The NFL offseason surged on this week, so let’s take a look back at the flurry of moves:
- The Colts signed safety David Sims, and waived offensive lineman Justin Anderson.
- The Buccaneers cut four players: quarterback Jordan Rodgers, running back Michael Hill, offensive lineman Gabe Carimi, and defensive lineman Derek Landri.
- The Seahawks signed three players: linebacker Mike Taylor, tight end Travis Beckum, and defensive back Terrance Parks.
- Leadership turnover continued in Cleveland, where the Browns announced Ray Farmer as their new general manager. Former GM Mike Lombardi was fired, and team president Joe Banner will transition out of the organization by May.
- One-time star quarterback Vince Young hopes to continue his playing career.
- Offensive lineman Greg Van Roten was released by the Packers, but caught on with the Seahawks just three days later.
- The Broncos gave John Elway a three-year contract extension, and added “general manager” to his title.
- The Raiders signed running back Kory Sheets of the CFL.
- The Saints cleared cap space by waiving safety Roman Harper, defensive lineman Will Smith, and cornerback Jabari Greer, as well as announcing they will not re-sign linebacker Jonathan Vilma.
- The Chiefs will not re-sign offensive tackle Branden Albert.
- Veteran Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is still 99% sure he will retire.
- The Lions released receiver Nate Burleson, and waived safety Louis Delmas.
- The Browns plan to void the guarantee in receiver Davone Bess‘ contract, citing his off-the-field issues.
- Former Giants defensive end Dave Tollefson announced his retirement.
- The Buccaneers signed quarterback Mike Kafka.
- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell earned over $44MM last year.
- The Chargers signed linebacker Cordarro Law of the CFL.
- The Saints re-signed kicker Shayne Graham and offensive lineman Bryce Harris.