Football (NFL)

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll came to Geno Smith's rescue once before, salvaging what was an NFL career seemingly headed nowhere.

Wes Welker is joining the Washington Commanders as a personnel analyst for the front office and coaching staff, according to a person familiar with the move.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release cornerback Jack Jones, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Asscociated Press on Sunday.

ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and the leading receiver in Atlanta Falcons history, announced his retirement on Friday.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Trey Lance agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — It was just two years ago that Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had his first meeting with the team's new coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising. Earnhardt announced on social media Friday that he has secured the right to use a stylized version of No. 8 and will forgo the original No.

The Chicago Bears finalized a one-year, $3 million contract with quarterback Case Keenum on Friday, adding a veteran to back up Caleb Williams. The 37-year-old Keenum spent the past two years in Houston with another prized quarterback in C.J. Stroud.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Geno Smith, who was traded to Las Vegas nearly a month ago, agreed to two-year, $75 million extension with the Raiders, ESPN reported Thursday. Smith's new deal takes him through the 2027 season and includes $66.

Star tight end Trey McBride has agreed to a four-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals as the franchise locks up one of the NFL's best young players through the 2029 season. The Cardinals confirmed the signing Thursday.