The Green Bay Packers have signed Jared Cook on a one-year, $3.6 million contract.

The Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears also had interest in Cook, who had 142 receptions for 1,786 yards and eight touchdowns at tight end over the past three seasons for the Rams.

Cook was a third round pick in 2009 by the Titans.

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to re-sign James Starks on a two-year, $6 million deal.

Starks rushed for 601 yards last season as Eddie Lacy had a disappointing season.

B.J. Raji said he is stepping away from football and that he will not play for at least the 2016 NFL season.

Raji released a statement Monday, referring to his decision as "a hiatus" and saying that he "cannot rule out a return to the NFL in the future."

"I have played football and been defined as a football player for as long as I can remember," Raji said in the statement. "This off-season was the first time that I felt myself pulled in another direction and I am excited to first be 'all in' with my family back home and then to explore new frontiers. I am not exactly sure what the next phase of life will entail, but I am confident that all of the lessons I learned during my NFL journey will provide a solid foundation for success."