NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 17

The New England Patriots are keeping a familiar face in their tight end room. The team has agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with veteran tight end Austin Hooper, with a maximum value of $7 million, according to Adam Schefter on X, formerly Twitter. The deal includes $4 million in guaranteed money. Hooper, 30, […]

After eight seasons with the New England Patriots, defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr is preparing for a fresh start. The longtime Patriot, who has been a staple of the team’s defensive front since 2017, recently made a significant move by hiring high-profile agent Drew Rosenhaus to represent him ahead of free agency. With the Patriots […]

The Las Vegas Raiders addressed the defensive trenches for the second time this week. This move comes off the heels of Maxx Crosby agreeing to a massive $106.5 million extension with the Raiders. Their newest NFL free agency deal Sunday involves standout defensive tackle Adam Butler. The new regime featuring general manager John Spytek and […]

With free agency right around the corner, the Denver Broncos have areas they’ll likely address. However, the backup quarterback position is one less spot position the Broncos have to worry about, as they re-signed Jarrett Stidham, per Dianna Russini on X. “Sean Payton worked hard to keep his QB room intact,” Russini wrote. “The Broncos […]

Jamien Sherwood will still be with the New York Jets beyond the 2025 NFL season. The linebacker has reportedly agreed to a long-term extension with New York, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Another deal: LB Jamien Sherwood is returning to the Jets on a three-year deal for $45 million with $30M fully guaranteed on […]

Although rumors have painted the picture of Joey Bosa uniting with his brother Nick Bosa after getting cut by the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of free agency, there could be a new top dog in the bidding wars. Yes, it would be iconic to see the Bosa brothers playing together, but the Miami Dolphins could […]

The Atlanta Falcons gravitated toward Michael Penix Jr. leading the offense moving forward. Now they’ll ensure he’s got protection on the field through a $45 million deal ahead of NFL free agency. Veteran left tackle Jake Matthews is re-signing with the franchise, per NFL Network insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport Sunday. Matthews’ deal is […]

The Dallas Cowboys have sprung forward with their first NFL free agency move. They’re bringing back valuable secondary piece Markquese Bell on a three-year deal. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported the news Sunday. Bell’s signing arrives ahead of the league’s legal tampering period — which starts up league free agency every year. Fowler adds that […]

Linebacker Ernest Jones IV will stay with the Seattle Seahawks for years to come. That’s after the two sides have reportedly agreed to an extension deal, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “Sources: LB Ernest Jones IV and the #Seahawks agreed to terms on a 3-year contract extension worth $33M with $15M guaranteed, keeping […]

Mike Vrabel will have a reunion with Harold Landry, banding together with the New England Patriots. The Patriots will sign Landry to a three-year deal for $43.5 million with $26 million fully guaranteed. The max value of the contract will be $48 million, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Landry represented the Tennessee Titans throughout the […]

The Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen reportedly have reached an agreement on a new record-setting six-year, $330 million contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal includes $250 million guaranteed, which is the largest ever given to an NFL player. Allen had four years left on his prior contract, but he and the […]

After Davante Adams got cut by the New York Jets, the 32-year-old receiver is set to join Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford with the Los Angeles Rams ahead of free agency after signing a two-year, $45 million contract, per Ari Meirov on X. “BREAKING: The #Rams are signing WR Davante Adams to a 2-year contract, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers look set to turn to their third different opening season starter. Sam Darnold is rising as a Steelers possibility, amid uncertainty surrounding Justin Fields. The AFC North franchise and Darnold have traction, per NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic Sunday. And the update rises ahead of Monday’s legal tampering period in […]

Although the Cincinnati Bengals are in hot water surrounding Trey Hendrickson, they were able to secure one of their offensive linemen for the foreseeable future ahead of free agency. Joe Burrow will be happy with this move, as the Bengals re-signed one of their own, handing a one-year deal to lineman Cody Ford, per Mike […]

There is a lot of money to be made in the NFL, especially for quarterbacks. Signal-callers are the most handsomely paid players in the league because their position is the most important on the football field. Therefore, the biggest contracts in NFL history belong to quarterbacks. There is still lots of money at other positions, […]

Entering free agency with loads of spending money lining their pockets, the Chicago Bears are linked to a Falcons free agent again. After trading for Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, the Bears are rumored to be active in obtaining Falcons center Drew Dalman, per Jordan Schultz on X. “#Falcons FA C Drew Dalman is also […]

The effects of the dry offensive line market in 2025 NFL free agency are only expected to benefit the remaining players. With few quality options available, San Francisco 49ers free agent Jaylon Moore and Pittsburgh Steelers free agent Dan Moore Jr. are expected to receive significantly larger deals than initially anticipated. As two of the […]

The New York Jets will lure in new talent in the Darren Mougey/Aaron Glenn era. Both first-year general manager and head coach have a big NFL free agency period on deck. They’ll aim to bring in who they think fits their philosophy this coming week. But one Jets insider already dropped two targets to watch […]

Looking to end over a decade of struggle, the New York Jets begin a new era in 2025. Once the new league year officially begins, the Jets will enter free agency and the NFL Draft under new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Without Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams returning, the team […]

Heading into free agency, the Kansas City Chiefs re-signed Nick Bolton, keeping their star linebacker. However, had they not reached a deal, Bolton might’ve seen himself rocking either a Denver Broncos or Las Vegas Raiders uniform in 2025, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz on X. “Sources: Nick Bolton gets $45M over 3 years — was […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been busy ahead of free agency, releasing several veteran players in an effort to create some cap space, while also trading star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. On Sunday, they made another release official, as they moved on from veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins after just one […]

Players with expiring contracts become free agents in the NFL, and this offseason, free agency begins on March 12. However, plenty of other players hit the open market and become eligible to sign with new teams, too. During the weeks leading up to free agency, teams release veteran players in order to save cap space. […]

The Detroit Lions are still picking up the pieces from a crushing playoff defeat at the hands of the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round. Now, Dan Campbell and company are retooling the roster to make another run at a championship next season. On Sunday, the Lions made a critical decision on a key pass […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in an awkward place as a franchise. Seattle is entering the second full season under head coach Mike Macdonald. However, Seattle’s roster looks like it has a long way to go before it is competitive. The Seahawks made one move to maintain continuity on defense on Sunday. The Seahawks are re-signing […]

The Arizona Cardinals have yet to make the playoffs in two years with Jonathan Gannon as head coach but improved on their win total by four games in 2024. As they look to continue building in the right direction, the Cardinals enter a pivotal offseason with significant capital in free agency and the 2025 NFL […]

After years of dominance in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers took a massive step back in 2024, going just 6-11 and missing the playoffs. In preparation for an eventful free agency period, the 49ers have already made a handful of notable moves ahead of the 2025 NFL offseason. Entering the new league year, head […]

The quarterback carousel in the NFL is beginning to heat up, with perhaps the biggest news of the offseason coming out on Saturday when it was revealed the Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to reunite with Sam Darnold in free agency. As a result, they have quickly been linked to soon-to-be released New York Jets quarterback […]

The Buffalo Bills have been busy ahead of free agency, as they signed Greg Rousseau, Khalil Shakir, and Terrell Bernard to long-term contract extensions over the past few days. On Sunday, rather than handing out an extension, they decided to move on from veteran pass rusher Von Miller in an effort to clear up some […]

Like many previous offseasons, the 2025 NFL free agency period is expected to be an eventful month. Despite coming off their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are likely to be one of the most active teams. As they look to keep their dynasty alive, 18 members of the Chiefs’ 2024 roster […]

The Washington Commanders trusted Zach Ertz for veteran leadership and crucial catches at tight end. The NFC runner-ups looked set to lose him in NFL free agency. Washington will instead welcome him back. The multiple Pro Bowl tight end Ertz agreed to a one-year deal, per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero Saturday night. Pelissero added […]

The New York Giants are returning some of their depth at tight end in Chris Manhertz. The Giants will sign Manhertz on a one-year contract, bringing him back for the 2025 season, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Veteran TE Chris Manhertz reached agreement on a one-year deal to return to the New York Giants, per his […]

As Ben Johnson enters his first season with the Chicago Bears, the 2025 NFL free agency period could be an aspect of the offseason that could set this team apart from the rest of the league. While the Bears already added offensive line help, there are some other holes on this roster that Chicago could […]

Before the Baltimore Ravens figure out how to get over the hump and capture the AFC Championship, they are focused on retaining one of their long trusted veterans. The team will re-sign left tackle Ronnie Stanley after agreeing to a three-year, $60 million contract, according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz. $44 million is […]

The New York Giants are signing punter Jamie Gillan to a three-year contract worth up to $10.2 million, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Gillan was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March 12, but instead, he will remain with the team, solidifying a key role in the Giants’ special teams unit. […]

With the New York Giants amidst many quarterback rumors, they head into 2025 with uncertainty at the position. However, the Giants are bringing back a familiar face, re-signing backup quarterback Tommy DeVito, per Adam Schefter on X. “Giants now have officially re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito, who for now is the only quarterback that the team […]

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-10 finish last season as the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Cowboys entered the offseason in bad shape financially but after restructuring Dak Prescott’s contract, Dallas now has the 10th-best salary cap situation in the league. Wide receiver Brandin […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have already taken steps to rectify the offensive line after it struggled throughout the 2024-25 campaign. On Wednesday, the team sent Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a 2026 fourth-round pick, opening up space to sign a new veteran ahead of free agency on March 12. General manager Brett Veach […]

The Cleveland Browns are not expected to hold on to veteran pass rusher James Houston. Cleveland is not tendering Houston, per NFL Network. The former Detroit Lions player is expected to become a free agent. Cleveland had claimed Houston from waivers in late November. The Browns didn’t do much with him, as he only played […]

The clock is ticking before the official start of NFL free agency on March 12, and there’s no time like the present for teams to start narrowing down their list of the league’s most alluring targets. The Miami Dolphins hold 10 picks in the NFL Draft, with seven comfortably in the first five rounds.  General […]