New York Giants, CB Greg Newsome II agree to 1-year deal

Cornerback Greg Newsome II spent last season between the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo The New York Giants agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million with veteran cornerback Greg Newsome II, sources familiar with the transaction told UPI on Tuesday. The five-year veteran split last season between the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars. Pro…

Pittsburgh Steelers, RB Rico Dowdle agree to $12.25M contract

1 of 5 | Running back Rico Dowdle (L) logged a career-high 1,373 yards from scrimmage over 17 appearances last season for the Carolina Panthers. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a two-year, $12.25 million contract with running back Rico Dowdle, his agency, Athletes First, announced. Dowdle reached the agreement with the Steelers on Monday night. The…

Skenes gem, Judge, Anthony homers lead Team USA past Mexico at WBC

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes issued seven strikeouts and allowed one hit over four shutout innings in his World Baseball Classic debut Monday in Houston. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo Paul Skenes allowed just one hit, while Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homered Team USA past Mexico on Monday night at the World Baseball Classic. Skenes unleashed his arsenal on the mound, pitching four…

Las Vegas Raiders trade for Buffalo Bills CB Taron Johnson

Cornerback Taron Johnson (C) appeared in 113 games for the Buffalo Bills from 2018 through 2025. File Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to acquire cornerback Taron Johnson through a trade with the Buffalo Bills. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic on Sunday night that the Raiders agreed to send a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Bills in exchange for…

New York Jets to trade for Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

1 of 5 | Veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) started 14 games last season for the Miami Dolphins. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo The New York Jets agreed to acquire safety Minkah Fitzpatrick through a trade with the Miami Dolphins, league sources told UPI on Monday. Fitzpatrick, who initially joined the Dolphins as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and reunited with the…

Houston Texans agree to $37.5M deal with guard Ed Ingram

Veteran guard Ed Ingram (R) started 14 games last season for the Houston Texans. File Photo by CJ Gunther/UPI | License Photo The Houston Texans agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract with veteran right guard Ed Ingram, a league source told UPI on Monday. Ingram, 27, started 14 games last season for the Texans. The second-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft joined the Texans through a…

Colts agree to record $114M contract with wide receiver Alec Pierce

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a four-year, $114 million contract with wide receiver Alec Pierce, he confirmed Monday on social media. Pierce is to receive $84 million in guarantees, including $60 million fully guaranteed at signing. The Colts confirmed the signing Monday, but…

Miami Dolphins to sign ex-Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis

1 of 5 | Quarterback Malik Willis appeared in 22 games over his first four seasons with the Green Bay Packers. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo The Miami Dolphins agreed to a three-year, $67.5 contract with free agent quarterback Malik Willis, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Monday. Willis' agreement, which includes $45 million in guarantees, was reached the same day the…

Steelers to trade for Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.

Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (L) appeared in 95 games over the last six seasons for the Indianapolis Colts. File Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to trade for Indianapolis Colts veteran wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic that the teams agreed to swap late picks in the 2026 NFL Draft as part of the transaction. The Steelers…

Longtime Buccaneers WR Mike Evans agrees to $60.4M deal with 49ers

1 of 5 | Wide receiver Mike Evans (R) is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' all-time leader in catches, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and points. File Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI | License Photo The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a three-year contract with wide receiver Mike Evans, sources familiar with the agreement told UPI on Monday. The pact, which is worth up to $60.4 million, will end the veteran pass…

Chiefs, RB Kenneth Walker III agree to 3-year deal worth up to $45M

1 of 5 | Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (L) totaled 161 yards from scrimmage en route to Super Bowl LX MVP honors. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $45 million with former Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Monday. The Super Bowl LX MVP will receive…

Dallas Cowboys to trade for Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary

1 of 5 | Edge rusher Rashan Gary (L) totaled 46.5 sacks over seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo The Dallas Cowboys agreed to trade a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft in exchange for Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary, sources familiar with the transaction told UPI on Monday. Gary, 28, signed a four-year, $96 million extension in 2023…

Miami Dolphins to cut QB Tua Tagovailoa, take record $99.2M cap hit

1 of 5 | Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who will be released, appeared in 78 games for the Miami Dolphins. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo The Miami Dolphins will release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan announced Monday. Tagovailoa's release, which will carry a post-June 1 designation, will result in a dead salary cap hit of $99.2 million, an NFL record. That…

Ohtani’s grand slam highlights Japan’s record win over Chinese Taipei

Japan's Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting a double against Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on Friday in Tokyo. Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Shohei Ohtani recorded a grand slam and five RBIs in one inning to highlight a record thrashing of Chinese Taipei on Friday in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener. The Los Angeles Dodgers' sensation went 3 for 4 in the 13-0 mercy-rule, Pool C triumph at the Tokyo…

Los Angeles Rams agree to $36M contract with safety Kam Curl

Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Curl (3) stared all 17 games last season. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo The Los Angeles Rams and safety Kam Curl agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic about the agreement Friday. The pact has a maximum value of $39 million. Curl, 26, totaled a career-high 122 combined tackles, five passes defensed, two sacks and a…

Houston Texans, DE Danielle Hunter agree to $40.1M extension

1 of 5 | Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter totaled 15 sacks over 17 starts last season. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo The Houston Texans agreed to a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and the Houston Chronicle about the deal, which features a $30.7 million signing bonus, on Thursday. Hunter, who…