Free-agent QB Mitchell Trubisky (Bears) agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills Thursday, March 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Footballguys View: Trubisky will go to a good organization with a good coaching staff and hope he gets another shot to start down the line. He’s an upgrade from Matt Barkley.
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault by a massage therapist via a civil lawsuit, it was reported Thursday, March 18. The incident allegedly took place in December 2020. It is the third civil assault case filed against Watson this week.
Footballguys View: Any movement in the Watson trade talks will be held up while this is resolved. We’ll be monitoring this as the Texans signed Tyrod Taylor in a possible sign that they are planning on life without Watson.
Houston Texans P Bryan Anger was released on Thursday, March 18., according to a source.
Free agent RB Kenyan Drake (Cardinals) on Thursday, March 18, signed an undisclosed deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to his representatives.
Footballguys View: Drake got 11 million guaranteed over two years, so the Raiders are likely planning a committee here. Josh Jacobs fantasy value takes a big hit here, and that’s not even factoring in the hit he takes as the Raiders for some reason decided to rebuild their offensive line.
New England Patriots TE Ryan Izzo on Thursday, March 18, was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022, per a source.
TE Ryan Izzo on Thursday, March 18, was acquired by the Houston Texans in a trade with the New England Patriots. The Texans are giving up a 2022 seventh-round draft pick in return.
Free agent TE Jared Cook on Thursday, March 18, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source, receiving a one-year, $6 million contract with $4.5 million guaranteed.
Free agent C Matt Skura (Ravens) on Thursday, March 18, agreed to a one-year deal to sign with the Miami Dolphins, according to his agent.
Free agent CB Rashaan Melvin (Lions) on Thursday, March 18, agreed to a one-year deal to sign with the Carolina Panthers, according to his agent.
Free agent WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has been in recent conversation with the New York Jets, according to sources on Thursday, March 18. The Jets are still looking to add offensive playmakers despite their recent signing of free agent WR Corey Davis.