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The Texans have agreed to terms with free agent defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi on a one-year deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Fatukasi, 30, visited the Texans and Bills last week after the Jaguars released him. He played for Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke when he was drafted by the Jets in the sixth round in 2018. After four seasons …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 10, 2024, 07:20 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was suspended two games and fined $50,000 for refusing to leave the bench after receiving a game misconduct and a bench minor in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the league announced. He will …

1 He’s aging, returning from injury and still lacks a defining postseason run. But even consistent quarterback play is tough to find, and Cousins is still a borderline top-10 pocket passer with an eye for the big play.2 Back in full form after a couple of injury-riddled seasons, Hunter remains one of the most productive and physically imposing defenders in …

Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell will reportedly be joining the flood of free agents onto the market this week. Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Packers are going to release Campbell on Wednesday. Waiting until Wednesday allows the Packers to make Campbell a post-June 1 cut and clear over $10.5 million in cap space later this year. Campbell …

Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers’ roster is potentially on the cusp of some big changes entering the 2024 season. The team has had exploratory trade talks regarding multiple players, including defensive stars Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, according to The Athletic. They’re also listening to any offers for wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, according to Sports Illustrated.  Allen is reportedly the …

usatsi Quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying put. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing their 2023 starter to a three-year deal worth up to $115 million, and $50 million guaranteed, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms.  Mayfield confirmed his return, saying, “I wanted a chance to come back. I love coach [Todd] Bowles and the staff. I’m happy to be …

Getty Images Michael Gallup won’t be playing for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. The team has granted Gallup permission to seek a trade partner with the start of free agency season on the horizon, according to the Dallas Morning News. Wilson could very well be released if the Cowboys don’t find a trade partner. Teams, however, reportedly expect the veteran …

What Kevin Byard deal means for Bears defense, 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears ticked several important boxes when they agreed to a two-year contract with All-Pro safety Kevin Byard on Sunday. At first glance they added a bigtime ballhawk to replace Eddie Jackson in the back of the defense. They also importantly added a …

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 10, 2024, 08:30 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. On Jan. 20, the New York Islanders were two points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. That was the day the club announced that it had fired head coach Lane …

USATSI The 2024 NFL offseason figures to be chock-full of big-name player movement. All 32 teams can begin negotiations with pending free agents starting March 11, and both signings and trades can be finalized starting March 13. Where are all the top free agents headed? Who’s still available? Below, you’ll find a running tracker of the top 100 free agents …

Getty Images New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe doesn’t seem to mind that Mac Jones’ time in New England is over. On Sunday, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirmed the Patriots agreed to trade their former top-15 draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The league posted the news on social media, and drew Zappe’s approval as he …

Mar 10, 2024, 02:45 PM ET The 11-team field for the 2024 NCAA women’s hockey tournament is set, with the Frozen Four to be held March 22 and 24 at the Whittemore Center in Durham, New Hampshire. The top two seeds — Ohio State and Wisconsin — were the last two teams standing last season, with the Badgers beating the …

At a time when many are waiting to see what the Bears do at quarterback, they’re taking care of business in the defensive backfield. Three days after signing franchise-tagged cornerback Jaylon Johnson to a four-year deal, they’ve agreed to terms with former Titans and Eagles safety Kevin Byard, via multiple reports. It’s reportedly, per NFL Media, a two-year deal with …

Longtime Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday after 12 seasons, all with the same team. Cox, who came into the league as a first-round pick out of Mississippi State, ended his career as one of the greatest players in franchise history. He was named as a Pro Bowler for six straight seasons …

Getty Images One of the top available safeties is off the market. Kevin Byard, a two-time All-Pro during his time with the Tennessee Titans, will sign a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears, as reported by CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson. The contract is worth up to $15 million, according to NFL Media.  Byard was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on …