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Almost a full week into the official free-agent signing period, the movement among high-end prospects has diminished noticeably. But the flow of lower-tier talent continues. Here's the latest.

In Dallas. ... As first reported by The Athletic's Jay Glazer, Randall Cobb has agreed to a deal with the Cowboys. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport chimed in, noting it's a one-year, $5 million deal.

As Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report recently noted, there was a time when Cobb was arguably the best slot receiver in the NFL. Back in 2014, Cobb racked up 1,287 receiving yards on 91 catches and found the end zone 12 times. The following year, Cobb posted a respectable 79-catch, 829-yard, six-TD stat line.

Davenport went on to note, however, it's been a different story over the past three years for the 28-year-old. In each of those seasons, Cobb has missed time—including seven games in 2018.

Last year's 38 catches were Cobb's lowest output in that regard since 2013, when he only appeared in six games. His 383 yards were his lowest output since his rookie season.

Still, the Cowboys lost Cole Beasley to Buffalo in free agency, so the addition makes sense.

The Cowboys' depth chart at the position now features Cobb, Amari Cooper, Allen Hurns, Michael Gallup and Tavon Austin.

In Houston. ... The Texans finalized a deal with quarterback AJ McCarro on Tuesday.

McCarron played the first four seasons of his career with the Bengals before spending the 2018 season with the Raiders.In New York. ...

The Jets announced on Tuesday that tight end Eric Tomlinson has re-signed with the team. No terms were announced.

Tomlinson signed with the Jets during the 2016 season after stints with the Eagles and Texans. He played in seven games that year and has appeared in 29 games over the last two seasons. He has 16 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown in those appearances.

Tomlinson’s return to the team comes a day after they signed former Ravens and Bears tight end Daniel Brown.

Chris Herndon is set to be the No. 1 tight end for the Jets in 2019 and 2017 fifth-round pick Jordan Leggett is also on hand. ...

In Minnesota. ... As Profootballtalk.com reminded readers, the Vikings ended last season with Dan Bailey as their kicker and they’re bringing him back for the 2019 season as well.

Bailey signed a one-year deal worth $1 million with another million available in incentives. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that $250,000 of the salary is guaranteed.

Bailey did not start last season with the Vikings. They selected Daniel Carlson in the fifth round and gave him the job, but he was cut after missing three kicks in the second week of the season.

Bailey went 21-of-28 on field goals and 30-of-31 on extra points the rest of the way.

PFT added that after several years of shaky results, head coach Mike Zimmer said last month that he’s thinking about hiring a kicking coach for his staff. If he does, Bailey will be one of the first tests of that coach’s effectiveness. ...

In Detroit. ... Tommylee Lewis was set for restricted free agency this offseason, but the Saints did not tender him a contract before the start of the new league year. That decision made Lewis an unrestricted free agent and the Lions announced his addition on Tuesday.

Lewis is best known for being on the receiving end of Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman‘s unpenalized hit while a pass was coming his way at the end of regulation in the NFC Championship Game.

Lewis has 20 catches for 252 yards and two touchdowns in 34 career regular season games. He’s also seen time as a returner during his three years in the NFL. ...

In New York. ... The Giants revealed on Tuesday that Bennie Fowler has been re-signed.

The 27-year-old Fowler originally signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted rookie out of Michigan State in 2014.

While with Denver, Fowler appeared in 45 games, recording 56 receptions for 698 yards and five touchdowns. He also famously caught the final throw of Peyton Manning’s career — a two-point conversion in Super Bowl 50. After leaving the Broncos, Fowler bounced around between the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots before eventually landing with the Giants in October of last year. Fowler went on to appear on 10 games for the Giants with five starts in 2018, hauling in 16 receptions for 199 yards and one touchdown.

His best game came in a Week 8 loss to the Washington Redskins when he caught four passes for 48 yards. ...

In Los Angeles. ... The Chargers signed receiver Geremy Davis on Tuesday, according to the NFL’s official transactions wire.

Davis played 74 snaps on offense and 173 on special teams last season. He did not make a catch.

He has not made a catch since 2015 when he was with the Giants. For his career, he has two catches for 21 yards.

Davis has spent the past 2 1/2 seasons with the Chargers. He has played in 29 career games.