Matthew Judon has signed his $16.3 million franchise tender with the Baltimore Ravens.

The deadline to sign tagged players to long-term deals is July 15.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta confirmed earlier this month that the sides have been talking about an extension and expressed optimism that a deal could eventually be reached.

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with Eli Apple.

Apple had agreed to a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 18, but the sides could not finalize the deal and he became a free agent again on April 2, according to sources.

The cornerback has started 51 games over his four-year career with the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints.

The Seattle Seahawks have signed Carlos Hyde to a one-year deal.

Hyde rushed for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns on 245 carries for the Houston Texans last season.

Hyde was a second round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2014.

Rashaad Penny suffered a torn ACL last season, while Chris Carson is coming off a hip injury.

The Kansas City Chiefs have opened extension talks with Patrick Mahomes.

The deal is expected to be the first in NFL history with compensation tied to the salary cap.

Other players have tried to negotiate a deal tied to the cap but have been unsuccessful. By tying salary to the cap, Mahomes would ensure he remains amongst the NFL's most well compensated players.

Mahomes' rookie contract won't expire until after the 2021 season.

J.J. Watt isn't seeking a contract extension with the Houston Texans.

Watt has two years and no guaranteed money left on his deal.

"No, I don't think that's necessary," he said. "I'm not going to sit here and demand anything. If I asked for an extension or money right now, I think that would be the wrong move."

Watt is under contract for $15.5 million in 2020 and $17.5 million in 2021.

Ronnie Stanley wants to be paid like one of the NFL's top left tackles.

The Baltimore Ravens lineman was rated as the best at his position last season.

"I definitely want to get paid my value and what I feel I'm worth," Stanley said. "That part of it is important. But, at the end of the day, I don't think money is the most important thing to me."

Stanley, 26, is entering the final year of his rookie deal.

Laremy Tunsil is the highest-paid left tackle after having signed a three-year, $66 million extension with the Houston Texans.

Jadeveon Clowney rejected an aggressive offer from the Cleveland Browns.

The exact dollar amount of the offer is unknown, but it is believed to be easily Clowney's most lucrative.

Clowney is recovering from a core muscle surgery and appears willing to wait as long as possible to sign with the hope of an improved offer.

Aaron Jones would like to finish his career with the Green Bay Packers, but he doesn't know if that will be feasible.

Jones is entering the final season of his rookie deal.

"Whether it's my first year or my last year on a deal, I'm going to be just as motivated," Jones said Wednesday on a Zoom call with the Packers media contingent. "It doesn't change just because a contract is on the line for me. I mean, I'm going to continue to work and do everything in my power. I trust my agency and the Packers. With that, I would love to be a lifelong Packer. That's my take on that."

Jones and the Packers were open to discussing an extension at the combine in February. Jones' agent confirmed this week that talks have taken place.

"There have been conversations and there will continue to be," Chris Cabott said.

Jalen Ramsey will report to training camp with the Los Angeles Rams without a contract extension.

Ramsey is entering the final season of his contract.

The Rams acquired Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2020 first round pick, 2021 first round pick and a 2021 fourth round pick.

Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports predicts Jadeveon Clowney will eventually sign with the Cleveland Browns.

“I still think it’s the Browns,” Robinson said when asked which team has the most interest in Clowney.

“When are you going to have the 12-to-14 sack season? You haven’t done that. We’re not going to pay you like you’re a 15-sack guy. You want $20 million (a year), that’s a 12-to-15 sack guy every single year.”

Clowney could be forced to sign a one-year deal.

“I think the Browns are interested in (Clowney) longer term than that,” said Robinson.