Headlines:
- The Rams released three veterans on Thursday, cutting defensive end Chris Long, linebacker James Laurinaitis, and tight end Jared Cook.
- The 2016 NFL salary cap may exceed $155MM.
Free Agency Rumors:
- QB Kirk Cousins, Washington not close on deal (link)
- Browns C Alex Mack likely to opt out of deal (link)
- Jets likely to tag DE Muhammad Wilkerson (link)
- Bears undecided on franchise tagging WR Alshon Jeffery (link)
- DE Jason Pierre-Paul unlikely to return to Giants (link)
- Rams considering transition tag for CB Trumaine Johnson (link)
- Dolphins, DE Cameron Wake discussing extension (link)
- Chiefs prioritizing deal for S Eric Berry (link)
Retired:
- Jared Allen, DE (link)
- Rashean Mathis, CB (link)
- Jerod Mayo, LB (link)
- Heath Miller, TE (link)
Released:
- Bears – Jermon Bushrod, T (link)
- Browns – Jim Dray, TE and Randy Starks, DT (link)
- Falcons – Paul Soliai, DT (after March 9)
- Lions – Joique Bell, RB (link); Stephen Tulloch, LB (after March 9); C.J. Wilson, DT (link)
Re-Signed:
- Jaguars – Chad Henne, QB (two years, $8MM)
- Panthers – J.J. Jansen, LS (five years, $5.5MM)
- Titans – Craig Stevens, TE (one year, $2MM)
Suspended:
- Cowboys – Randy Gregory, DE (four games)
- Packers – Mike Pennel, DT (four games)
- Ravens – Nick Boyle, TE (10 games)