NFL Player News
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Javon Hargrave NT | GB
Javon Hargrave: Let go by Vikings
Hargrave is slated to be released by Minnesota on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hargrave's release doesn't come as a surprise, as the team informed him of the planned transaction in early March, and a trade never seemed likely to materialized. The veteran defensive tackle stands to draw solid interest as a free agent.
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Lonnie Johnson CB | MIA
Dolphins' Lonnie Johnson : Signing with Miami
The Dolphins have agreed to a one-year deal with Johnson, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports.
Johnson is joining Miami after spending one season in Las Vegas. The 30-year-old started the 2025 campaign on injured reserve but totaled 25 tackles (14 solo) and two pass breakups in the final nine games with the Raiders. The seven-year pro is expected to play a depth role in the Dolphins secondary with extended time on special teams.
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Azeez Ojulari LB | ATL
Falcons' Azeez Ojulari: Signs with hometown team
Ojulari (hamstring) is slated to sign a one-year deal with the Falcons, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Ojulari is an Atlanta native, and the Falcons are looking to bring the veteran edge rusher home. The 25-year-old played in just three regular-season games for the Eagles last year, totaling 67 defensive snaps. The number of defensive snaps Ojulari gets to see in 2026 likely is tied to the result of James Pearce's standing battery charges and what other moves the Falcons make around the outside linebacker unit.
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Durham Smythe TE | BAL
Ravens' Durham Smythe: Blocking in Baltimore
The Ravens and Smythe have agreed to terms on a contract, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Smythe had a substantial role for the 2025 Bears as a blocking tight end for both the offense and special-teams unit. He'll now bring that skill set to Baltimore, likely as a replacement for Charlie Kolar, whom the Ravens lost to the Chargers in free agency. The 30-year-old Smythe caught just four passes in 17 games during the 2025 regular season, a number that may increase now that he is paired up with Lamar Jackson in a new Ravens offense.
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Chris Williams DT | ATL
Falcons' Chris Williams: Signs with Atlanta
The Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with Williams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Williams is set to make $2 million for the 2026 season as he heads to Atlanta on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old ended 2025 with 14 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in 14 regular-season games with the Bears. The five-year pro will likely act as a rotational defensive lineman for the Falcons.
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Nick Cross DB | WAS
Commanders' Nick Cross: Signing with Washington
Cross is set to sign with the Commanders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Cross is an extremely durable safety, playing in all 17 regular-season games for the Colts over the 2025 season and logging 94 percent or more of the defensive snaps in 14 of those contests. The 24-year-old will be a youthful addition to a defense that has prioritized acquiring mainly older veteran players over the past few seasons.
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Jaylinn Hawkins SAF | BAL
Ravens' Jaylinn Hawkins: Plans to sign with Baltimore
The Ravens plan to sign Hawkins to a two-year deal, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Hawkins is set to receive a two-year deal totalling $10 million. The defensive back started all 15 regular-season games he participated in during the 2025 campaign, logging 71 tackles (45 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and added six passes defensed for four interceptions as well. The Ravens will acquire a safety coming off a career year to pair up with All-Pro Kyle Hamilton.
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Channing Tindall LB | ATL
Falcons' Channing Tindall: Signing with Atlanta
The Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with Tindall, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Tindall spent the second half of the 2025 season with Arizona after signing with them in December. In seven games with the team, the 25-year-old accrued eight tackles (four solo), acting as a rotational player on defense. Prior to his stint with the Cardinals, Tindall spent three seasons with Miami in a similar depth role.
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Josh Jones OT | SEA
Seahawks' Josh Jones: Sticking with champs
The Seahawks are set to re-sign Jones to a one-year deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Jones signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks in 2025, which culminated in a victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The backup offensive tackle was an instrumental piece of the team's journey to the NFC's top seed, as he started at left tackle for the final three games of the regular season due to Charles Cross' hamstring injury. Jones' production as the next man up has earned him a chance to try to chase another Lombardi with Seattle in 2026.