Ward, who helped lead the team to Super Bowl LIII, had 54 total tackles in 12 games last season in San Francisco. He missed significant time after his daughter died after a long battle with heart issues.
Eagles send QB Kenny Pickett to the Browns, acquire Dorian Thompson-Robinson in exchange
Philadelphia and Cleveland swapped backup quarterbacks on Monday, with the Eagles also picking up a fifth-round pick in the trade.
Giants reportedly get DT Roy Robertson-Harris
The New York Giants are bringing in a veteran defensive lineman, striking a two-year, $10 million deal with Roy Robertson-Harris on Monday, according to the NFL Network.
Patriots reach 2-year deal with QB Josh Dobbs to back up Drake Maye: Report
The Patriots have their backup quarterback. Josh Dobbs reached a two-year deal with New England on Monday afternoon, his agent confirmed. The terms were not disclosed.
Bengals to sign run-stopper T.J. Slaton
Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton is joining the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year $15.1 million deal, NFL Network reports.
Titans pick up LB Cody Barton with 3-year, $21 million deal: Report
The Tennessee Titans are strengthening their defensive line, signing linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year, $21 million deal, per NFL Network.
Raiders reach 2-year, $16 million deal with Jeremy Chinn: Report
The Raiders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with safety Jeremy Chinn on Monday, according to the NFL Network.
Panthers get edge Patrick Jones II
Jones had 39 total tackles and seven sacks, both of which were career-highs, last season with the Vikings.
Bobby Brown III heads to Panthers on a 3-year, $21 million deal: Report
The Panthers added another piece to their defensive line, reaching a three-year deal with free agent defensive tackle Bobby Brown III on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network.
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Jags reportedly land C Robert Hainsey
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey reached a three-year, $21 million deal with the Jaguars on Monday, according to the NFL Network.
Malcolm Koonce returning to Las Vegas on 1-year, $12 million deal: Report
The Las Vegas Raiders struck a one-year, $12 million deal with defensive end Malcolm Koonce to keep him around next season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Report: CB Nate Hobbs heading to Packers
Hobbs had 49 total tackles and an interception in 11 games last season, though he missed several games with an ankle injury and an illness.
Report: DT Khyiris Tonga heading to Patriots on 1-year, $2.7 million deal
The 28-year-old defensive tackle is reportedly signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Chargers agree to 2-year, $13 million deal with cornerback Donte Jackson: Report
The Chargers reached a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent cornerback Donte Jackson on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson had 38 total tackles and a career-high five interceptions last season with the Steelers.