11:13 PM ET The Houston Texans have signed former Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Matt Kalil to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports. Kalil, a 29-year-old left tackle, missed the 2018 season with a knee injury. The Panthers released him last week. Former Carolina general manager Dave Gettleman signed Kalil in free agency before the

8:54 PM ET The Detroit Lions have brought in another cornerback with the potential to start, reaching an agreement with Rashaan Melvin on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Melvin is yet another addition to come with a New England pedigree, having played under former Patriots defensive coordinator and current

1:14 PM ET Associated Press Delaware safety Nasir Adderley‘s pro day ended early on Friday because of a pulled hamstring suffered while running the 40-yard dash. Adderley competed in four events before getting hurt. The top FCS-level prospect didn’t compete in the drills at the NFL combine due to a previous ankle injury. He was

7:35 PM ET Kevin SeifertNFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 The NFL’s competition committee has proposed two versions of a modified expansion of instant replay, according to documents released Thursday night. Both call for a one-year trial before any permanent decisions are

7:18 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a deal with longtime Minnesota Vikings punt returner Marcus Sherels, a source confirmed. The agreement was first reported by the St. Paul Pioneer Press, which said it was a one-year deal. Terms have not been disclosed. Sherels, 31, was the Vikings’ primary

10:54 AM ET The Eagles are closing in on a one-year deal with DE Vinny Curry, according to a league source. Curry was originally a second-round pick by the Eagles and played his first six seasons in Philly, including during the team’s 2017 Super Bowl run. He signed a three-year, $23 million deal with the

11:40 PM ET The Oakland Raiders have reached a deal with cornerback Nevin Lawson, the team announced Wednesday. The Detroit Lions released Lawson on March 11 in a salary-cap move, saving $4.675 million. Lawson, 27, was a consistent if not flashy cornerback for the Lions. A fourth-round pick (133rd overall) by the Lions in 2014,

8:09 PM ET The Buccaneers have hired Lori Locust and Maral Javadifar, the first full-time female coaches in franchise history, making Tampa Bay the first NFL team with two female coaches on staff. Locust is an assistant defensive line coach, and Javadifar is an assistant strength and conditioning coach, the team announced. “I know how

11:36 AM ET PITTSBURGH — Now that he’s a New York Jet, Le’Veon Bell can take stock of his five seasons with the Steelers — and his former quarterback. In recent interviews with ESPN and Sports Illustrated, Bell assessed his experience with Ben Roethlisberger, who was the subject of Antonio Brown’s criticism before the Steelers

10:18 PM ET HOUSTON — The Houston Texans on Tuesday signed AJ McCarron to be the team’s backup quarterback behind Deshaun Watson. The deal is for one year and $3 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, confirming an NFL Network report. Excited for this New Journey!! God has blessed us GREATLY! My Family &