Brian Hoyer has agreed to sign with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal.

Six teams expressed interest in Hoyer, who played one season in Cleveland under Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains.

Hoyer will serve as Jay Cutler's backup at quarterback.

Last season, Hoyer played in 11 regular season games for the Houston Texans.

Ryan Fitzpatrick has told people he would "rather not play football" than play for the New York Jets at their contract offer, according to a source.

The Jets haven't budged from their initial reported offer of $7 million to $8 million per season.

Fitzgerald, 33, reportedly is seeking twice that amount annually.

Von Miller is optimistic he'll soon receive a new long-term contract from the Denver Broncos.

"I'm expecting a deal any day. That's just the mindset I have," Miller said while attending a charity event on Wednesday night.

Earlier this week, John Elway said there has been only one offer and one counter-offer with Miller's representatives. The Broncos placed the exclusive franchise tag on the Super Bowl MVP.

JaMarcus Russell says he will "play for free" if a team gives him another chance.

Russell, the No. 1 overall pick in 2007, hasn't played in the NFL since 2009.

"God makes things happen for a reason," Russell said in a video for Sports Illustrated. "Who's to say? You might see me back. You never know, man. You never know. ... Whatever it is -- I can be a water boy and work my way into a scout team. It doesn't matter. I'll go play for free."

Russell reportedly sent letters to NFL teams last season asking for another chance.

He has tried to mount a comeback before. In 2013, he worked out for the Chicago Bears. Russell had lost nearly 50 pounds.

Josh Norman made a last-minute attempt to sign his franchise tag with the Carolina Panthers, according to a league source and multiple reports.

The Panthers made Norman a free agent on Wednesday when they rescinded the tag. On Friday, Norman signed a five-year, $75 million deal with the Washington Redskins.

After being informed that the tag had been rescinded, Norman contacted the Panthers, offering to fire agent Michael George and sign the tag. The tag would have guaranteed him $13.952 million in 2016.

By that time the Panthers had filed the paperwork with the league and decided to move on.

Josh Norman has agreed to sign with Washington on a five-year, $75 million deal.

The Carolina Panthers rescinded the franchise tag on Norman this week, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Norman also considered the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.

Norman emerged in 2015 as one of the NFL's best cornerbacks. 

By moving to the NFC East, Norman will continue his rivalry with Odell Beckham Jr. twice per season (Week 3 & Week 17 in 2016).

Josh Norman is meeting with Washington but the New Orleans Saints are also making a strong push to sign him.

The San Francisco 49ers were also one of the frontrunners to sign Norman, but his decision is now down to Washington and New Orleans.

The Carolina Panthers rescinded the franchise tag to Norman this week.

Washington and the San Francisco 49ers are strongly pursuing Josh Norman in free agency and are considered the frontrunners.

The 49ers have the cap room to make a significant offer to Norman, who would be a substantial upgrade over their current cornerbacks.

Washington's need at cornerback is less pressing and they also have less cap space.

The Carolina Panthers have removed the non-exclusive franchise tag from Josh Norman, making him an unrestricted free agent.

"After a number of conversations with Josh's agent we realized that a long-term deal was not attainable," general manager Dave Gettleman said. "We have decided to rescind the Franchise Tag freeing Josh to immediately become a UFA. We thank Josh for all his contributions and truly wish him well."

The franchise tag had guaranteed Norman $13.952 million in 2016.

Norman had been seeking a long-term deal with the Panthers.

Gettleman had said at the NFL owners meeting last month he was "very comfortable'' with Norman playing under the tag.

Norman was one of the NFL's best cornerbacks in 2015.

Josh Norman will not report for voluntary offseason workouts when the Carolina Panthers begin their program on April 25.

Norman still hasn't signed the franchise tag that guarantees him $13.952 million in 2016. Until he does, he isn't under contract, so there is no incentive to report, barring a last-minute change.

Norman is seeking a long-term deal with the Panthers, who have until July 15 to strike a deal.