With Romo available, Texans trade Osweiler to Browns

The Browns found a “franchise quarterback,” just maybe not their own.

With an eye on making another move at quarterback, Cleveland acquired veteran and a 2018 second-round pick on Thursday in a stunning trade with the Houston Texans, who were looking for a partner to help them get rid of the QB’s $16 million guaranteed contract.

The deal was made simply to give Cleveland more assets to perhaps trade for another QB such as New England backup and it allows the Texans to clear some salary-cap space to make a run at a starter.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback could be an option for the Texans. The Cowboys have informed Romo they will either trade or release him, something Romo appeared to confirm in a Twitter video thanking fans for their support.

The Texans, as of Thursday night, would consider signing Romo but do not intend to trade for him, per longtime Houston Chronicle NFL writer

The Denver Broncos are reportedly interested in Romo as well.

Cleveland and Houston are also swapping 2017 fourth- and sixth-round picks within the Osweiler trade.

‘Skins sign former Oklahoma DT McGee, lose Jackson and Garcon

Former Oakland Raiders defensive tackle signed with the Washington Redskins during the opening hours of free agency Thursday.

The Muskogee native and former OU player signed a five-year, $25 million contract, per NFL Network.

Washington also signed defensive tackle and safety

to multiyear contracts Thursday. However, it lost both starting receivers, and

to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers, respectively.

Stills re-signs with Dolphins

Former Oklahoma receiver

has signed a $32 million, four-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins.

The deal Wednesday came on the eve of the start of free agency and ensured the Dolphins will keep their best deep threat. Stills led Miami last year with nine touchdown catches.

ESPN reported that Stills will receive $20 million guaranteed.

Redskins fire GM McCloughan, ending his mysterious absence

The Washington Redskins fired general manager

on Thursday, the opening day of NFL free agency.

McCloughan, 46, served as GM for the past two years and had a four-year contract. The day McCloughan was hired, team President

said the new GM would have full control over personnel decisions, but there were splits in the front office on a number of issues.

In a curious turn of events, McCloughan did not attend the scouting combine earlier this month, with a spokesman saying he was “taking care of some family matters.”

Around the league

Former Denver Broncos offensive tackle reportedly signed with the Los Angeles Chargers for four-years, $53 million, per ESPN. The Broncos had released the former Oklahoma State player last month ... The Browns spent liberally on the first day of the free agency signing period by landing former Cincinnati Bengals right guard

(five years, $60 million), Green Bay center

(three years, $16.75 million) and giving left guard

a five-year, $51 million extension ... The Chicago Bears released longtime quarterback on Thursday.

FROM WIRE REPORTS