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Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

The Jets are going light on quarterback insurance this year, a show of faith in Sam Darnold. The one-year contract for new backup Trevor Siemian, who agreed to terms Wednesday, is for only $2 million. A year ago, they went to training camp with Josh McCown ($10M) and Teddy Bridgewater ($6M) before trading Bridgewater. Darnold will miss McCown as a mentor; that can't be overstated. Siemian is a strong-armed passer who has won some games, but he hasn't started many more games than Darnold — 24 to 13. If Siemian fizzles or gets injured in training camp, it wouldn't shock me if McCown returns. Adam Gase's hunch on Siemien had better be right because the Jets can't afford to flush the season if Darnold goes down.

Mike Clay ESPN Writer 

During the past 10 NFL regular seasons, quarterbacks carried the ball at the opponent's 1 yard line 277 times. Of those 277, 197 (or 71.1%) resulted in a touchdown.

Jordan Raanan ESPN Staff Writer 

Giants re-signed linebacker Nate Stupar. He was a key special teams contributor last year for a unit that was one of the best in the league. Stupar finished tied for second on the Giants with eight special teams tackles.

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer 

Contract situation to watch in Pittsburgh: After two productive years, slot corner Mike Hilton plans to wait to sign his exclusive rights tender in efforts for new contract, per source. One of team's best tacklers won't miss offseason work, though. Similar approach to left tackle Al Villanueva, who got a new deal before 2017 training camp after not signing his tender. The rub: Productive players don't love playing on the minimum.

Kevin Seifert NFL Nation 

The Bears re-signed third-string quarterback Tyler Bray to a one-year contract Wednesday. Bray has a long history with Bears coach Matt Nagy, having spent five seasons with him in Kansas City before moving over to Chicago in 2018. No. 2 quarterback Chase Daniel and starter Mitch Trubisky are under contract for 2019 as well.

Mike Wells ESPN Staff Writer 

The Colts are closing in on a deal to re-sign safety Clayton Geathers, according to a source. Geathers, who recently took visits to Dallas and Tampa, spent his first four seasons with the Colts. He missed 23 games due to injury his four years. Geathers was out 11 months after suffering a scary neck injury that put his career in question when he stopped Tennessee running back DeMarco Murrary on fourth down in a game in 2016. When healthy, Geathers' versatility made him one of the Colts most valuable defensive players because he could double as a safety and as an extra linebacker if necessary. He had a career-high 89 tackles, including 61 solo, last season.

Jordan Raanan ESPN Staff Writer 

The Giants have a deep contingent at the Ohio State pro day and had dinner with quarterback Dwayne Haskins last night, source confirmed. Group includes coach Pat Shurmur and senior VP of player personnel Chris Mara among others. Doing due diligence on a top QB prospect.

Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer 

With the departure of Clay Matthews, the only remaining Packers from the Super Bowl XVL team are: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby, Tramon Williams and Bryan Bulaga. And not a single coach is left from that staff.

Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer 

Another farewell from the Packers, this one to Randall Cobb after the No. 6 all-time franchise receiving leader signed with the Cowboys on Tuesday. Said GM Brian Gutekunst via the team website: "For the past eight seasons, Randall was a terrific leader and great player for the Packers. He was part of some very memorable moments and contributed to a lot of great wins. We thank Randall, his wife, Aiyda, and the rest of their family for all they have given to the organization and our community. Randall will always be a member of the Packers family."

Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer 

The Packers say thanks and goodbye to Clay Matthews, their all-time sacks leader who signed with the Rams on Tuesday. Said GM Brian Gutekunst via the team website: "We want to thank Clay for all that he has contributed to the Packers over the past 10 seasons. As the franchise's all-time sack leader and an integral part of Green Bay's Super Bowl XLV championship, he will be remembered as one of the greatest players in the history of the organization. Clay will always be a member of the Packers family. We wish him, his wife, Casey, and the rest of their family all the best moving forward."

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer 

Here is the breakdown of the one-year deal signed by defensive lineman Kerry Hyder with the Cowboys: Signing bonus: $100,000 Base salary: $700,000 ($200,000 guaranteed) 46-man roster bonuses: $200,000 Cap figure: $887,500 Incentives: Six sacks - $125,000 Nine sacks - $250,000 65 percent play-time and playoffs - $250,000 Maximum value: $1.5 million

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

Trevor Siemian is visiting the Jets Wednesday as the team begins its search for a backup QB. It's slim pickings out there: Brock Osweiler (played under Adam Gase), Mike Glennon, Blaine Gabbert, Robert Griffin III ... get the picture? The door isn't shut on a Josh McCown return, but he may take another two months or so to decide his future and he understands the team must proceed with its business. Siemian didn't see any action last season with the Vikings. With the Broncos, he was 13-11 as a starter, with 30 TDs, 24 INTs, a 59-percent completion rate and a 79.9 passer rating. The Vikings reportedly want to re-sign him.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

The Patriots did a solid for RB James White, renegotiating his contract to give him a $250k signing bonus. White narrowly missed out on a $250k incentive last year (53.6% of offensive snaps, 1,176 total yards). White's cap charges: $4.625m in '19 and $4.625m in '20.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

The Patriots did a solid for DT Lawrence Guy, who narrowly missed a $400k playing-time incentive (49.6 percent). So this week, Guy's contract was "renegotiated" to give him a $400k signing bonus. Guy's salary-cap charges: $4.4m in '19 and $4.9m in '20.