Cowboys get CB Gilmore in trade with the Colts
The Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts for a fifth-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the trade said Tuesday.
The addition of the five-time Pro Bowler came on the same day Dallas re-signed safety Donovan Wilson as the Cowboys try to further bolster a defense that carried the club at times during a second consecutive playoff season in 2022.
The Cowboys will give up a compensatory fifth-round pick in this year's draft, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade hasn't been announced.
It will be the third team in three seasons for Gilmore, the 2019 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year when he was with New England. The 32-year-old Gilmore played 16 games for the Colts last season, finishing with two interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a four-year Pro Bowl run ended.
Also, the Cowboys are keeping Wilson and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. Wilson and the Cowboys agreed to a $24 million, three-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement said. Another person says Vander Esch is returning for $11 million over two years.
CB BRADBERRY STAYS WITH EAGLES >> James Bradberry is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles. Bradberry, a second-team All-Pro cornerback, agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the signing, said $20 million is guaranteed.
Bradberry joined the Eagles last year after he was released by the New York Giants and played a key role in the secondary for the NFL's No. 1 pass defense.
Earlier Tuesday, the Eagles and running back Rashaad Penny agreed on a contract, a person familiar with the deal told the AP. A first-round pick by Seattle in the 2018 draft, Penny has been slowed by injuries throughout his career. He was limited to six games last season because of a broken fibula. He tore his ACL in 2019 and played just three games in 2020.
RAIDERS TO GET WR MEYERS, TRADE TE WALLER >>
The Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers have agreed on a $33 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until today, said it includes $21 million in guaranteed money. Meyers made the Patriots' roster as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He has averaged 70 catches and 800 yards receiving over the past three seasons.
The Raiders are also traduing tight end Darren Waller to the New York Giants, who will send the Raiders a 2023 thirdround draft pick, two people familiar with the deal said. One person said the Giants will send the Raiders their No. 100 overall selection.
Waller, who made the Pro Bowl in 2020, has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards, in 2019 and 2020, before injuries cut into his production the past two seasons. In 2022, Waller caught 28 passes for 388 yards and three TDs, missing eight games because of a hamstring injury.
QB RYAN TO BE RELEASED BY COLTS >>
The Indianapolis Colts will release longtime NFL quarterback Matt Ryan in a cost-cutting move today, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. By releasing the 37-year-old quarterback, it will save Indy about $17.2 million in salary cap charges next season and allowing it to open free agency with about $30 million of cap space.
QB DALTON TO JOIN PANTHERS >> The Carolina Panthers have found their stop-gap quarterback, agreeing to a two-year, $10 million contract with unrestricted free agent Andy Dalton, according to two people familiar with the situation. SEAHAWKS KEEPING DT REED >> The Seattle Seahawks brought back a familiar face, agreeing to a two-year deal with defensive tackle Jarran Reed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The deal is worth up to $10.8 million. The Seahawks also released veteran defensive linemen Shelby Harris and Quinton Jefferson, clearing more than $13 million in salary cap space.
VIKINGS, QB COUSINS ALTER CONTRACT >> The Minnesota Vikings reached an agreement with quarterback Kirk Cousins to change bonus language in his existing contract that cleared $16 million from their salary cap for 2023, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiation. His base salary this year is $10 million. His cap charge will now be $20.25 million, including the prorations from two different bonuses.
ALSO >> The Broncos continued their spending spree by agreeing to a two-year, $7.5 million deal with former Bengals running back Samaje Perine . ... Offensive tackle Trey Pipkins agreed to terms on a three-year contract to return to the Chargers . ... The Lions and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley have agreed on a $6 million, oneyear contract, a person familiar with the deal . ... The Texans have agreed to send the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a sixth-round draft pick for guard Shaq Mason and a seventh-round pick . ... The Bears agreed to a deal with former Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker.