NFL moves: Texans send Brock Osweiler and a second-round draft pick to Cleveland

Last off-season, Houston made a big move by signing quarterback Brock Osweiler. This year, the Texans made another — trading Osweiler to the Cleveland Browns, the Texans announced Thursday.

The move reportedly clears $10 million in salary cap space for the Texans, who now look more likely than ever to make a move for Tony Romo. The Cowboys are expected to trade or cut their veteran quarterback Thursday.

The Texans also reportedly sent a second-round pick to the Browns in addition to Osweiler and traded a sixth-round pick for a fourth-rounder from Cleveland.

Speaking of Romo, no news yet. But he tweeted out a video message to his fans (with Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are a-Changin’” playing in the background):

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The Chicago Bears appear ready to move on from longtime quarterback Jay Cutler and start the Mike Glennon era.

The team has decided to release Cutler after eight seasons and is closing in on a three-year deal with Glennon, according to multiple media reports.

Cutler, 33, went 51-51 with the Bears and led the team to only one playoff appearance.

Glennon, 27, was a third-round pick for Tampa Bay in 2014 and went 5-13 as the Buccaneers’ starter during his first two seasons. He hasn’t made a start since then but has become a hot commodity this off-season for teams in need of a quarterback.

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The Washington Redskins have fired General Manager Scot McCloughan, team President Bruce Allen announced Thursday night. It is effective immediately.

McCloughan, 46, served as GM for the past two years. After Allen announced the day McCloughan was hired that the new GM would have full control over personnel decisions, there were splits in the front office on a number of issues. He did not attend the scouting combine, with a spokesman saying it was for family matters.

In the statement, Allen said the organization remains confident in its personnel department to execute its free agency plans and prepare for the draft. Allen added that the team will have no further comment on McCloughan’s departure.

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In other free agency news, the Kansas City Chiefs are declining their option on backup quarterback Nick Foles. The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Torrey Smith to a three-year contract. The Cleveland Browns will sign free agent guard Kevin Zeitler.

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent left tackle Matt Kalil on a five-year deal worth $55.5 million, with $25 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Kalil, who spent five seasons in Minnesota after being selected fourth overall in the 2012 draft, will play with older brother Ryan Kalil, Carolina’s two-time All-Pro center.

The Indianapolis Colts have signed former Vikings punter Jeff Locke to a two-year contract, according to multiple reports. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Colts also signed former New England linebacker Barkevious Mingo to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million, his agent confirmed.

Jacksonville has agreed to terms with Arizona defensive end Calais Campbell and Dallas safety Barry Church, according to the Associated Press. Campbell’s deal is four years and $60 million, with $30 million guaranteed, and Church’s is four years and around $24 million. The Jaguars have also signed former Houston cornerback A.J. Bouye to a five-year, $67.5 million deal, according to multiple media reports.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the signing of former Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson.

The Atlanta Falcons have bolstered their defensive line by signing Dallas defensive end Jack Crawford to a three-year deal. The contract was announced by Crawford’s agents on Twitter.

The Baltimore Ravens have reached agreement with free agent safety Tony Jefferson and running back Danny Woodhead while the Green Bay Packers have re-signed linebacker Nick Perry, who had a career-high 11 sacks in 14 games last season.

Rams agree to terms with receiver Robert Woods and tackle Andrew Whitworth »

Chargers are keeping backup quarterback Kellen Clemens »

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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UPDATES:

5:30 p.m.: This article has been updated with more signings around the NFL.

4:50 p.m.: This article has been updated with news of the firing of General Manager Scot McCloughan by the Washington Redskins.

3:30 p.m.: This article has been updated with signings of players around the NFL.

1:15 p.m.: This article has been updated with news of the Brock Osweiler trade and a tweet from Tony Romo.

This article was originally posted at 11:15 a.m.