER NEWS

  • DB Chase Lucas will not be tendered by the Lions, and will be free to sign with any team as a free agent, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.

VISITS

  • DT Foley Fatukasi visited the Texans on Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source.

CONTRACT RESTRUCTURES

  • G Brandon Scherff and the team are closing in on a restructured contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.


SIGNINGS

  • G Ezra Cleveland agreed to terms with the Jags on a three-year, $28.5 million deal with $14.5 million guaranteed, Rapoport reported, per sources. Cleveland, 25, joined Jacksonville midseason from Minnesota via trade and played nine games for the Jags, starting five.
  • S Daniel Thomas is re-signing with Jacksonville, Rapoport reported Thursday, per a source.

SIGNINGS

  • LB Drue Tranquill is re-signing on a three-year, $19 million deal with $13 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

SIGNINGS

  • OL Kevin Dotson is re-signing with the club on a three-year, $48 million deal with $32 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.


OTHER NEWS

  • Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has named Rams president Kevin Demoff its president of all team and media operations, the team announced. Demoff will now oversee operations of the Rams, along with teams in other leagues.

SIGNINGS

  • TE Jonnu Smith has agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Dolphins, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
  • DT Daviyon Nixon signed
  • DB Elijah Campbell is re-signing with the team on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

  • OT Chukwuma Okorafor has agreed to terms on a deal with the Patriots, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.

SIGNINGS

  • S Tyrann Mathieu is re-signing with the Saints on a two-year, $13 million deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team has since announced the signing.

SIGNINGS

ROSTER CUTS

  • S Keanu Neal released with failed physical designation

SIGNINGS

  • LS Morgan Cox signed a one-year deal. Cox is a five-time Pro Bowler.