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The Texans are re-signing Royce Freeman.

Freeman is back after playing in seven games for Houston last season. The former third-round pick of the Broncos will look to win a sizable role in a backfield and on a team that’ll be pushing competition.

The Buccaneers are signing Chris Godwin to a three-year, $60-million deal.

Godwin is back for the next three seasons rather than again playing on the franchise tag, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the return of Tom Brady was the push needed for a deal to come together. Coming off a torn ACL, Godwin is an excellent dynasty buy and will likely be underrated in redraft leagues this summer. Rob Gronkowski—who suggested he’ll be back—is the final big piece that Tampa Bay needs to get under contract for them to have the band back together for another run.

Ricky Seals-Jones is signing with the Giants.

Seals-Jones had a nice season in place of Logan Thomas with Washington in 2021, and now he’ll join the rival Giants as the top current tight end on the depth chart. New York should be a top candidate to draft a tight end at some point next month, and it’s notably a strong rookie class for the position.

Via: Jordan Raanan

The Dolphins are signing Raheem Mostert.

Mostert is reuniting with former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in Miami, and the team now has their backfield set with the veteran joining fellow signing Chase Edmonds. This move should put both guys on the FLEX radar, and we’d expect the backfield will be one of the main ones to watch in the summer and through preseason action.

Via: Ian Rapoport

The Jets are signing Tyler Conklin, according to NFL Network.

Conklin joins C.J. Uzomah as the new tandem at tight end for New York, which eliminates a potential need for them on Day 2 of the draft. The Jets will now have more of a focus on rounding out the receiving corps for Zach Wilson, but Conklin should see quite a bit of playing time in 12 personnel.

Via: Mike Garafolo