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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, March 5

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FRANCHISE TAG

FRANCHISE TAG


ROSTER CUTS

  • TE Hayden Hurst will be released after the start of the new league year, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. In one season in Carolina, Hurst caught 18 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown in nine games played. The TE joined the Panthers in 2023 on a three-year deal.

FRANCHISE TAG

  • CB Jaylon Johnson had the franchise tag applied to him by the Bears, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The tag for cornerbacks is $19.8 million.


OTHER NEWS

  • The Bears announced they have promoted Karen B. Murphy to EVP of stadium development and Chief Operating Officer.

SIGNINGS

  • TE Dalton Schultz is re-signing with Houston on a three-year, $36 million deal with $23.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

FRANCHISE TAG

  • WR Michael Pittman is having the franchise tag applied to him, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. The wide receiver tag is worth $21.8 million.


SIGNINGS

FRANCHISE TAG

  • LB Josh Allen is expected to receive the franchise tag, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The tag for linebackers is $24.007 million. The team later announced the news.


ROSTER CUTS

  • DT Folorunso Fatukasi
  • CB Darious Williams will be released by Jacksonville, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per a source. Williams had a $10.5 million cap hit in 2024. The cornerback tallied 19 passes defensed and four interceptions in 2023.
  • S Rayshawn Jenkins is being released, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source.

SIGNINGS

FRANCHISE TAG

  • S Kyle Dugger is having the transition tag applied to him, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported. Dugger will earn $13.8 million for the transition tag. The team later announced the news.

FRANCHISE TAG

  • RB Saquon Barkley will not receive the franchise tag, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. The longtime Giant is headed to free agency.

ROSTER CUTS

  • TE C.J. Uzomah is being released, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Over two years in New York, Uzomah, 31, tallied 29 receptions for 290 yards and three scores in 27 games.

ROSTER CUTS

FRANCHISE TAG

  • S Antoine Winfield Jr. is receiving the franchise tag for the 2024 season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per a source.


SIGNINGS

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