The San Francisco 49ers released defensive end Dee Ford, whose time with the franchise was derailed by a back injury.
Dee Ford and the 49ers have agreed to a deal in the range of five years and $87.5 million, and he is expected to sign it once the new league year begins, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson.
Tuesday is the deadline for NFL teams to franchise players, and six teams already have locked down their stars.
Jadeveon Clowney is among the players who could get tagged as early as Tuesday. NFL Nation reporters make their predictions.
Chris Ballard, who had been the director of football operations for the Chiefs, has been hired as the Colts' new GM, replacing the fired Ryan Grigson.
Chiefs LB Justin Houston had ACL surgery in February, and with normal rehab for such a procedure being between six and 12 months, his availability for next season is in doubt.
