NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 22

The New York Jets entered the 2024 NFL season with sky-high expectations. They banked on the return of star QB Aaron Rodgers and an aggressive roster overhaul to propel them into contention. The mission was clear: make a deep playoff push and solidify themselves as an AFC powerhouse. However, what followed was yet another season […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have set the standard for sustained success in the NFL. However, even the most dominant teams face tough roster decisions. As they head into the 2025 offseason, financial realities and evolving priorities will put general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid in a position where difficult choices must be […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ future is in the hands of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and not Kirk Cousins. The veteran may even retire. But looking ahead to 2025, here are two sneaky good NFL free agents the Falcons need to sign. First and foremost, the Falcons must get better on defense. And a quick way to […]

After a commendable conclusion to the 2024 NFL season, falling to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles on the final drive of a snowy South Philly showdown, the Los Angeles Rams have some decisions to make heading into free agency, including at one of the most crucial positions in the game, left tackle. On […]

Sam Darnold enjoyed a career year with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. The seven-year veteran was thrust into the spotlight after rookie passer J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury during the preseason. Darnold responded by either finally living up to his potential in a completely sustainable showing that marks the beginning of an All-Pro career, […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are parting ways, as the team will be going in a different direction with a new staff on hand. It was going to be interesting to see what Rodgers would do as far as playing beyond this last season, but all signs pointed to him returning. When the […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL calendar year, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Green Bay Packers is the future of star cornerback Jaire Alexander with the organization. Initially drafted by the team all the way back in 2018, Alexander has played every single snap of his career with the Packers, but after consecutive seasons […]

Maxx Crosby sacked Aaron Rodgers once during a 2019 game. The Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher may not sack him in 2025 — because Rodgers could end up in Sin City. The Super Bowl winning quarterback will be searching for his future NFL home this offseason. The New York Jets opted to sever ties […]

It could be a fun season for the Baltimore Ravens in 2025, and the NFL Draft might provide instant help. Also, here are two sneaky good NFL free agents the Ravens need to sign. After a 12-5 season ended in bitter disappointment, the Ravens have set their sights on finishing the deal this season. And […]

In each of Trevor Lawrence’s four seasons as the starting quarterback in Duval County, the Jacksonville Jaguars have had a different pass-catcher lead the team in receiving yards. With the emergence of Brian Thomas, who led all NFL rookies in receiving last season with 1,282 yards, this may change, but the point here is that since Jacksonville […]

Star wide receiver Tee Higgins was projected to be one of the biggest names on the free agent market this offseason, but the Cincinnati Bengals are going to make a concerted effort to make sure he stays into the orange and black for the foreseeable future. In order to prevent Higgins from hitting the open […]

At this point, it may seem a bit redundant to say so, but the Chicago Bears enter the 2025 offseason with as much on the line as any team in the NFL. It’s a third-consecutive spring in which Chicago is armed with cap space, draft picks, and an increasing desire to transition from rebuilding to […]

It seems like Micah Parsons wants the Dallas Cowboys to improve their roster. At the same time, he awaits a big payday that would make it more difficult. Also, the Cowboys have another issue with their only franchise-tag candidate having a $23 million problem. Osa Odighizuwa appears to be the Cowboys’ option for a franchise […]

The Baltimore Ravens are once again looking for a way to get themselves over the hump as they enter the offseason after they fell short in the playoffs at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. One of the biggest questions this offseason surrounds star left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who is set to hit the open […]

The Philadelphia Eagles aren’t done celebrating their Super Bowl yet, while the Kansas City Chiefs are still licking their wounds from the crushing 40-22 loss. However, the NFL calendar doesn’t stop for either one of them, as free agency is right around the corner. Both the Eagles and the Chiefs have several free agents that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers found their way to the playoffs in 2024, but they flamed out down the stretch of the regular season, and ended up getting bounced by the Baltimore Ravens in their wild card matchup. Now, the Steelers have some big questions to answer this offseason, chief among them being what the future holds […]

There are several ways to add talent to the NFL, including through trade and via the NFL Draft. Free agency is what gets the people going, though. Players with expiring contracts are set to hit the open market on March 10, and, in theory, they are free to sign with any team. We already ranked […]

The Detroit Lions might have had their best season in franchise history in 2024. That probably sounds like an odd thing to say about a team that failed to get back to the NFC Championship like they did the year before, but it is true. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2, which was three games […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to keep the band together for the 2025 season. Tampa Bay has already lost OC Liam Coen to Jacksonville and is doing whatever they can to keep the rest of their coaching staff. They are also willing to do almost anything to keep one of their veteran offensive weapons […]

The Buffalo Bills approach the 2025 offseason with a lingering sense of unfinished business. Despite another deep playoff run, they once again fell short of advancing to the Super Bowl. As the front office looks to make the most of its championship window while managing a challenging salary cap situation, difficult roster decisions are inevitable. […]

Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider enters the 2025 season with a major task—revamping an offensive line that struggled throughout 2024. While Klint Kubiak takes over as offensive coordinator, the Seahawks’ success hinges on improving protection up front, as their offensive struggles are unlikely to fade without better line play. Schneider, the architect behind several […]

The NFL offseason is always unpredictable, and the Houston Texans may find themselves making a surprising roster decision in 2025. Every year, teams face tough choices. They often part ways with productive veterans to free up cap space or clear the way for younger players. Sure, some moves are anticipated. However, others catch fans and […]

The Seattle Seahawks went through a lot in Mike Macdonald’s first year as head coach. They missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year but managed to win their most games since 2020. With the promise they showed in 2024, the Seahawks have a new game plan for the 2025 NFL offseason, beginning with compiling […]

The New York Jets endured yet another miserable season in 2024, finishing 5-12 and missing the playoffs for the 14th straight year. While the postseason drought is painful, perhaps even more upsetting to the fanbase – or just bewildering – is the fact that the team actually got worse in its first (and only) season […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, fans of the Arizona Cardinals were largely cautiously optimistic about their second season under Jonathan Gannon. After losing Kyler Murray for much of the season due to a late 2022 torn ACL, the Cardinals were able to turn in some pretty good results with players like Josh Dobbs and […]

Despite a first-round exit in the playoffs, the Denver Broncos have to be happy with the way their 2024 season played out. However, with an abundance of contracts expiring at the end of the season, another offseason of change lies ahead. Even with an active free agency looming, no roster lasts a summer without forming […]

The Minnesota Vikings and running back Aaron Jones have agreed to push back the void date on his contract, delaying a key deadline before free agency, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The Vikings pushed back the void date, originally set for this Monday, to the final day before free agency, giving them and Aaron Jones […]

The New England Patriots have a new coach, and a new mission. That mission is to return to the postseason, where they haven’t been in quite a while. Entering 2025, New England has had three head coaches over the last three seasons. Mike Vrabel is the new man in charge. With a new coach, comes […]

After an incredible run through the NFC East to win their second Super Bowl Championship since February of 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles are set to undertake the most challenging task in professional football: a Lombardi Trophy defense. That’s right, while winning the Super Bowl is certainly hard, as there are 12 teams that have never […]

After bringing down Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl during his final game under his Philadelphia Eagles rookie contract, it became abundantly clear that Milton Williams was about to get paid. Measuring in at 6-foot-3, 290 pounds with a blisteringly fast 4.67 40 time and the versatility to play defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme […]

After what at one point looked like a promising 2024 season crumbled to the tune of 11 consecutive losses, the Chicago Bears now enter a 2025 season with a new head coach (Ben Johnson), a 2nd year quarterback who flashed star potential despite horrendous circumstances (Caleb Williams), a boatload of cap space (the 6th-most in […]

The San Francisco 49ers are heading into one of their most pivotal offseasons in recent memory. Following a disappointing 2024 campaign that failed to meet expectations, the front office faces mounting pressure to make difficult financial and roster decisions. With the team aiming to bounce back from a frustrating season, significant changes are inevitable. The […]

The Los Angeles Chargers heard no playoff chatter ahead of the 2024 season. They’re now realizing they can become Super Bowl material this offseason. But head coach Jim Harbaugh, general manager Joe Hortiz and company have big moves to go after this offseason. The Chargers will enter next season with a chance to deliver back-to-back […]

Heading into free agency, the San Francisco 49ers have some serious decisions to make from a team-building perspective, especially when it comes to defense. Will the team prioritize retaining their own players? Or will they look to land some former New York Jets who know Robert Saleh’s scheme? Unfortunately, all of these decisions may not […]

After winning the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Philadelphia Eagles had to leave their offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore, in the Big Easy as he officially became the new head coach of the Saints. While this added a negative aftertaste for fans in Philadelphia, as they just can’t seem to maintain continuity at their coordinator […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will open up their wallets and spend money on improvements soon. The Raiders have a roster to fix in the new era of general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll. There’s lots of financial room in front of the Raiders. Las Vegas enters the offseason with more than $92.5 […]

The Buffalo Bills have been hit with a stern reality check from star running back James Cook. The former second-round draft pick enters the final year of his $5.83 million rookie contract with Buffalo. There are concerns that the franchise may not be able to retain him when NFL free agency begins in March. Cook, […]

The Los Angeles Rams re-assembled a playoff caliber roster following their disastrous 2022 season. They’ve turned more to the draft to recreate themselves into the 2024 NFC West champions, plus become salary cap compliant. But even the Rams are ready to witness cap casualties. The Rams hold the league’s 15th best cap space for 2025, […]

After a long and winding road of ups, downs, and adversity, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions once more. They beat some of the best teams in the NFL, proved they can win in a number of different ways, and now sit pretty as the cream of the league’s crop, forever known as the […]