Category: nfl

Power play: Browns acquire QB Osweiler in trade from Texans (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Houston Texans' Brock Osweiler (17) prepares for an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Houston. The Texans traded Osweiler to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, March 9, 2017. (AP Photo/George Bridges, File)

The Browns found a franchise quarterback, just maybe not their own. Cleveland acquired veteran Brock Oswelier and a 2018 second-round pick on Thursday in a stunning trade with the Houston Texans, who were looking for a partner to help them get rid of the QB’s $16 million guaranteed contract. The deal gives the Browns more assets to perhaps trade for a quarterback such as New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo, and it allows the Texans to clear some salary-cap space to make a run at a starter.


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Cutting Cutler: Bears dump QB in latest offseason overhaul (Yahoo Sports)

The Chicago Bears have closed the book on Jay Cutler’s era as their franchise quarterback, an unfulfilling eight-year story that featured only one postseason appearance. The Bears made cutting Cutler their first official move on Thursday when the NFL free agent market opened, while they were reportedly working toward an agreement to replace him with former Tampa Bay quarterback Mike Glennon.

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The Latest: Steelers re-sign Landry Jones as backup QB (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2016, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago. The Bears released Cutler on Thursday, March 9, 2017, as the NFL free agent market opened. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding on to reserve quarterback Landry Jones. The team re-signed Jones to a two-year deal on Thursday that will keep him as the primary backup behind Ben Roethlisberger. Jones, who turns 28 next month, completed 53 of 86 passes for 558 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions while filling in for Roethlisberger last season.


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Eagles sign Alshon Jeffery, Torrey Smith (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, rear, after making a reception during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The draft remains the most significant means by which to build and fortify a franchise. Yet, as the salary cap increases exponentially each year under the 10-year labor agreement reached in 2011, the lure of veterans on the open market can be powerful. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Carson Wentz gets to throw to a pair of accomplished receivers next season. The Philadelphia Eagles agreed on a one-year deal with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, a few hours after giving wideout Torrey Smith a three-year deal on Thursday. The 27-year-old Jeffery is coming off two down seasons in which he missed 11 games due to injury and suspension.


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Browns acquire QB Osweiler from Texans (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Houston Texans' Brock Osweiler (17) prepares for an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Houston. The Texans traded Osweiler to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, March 9, 2017. (AP Photo/George Bridges, File)

The Browns found a franchise quarterback, just maybe not their own. Cleveland acquired Brock Oswelier and a 2018 second-round pick on Thursday in a stunning trade with the Houston Texans, who were looking for a partner to help them get rid of the QB’s contract. The deal will give the Browns more assets to perhaps trade for a future quarterback, and it allows the Texans to clear some salary-cap space to make a run at a starter.


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Inside game: Browns give G Bitonio 5-year contract extension (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Joel Bitonio looks to block against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio has signed a multi-year contract extension. Bitonio has developed into one of the NFLs best young interior lineman since Cleveland drafted him in 2014 and the Browns wanted to secure a player with Pro Bowl potential. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Before throwing money around in free agency, the Browns tossed some big bucks at one of their own. Cleveland signed left guard Joel Bitonio to a five-year contract extension on Thursday, locking up a player they feel can help their climb from a new low point following a 1-15 season. Financial terms on Bitonio’s deal were not immediately disclosed.


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