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Will Kaepernick play again? What we know, and what we don't

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled their joint collusion grievance with the NFL. How did we get here, and what happens now?

Kaepernick, Reid settle grievances against NFL

The NFL and Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid issued a joint statement Friday saying they have resolved the collusion grievances filed by the players against the league.

Source: Falcons won't tender RFA Poole

The Atlanta Falcons will not tender restricted free-agent cornerback Brian Poole, which will allow him to become a free agent, a source confirms to ESPN.

Source: Broncos likely to opt out on LB Marshall

LB Brandon Marshall, who has two years remaining on his contract, will likely become a free agent after the Broncos decided that they’ll likely not pick up his option, a source told ESPN.

Will Cowboys spend big? Barnwell predicts moves for NFC East

Will Dallas extend the contracts for three stars? What will Philly do with Nick Foles? Let’s make offseason moves for the NFC East.

What a rare buyer’s market means for QB-needy teams

There’s simply more supply than demand. If the 2019 QB market is a game of musical chairs, some 2018 starters are going to be left without a seat.

Are Saints a realistic option for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater?

New Orleans can make salary-cap room to keep the veteran QB, but whether the 26-year-old is open to a continued backup role is open for debate.

What now for Green Bay? Barnwell predicts offseason moves for NFC North

The Packers should let Clay Matthews walk. Minnesota should explore the trade market for Trae Waynes. Let’s make offseason moves for the NFC North.

Silver hasn't 'given any thought' to NFL inquiries

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he hasn’t “given any thought” to inquiries by NFL owners about his willingness to switch leagues and become commissioner of the NFL.

Grantham staying Florida DC over Bengals offer

Todd Grantham will remain Florida’s defensive coordinator with a contract extension that runs through 2022 after interviewing with the Bengals on Tuesday and meeting with team owner Mike Brown on Wednesday.

A quarterback buyer's market? Why this NFL offseason is rare

There’s simply more supply than demand. If the 2019 QB market is a game of musical chairs, some 2018 starters are going to be left without a seat.

What Steelers can get, financial impact, timeline for Antonio Brown

Can they expect a first-round pick for Brown? Why could it benefit them to wait until June to move him? Let’s sort through the details of the pending divorce.

Re-imagining Steelers' offense without Antonio Brown

The Steelers will look to players on the current roster to make leaps in production without AB, including JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Washington.

NFL reacts to AB trade request: Let recruiting begin

Antonio Brown wants the Steelers to trade him, and NFL Twitter has plenty of ideas about what that could mean and where he should end up.

Barnwell: So long, Ingram? Offseason moves to improve NFC South teams

The Saints running back could walk in free agency. Will Atlanta break the bank on a Julio Jones extension? How will Tampa Bay manage its cap?

Barnwell grades the Joe Flacco trade: How did the Broncos get here?

Denver will have $28.5 million on its 2019 salary cap for Flacco and Case Keenum with no quarterback of the future on the roster.

Sources: Ravens to trade Flacco to Broncos

The Broncos have agreed to acquire QB Joe Flacco from the Ravens, likely in exchange for a midround draft pick, sources told ESPN. The deal means the Ravens are committing to Lamar Jackson.

Picking players who need a change of scenery on all 32 NFL teams

The Steelers resetting without Antonio Brown, the Flacco era ending in Baltimore and the Bears bouncing their kicker are among the moves predicted.

Kareem Hunt to Browns: How he fits, status with NFL and more

The Browns are giving running back Kareem Hunt a second chance. Here’s what needs to happen for him to play again and what that means for Nick Chubb and Duke Johnson.

Source: Antonio Brown asks Steelers for trade

Wide receiver Antonio Brown has asked the Steelers for a trade, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bucs release DE Curry after just one season

After just one season in Tampa, defensive end Vinny Curry has been released by the Buccaneers.

Sources: Likely 1st-rounder Simmons hurt knee

Former Mississippi State defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, who projects as a first-round draft pick, has injured his knee in training.

Source: Texans to cut WR Demaryius Thomas

Veteran wide receiver Demaryius Thomas will be released by the Houston Texans on Tuesday, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Barnwell: Wait on Goff? Offseason moves to improve NFC West teams

The Rams shouldn’t give a mega-extension to their quarterback. The Seahawks should, though. And the Niners should keep their QB insurance.

What you need to know about Kyler Murray choosing football

Murray announced he’s dedicating himself to playing quarterback and entering the NFL draft. Here’s what you need to know.

Browns sign troubled former Chiefs RB Hunt

Kareem Hunt, who was released by the Chiefs in December after a video surfaced that showed him shoving and kicking a woman last February, signed with the Browns on Monday.

Reid re-signs with Panthers on 3-year deal

Safety Eric Reid is returning to the Carolina Panthers, signing a three-year contract on Monday.

Murray: 'Fully committing' life to being NFL QB

Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray announced on Monday that he was fully committed to becoming an NFL quarterback.

Former Chiefs DC Sutton joins Falcons' staff

Bob Sutton joined the Falcons’ staff as a senior assistant on Monday and will assist Dan Quinn with in-game strategy, managing the clock, usage of timeouts and replay.

Predicting offseason dominoes: 7 free agents who could cause ripples

One signing or trade can dictate several more moves. Let’s lay out destinations for seven potential free agents, then predict what comes next.