With the conclusion of the Super Bowl, the offseason began in earnest this past week. Let’s take a look back at some of the bigger stories:
- The Lions kicked off the offseason by claiming safety Isa Abdul-Quddus from the Saints, and the Bengals released punter Shawn Powell.
- The Browns officially hired Kyle Shanahan as their offensive coordinator.
- Former Packers safety Nick Collins is attempting an NFL comeback, his career having been derailed by a neck injury.
- Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald restructured his contract.
- Seahawks receiver Golden Tate is willing to take a hometown discount to stay in Seattle.
- The Colts signed offensive lineman Jack Breckner.
- The Falcons released veteran corner Asante Samuel and linebacker Stephen Nicholas.
- The Chiefs signed long-snapper Thomas Gafford.
- The Redskins re-signed receiver Aldrick Robinson to a one-year deal.
- The Chiefs signed receiver Weston Dressler of the CFL.
- Saints quarterback Drew Brees is contemplating a run for president of the Players’ Association.
- The Broncos re-signed defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to a two-year contract.
- The Colts signed linebacker Henoc Muamba of the CFL.
- The Redskins re-signed exclusive rights free agent Doug Worthington to a one-year deal.
- Heisman winner Jameis Winston of Florida State plans to stay in college for two more seasons.
- Matt Cassel opted out of his contract with the Vikings, making him a free agent.
- The Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Lamar Mady.
- The Cardinals and punter Dave Zastudil agreed to a two-year extension last month.
- The Lions re-signed veteran center Dominic Raiola to a one-year contract.
- The Vikings released linebacker Erin Henderson.
- The Eagles and receiver Joe Anderson agreed to a deal.
- The Chiefs parted ways with defensive back Dunta Robinson.
- The Giants voided the contracts of tight end Brandon Myers and defensive back Corey Webster.
- The Colts hired former Browns head coach Rob Chudzinksi as a special assistant to Chuck Pagano.
- Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson said he won’t hold out of training camp.