Texans signed third-round pick WR Jaylin Noel to a four-year contract.
The deal nets Noel $6.46 million. The former Iowa State player averaged a career-best 2.62 yards per route run operating as a vertical slot receiver in 2024. In order for Noel to find re-draft relevance in year one, he will have to out-play trade acquisition, WR Christian Kirk, whose contract is voided beyond 2025. If Noel were to break out as a rookie, he would likely do so in the second half of the season, though it is worth monitoring his progress this summer.
(May 9 -- NBC Sports)

Patriots DC Terrell Williams is away from team due to medical condition
The Patriots have been working without one of their key assistants in the building.
(May 9 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

Falcons sign third-rounder Xavier Watts, two other picks
The Falcons announced that they have signed three of their five draft picks on Friday.
(May 9 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

Browns GM Andrew Berry said that re-signing free agent RB Nick Chubb is "probably increasingly unlikely" at this point.
Berry stopped short of officially ruling out a reunion, saying the Browns are "never going to rule out someone as near and dear to our heart" as Chubb, but a "return is less likely, at least in the short term." Berry intends to see "how the roles shake out in the running back room" with rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson joining veteran Jerome Ford, who the Browns think "plays a role." Judkins currently slots in as Chubb's early-down replacement and Sampson profiles as Ford's long-term backup as a rotation rusher and passing-down specialist. Per ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi, Berry encouragingly said, "Chubb's broken foot has healed and is not a concern," so Chubb should be able to pass a physical if another team comes calling.
(May 9 -- NBC Sports)

Patriots sign eight draft picks, 16 undrafted free agents
The Patriots got most of their draft class under contract on Friday.
(May 9 -- Yahoo Sports)