Thursday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press

BASEBALL

National League

HOUSTON ASTROS—Announced the resignation of president of business operations Pam Gardner to become a special advisor to owner and chairman Jim Crane. Designated Catcher Craig Tatum for assignment.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

BUFFALO BILLS—Promoted Dan Evans to vice president of information technology, Andy Major vice president of event operations and guest experience, and Gregg Pastore senior director of digital media.

GREEN BAY PACKERS—Signed WR Diondre Borel, WR Tori Gurley, T Chris Campbell, C Sampson Genus, FB Jon Hoese, DL Johnny Jones, S Anthony Levine and CB Brandian Ross.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Will not retain the service of coaching assistant Devin Fitzsimmons, offensive line coach Pete Metzelaars, special assistant to the defense Rod Perry, wide receivers coach Frank Reich, defensive assistant Bill Teerlinck, defensive line Coach John Teerlinck, strength and conditioning coach Jon Torine and quarterbacks coach Ron Turner. Announced the retirement of defensive coordinator Mike Murphy.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Named Tony Oden secondary coach and Greg Olson quarterbacks coach.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Named Alan Williams defensive coordinator.

Canadian Football League

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Named Jim Bell vice president and chief operating officer. Signed RB Chad Simpson.