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The New England Patriots are expected to sign defensive tackle DaQuan Jones to a one-year deal with a $3.5 million base and up to $6 million in total value to bolster a defensive line aiming to avoid an 0-2 start; Jones started 51 games for Buffalo across four seasons, recording 99 tackles and 10 sacks, and will join Patriots linemen such as Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, and Cory Durden.
Green Bay signed former Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract, adding depth at the position after last season’s 38 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns. With Tucker Kraft likely healthy for Week 1 and Luke Musgrave sidelined, Smith isn’t expected to impact fantasy much but should provide veteran depth behind the Packers’ tight ends.
Six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan is set to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets after being waived by the Kings. The 17-year veteran averaged 18.4 points in 77 games last season and ranks 16th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 26,711 points.
Von Miller signed with the Dallas Cowboys, calling the move a dream within a dream as a DeSoto, Texas native who’s excited to play for his hometown team; after leading the Commanders with nine sacks last season, he expects 8-10 sacks this year and says he’ll be a great locker-room fit as he enters his fifth NFL season.
The Carolina Panthers reportedly signed veteran tight end Darren Waller to a one-year contract, adding a proven receiving option after his productive 2025 season with the Dolphins (6 touchdowns in 9 games). Waller, a former Ravens sixth-round pick who also played for the Giants and briefly retired in 2024, would join a Panthers group with varied skill sets; the deal isn’t official yet and a corresponding roster move is expected on Thursday.
Jadeveon Clowney re-signed with the Houston Texans, returning to the franchise where his NFL career began. The 33-year-old edge rusher said the decision was easy and not about money, aiming to help Houston’s young defense and pursue a Super Bowl after posting 8.5 sacks last season.
The Philadelphia 76ers officially announced LeBron James’s signing for his 24th NBA season, making him the newest member of the Sixers and wearing No. 23, with team leadership praising his legendary career and expected impact alongside Philadelphia stars.
The New England Patriots signed second-round linebacker Gabe Jacas to a four-year, $8.6 million contract, finalizing their 2026 draft class signings after a brief holdout and offseason knee surgery; he’ll need to catch up in practice once cleared, having posted 11 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles last season at Illinois.
The House plans to fast-track a bipartisan housing package, potentially delivering final passage as early as Tuesday after suspending normal rules; the Senate is set to vote on the Road to Housing Act on Monday, with a White House signing ceremony possible within days as lawmakers seek to address housing affordability before the August recess.
The Houston Astros are signing veteran LaMonte Wade Jr. to a major-league contract with a $1 million base salary after he opted out of a White Sox minor-league deal. Wade, 32, has MLB experience as a left-handed hitter who can play first base and left field, providing a potential left-field and bench option as the Astros navigate a full 40-man roster. He previously starred for the Giants (2021–24) and enjoyed a productive spring and solid minor-league numbers with Charlotte (AAA) this year, including a .250/.420/.441 line with seven homers in 201 plate appearances and an elite walk rate, although his big-league output waned in 2025. The deal would add depth while the Astros determine a corresponding roster move to finalize it, with Wade expected to contribute as a left-handed complementary bat against right-handed pitching.
The New Orleans Saints signed wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner to their roster after a rookie minicamp tryout. The 6-2, 225-pound WR from Jacksonville State posted 53 receptions for 629 yards and seven touchdowns in his college career (including a 35-383-5 line in 2025). New Orleans also placed Nick Saldiveri on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform.
Aaron Rodgers is set to visit Pittsburgh later today, with reports he’s expected to sign with the Steelers this weekend though no deal is in place yet. Pittsburgh had recently placed an unrestricted free agent tender to preserve compensatory draft-pick rights, and Rodgers previously visited the city secretly last year, keeping the saga alive.
Dallas signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 31, who split last season between the 49ers and Steelers, adding a seasoned playmaker to the Cowboys' receiving corps.
Indiana Fever signed eight-year WNBA veteran forward Monique Billings to bolster their frontcourt for the 2026 season, praising her versatility and defensive impact after her 2025 stint with the Golden State Valkyries. The UCLA alum has extensive pro experience and will wear No. 25.
The Chicago White Sox signed catcher Reese McGuire to a one-year, $1.2 million contract to bolster catching depth as Kyle Teel recovers from a Grade 2 hamstring injury (roughly 4–6 weeks). McGuire reunites with the Sox after a previous stint in 2022, joining peers Edgar Quero and Korey Lee on the depth chart. The move provides a veteran, glove-first option behind the plate while the team navigates the injury and potential roster juggling.