NFL news that started the week off strong

Roster Updates

• The Arizona Cardinals announced they have signed tight end Stephen Anderson to a one-year contract.

• The Atlanta Falcons signed long snapper Beau Brinkley to a one-year contract. The Falcons also signed former Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans to a one-year contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Evans started 50 games for the Titans through his first four NFL seasons.

• The Buffalo Bills signed offensive lineman Ryan Bates to a four-year contract. The team also announced the re-signing of running back Taiwain Jones to a one-year deal.

• The Carolina Panthers signed cornerback Chris Westry, the team announced on Monday.

• The Chicago Bears re-signed tight end Jesper Horsted.

• The Cleveland Browns signed punter Corey Bojorquez. The four-year veteran has kicked the longest punts in the NFL each of the last two seasons, going 72 yards in 2020 and 82 yards in 2021.

• The Las Vegas Raiders officially announced the signing of quarterback Nick Mullens. The team also announced the re-signing of defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.

• The Miami Dolphins announced that cornerback Nik Needham had signed his restricted free agent tender.

• The New England Patriots re-signed defensive back Jabrill Peppers, the team announced Monday.

• The New Orleans Saints signed DE Taco Charlton. Charlton, entering his sixth season, has tallied 11.5 career sacks. The team also announced the signing of defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson to a one-year contract and the signing of safety Justin Evans. Evans has not played in the NFL for the last two seasons due to injuries.

• The New York Jets released tight end Ryan Griffin. Griffin started 31 games over the last three seasons for New York, but the free-agent signings of tight ends C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin paved the way for Griffin's release.

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed offensive lineman Fred Johnson.