The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- The Rams acquired safety Mark Barron, the seventh overall pick in the 2012 draft, from the Buccaneers in exchange for 2015 fourth- and sixth-round picks.
- The Patriots acquired linebacker Jonathan Casillas, along with a 2015 sixth-round pick, from the Buccaneers in exchange for a 2015 fifth-round pick.
- Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy will remain on the commissioner’s exempt list until his case is adjudicated in January, meaning he likely won’t play again in 2014.
Extended:
- Cowboys – DT Josh Brent, one year
Signed:
- Cowboys – LB Tim Dobbins (link)
- Falcons – S Charles Godfrey (link)
- Jaguars – CB Tommie Campbell (link)
- Patriots – DL Alan Branch (link)
- Raiders – DB Larry Asante (link)
Waived/Released:
- Buccaneers – KR Trindon Holliday (link)
- Chargers – CB Richard Marshall (link)
Major Injuries:
- Bears – DL – Lamarr Houston (link) and G Matt Slauson (link)
- Browns – DL John Hughes, placed on IR-DTR
- Cowboys – LB Justin Durant (link)
- Giants – LB Jon Beason (link)
- Panthers – RB Darrin Reaves (link)
- Rams – T Jake Long (link) and WR Brian Quick (link)
Retired:
- CB Champ Bailey (link)
Other:
- Chiefs unlikely to extend Justin Houston (link)
- Cam Newton not interested in Colin Kaepernick-style extension (link)