The Miami Dolphins have traded Ereck Flowers back to the Washington Football Team.

Flowers revived his career there in 2019 when he moved from offensive tackle to guard. He then signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Miami last offseason.

The Dolphins will save $8 million in cap space and $9 million in guaranteed salary by shipping Flowers to Washington.

Miami also has four top-50 picks in the 2021 NFL draft to continue addressing the offensive line.

Jordan Reed is retiring from the NFL after experiencing a number of concussions during his career.

"I was pretty sure I was going to keep playing; I was feeling good about where I was at," Reed told ESPN. "But then I had some lingering effects and sought out professional help to get diagnosed. They told me it was not a good idea to keep playing. I agreed with them."

Reed visited Orlando's Plasticity Center in late winter for a brain scan. He said based on the results it was recommended he retire. Reed said it took him a while to make the decision.

"Before when I had a concussion I would feel better afterwards and I wouldn't have lingering effects," Reed said. "If I didn't have any symptoms I would have kept playing," he said. "I'm OK with it because I know the reason why I'm making the choice is for family and my children, so I can be there for them. It's just time."

Reed caught 28 touchdowns and was one of the NFL's best tight ends when healthy. 

Alex Smith has retired from the NFL.

Smith was the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2020 after helping lead the Washington Football Team to the NFC East title.

Smith underwent 17 surgeries to fight an infection and opted not to have his leg amputated.

Smith said he believes he has "plenty of snaps left in me," he is looking forward to spending more time with his family and "can't wait to see what else is possible" after 16 years in the NFL.

The Washington Football Team has hired Natalia Dorantes as the team's coordinator of football operations.

Working with the coaching staff and football operations, Dorantes will report directly to Ron Rivera in a chief-of-staff role.

Dorantes, 26, previously worked as a recruiting communications coordinator for the Texas A&M football team. She also worked in social media with the NFL and interned with the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 and 2016.

She becomes the latest female to land a high-profile NFL job and the first Latina working in a chief-of-staff type role in the NFL.

Despite signing Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ron Rivera says the Washington Football Team will hold a quarterback competition in training camp.

"There will be a competition," Rivera said.

In addition to Fitzpatrick, Washington has Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke at quarterback. Washington could also draft a quarterback.

Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder's family has gained complete control of the franchise for the first time.

NFL owners unanimously approved Snyder's purchase of the remaining 40.5% of the Washington Football Team from the franchise's minority owners, according to a source.

The league also approved a $450 million debt waiver as well as the $875 million sale. Snyder bought out his three longtime minority investors, Fred Smith, Dwight Schar and Robert Rothman, who have been with Snyder since 2003.