Bears, Raiders Lock in Vets Meredith, Snowden

0:00It's April 7th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Jordan Meredith and Charles Snowden both signed their free agent tenders on Tuesday, locking them in with their teens for another season. Meredith, the 28-year-old offensive lineman, was a restricted free agent, while Snowden, also 28, came in as an exclusive rights, free agent on the defensive line. It saw action in 13 games last year, with 11 starts, splitting time at center, where he faced some growing pains in right guard. He first joined the Bears back in 2022 on a futures deal, and as suited up for 45 games with 20 starts over four seasons. Fans and analysts see this as a solid move to keep experience depth up front, especially with Meredith's versatility despite the center hiccups. His track record gives the line some stability, heading into training camp. According to Snowden, he started as an undrafted free agent with the Bears in 2021, playing

1:00just two games that rookie year. He landed on the Raiders practice squad in December 2023, then earned a spot on the active roster for the last two seasons. With 31 games, and 18 starts under his belt for the Raiders, Snowden racked up 67 tackles, four and a half sacks, one, interception, and six pass breakups. These signings keep both vets in the mix, strengthening those trenches without breaking the bank.