KANSAS CITY CHIEFS-Promoted Jim Nagy from regional scout to national scout and Ryne Nutt from scouting assistant to area scout. Named Kyle O'Brien regional scout.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS-Named Matt Patricia defensive coordinator, Josh Boyer cornerbacks coach, Brian Flores safeties coach, Patrick Graham defensive line coach, Pepper Johnson linebackers coach, George Godsey tight ends coach, Joe Judge special teams assistant and Steve Belichick coaching assistant. Signed RB Joseph Addai, RB Brandon Bolden, DL Marcus Forston, DL Justin Francis, TE Brad Herman, WR Matt Roark, OL Jeremiah Warren and OL Markus Zusevics.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS-Signed OL Kelvin Beachum.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS-Signed WR Tiquan Underwood to a two-year contract. Waived DT Myles Wade. Released QB Jordan Jefferson.
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DALLAS STARS-Named Bob Gainey senior advisor.
MINNESOTA WILD-Signed D Clayton Stoner to a two-year contract extension.
OTTAWA SENATORS-Signed D Fredrik Claesson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
