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The Saints and McCown agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract Thursday, Tom Pelissero of USA Today reports.

McCown was pressed into action in Week 3 due to an absent Drew Brees (foot), touching up the Panthers for 310 yards but no touchdowns and one interception. Thereafter, McCown completed his only other pass of the year before requiring season-ending back surgery in early November. With a deal in hand, the 35-year-old will continue to serve as insurance for Brees, who is two years McCown's senior.

Lewis signed a one-year deal with the 49ers, the Sacramento Bee reports.

Lewis - who has spent time with the Bills, Browns, and Eagles - has a 60.8 percent career completion rate and a 5:4 TD:INT ratio. In the likely event that the 49ers trade disgruntled quarterback Colin Kaepernick this offseason, then Lewis would immediately be in the mix for a backup role during training camp, assuming the team doesn't bring in another signal caller.

Hoyer is unlikely to remain with the Texans, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

Hoyer was surprisingly decent for most of 2015 until he had a complete meltdown in a wild-card playoff loss to the Chiefs. There was some thought he might still get another season as the starter, but with Brock Osweiler now set to join the Texans on a reported four-year, $72 million contract, it's clear that Hoyer would only be returning as a backup in Houston. Although Hoyer's contract is quite reasonable for a solid No. 2 quarterback, the Texans apparently hope to find a trade partner.

Former Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler has signed with the Texans, The Denver Post reports. The move leaves Siemian as the only quarterback on the Broncos' roster.

Throughout the season, head coach Gary Kubiak praised Siemian's throwing ability and the Broncos even let the more experienced Christian Ponder walk while Peyton Manning was on the mend, leaving the rookie to back up Osweiler. All that being said, there is next to no chance that Siemian will enter camp as the Broncos' starter. Expect the team to invest in a quarterback in free agency, the trade market, the draft, or a combination thereof.

McCoy has agreed to a three-year deal to remain with Washington, the Washington Post reports.

With the franchise having parted ways with Robert Griffin, the team has quickly moved to ensure stability at the top of the QB depth chart, by franchising starter Kirk Cousins and securing the services of McCoy to remain his backup.

McGloin received a second-round tender from the Raiders on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McGloin headed into the offseason as a restricted free agent but is now scheduled to make $2.55 million with the Raiders under the terms of the tender. The former undrafted quarterback can still negotiate with other teams during free agency but the Raiders have the opportunity to match any offer he receives. If they decline to match an offer, they will receive a second-round pick in compensation. After starting six games in his rookie campaign, McGloin has cemented himself as Derek Carr's backup the past few seasons.

Cousins will sign his non-exclusive franchise tender Thursday, Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports 1 reports.

After he was extended the tag Tuesday, Cousins will be able to participate in the entire offseason program, while simultaneously working on a long-term deal. After setting career highs in every major category in his first full season as a starter, a happy medium is likely desired from both parties.

The Eagles have signed Bradford to a two-year contract extension, NJ.com reports.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Bradford's new deal with the Eagles is a two-year, $36 million pact, that includes $26 million in guaranteed money. Bradford, who was acquired in a deal with the Rams in advance of the 2015 season, threw for 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 14 games during his first year with Philadelphia. Now further removed from his second torn left ACL (suffered in August of 2014), Bradford will look to flourish under new head coach Doug Pederson and offensive coordinator Frank Reich, while continuing to build upon his rapport with the likes of wideouts Jordan Matthews and Nelson Agholor, as well as tight end Zach Ertz.

Cousins will receive the non-exclusive franchise tag from Washington on Tuesday, Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan D.C. reports.

Cousins' representation and Washington brass have been negotiating for some time on a long-term contract, but by placing this franchise tag on the quarterback before Tuesday's 4 PM ET deadline, the team will receive compensation in the form of two first-round picks if another organization swoops in and hands him an offer that he can't refuse. If the two sides are unable to reach terms of a deal by July 15, he'll play under the franchise tender of $19.953 million in 2016 and then be eligible for free agency next March. Setting career highs across the board last season, Cousins completed 69.8 percent of his passes for 4,166 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions en route to the NFC East title.

The Eagles have reportedly upped their contract offer to Bradford, NJ.com reports.

It remains to be seen if the Eagles' current push will result in re-signing the QB before the start of free agency, but it does appear clear at this stage that retaining Bradford -- who logged a 19:14 TD:INT ratio over 14 games in his first year with Philly -- is the team's preference.