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PITTSBURGH -- Veteran NFL offensive lineman James Daniels is headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to national reports.
NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero says it's a three-year contract worth $26.5 million.
Daniels was a second-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 2018. He's started 48 games on the offensive line over the last four years in Chicago. In college, Daniels was a third-team All-Big selection at the University of Iowa.
According to ESPN, the Steelers also reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent cornerback Levi Wallace.
Wallace played for the Buffalo Bills the past 3¢ seasons. He is an undrafted free agent out of Alabama. Wallace, listed at 6-0, 179-pounds, Wallace has had two interceptions in each of the past three seasons, including two against the Steelers.
The deal is reported at $8 million over two years.
Broncos building 'D'
The Denver Broncos and defensive end Randy Gregory have agreed on a $70 million, five-year contract that will prevent the Dallas Cowboys from keeping one of their top targets in free agency, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday.
Gregory's contract includes $28 million guaranteed. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until Wednesday when the NFL's business year begins.
The 29-year-old Gregory has had a suspension-filled seven years in the NFL but was coming off a productive and drama-free season. The Cowboys hoped the goodwill built in standing by a troubled player would lead to a return.
Gregory chose the Broncos instead.
The addition of Gregory comes after Denver traded Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2021 season. The Broncos sent 2021 sacks leader Shelby Harris to Seattle in the trade that landed quarterback Russell Wilson.
Harris and Gregory both had six sacks last season. Gregory matched his previous career high from 2018.
Browns release center
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns released center JC Tretter, who was recently re-elected as president of the NFL Players Association, while the team accelerated its pursuit of quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Tretter spent five seasons with Cleveland as a dependable leader and anchor of one of the league's best offensive lines. The 31-year-old played through some serious leg injuries during while playing in 80 games.
His release came as the Browns intensified their interest in Watson, who has played his last game with Houston. Cleveland had a scheduled meeting Tuesday with Watson, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Watson met with New Orleans and Carolina on Monday, according to multiple reports.
Bengals keep their own
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday re-signed defensive tackle B.J. Hill to a three-year, $30 contract.
Hill was a critical player on the Bengals' defensive line during their run to the Super Bowl last season, especially after the injury to Larry Ogunjobi, who is expected to sign elsewhere.
The 26-year-old Hill came to Cincinnati last August via a trade with the New York Giants in exchange for little-used offensive lineman Billy Price. Hill went on to play in 16 regular-season games and all four playoff games, with three postseason starts. He had 50 tackles and was fourth on the team with 5.5 sacks. In the postseason, he had 13 tackles, 1.5 sacks and intercepted a pass.
Chargers cut ties
Bryan Bulaga was released by the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday after playing only one game last season.
The offensive tackle was beset by injuries during his two years with the Chargers, including a back injury in last season's opener at Washington which sidelined him after playing the first half.
Bulaga played in only 10 games in 2020 and was in for every offensive snap in only five. His release saves the Chargers $10.75 million in salary cap space.
Jets bolster defense
NEW YORK -- The New York Jets opened the second day of the NFL's legal tampering period by addressing their shaky secondary.
Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead agreed to terms on deals with the Jets on Tuesday.
The Athletic first reported the deal with Reed. Another person with direct knowledge of the contract told the AP it is for three years and worth $33 million.
Agent Sunny Shah confirmed Whitehead's agreement with the Jets, posting on Twitter the contract was for two years. Financial terms weren't immediately available.