Eddie Lacy had fallen out of favor in Green Bay, where he was the NFL’s 2013 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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NFL notebook: Cardinals re-sign tight end Gresham
Jermaine Gresham gets a four-year deal from Arizona.
Peterson suitors are hard to find
The running back has a huge wish list as a free agent, but teams have their own ideas.
It’s hardly a given that Jimmy Garoppolo will become a star
Rivals may seek to acquire the Patriots’ QB, but the move to starter doesn’t always work out.
Wait is over – it’s time for NFL free agency
Teams can start signing free agents on Thursday afternoon, so expect plenty of player movement.
NFL notebook: New England Patriots release tackle Vollmer
Sebastian Vollmer, who had 80 starts from 2009 to 2015, missed last season with a hip injury.
Commentary: NFL should get serious about player arrests
The league could hand out real punishment, but instead chooses to pretend to care.
NFL notebook: Adrian Peterson goes to free agency for first time
Minnesota decides not to bring back Peterson for $18 million next season.
NFL notebook: Falcons promote defensive backs coach to coordinator
Marquand Manuel replaces Richard Smith, who was fired after the team’s Super Bowl collapse.
NFL notebook: Patriots sign Westbrook’s Trevor Bates to a future contract
Bates, who also played at UMaine, ended the season on New England’s practice squad.