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5:22 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Throughout the four-plus years coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have been in charge of the San Francisco 49ers, their quarterback plan has constantly evolved. In 2017, they didn’t use the No. 2 overall pick to take one of that draft’s top quarterbacks because they had

8:23 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing defensive end Carlos Dunlap, and a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the team is expected to let go of defensive tackle Jarran Reed via a trade or a release. Agent Drew Rosenhaus told Schefter that Dunlap’s deal is for two years and

7:03 PM ET The Washington Football Team signed wide receiver Adam Humphries on Thursday. Terms weren’t revealed, but the deal is for one year, a source told ESPN. The 27-year-old Humphries was released by the Tennessee Titans in February in a move that saved approximately $4.47 million in salary-cap space. He had 23 catches for

4:00 PM ET Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, while vacationing in Florida, knew what he wanted to do earlier this month when hearing the news that quarterback Dak Prescott had finally signed a long-term deal. “It’s a lot easier to do cartwheels on the sand, I’ll say that,” said McCarthy, during a press conference Thursday.

1:12 PM ET The Dallas Cowboys have informed free-agent pass-rusher Aldon Smith that they are not going to re-sign him after one season, a source told ESPN’s Ed Werder on Wednesday. After serving an indefinite suspension from 2016 to 2019 for multiple off-field incidents and violations of the league’s substance abuse policy, Smith joined the

11:43 AM ET Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder will gain almost complete control of the franchise after the NFL’s finance committee cleared the way for him buying out his minority investors. The NFL finance committee approved Snyder’s application for a $450 million debt waiver, an NFL spokesman confirmed. The other owners will vote at

7:00 AM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Inside the home locker room at SoFi Stadium, standing underneath a neon-glowing Los Angeles Rams logo, coach Sean McVay called out quarterback Jared Goff

6:26 PM ET Quarterback Joe Flacco has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agency announced Tuesday. “Congratulations to our client @JoeFlacco on signing with the @Eagles #NextChapter,” JL Sports tweeted. Flacco is receiving a one-year deal with $3.5 million guaranteed and the opportunity to earn $4 million more in incentives, a source

5:00 PM ET HOUSTON — Deshaun Watson‘s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, said in a statement that his law firm has “strong evidence” showing that one of the lawsuits alleging sexual assault against the Houston Texans quarterback is false and that it “calls into question the legitimacy of the other cases as well.” Hardin added that he

10:30 AM ET HOUSTON — A 14th lawsuit alleging sexual assault and inappropriate conduct was filed against Deshaun Watson by a woman who says she believes the Houston Texans quarterback is a “serial predator.” The lawsuit, which was filed Monday night and appeared on the Harris County District Clerk’s website Tuesday morning, alleges that Watson

8:31 AM ET The Atlanta Falcons and running back Mike Davis have agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $5.5 million with $3 million of it guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Davis shined last season playing for the NFC South rival Panthers. Carolina coach Matt Rhule and his staff quickly fell in

6:24 PM ET The New York Giants made their second big move in three days when they agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, according to sources. The deal is for three years and $39 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and includes $26.5 million in guarantees and more than $20 million

11:05 AM ET HOUSTON — Three more civil lawsuits alleging inappropriate conduct and sexual assault were filed against Deshaun Watson on Monday, including one that alleges the Houston Texans quarterback committed sexual assault this month. The attorney representing the women, Tony Buzbee, has filed 10 lawsuits against Watson since last week. One lawsuit filed Monday

5:25 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, whose team went on a free-agent binge that broke the NFL record for most guaranteed money spent on signings, described the aggressive approach as strategic. “It’s like investing in the stock market,” Kraft said, according to the “Football Morning In America” column. “You

6:00 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Spending in context: When Robert Kraft purchased the Patriots in 1994, he paid $172 million, the highest price for a professional football team at the time. This came to mind when looking for the best way to

3:00 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets added another key piece on their defense, agreeing Sunday to a two-year contract with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, a league source confirmed. Rankins, a former first-round pick who turns 27 on April 2, can earn as much as $17 million

3:52 PM ET Former Detroit Lions receiver Kenny Golladay has reached agreement with the New York Giants on a four-year, $72 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal can be worth up to $76 million and includes $40 million guaranteed, the source said. Golladay emerged as the Lions’ top receiving option the

5:54 PM ET Free-agent cornerback Kyle Fuller agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million deal with the Denver Broncos, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday. The Chicago Bears released Fuller shortly after the beginning of the new league year, freeing up $14 million in salary-cap space. Fuller, who turned 29 in February, was entering the