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Mar 9, 2026, 09:13 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The Denver Broncos are re-signing running back J.K. Dobbins on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed at signing, NFL Network reported Monday, citing a source.

Dobbins appeared to confirm his return himself in a social media post.

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Dobbins’ value and the quandary of his free agency were both on display for the Broncos during the 2025 season. A late addition to the roster — he signed during minicamp last June — Dobbins, 27, led the Broncos in carries

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Mar 9, 2026, 06:58 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship will sign with the Houston Texans on a three-year, $24.75 million deal, agent Kyle McCarthy of Athletes First said Monday.

The deal includes $16.5 million guaranteed.

Blankenship, an undrafted free agent out of Middle Tennessee State in 2022, went from long shot to steady contributor during his time in Philadelphia. He started four games as a rookie and held down that post for the next three seasons.

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Blankenship, 27, was part of a championship defense in 2024 that finished first in passing yards allowed

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Mar 9, 2026, 07:14 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

Left tackle Braxton Jones has agreed to return to the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Jones, 26, was the first offensive lineman drafted by Bears general manager Ryan Poles. The former FCS product from Southern Utah was selected in the fifth round in 2022 and started 17 games at left tackle as a rookie. Injuries in 2023 and 2024 limited Jones to 23 games combined over two seasons, all of which he started at left tackle.

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Mar 9, 2026, 05:05 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The Arizona Cardinals made several moves Monday to bolster their offense.

Former Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew reached an agreement Monday on a one-year, $8.25 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Minshew will back up Jacoby Brissett on the team’s depth chart.

Also Monday, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne reached agreement on a two-year, $11.47 million deal with a max value of $16.47 million, his agents told Schefter.

The Cardinals also agreed to a three-year, $31.5 million contract with free agent

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Mar 9, 2026, 06:30 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

Shaheed joins cornerback Josh Jobe as important players returning to the defending Super Bowl champions in free agency.

Seattle, however, has seen both Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III (Kansas City Chiefs) and defensive back Coby Bryant (Chicago Bears) join new teams Monday.

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Mar 9, 2026, 05:32 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The Denver Broncos are re-signing one starting linebacker and releasing another Monday.

Alex Singleton is returning to the Broncos on a two-year contract, according to multiple reports, while Dre Greenlaw is being released one year after signing a three-year, $31.5 million contract, according to NFL Network.

The Broncos and Singleton agreed to a two-year contract worth $15.5 million that includes $11 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by DNVR Sports.

Singleton follows Justin Strnad as Broncos linebackers agreeing to return to the team.

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Mar 9, 2026, 06:26 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Kenny Pickett agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal that includes $4 million in guarantees, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

Pickett, 27, was the Las Vegas Raiders ‘ backup behind starter Geno Smith last season. Pickett appeared in six games and made two starts. He totaled 188 passing yards, a touchdown and a pair of interceptions. Pickett had a completion rate of 62.2% and a QBR of 3.4.

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Mar 9, 2026, 04:47 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The move now will give the Falcons two left-handed quarterbacks, Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., heading into the 2026 season.

Tagovailoa was informed Monday that he will be released by the Dolphins.

The Falcons entered the offseason in the market for a quarterback, with Penix Jr. recovering from a knee injury and Kirk Cousins set to be released before the start of the new

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