Green Bay Packers restricted free agent CB Chandon Sullivan on Friday, April 23, announced he has signed his free agent tender with the team for the 2021 season.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tyler Boyd leads all wide receivers with 1,515 receiving yards out of the slot since the start of the 2019 season, according to Pro Football Focus data. Boyd also is tied for second with 216 receptions and is tied for first with 15 receptions of 15-plus yards out of the slot.

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said Friday, April 23, in a pre-draft news conference that he has spoken with at least five teams about trading down from the eighth overall pick in the first round and acquiring more picks. If the Panthers do trade down, though, it won’t be far as Fitterer said he feels there’s a strong drop off after the first 15 to 19 players in the draft.

Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward’s fifth-year option was picked up for 2022 Friday, April 23. The option is worth $13.33 million.

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield had his fifth-year option exercised Friday, April 23. The deal extends him through 2022, and he’ll earn $18.86 million that season.

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Justin Layne was arrested in Lake County, Ohio, Friday, April 23, after a traffic stop. Layne is reportedly charged with driving under suspension, a speed limit violation and having a firearm in his vehicle.

Florida TE Kyle Pitts had 91 percent of his receptions in 2020 go for first downs or touchdowns.

Tennessee OG Trey Smith is a ‘Day 1 starter’ in the NFL, according to Charles Davis of NFL Network.

Tennessee Titans DTs Teair Tart and Larrell Murchison could share playing time at nose tackle next season depending on what the team does at the position during the draft.

Free-agent DT Maurice Hurst (Raiders) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, April 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.