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NFL news roundup: RB James Conner works out revised contract to stay with Cardinals

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OTHER NEWS

  • When the NFL's free agent negotiating window opens on Monday, NFL teams may conduct one video or phone call (maximum 1 hour) with up to five free agents, rather than communicating strictly through their agents as in past years, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

  • RB James Conner has agreed to a revised contract to stay with the team in 2026, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Conner played just three games last year due to a foot injury.
  • CB Sean Murphy-Bunting has also agreed to a reworked deal to return for the '26 season, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. Murphy-Bunting missed all of the 2025 season with a knee injury.
  • P Blake Gillikin has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $2.65 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Pelissero and Garafolo reported.
  • K Chad Ryland is signing a one-year deal with the Cardinals, per Garafolo.

COACHING NEWS

  • The Falcons have hired Troy Kruchten as their defensive quality control coach, the team announced.

TRADES

  • CB Taron Johnson and a undisclosed 2027 seventh-round pick are being traded to the Raiders in exchange for an undisclosed 2026 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

SIGNINGS

  • DE Daniel Hardy is re-signing with Bears on two-year deal worth close to $5 million, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Joe Flacco wants to find an opportunity in free agency to compete for a starting job but would strongly consider returning to Cincinnati if he ends up having to settle for a backup role, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

  • LB Justin Strnad is re-signing on a three-year, $19.5 million max contract with $10 million fully guaranteed at signing, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.

SIGNINGS

  • OL Sean Rhyan agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension that has a max value of $39 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

  • DT Naquan Jones is signing a one-year, $2 million deal to stay with the Texans, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
  • LB E.J. Speed is signing a to two-year, $10 million deal with a maximum value of $13 million, per Pelissero.

SIGNINGS

  • K Blake Grupe has agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $1.4 million, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.

TRADES

  • The Raiders are trading an undisclosed 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for Bills CB Taron Johnson and an undisclosed 2027 seventh-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

SIGNINGS

  • FB Alec Ingold is signing a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Chargers, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported. The team later announced the signing.

SIGNINGS

  • CB Trent McDuffie, who was acquired earlier this week, has agreed to terms on a four-year, $124 million extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

OTHER NEWS

  • NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported there is not a lot of momentum for an A.J. Brown trade right now.
  • NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that there has been positive developments and increased optimism that Jaelan Phillips will re-sign with the Eagles.


SIGNINGS

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