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March 23 (UPI) -- The New York Jets agreed to a sign free agent wide receiver Mecole Hardman, he confirmed on social media. The Cleveland Browns also announced they acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore through a trade with the Jets.

March 23 (UPI) -- Free agent tight end Foster Moreau was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and will step away from the NFL to seek treatment, he announced on Twitter.

March 21 (UPI) -- Longtime New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower, who won three Super Bowl titles, will retire from the NFL, he announced Tuesday.

March 21 (UPI) -- Former longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will throw at Auburn's pro day on Tuesday in hopes of getting signed by an NFL team, he announced.

March 20 (UPI) -- Free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and the Detroit Lions agreed to terms on a one-year contract, taking one of the best remaining defensive players off the market.

March 20 (UPI) -- The Carolina Panthers and former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen agreed to a three-year contract in free agency, the team announced.

March 17 (UPI) -- The Seattle Seahawks and former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush agreed to a one-year deal in free agency.

March 17 (UPI) -- Free agent tight end Mike Gesicki and the New England Patriots agreed to a one-year contract.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., March 16 (UPI) -- Jalen Ramsey is embracing the high expectations for the 2023 Miami Dolphins and is ready for heated practice battles with wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, he told reporters Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

March 16 (UPI) -- Top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter was sentenced to probation, must pay a fine, perform community service and complete a driving course stemming from charges related to a fatal car crash, his attorney said Thursday.

March 16 (UPI) -- The Carolina Panthers and running back Miles Sanders agreed to terms on a contract in free agency, the team announced.

March 16 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals and star offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal in free agency.

March 15 (UPI) -- The Dallas Cowboys released veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott, owner Jerry Jones announced Wednesday afternoon.

March 15 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers intends to join the New York Jets for the 2023-24 NFL campaign after leaning toward retirement earlier this off-season, he said Wednesday on the "Pat McAfee Show."

March 15 (UPI) -- Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst agreed to sign with the Carolina Panthers, a league source told UPI on Wednesday morning.

March 15 (UPI) -- The Dallas Cowboys upgraded their defense, acquiring cornerback Stephon Gilmore in a trade and re-signing veteran linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, the team announced.