Earlier this week, the Houston Texans made some moves, having reportedly acquired veteran running back David Montgomery<\/a> from the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and a fourth- and sixth-round pick. The team also reportedly agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard<\/a> to the Cleveland Browns, who subsequently agreed to terms on a three-year, $63 million extension.<\/p>\n The Chiefs made a splash play on Wednesday, reportedly trading All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams<\/a> in exchange for the 29th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, as well as a fifth and sixth and 2027 third-round pick.<\/p>\n The week leading up to the official start of free agency on March 12 will also be a busy time for the release of NFL veterans, as each team makes moves to become compliant with the salary cap, which is officially set at $301.2 million per club<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Among players who will reportedly be released are Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs<\/a>, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray<\/a>, Vikings veterans Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave<\/a>, as well as Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also having affected the market was Tuesday\u2019s official franchise tag deadline<\/a>, with three offensive stars having received the tag so far, including Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts<\/a> and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens<\/a>. The Jets will reportedly place the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall<\/a> as the two sides continue to negotiate a long-term contract.<\/p>\n The Indianapolis Colts, meanwhile, will place the lesser-known transition tag on veteran quarterback Daniel Jones<\/a>. The tag, worth a fully-guaranteed $37.833 million, per Over The Cap<\/a>, will allow him to negotiate with other NFL teams and provide the Colts the opportunity to match any offer sheet Jones signs.<\/p>\n Teams are able to negotiate a long-term deal with any tagged player until July 15 at 4 p.m. ET. If no long-term deal has been negotiated at that point, the player will play on the tag.<\/p>\n Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news, reports and rumors in the week leading up to the start of free agency.<\/p>\n Live57 updates Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n Free-agent offensive tackle Jedrick Wills is visiting several NFL teams, including the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wills, who turns 27 in May, sat out last season while recovering from a torn MCL in his right knee. He played all five of his previous NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns, appearing in 58 games and starting 57 \u2014 mostly at left tackle.<\/p>\n The five-year veteran was Cleveland\u2019s 2020 first-round pick, selected No. 10 overall out of Alabama.<\/p>\n Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n Offensive lineman Alex Palczewski and the Denver Broncos have agreed on a two-year contract, NFL Network\u2019s Tom Pelissero reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Palczewski, 26, appeared in 17 games for the Broncos last season and started 10, subbing in at left guard for Ben Powers. In 2024, he started two games at right tackle for Mike McGlinchey.<\/p>\n Palczewski is expected to begin the season in a reserve role but has demonstrated he can step in to start when needed and provides vital offensive line depth for Denver.<\/p>\n Sean Leahy<\/p>\n Eberflus, 55, served as Cowboys defensive coordinator<\/a> last season after three years as head coach of the Bears.<\/p>\n Sean Leahy<\/p>\n Even with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel on the depth chart, the Browns met with Alabama QB Ty Simpson ahead of next month’s NFL draft. Cleveland holds No. 6 and No. 24 overall, along with their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and three 5th rounders this year.<\/p>\n Simpson threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and 5 interceptions last season with the Crimson Tide.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n Morris had 6 catches for 55 yards with the Jaguars last season.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n The Houston Texans reportedly reached a deal to re-sign offensive tackle Trent Brown to a one-year extension worth up to $7 million, according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter.<\/p>\n Brown spent last season with the Texans after stints with the Bengals, Patriots, Raiders, and 49ers. The Texans re-sign Brown after trading offensive linemen Tytus Howard and Juice Scruggs earlier this week.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n The Houston Texans will reportedly promote Jerry Schuplinski to quarterbacks coach, according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter.<\/p>\n Schuplinski will replace former quarterback coach Jerrod Johnson, who left to join the Eagles staff. Schuplinski joined the Texans last season after spending time with the Rams under Sean McVay.<\/p>\n Sean Leahy<\/p>\n The 36-year-old three-time All-Pro has spent all 15 of his NFL seasons with the Saints.<\/p>\n In 243 career games, Jordan has 763 total tackles, 175 tackles for loss, 132 sacks, 67 pass deflections, and 17 forced fumbles.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you get a 10-sack season, if I was 26, I\u2019d be asking for top dollar,\u201d Jordan recently told TMZ Sports<\/a>. \u201cThings I\u2019ve never asked for is top dollar. All I\u2019ve ever asked for is to be valued.\u201d<\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n The Chicago Bears are trading wide receiver DJ Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills, ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday<\/a>.<\/p>\n In return, the Bears are getting a 2026 second-round pick, per Schefter.<\/p>\n Moore, 28, has spent the past three seasons in Chicago after beginning his career with the Carolina Panthers, who took him in the first round of the 2018 draft out of Maryland.<\/p>\n The Bills have been on the hunt for a standout receiver to help quarterback Josh Allen.<\/p>\n Enter, Moore, who caught 20 touchdowns during his three-season stay in Chicago and has eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark four times in his career.<\/p>\n Sean Leahy<\/p>\n The 28-year-old Mooney spent two years in Atlanta after playing the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Bears.<\/p>\n Last season with the Falcons, Mooney caught 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown in 15 games.<\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing tight end Jonnu Smith, according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>, who reported that the team will save $7 million against the cap in the process.<\/p>\n Smith, a 2024 Pro Bowler whom the Steelers acquired from the Miami Dolphins as part of the Jalen Ramsey trade last year<\/a>, will become an unrestricted free agent.<\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n The New England Patriots are reportedly preparing to move on from veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Patriots informed the 32-year-old Diggs that they\u2019ll release him after the start of the new league year, according to NFL Network\u2019s Tom Pelissero<\/a>, who also reported that Diggs had an additional $6 million set to become fully guaranteed next week.<\/p>\n Diggs confirmed his impending departure with a goodbye post on Instagram, thanking the Patriots for a memorable 2025 season<\/a>, in which New England reached the Super Bowl and Diggs led the team with 1,013 receiving yards.<\/p>\n Diggs will now look for his next destination, as he deals with off-the-field trouble. 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