The Raiders looked set to trade away their most valuable veteran asset — pass rusher Maxx Crosby — in exchange for two first-round picks from the Baltimore Ravens. Instead, the deal collapsed at the 11th hour, reportedly over concerns regarding Crosby’s physical.
Although day two of the legal tampering period was far quieter than day one, NFL teams still took a handful of coveted free agents off the open market.
Spencer Fano and Christen Miller strengthen the line of scrimmage while Skyler Bell provides explosiveness at receiver. Cade Klubnik offers a long-term quarterback option behind Aaron Rodgers.
The Panthers defense needs impact additions at every level, particularly in the front seven. On offense, there were flashes of promise, but they still need a long-term solution at center and more youth and athleticism at wide receiver.
Minnesota has clear needs on both sides of the ball — far more than can realistically be solved in a single draft. With limited cap flexibility, the Vikings will need to maximize the value of every selection this year.
A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings and will join former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the QB room in Minnesota.
Free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Buffalo Bills, agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Free agent wide receiver Calvin Austin III is signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million with the Giants, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the 49ers, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, a source told ESPN. Defensive end Bryce Huff, however, is retiring from the NFL, he announced.
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
The edge rush market exploded, the Titans called on old friends, Mike Evans landed in a new place, and two players were very particular about their contract numbers.
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