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Lions Sign Bachie, Tufele; Jaguars Leave Six Free Agents Untouched

4/30/2026

Summary

Lions Sign FreeAgents

After the 2026 Draft, NFL teams signed free agents to fill roster gaps.
The Detroit Lions added linebacker Joe Bachie and defensive tackle Jay Tufele, who together recorded 77 tackles in 596 snaps.
The Jacksonville Jaguars left six free agents unsigned, including wide receiver Tim Patrick, who posted 187 yards and three touchdowns in 2025.

Summary

Patriots Release Diggs

The Patriots released Stefon Diggs, saving $26.5 million in cap space.
The Steelers placed an unrestricted-free-agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, preserving a compensatory pick.
Joey Bosa’s injury history makes teams cautious, but his pass-rush skill keeps demand high.
Tyreek Hill, 32, is rehabbing a dislocated knee and torn ACL, targeting a 2026 season return.
David Njoku declined to re-sign with the Browns and remains unsigned, offering size and red-zone value.

History

Historical Context

After the 1992 NFL-NFLPA collective bargaining agreement was repeatedly renewed, owners opted out in May 2008 to increase their revenue share. When the pact expired on March 11, 2011, owners locked out players until July 25, 2011, and a new CBA raised the salary cap to $120.375 million. Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFLPA’s deal set free-agency rules that still guide roster moves.

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Lions Sign FreeAgents

After the 2026 Draft, NFL teams signed free agents to fill roster gaps.
The Detroit Lions added linebacker Joe Bachie and defensive tackle Jay Tufele, who together recorded 77 tackles in 596 snaps.
The Jacksonville Jaguars left six free agents unsigned, including wide receiver Tim Patrick, who posted 187 yards and three touchdowns in 2025.

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