NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, March 6

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Chicago Bears

SIGNINGS

  • TE Durham Smythe” data-link=”/players/durham-smythe/” data-slug=”durham-smythe”>Durham Smythe is signing with Chicago on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.

Cleveland Browns

SIGNINGS

  • QB Deshaun Watson” data-link=”/players/deshaun-watson/” data-slug=”deshaun-watson”>Deshaun Watson’s contract was restructured to clear $35.8 million in cap space, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday. Watson has three years left on his deal. Cleveland has now paid off the vast majority of the QB’s five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract. Watson is currently rehabbing a second Achilles tear.

Pittsburgh Steelers

SIGNINGS

  • LB Cole Holcomb” data-link=”/players/cole-holcomb/” data-slug=”cole-holcomb”>Cole Holcomb agreed to a revised contract, clearing $4 million in cap space for Pittsburgh, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Holcomb, 28, started and played in eight games for the Steelers in 2023, recording 54 tackles. He has not played since November 2023 after dislocating his knee. Holcomb had one year left on his deal.