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NFL news roundup: Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after nine seasons

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SIGNINGS

SIGNINGS

MINICAMP NEWS

  • QB Maverick McIvor of Western Kentucky has accepted an invite to Chicago's rookie minicamp, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
  • K Luke Akers of Northwestern has accepted rookie camp invites from the Bears and Eagles. He is the son of longtime Eagles kicker David Akers.

MINICAMP NEWS

  • QB Maverick McIvor of Western Kentucky has accepted an invite to Dallas' rookie minicamp, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

RETIREMENTS

  • S Justin Simmons on Wednesday after nine seasons in the NFL. Simmons, a two-time Pro Bowler, was drafted in the 2016 third round by Denver and played for the club through 2023. He spent his final season in the league in 2024 with the Falcons.

SIGNINGS

MINICAMP NEWS

  • QB Derek Robertson of Monmouth is set to try out at Jacksonville's rookie minicamp, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.


OTHER NEWS

  • TE Nate Boerkircher will wear No. 87. The Jaguars for their 10-member 2026 draft class, as well as those for undrafted free agents and veterans donning new numbers.

ROSTER CUTS


OTHER NEWS

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Fernando Mendoza will wear No. 15, previously worn by former Raiders quarterback/coach Tom Flores. Las Vegas for their 10-member 2026 draft class.

OTHER NEWS

  • TE Thomas Yassmin was granted a roster exemption as an international player.

DEPTH CHART NEWS

  • General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told on Wednesday that Kadyn Proctor, Miami's 12th overall draft pick, will begin his career at left guard for the Dolphins.

FRONT OFFICE NEWS

  • The Vikings announced on Wednesday that they have started their search for a new general manager following the conclusion of the 2026 draft. Rob Brzezinski has been serving as interim GM. "This will be a thorough and deliberate process led by ownership, with support from a small internal advisory committee of senior leaders," the team said in a statement. "We have also engaged respected firm TurnkeyZRG to assist in conducting a wide-ranging search." Minnesota added it will not publicly announce candidates and will provide further comment when the search is complete.

OTHER NEWS

  • TE Rob Gronkowski was voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced.

MINICAMP NEWS

  • K Luke Akers of Northwestern has accepted rookie camp invites from the Eagles and Bears. He is the son of longtime Eagles kicker David Akers, the franchise's all-time leading scorer and a six-time Pro Bowler.


MINICAMP NEWS

  • QB Derek Robertson of Monmouth is set to try out at Tennessee's rookie minicamp, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

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