The Cincinnati Bengals added to their high-powered offense on Monday, signing tight end Irv Smith Jr to a one-year “prove it” deal. Smith had spent the first four seasons of his career as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Two injury-wrecked seasons plus the addition of T.J. Hockenson during the 2022 campaign all but ensured Smith would be looking for new digs in 2023. At…...

D.J. Chark signed with the Panthers on a one-year contract with $5 million guaranteed after they traded for the No. 1 overall pick. Chark dealt with injuries in past seasons, including an ankle issue causing him to miss nearly two months last year. Will a new environment help him bounce back? The Panthers also signed Adam Thielen for a three-year deal worth $25 million and…...

On Wednesday, the Jets made a series of offseason transactions, including signing Mecole Hardman to a one-year contract. They also traded away their former 2021 second-round pick Elijah Moore and a 2023 third-rounder to the Browns for a second-round selection in 2023. After also signing Allen Lazard, the Jets wide receiver room has undergone a near-complete overhaul. Hardman and Lazard add to the depth around…...