NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 20

The Kansas City Chiefs fell one win short of becoming the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls, and now the long road back to that point begins. Like any team that reaches the Super Bowl, the Chiefs have a lot of work to do this offseason to bring back a team that […]

It seems that every year, there’s a team that just can’t get out of its own way. A pattern that, in recent memory, has found a way to repeat itself for the New York Jets. With their last two campaigns becoming more of a savage spin of a roulette wheel, rather than thorough roster construction […]

The deadline for NFL teams to franchise tag players has passed as of March 4 at 4pm est. While there were a number of high-profile candidates for the tag this offseason, most teams ended up passing on the pricey one-year deal. In fact, only two players in the league were tagged in 2025. As it […]

After failing to log a start, a tackle, or even a snap for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 following a preseason trip to IR, the team officially released James Bradberry from his contract heading into the 2025 NFL season. Surprising? Nope, frankly, the fact that Bradberry lasted one day longer than Darius Slay is rather surprising, […]

The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Sam Darnold may not be done with one another. The two sides are apparently pursuing a short term contract extension, per Fox Sports. Darnold didn’t receive a franchise tag from the team, so he is set to become a free agent. Darnold and the Vikings clearly seem to be communicating, […]

OK, New England Patriots. Upgrade your plane. And then the organization can focus on better things, like Travis Hunter. Meanwhile, here is one free agent who can help fill the Patriots’ biggest offseason need. After a mediocre 4-13 season, at least the Patriots learned what areas they need to improve. At the center of the […]

Star receiver CeeDee Lamb has his eyes on the prize when it comes to competing for championships. However, he understands it will require more than just his talents to win a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys. Lamb decided to restructure his contract on Tuesday. The move created $20.5 million in cap room, allowing the […]

The Minnesota Vikings posted 14 wins and a playoff appearance in a year designated for rebuilding. It created a quarterback controversy between pending free agent Sam Darnold and first-round pick JJ McCarthy. General manager Kwesi Odofo-Mensah could have placed the franchise tag on Darnold, keeping him in Minnesota. But the Vikings will not place the […]

As the roster dominoes begin to fall, the Chicago Bears traded for an offensive lineman. And they’ve been linked to a pair of free agents. Also, the Bears made a big roster decision with Jack Sanborn, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler. The #Bears are not tendering RFA linebacker Jack Sanborn, per […]

The Seattle Seahawks are a team in the midst of transition. Seattle is entering its second offseason under head coach Mike Macdonald and they have plenty of work still to do. The Seahawks finished the 2024 season with a record of 10-7. Unfortunately, that was not good enough to make the playoffs in a competitive […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ roster is now four players lighter than it was on Monday. With 2025 NFL free agency fast approaching, the Seahawks cleared up over $20 million in cap space with the release of four veterans. The Seahawks released George Fant, Roy Robertson-Harris, Rayshawn Jenkins and Dre’Mont Jones on Tuesday, they announced on their […]

The New York Jets are set to make a ton of changes during the 2025 NFL offseason. New York released WR Davante Adams on Tuesday just under a week before NFL free agency. Now it seems one NFL insider has an idea of where Adams will land next. Davante Adams is expected to forge his […]

Things are looking up for the Denver Broncos. And their offseason could include a key trade. Also, here is one free agent who can help fill the Broncos’ biggest offseason need. If the Broncos are going to take the next step after a playoff season in 2024, they will need to add a playmaker to […]

With the 2025 NFL free agency period nearing, several teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, are examining the plethora of defensive talent on the market. Since the beginning of the offseason, Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton is believed to have become increasingly viewed as one of those stars. Wharton, 26, wrapped up his fifth season […]

The New Orleans Saints enter the 2025 offseason with a glaring need for offensive reinforcements, particularly at wide receiver. Following a frustrating 5-12 campaign in 2024, the team struggled to establish a consistent passing attack. This left quarterback Derek Carr with limited options. Sure, Chris Olave continues his rise as a premier playmaker. Still, the […]

When it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, free agency and the draft can’t be their own avenue to build a credible contender for a title defense. Now granted, the Eagles can check off some major boxes with those two avenues. They could bring back their defensive leader, Zack Baun, in a few weeks […]

After a stretch of promise under head coach Mike McDaniel, the Miami Dolphins now face the reality that tweaks alone won’t be enough to compete in a loaded AFC. Sure, their offense has been electric. However, their struggles in the trenches and inconsistency in key moments have prevented them from emerging as legitimate contenders. To […]

The Minnesota Vikings took the first step in addressing the 2025 status of Sam Darnold. However, Darnold’s Vikings future took a rather interesting turn on Monday night ahead of 2025 NFL free agency. Darnold’s chances of returning witnessed this update via ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “Vikings QB Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise […]

Whether it’s finding the right guy in a trade, or upgrading the roster through free agency, the Houston Texans have work to do. And there is one free agent who can help fill the Texans’ biggest offseason need. Coming off a 10-7 season and a second straight playoff berth, the Texans have their sights set […]

The 2025 offseason looks challenging for the Cincinnati Bengals. They may need to shop for a trade, and they might have to cut a fairly good player. But they surely need help on the defensive line, and here is one free agent who can help fill the Bengals’ biggest offseason need. One of the biggest […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense was largely responsible for the team missing the playoffs this past season, as MVP-worthy campaigns by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase were denied proper recognition. To sum up, the unit was a disaster and requires significant attention in the coming months. But there are some defensive players who can still provide […]

If the San Francisco 49ers are going to bounce back in 2025, they need a healthy season from Christian McCaffrey. And they need to hit their mark in free agency. And here is one free agent who can help fill the 49ers’ biggest offseason need. Like many other NFL teams, the 49ers need to boost […]

Among the Baltimore Ravens’ offseason challenges, they have to decide what to do with a key offensive lineman. Also, will they keep Marcus Williams around? But there is one free agent who can help fill the Ravens’ biggest offseason need. It won’t come as a surprise that Ravens need what a lot of other NFL […]

The Detroit Lions need to address their defense once again during the 2025 NFL offseason. Detroit invested heavily in their defense last offseason, adding several players who made an impact right away. The Lions brought in DJ Reader and Amik Robertson via free agency and traded for Carlton Davis III. They also spent their first […]

It’s difficult to knock what the Pittsburgh Steelers do from a front-office standpoint and organizational perspective. The Rooney family has done an admirable job building a shatterproof culture: traditional, yet sensible. This is one of the main reasons why the franchise remains competitive on a yearly basis. With two-straight playoff appearances and five-consecutive winning seasons […]

The Chicago Bears are expected to make some big moves this offseason. Chicago has a full war chest of draft picks and plenty of cap space to spend during NFL free agency. Even though the Bears missed out on Trey Smith, they may still look to add talent on the offensive line. Adam Hoge of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have established themselves as the NFL’s modern dynasty under the leadership of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. However, even the most dominant teams must evolve to maintain their edge. After securing back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 2023 and 2024, Kansas City fell just short of an unprecedented three-peat in 2025. The […]

The Baltimore Ravens have built their identity around a dominant defense for years. However, in the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL, staying ahead requires constant adaptation. Their 2024 season was filled with promise, yet their shortcomings became glaringly obvious in the AFC Divisional Round. Among those weaknesses, none stood out more than the inconsistency of […]

The Dallas Cowboys have watched DeMarcus Lawrence go from second round find in 2014 to becoming a four-time Pro Bowler. But he’s facing the end of a illustrious run with the franchise as NFL free agency comes close. Lawrence enters free agency later this month. By dipping out of Dallas, the 32-year-old will earn a […]

All the attention of the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 offseason will be on their transition to Michael Penix Jr., but the team has rightfully spent most of its focus on defense. While the offensive transition will be worth monitoring, the Falcons’ defense was its biggest issue in 2024, making that the top priority of the 2025 […]

The Green Bay Packers had a solid 2024 campaign. Green Bay won 11 games and went to the playoffs, though they lost during the Wild Card round. Now the Packers need to transition into offseason mode so they can try to fix what went wrong in 2024. Packers center Josh Myers got a positive update […]

The tackle market has become quite expensive over the past few years in the NFL, and heading into free agency, Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley appears to be the top option that could become available. If he does hit the open market, the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to be in play for his […]

The first big domino in the quarterback market fell this offseason when Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams agreed to a restructured contract to keep him in L.A. That forced the New York Giants, who were in hot pursuit of Stafford, to pivot to other veteran quarterback options. And while they are reportedly interested […]

The New York Giants need to find a new quarterback during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Giants were one of two teams that were pushing to trade for Rams QB Matthew Stafford this past week. Unfortunately, Stafford signed a new contract with the Rams on Friday and will stay in Los Angeles. Now the Giants […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have flirted with contention in recent seasons. However, their 2024 campaign served as a harsh reality check—reminding them that the NFL doesn’t grant second chances. Despite fielding one of the league’s most talented rosters, a mix of injuries, inconsistency, and a brutally competitive AFC North left them on the outside looking in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ three-peat bid failed in 2024, but they still managed to obtain their third straight AFC Championship and ninth consecutive AFC West title. Yet, for the first time in three years, the Chiefs are forced to make adjustments and address their biggest need in the 2025 NFL offseason. Once known as a […]

After an up-and-down 2024 season that ultimately ended in disappointment, the Indianapolis Colts find themselves in search of a key addition that can elevate them from a borderline playoff team to a true contender. With Anthony Richardson showing flashes of promise, Indianapolis still lacks a true difference-maker in the passing game. They need someone who […]

Following a massively disappointing season, it’s evident that a bold and decisive rebuild is necessary for the Cleveland Browns. Despite having talent on paper, Cleveland’s inability to sustain success has kept the team trapped in a cycle of mediocrity. However, with Myles Garrett—one of the NFL’s premier defensive players—on the roster, the Browns have a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are at a crossroads with their quarterback situation heading into the 2025 NFL offseason. With both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson set to become free agents when the new league year begins on March 12, the team must decide whether to bring back one of their current options or explore external alternatives. […]