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Texans Sign Pro Bowl LB Azeez Al-Shaair to Three-Year Extension

The deal signals Houston's push to keep a top-ranked defense intact.

Cowboys DC Christian Parker Says Dallas Will Run Its Own Defense

Chiefs Trade Up for CB Mansoor Delane as Kelce, Analysts Tout Defense-First Draft

Cowboys Sign First-Round Safety Caleb Downs to Fully Guaranteed $28.9 Million Deal

Bucs Draft Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15 as Teammates Tout Immediate Impact

Giants Set Arvell Reese’s Rookie Role at Will Linebacker

Texans Lock In Azeez Al-Shaair on Three-Year, $54 Million Extension

Giants Add Veteran DT Shelby Harris on One-Year Deal After Dexter Lawrence Trade

Harrison Smith’s Future Remains Vikings’ Biggest Post-Draft Question

Lions Trade Up to Draft Michigan Edge Derrick Moore at No. 44

Bills Draft TCU Linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr at No. 126

Colts Shop Kenny Moore During Draft With Release Still Possible

Fred Warner Cleared With No Restrictions for 49ers Offseason Program

Steelers Expected to Field Draft-Week Calls on Alex Highsmith

Steelers Said to Reject Cowboys’ Low Offer for Patrick Queen as Draft Scenarios Persist

Todd Monken Shrugs Off Missed Coaches Photo, Puts Emphasis on Winning

Buccaneers Add CBs Chase Lucas and Kemon Hall on One-Year Deals

Lions Re-Sign Defensive Back Avonte Maddox

NFL Locks In Seahawks for 2026 ‘Hard Knocks,’ Patriots for 2027

Packers Pressed to Add Veteran Edge Help as Parsons’ Return Remains Uncertain