Veteran defensive tackle D.J. Jones, 27 who played nose tackle for the 49ers but will leave San Francisco for Denver and its three-year deal, fills a specific, early-down need for the Broncos defense.
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who is coming off a career season, is currently not throwing after a flexor tendon problem worsened during the lockout and isn’t healed. He expects rehab to take at least a few weeks.
The Jaguars agreed to terms with guard Brandon Scherff, wide receivers Christian Kirk and Zay Jones, linebacker Foye Oluokun and defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, sources told ESPN.