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Getty Images For the second straight year, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will have a crack at the open market in March. Per a source with knowledge of the terms, Clowney’s compensation of “up to” $15 million on a one-year deal with the Titans includes a promise not to use the franchise tag in...

Getty Images The Saints got creative in their pursuit of free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, attempting an unusual move that would have seen another team sign Clowney first, pay him a bonus that would go on that team’s salary cap, and then trade him to the Saints. It didn’t work out and...

Getty Images Jadeveon Clowney has finally found his team. Clowney has chosen the Titans, he told Josina Anderson. There’s no word on the value of the contract. “It came down to familiarity over economics,” Clowney said. “Packing now to head there in morning.” The Saints and Seahawks had also...

Getty Images The Saints are saying farewell to a couple of veteran defensive players as they make their way to the 53-player limit. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they are releasing linebacker Anthony Chickillo. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media adds that they are also cutting defensive end Mario...

Getty Images The Ravens need an outside linebacker opposite Matthew Judon. They had interest in Yannick Ngakoue before the Jaguars traded the pass rusher to the Vikings. Although one report Saturday called Baltimore a “wild card” for Jadeveon Clowney, a source tells PFT that the Ravens...

Getty Images The Saints were proud of themselves for dealing a future pick to draft Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens and keep him from a division rival. But they didn’t like him enough to keep him on the roster. Stevens was among the cuts as they got to the 53-man limit. There were...

Getty Images Free agent Jadeveon Clowney is close to a deal, but a source tells PFT that it’s “not done” yet. Dianna Russini of ESPN reports Clowney is expected to sign with the Titans. But until a deal is agreed upon and signed, anything can happen. The Saints have made a strong push in...

Getty Images Forty-five minutes after Jadeveon Clowney reportedly was expected to sign with the Titans, the pass rusher still does not have a new home. PFT reported the deal is “not done,” according to a source, and now comes confirmation straight from the player. Clowney told NFL reporter...

Getty Images It’s a fairly busy weekend for all NFL teams, given that rosters will cut to 53 today and then a frenzy of waiver claims and more cuts and practice-squad transactions will be made. That didn’t stop the Saints from taking a break for a quick trip to Houston. Multiple sources told...

Getty Images Last year, as Labor Day weekend approached, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney fired agent Bus Cook. This year, Clowney has done it again. Per multiple sources, Clowney has parted ways with Cook. News of the move comes as the market for Clowney heats up, with the Saints, Titans, and...

Getty Images It appears Jadeveon Clowney will have a contract with someone soon, but it might not happen today. The defensive end’s representation has advised him to wait for cut down day to end Saturday so “teams involved, including others, could possibly have extra money to pay for the free...

Getty Images Jadeveon Clowney appears on the verge of signing a contract, and the Saints have emerged as a suitor in recent days. Mike Vrabel confirmed the Titans have made an offer to the defensive end, and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll indicated his team has left the door open for Clowney’s...

Getty Images [Editor’s note: We’re keeping track of the moves as NFC teams make them this weekend, as they have to get to their 53-man roster limit by Saturday at 4 p.m. Check back throughout the weekend, as we’ll update throughout.] Dallas Released safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Waived...

Getty Images Last year, franchise-tagged defensive end Jadeveon Clowney skipped all offseason workouts, training camp, and the preseason before striking a deal that facilitated a Labor Day weekend trade from the Texans to the Seahawks. Clowney could be striking a Labor Day weekend deal for the...

Getty Images Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, said earlier this week the league was working with the Competition Committee to determine the final rules for artificial noise. PFT previously reported that the fake crowd noise was expected to be somewhere...

Getty Images Jadeveon Clowney remains a free agent but maybe not for much longer. At least three teams are interested in signing the defensive end, and via multiple reports, the Saints are one of those teams and possibly the leader as the season opener draws closer. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media...

Getty Images It’s always better to be the Super Bowl MVP than the regular-season MVP. But the latter prize doesn’t suck, especially as it relates to getting compensated for a player’s future services. Four of the last five MVPs won the award for the first time — Cam Newton in 2015, Matt Ryan...

Getty Images Jameis Winston signed a one-year “prove it” contract with the Saints this offseason, and coach Sean Payton says Winston is proving it. Payton said Winston has done everything asked of him in training camp. “He’s doing real well. I’ve been pleased. He’s in good shape. He’s very...

Getty Images More than a decade ago, teams began to see the value in using multiple running backs — especially when it comes to the value of the contracts given to those running backs. By shifting away from the workhorse model, teams avoid being backed into a financial corner by a...

Getty Images Commissioner Roger Goodell might not think some teams having fans in the stands while others can’t creates a competitive advantage. The richest of his bosses disagrees. Via Joe Person of TheAthletic.com, Panthers owner David Tepper bemoaned the possibility of empty seats in his...