Derek Carr announces his retirement

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Quintez Cephus, while waiving running back Israel Abanikanda. Cephus, previously with the Lions and other teams, adds depth to the receiving corps as the 49ers also recently signed Equanimeous St. Brown, amidst injuries to key wideouts Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, and Jacob Cowing. Want More Context? 🔎

The Miami Dolphins have signed cornerback Cornell Armstrong, as confirmed by his agent, to bolster their roster after losing veteran Artie Burns to a suspected torn ACL. Armstrong, a former sixth-round pick in 2018, has had stints with the Texans, Falcons, and Raiders, and recorded 33 tackles and seven pass deflections in 10 games for Atlanta in 2022. Want More Context? 🔎

Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson reports that the Rams view Texas QB Arch Manning as their top quarterback prospect, valuing his size, throwing ability, and athleticism comparable to Josh Allen. Even if veteran Matthew Stafford returns in 2026, the Rams plan to draft Manning, potentially allowing him to learn behind Stafford before taking over as they prepare for his eventual retirement. Want More Context? 🔎