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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Feb. 24

Published: Feb 24, 2023 at 09:26 AM
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Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers

OTHER NEWS

  • G Austin Corbett's contract was restructured to create salary-cap space, the team announced.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns

COACHING NEWS

  • Bubba Ventrone was officially named the Browns' new assistant head coach/special teams coordinator. 
Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions

ROSTER CUTS

  • DL Michael Brockers: Acquired for a 2023 seventh-round pick in 2021, the 11-year veteran produced two sacks in his two seasons with the Lions. The move frees up $10 million in cap space.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars

SIGNINGS

  • QB C.J. Beathard: Jacksonville inked the backup quarterback to a contract extension. The new deal is for two years, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Friday. Beathard, 30, has been Trevor Lawrence's backup for the past two seasons, completing nine of 13 passes for 68 yards and an INT when called upon.
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs

COACHING NEWS

  • Matt Nagy has been promoted to offensive coordinator for the Chiefs. Nagy previously held a position as Kansas City's senior offensive assistant/quarterbacks coach.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings

COACHING HIRES

  • The Vikings named Grant Udinski as an assistant QBs coach, Lance Bennett as defensive quality control coach and Mike Siravo as inside LBs coach.
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints

SIGNINGS

  • DE Tanoh Kpassagnon: New Orleans is closing in on a multi-year extension for the 28-year-old pass rusher, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday. Kpassagnon was set to be a free agent. He had six sacks in 23 games played for the Saints over the past two seasons.

OTHER NEWS

  • S Tyrann Mathieu's contract has been restructured, clearing $4.668 million in salary cap space for 2023, Pelissero reported. 
Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders

SIGNINGS

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