NFL Football 3h Briefing
×AFC East Reinforcements
The Patriots bolstered their offensive line espn.com by agreeing to a three-year deal with Alijah Vera-Tucker, adding versatility despite his injury history, sources told ESPN. Meanwhile, the Steelers secured a backfield boost espn.com by signing former Panthers standout Rico Dowdle to a two-year, $12.25 million contract, strengthening their depth behind Najee Harris.
Chiefs Free Agency Blitz
Kansas City added defensive depth espn.com by signing free agent safety Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24.75 million deal, bolstering their secondary. The Chiefs expanded their receiving corps espn.com with a two-year, $11 million agreement for Tyquan Thornton, which could reach $14 million with incentives, NFL Network reported.
NFC South Linebacker Upgrade
The Panthers landed a linebacker upgrade espn.com by agreeing to a three-year, $45 million deal with former Jaguars standout Devin Lloyd, dramatically improving their pass coverage and run defense, sources told ESPN.