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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, May 11

Published: May 11, 2023 at 12:18 PM

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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)

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Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

SIGNINGS

QB Clayton Tune, a 2023 fifth-round pick, has signed his rookie deal.
WR Michael Wilson, a 2023 third-round pick, has signed his rookie contract.
OL Jon Gaines, a 2023 fourth-round pick, has signed his rookie contract.
OL Paris Johnson, a 2023 first-round pick, has signed his rookie contract.
LB Owen Pappoe, a 2023 fifth-round pick, has signed his rookie deal.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

SIGNINGS

RB Bijan Robinson, a 2023 first-round pick, has agreed to terms on a four-year, $21.96 million rookie contract that is fully guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday, per a source.

Buffalo Bills

SIGNINGS

WR Justin Shorter, a 2023 fifth-round pick, has signed his rookie contract.
OL Nick Broeker, a 2023 seventh-round pick, has signed his rookie contract.
OL O'Cyrus Torrence, a 2023 second-round pick, has signed his rookie contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source.
LB Dorian Williams, a 2023 third-round pick, has signed his rookie contract.
CB Alex Austin, a 2023 seventh-round pick, has signed his rookie contract.

STAFF HIRES

Marissa Figueroa is being hired as an assistant athletic trainer for the Bills and will become the first woman hired as a full-time ATC in franchise history, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source. Figueroa, who joined Buffalo as an intern in 2021, was among the staff members honored in January for saving Damar Hamlin’s life. The team has since announced the hiring.

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers

SIGNINGS

OG Chandler Zavala, a fourth-round pick in 2023, signed his rookie contract.
OL Michael Jordan
OL J.D. DiRenzo
LB Bumper Pool
DB Mark Milton

Dallas Cowboys

SIGNINGS

TE Luke Schoonmaker, a 2023 second-round pick, has agreed to terms on his rookie deal, per his agent.
DE Mazi Smith, a 2023 first-round pick, has signed his rookie contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.

Denver Broncos

ROSTER CUTS

OT Casey Tucker

Houston Texans

ROSTER CUTS

QB E.J. Perry

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs

SIGNINGS

DB Martez Manuel

Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders

SIGNINGS

Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers

SIGNINGS

WR Quentin Johnston, a first-round pick in 2023, has signed his rookie contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source.

New York Jets

SIGNINGS

DL Al Woods: The 12-year veteran joins a budding Jets defense and will provide depth along the defensive line.

San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers

ROSTER CUTS

WR Tyron Johnson

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks

SIGNINGS

WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a first-round pick in 2023, has signed his rookie contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source.

Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans

SIGNINGS

WR Colton Dowell, a 2023 seventh-round pick, signed his rookie deal.
TE Josh Whyle, a 2023 fifth-round pick, signed his rookie contract.
OL Jaelyn Duncan, a 2023 sixth-round pick, signed his rookie deal.

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