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Nick Barnett Signs Two-Year Deal With Redskins

Sep 13, 2014 6:09 PM

Nick Barnett has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins.

Barnett was a longtime linebacker of the Green Bay Packers and spent the past two seasons with the Buffalo Bills.

Barnett was an All-Pro in 2007.

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Broncos Sign Ryan Lilja To Play Center

Sep 2, 2014 7:59 AM

The Denver Broncos have reached agreement with Ryan Lilja.

Lilja was a longtime guard with the Indianapolis Colts and he will fill the Broncos' injury hole at center.

RealGM Staff Report

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Dolphins Sign Julius Pruitt Over Collie, Laurent Robinson

Sep 13, 2014 6:14 PM

The Miami Dolphins have re-signing Julius Pruitt.

Pruitt was one of the first receivers cut by Joe Philbin last year in training camp.

The Dolphins decided to sign Pruitt over Austin Collie and Laurent Robinson.

Omar Kelly/South Florida Sun

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Jeff Saturday Won't Come Out Of Retirement For Broncos

Oct 31, 2014 12:38 PM

Jeff Saturday has no plans on ending his retirement amid the season-ending injury to Denver Broncos' center Dan Hoppen.

The Broncos already had lost J.D. Walton to injury, leaving Manny Ramirez as the current placeholder at center.

Saturday and Peyton Manning played together between 1999 and 2011 with the Indianapolis Colts.

Ed Werder/ESPN

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Bears Sign Jamaal Anderson

Nov 25, 2014 12:42 PM

The Chicago Bears have signed Jamaal Anderson, the seventh overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.

Anderson was signed to replace Sedrick Ellis following his sudden retirement announcement.

Anderson spent four seasons in Atlanta before signing with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent in 2011.

John Breech/CBS Sports

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John Abraham Agrees To $6M Deal With Cardinals

Sep 14, 2014 6:27 AM

John Abraham has agreed to a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals worth $6 million.

Abraham has played in at least 15 games while recording at least 9.5 sacks in each of the past six seasons.

Abraham also met with the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons this offseason.

Josh Katzowitz/CBS Sports

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Braylon Edwards To Sign With Jets

Sep 23, 2014 10:27 AM

Braylon Edwards has agreed to sign with the New York Jets.

This will mark Edwards' third stint with the Jets.

Edwards caught 18 passes for 199 yards and one touchdown last season with the Seattle Seahawks and Jets.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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Eagles Claim William Powell

Oct 31, 2014 11:36 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles were awarded a waiver claim on William Powell.

The Arizona Redskins waived Powell.

Nick Miller was released by the Eagles to create a roster spot for Powell.

Powell had 217 rushing yards on 60 carries in 13 games last season.

Bo Wulf/Eagles.com

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Lions Sign Chaz Schilens To One-Year Contract

Aug 28, 2014 10:37 PM

The Detroit Lions have signed Chaz Schilens to a one-year contract.

Schilens has 100 catches over five NFL seasons.

Schilens spent last season with the New York Jets, catching 28 balls for 289 yards.

Schilens spent the previous four seasons with the Oakland Raiders where he had injury issues.

Josh Slagter/MLive

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Peyton Hillis Agrees To One-Year Deal With Buccaneers

Oct 31, 2014 10:48 AM

Peyton Hillis has agreed to a one-year deal at the veteran's minimum with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hillis spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Hillis was on the cover of Madden NFL 12.

Jason La Canfora/CBS

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49ers Re-Sign Undrafted CB Lowell Rose
The 49ers have re-signed Lowell Rose four days after he was cut to clear a roster space for Eric Wright.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle

Tommie Harris Works Out For Buccaneers
Tommie Harris didn't play last season after spending 2011 with the Chargers.

Pat Yasinskas/ESPN

Jets Sign Billy Cundiff, Cut Brett Maher
Billy Cundiff is now with his 12th NFL team.

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Patriots Release Donald Jones
Donald Jones was released in order to ensure that Aaron Dobson and Josh Boyce get sufficient reps at wide receiver.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Dolphins Sign Kenny Stafford
Kenny Stafford, a wide receiver out of Toledo, is the nephew of Cris Carter.

Chris Perkins/Sun-Sentinel

Tony Gonzalez Promises To Retire After 2013 Season
Tony Gonzalez returned to the Falcons this offseason after being 95 percent sure he would retire when the 2012 season began.

John Breech/CBS Sports

Lions Release Jahvid Best
Jahvid Best has been limited to 22 games due to continued concussion symptoms.

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Victor Cruz Found New Deal 'Tough' To Accept
Victor Cruz was glad to sign a long-term deal with the Giants, but he did find it hard to accept.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Buccaneers Sign Lawrence Tynes To Replace Injured Barth
The Buccaneers have signed Lawrence Tynes to replace Connor Barth at kicker.

Pat Yasinskas/ESPN

Cutler, Bears Discussed Extension Before Trestman's Hiring
Marc Trestman wants to find out if Jay Cutler is a natural fit for the West Coast offense.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Packers Agree To $24.75M Extension With Morgan Burnett
The Packers have agreed to a four-year, $24.75 million extension with Morgan Burnett.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Henry Melton To Play For $8.45M Franchise Tag
Henry Melton was a Pro Bowl defensive tackle last season and had six sacks.

Vaughn McClure/Chicago Tribune

Anthony Spencer To Play For $10.6M Franchise Tag
Anthony Spencer was a Pro Bowl defensive end last season.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN

49ers Remain Interested In Austin Collie
The 49ers remain interested in signing Austin Collie, but won't pursue another receiver until after training camp begins.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Bengals Release Jamaal Anderson
Jamaal Anderson was the No. 8 pick in the 2007 NFL Draft at defensive end.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Cowboys Haven't Begun Contract Talks With Sean Lee
Jerry Jones has a reputation for paying to keep homegrown players such as Sean Lee.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Victor Cruz Agrees To $46M Deal With Giants
The contract pays Victor Cruz $15.625 million fully guaranteed the first two seasons.

Ed Werder/ESPN

Victor Cruz, Giants Expected To Sign Long-Term Deal Before Camp
Victor Cruz is expected to sign a long-term deal with the Giants before the start of training camp.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Clady, Broncos Resume Long-Term Contract Talks
Ryan Clady is seeking a deal similar to the seven years, $80.5 million signed by Joe Thomas last August.

Matthew Fairburn/SB Nation