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Wide receiver Paul Richardson is expected to sign with the Redskins.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports it’s a five-year, $40 million deal for Richardson. The former Seahawks receiver will add a speed component that was missing from Washington’s offense last season, and he’ll look to solidify the receiving corps with Josh Doctson and Jamison Crowder. The signing cannot become official until tomorrow at 4:00 PM ET, but these things typically don’t fall apart, and the Redskins have been linked with Richardson from the beginning.

Via: Mike Garafolo 3/13/18 - 01:14 PM ET

The Raiders are signing wide receiver Griff Whalen, according to Ian Rapoport.

This appears to be the first deal of the legal tampering window this year, but it won’t be official until Wednesday at 4:00 PM ET. Whalen can contribute on both offense and special teams as a returner, and he could have his biggest offensive role yet with the Raiders if they give him a chance to compete in the slot as the third receiver behind Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. At the very least, he’ll give Oakland some more depth.

Via: Ian Rapoport 3/12/18 - 02:30 PM ET

The 49ers have signed WR Marquise Goodwin to a three-year contract extension.

After Goodwin stepped up in a big way for the Niners over the final two months of the season after Pierre Garcon went on injured reserve with a neck injury, the team is rewarding him with that is reportedly a three-year extension worth $20.3 million and $10 million guaranteed. The former track star clearly showed he’s not just a guy with speed, as he had 613 receiving yards over the final eight games of the season (76.6 yards per game) with Garcon out. Now the Niners have two reliable receivers for Jimmy Garoppolo to throw to locked up for the next four seasons. If the team doesn’t add big-time receivers in free agency or early in the draft, Goodwin could deliver solid FLEX value this season on an offense that’s rising.

3/8/18 - 02:11 PM ET

Torrey Smith gets four targets in Divisional Round.

Smith caught three passes for 39 yards in the victory over Atlanta, and he started the game by drawing a long pass-interference call on the first play for the Eagles. This was one of Smith’s best games of the year, and he’ll look to keep it going next Sunday in the NFC Championship.

1/13/18 - 08:18 PM ET

Xavier Grimble doesn’t catch a pass in the Divisional Round.

Grimble was targeted in the end zone at the end of the game and had the pass go through his hands. It was concerning to see him chatting it up with a Jaguars player before the play instead of trying to get set as quick as possible, but the entire Steelers team appeared to be in a bit of a lull.

1/14/18 - 04:53 PM ET

Blake Bortles, Jaguars advance to AFC Championship Game with 45-42 win over the Steelers.

Bortles was 14/26 for 214 yards, one touchdown, and no turnovers. Jacksonville was able to hold onto a 28-7 lead, as Bortles made timely throws and plays with his legs (35 yards on five attempts). They will now face New England next week, but Bortles will face a much stiffer defensive test against Bill Belichick. If he takes care of the football, the Jags certainly have a chance.

1/14/18 - 04:35 PM ET

Rob Gronkowski scores in 35-14 win over Tennessee.

Gronk caught six passes for 81 and a touchdown, which came from four yards out in the fourth quarter. New England’s superstar tight end was a nightmare when he was given one-on-one coverage, and whether it’s the Jags or Steelers next Sunday, he will need a lot of attention if the Patriots are going to fall in the AFC Championship. That said, no matter what the coverage, there’s a good chance Gronk celebrates a touchdown with a spike.

1/13/18 - 11:55 PM ET