Cincinnati Bengals C T.J. Johnson is expected to compete for one of the starting guard jobs during training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals restricted free-agent C T.J. Johnson signed a two-year deal with the Bengals Friday, March 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Updating a previous story, retired RB Marshawn Lynch met with Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll on Thursday, March 16, to ask for his release, according to the Huffington Post’s Jordan Schultz.

Free-agent DT John Jenkins (Seahawks) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Chicago Bears, according to a source.

Free-agent QB Josh McCown (Browns) will visit with the New York Jets on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

LSU RB Leonard Fournette is visiting with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, March 17.

The New York Jets reportedly pulled their free-agent offer to LB Dont’a Hightower prior to his signing with the New England Patriots due to concerns over his physical, according to NFL.Network’s Albert Breer.

Free-agent QB Geno Smith (Jets) will take a physical with the New York Giants, and he’s expected to sign with them Monday, March 20.

Updating earlier reports, New York Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul’s four-year deal averages about $17 million per year, and it includes $54 million guaranteed.

Updating an earlier report, New York Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul agreed to a four-year deal Friday, March 17. Financial terms have not been disclosed.