As NFLPA election looms, Smith hopes to keep 'boring job' MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith says he expects there are ''more than enough people'' who will express some sort of disagreement with him when the union convenes in Hawaii for elections later this month.
Palmer restructures contract, aims to be ready for OTAs TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer says he has restructured his contract to help with the team's salary cap status with the aim of making a good team better come the free agency period.
Chiefs release LB Joe Mays to create salary cap space KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran linebacker Joe Mays on Thursday as they attempt to free up much-needed salary cap space before the start of free agency next week.
NFL teams look for bargains, avoid busts in free agency NFL teams and their fans have been waiting for free agency since last season ended. Salary cap space has been counted and rechecked, ready for splurging on that star capable of turning franchises from losers to winners with the simple change of a jersey.
Panthers sign TE Olsen to 3-year contract extension CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers announced they have signed Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2018 season.
