New York Jets RB Matt Forte announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Footballguys View: A second-round pick out of Tulane in the 2008 NFL draft, Forte rushed for over 1,000 yards in a single season five times. The last two years Forte fought through knee problems and was no longer the three down back he was in his heyday. Forte finishes his pro career only 202 yards away from 10,000 career rushing yards.
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart was released Wednesday, Feb. 28.
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Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) will miss the 2018 season, according to general manager Kevin Colbert.
Chicago Bears LB Willie Young was released Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is progressing from knee surgery, and he’s expected to be ready for conditioning in April.
Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears QB Mike Glennon was informed he’ll be released when the new league year opens, according to general manager Ryan Pace.
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns OT Joe Thomas is preparing to play, and head coach Hue Jackson expects a final decision on him soon.
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams has a lot of work to do this offseason before emerging as the No. 2 option at wide receiver, according to beat writer Eric D. Williams, who believes that job is still held by WR Tyrell Williams.
The Los Angeles Chargers would like to help RB Melvin Gordon with a stable of running backs with different skill sets, and they might be looking for a bigger, more powerful back to spell Gordon during the year.
New York Giants impending free-agent C Weston Richburg is unlikely to return, and the New York Jets might be interested since they need help at guard and center. Richburg can play both spots.