Football (NFL)

Six weeks after their playoff run ended with a loss to eventual Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia, the Washington Commanders parted ways with one of their defensive leaders and brought back another.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills reached an agreement on Friday to sign starting middle linebacker Terrel Bernard to a four-year contract extension worth up to $50 million, with $25.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings re-signed safety Theo Jackson on Thursday to a three-year contract portending a larger role for next season. Jackson’s agency, Equity Sports, announced that the deal running through 2027 is worth $12.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed special teams contributors Josh Blackwell and Amen Ogbongbemiga to two-year contract extensions Thursday. Blackwell has 22 special teams tackles over three years in Chicago.

Six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner is returning to the Washington Commanders after being a big part of their franchise-best turnaround and a trip to the NFC championship game in quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie season.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram and returner/receiver Devin Duvernay, two more moves that are part of an offensive makeover under new coach Liam Coen.

All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks this past season, received permission from the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday to seek a trade, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan has finished making changes to his coaching staff by hiring former Chargers head coach Mike McCoy as a senior offensive assistant.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse announced his retirement Thursday after 10 seasons and nearly a hundred wins, most of those coming with Kansas City and Buffalo. Morse, 32, had one year remaining on a $10.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars found a trade partner — a division rival, no less — for receiver Christian Kirk before officially releasing him.