Bills trade LT Glenn, move up in draft
The Bills put themselves in a better position to fill a big need at quarterback in the draft. The Bengals added muchneeded protection for their own franchise quarterback, Andy Dalton. The Bills moved up nine spots in the draft by swapping firstround picks with the Bengals, who also acquired high-priced left tackle Cordy Glenn in a trade Monday, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because teams are not allowed to announce trades until the NFL’s new business year opens Wednesday. Buffalo moved up to the No. 12 spot in the draft by trading the first of its two opening-round selections, 21st overall. The Bills also have the No. 22 pick.
Buffalo also traded its fifth-round pick (158th overall) for the Bengals’ sixth-round selection (187th) as part of the Bills’ second major trade in three days. On Friday, Buffalo traded starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor to Cleveland for round pick.
CHIEFS: Kansas City released one of their career sack leaders, Tamba Hali, and veteran stalwart of their secondary, Ron Parker, moves designed to help Kansas City get younger on defense and have some financial freedom for the start of free agency.
RAIDERS: Oakland released cornerback Sean Smith and right tackle Marshall Newhouse to create more salary-cap room heading into free agency. The Raiders also officially announced the signing of defensive tackle Justin Ellis to a three-year contract and signed receiver Griff Whalen to a one-year deal. BRONCOS: Defensive end Adam Gotsis has been charged with rape in Atlanta. An incident report said a 30-yearold woman went to Atlanta police headquarters on Feb. 1 and told an investigator Gotsis had raped her on March 9, 2013. The woman said she went to a party with Gotsis and then he took her to his home and raped her.
COWBOYS: Dallas resigned defensive tackle Brian Price, an exclusive rights free agent.
REDSKINS: Kicker Dustin Hopkins re-signed with Washington, and backup offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe was given a second-round tender worth about $2.9 million.
RAVENS: Baltimore signed offensive lineman James Hurst to a fouryear contract, a move that keeps him off the freeagent market and provides stability in front of quarterback Joe Flacco.
SAINTS: Right tackle Zach Strief said he’s retiring after 12 NFL seasons.
SEAHAWKS: Seattle retained one of their key defensive backs, signing safety Bradley McDougald to a three-year contract. He was set to become a free agent after playing last season on a one-year deal. NFL.com reported McDougald’s new deal is worth up to nearly $14 million. McDougald finished the 2017 season with 67 tackles and four passes defensed.