2019 NFL Draft- 1st Round

Arizona Cardinals-  Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma

San Francisco 49ers-  Nick Bosa DE Ohio State 

New York Jets-  Quinnen Williams DT Alabama

Oakland Raiders-  Clelin Ferrell DE Clemson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers-  Devin White LB LSU

New York Giants-  Daniel Jones QB Duke

Jacksonville Jaguars-  Josh Allen DE Kentucky

Detroit Lions-  T.J Hockenson TE Iowa

Buffalo Bills-  Ed Oliver DT Houston

Pittsburgh Steelers (from Denver Broncos)-  Devin Bush LB Michigan

Cincinnati Bengals-  Jonah Williams OT Alabama

Green Bay Packers-  Rashan Gary LB Michigan

Miami Dolphins- Christian Wilkins DT Clemson 

Atlanta Falcons-  Chris Lindstrom G Boston College

Washington Redskins-  Dwayne Haskins QB Ohio State

Carolina Panthers-  Brian Burns DE Florida State

New York Giants-  Dexter Lawrence DT Clemson

Minnesota Vikings-  Garrett Bradbury C NC State

Tennessee Titans-  Jeffery Simmons DT Mississippi State

Denver Broncos (from Pittsburgh Steelers)-  Noah Fant TE Iowa

Green Bay Packers (from Seattle Seahawks)-  Darnell Savage S Maryland 

Philadelphia Eagles (from Baltimore Ravens)-  Andre Dillard OT Washington State

Houston Texans-  Tytus Howard OT Alabama State

Oakland Raiders-  Josh Jenkins RB Alabama 

Baltimore Ravens (from Philadelphia Eagles)-  Marquise "Hollywood" Brown WR Oklahoma

Washington Redskins (from Indianapolis Colts)-  Montez Sweat LB Mississippi State

Oakland Raiders-   Johnathan Abram S Mississippi State

Los Angeles Chargers- Jerry Tillery DT Notre Dame

Seattle Seahawks-  L.J. Collier DE TCU

New York Giants (from Seattle Seahawks)- Deandre Baker CB Georgia   

Atlanta Falcons (from Los Angeles Rams)-  Kaleb McGary OT Washington

New England Patriots-  N'Keal Harry WR Arizona State

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger signs two-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger
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Two days before the 2019 NFL Draft, the Steelers have locked down Ben Roethlisberger to a new deal.

On Wednesday ESPN announced that Pittsburgh had signed the 37-year-old quarterback to a two-year extension. The new deal is worth $68 million and includes a $37.5 million signing bonus and a $30 million injury guarantee meaning he will make $80 million total over the next three seasons. The 6'5" Ohio native has already earned $5 million towards his new deal.

The 2x Super Bowl Champion is a 6x Pro Bowler, 2x NFL passing yards leader, and the 2004 NFL Rookie of the Year and has amassed 4,616 passes for 56,194 passing yards 363 passing touchdowns along with 469 rushes for 1,350 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns. 

The extension keeps Roethlisberger under contract with the Steelers through the 2021 season.

Running back Chris Johnson retires from the NFL

Chris Johnson
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Once he was the fastest man in the NFL, now he's decided to hang it up.

On Wednesday the Tennessee Titans announced that running back Chris Johnson was signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the team. Johnson originally announced his retirement in November after no team signed him in the 2018 season.

In his nine year NFL career the 2009 rushing yards leader was a 3x Pro Bowler, First team All Pro and NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He amassed 2,163 rushes for 9,651 rushing yards and 55 rushing touchdowns along with 307 receptions for 2,255 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

Johnson holds several NFL records including most total scrimmage yards in a single season at 2,509 and the only player in NFL history with six touchdown runs over 80 yards.

Running back Jonathan Stewart retires from the NFL

Jonathan Stewart
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Jonathan Stewart is calling it a career.

On Tuesday the Carolina Panthers announced that the 32-year-old running back was signing a one day contract to retire as a member of the team.

Stewart spent last season on injured reserve with the Giants before deciding to retire this offseason.

In his 11 year NFL career the Pro Bowler amassed 1,705 rushes for 7,335 rushing yards for 51 rushing touchdowns and 162 receptions for 1,295 yards and seven receiving touchdowns.

Seattle Seahawks trade defensive end Frank Clark to Kansas City Chiefs

Frank Clark
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The Chiefs made a huge move to improve their defense just ahead of the draft on Thursday.

On Tuesday Adam Schefter reported that the Seattle Seahawks traded defensive end Frank Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for 2019 29th pick, exchange third round picks and the lower of their 2020 second round pick.

The Chiefs then agreed to terms with the star pass-rusher on a five-year deal worth $105.5 million with $63.5 million in guaranteed money. Clark will fly to Kansas City to take a physical and finalize the trade.

In his four year NFL career the 25-year-old has amassed 137 tackles, 35 sacks, nine forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

Chiefs finished the 2018 season ranked 31st in defense.

Redskins sign Matt Ioannidis to a three-year extension

Matt Ioannidis
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Matt Ionnidis is staying put in Washington for several more years.

On Thursday the 25 year old defensive end signed a three-year contract extension with the Redskins.

The new deal is worth $21.75 million with $14 million in guaranteed money and a max value of $24.75 million with incentives.

In his three year NFL career the 6'3/308 pound Temple graduate has amassed 66 tackles, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

Travis Benjamin signs one year extension with the Chargers

Travis Benjamin
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Travis Benjamin is staying put in Los Angeles for a long time.

On Tuesday ESPN reported that Chargers wide receiver was signing a one-year contract extension with the team. The deal includes a $3 million signing bonus and reduces his 2019 base salary from $5.25 million to $1 million.

In his seven year NFL career the 29-year-old has amassed 202 receptions for 3,113 receiving yards and 19 receiving touchdowns along with 1,674 return yards and four return touchdowns.

The new deal locks Benjamin in with the Chargers through 2020.