NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 22

The Houston Texans continued to make strides in 2024, solidifying themselves as a team on the rise. With quarterback CJ Stroud leading the way and head coach DeMeco Ryans fostering a culture of toughness and accountability, Houston posted a 10-7 record and clinched a playoff berth again. The Texans even secured another postseason victory before […]

The NFL franchise tag window is now open, and the free agency “legal tampering period” starts on March 10. So, teams are starting to put their 2025 plans into action as the offseason starts in earnest. For the Minnesota Vikings, that may mean locking up failed former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to a […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2025 offseason facing a critical turning point. After an explosive start to the Joe Burrow era that included deep playoff runs and a Super Bowl appearance, the team has struggled to maintain its place among the AFC’s elite. Their 9-8 finish in 2024 has forced the front office into a […]

For the Cleveland Browns, having one controversial quarterback may not be enough. Despite still owing Deshaun Watson $92 million over the next two years, rumors are that the Browns may be kicking the tires on Aaron Rodgers to see if he’s a fit in case Watson misses the entire season with his Achilles injury. “People […]

The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for an aggressive offseason, and fans have every reason to be excited. With over $76 million in cap space, the fourth-most in the NFL, general manager Monti Ossenfort made it clear during Newsmakers Week on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM that the team plans to be active in free agency. […]

The Minnesota Vikings would not mind having quarterback Sam Darnold return for another season. However, they would attach a condition to that scenario. NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler went on ESPN’s SportsCenter show regarding news happening in the league on Friday. One of the topics he went over involved the Vikings, believing the team would be […]

In the 2025 NFL offseason, some big names could hit free agency: Trey Smith, Khalil Mack, Sam Darnold, and more. However, after the Jets determined that Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t return in 2025, he’s set to hit the open market as a free agent. There aren’t many teams that he would make sense with, but the […]

With the NFL free-agency period beginning March 12 at 4 p.m. EST, the Chicago Bears must make roster cuts to free up room under their salary cap. The Bears’ first two roster moves came on Friday with the releases of two veterans, starting with Gerald Everett, per Ari Meirov on X. “The #Bears informed veteran […]

One of the biggest questions heading into this NFL offseason was what would happen with Aaron Rodgers. Coming out of a disappointing 2024 campaign, Rodgers staying with the Jets, becoming a free agent or retiring seemed to all be on the table. After hiring former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be the team’s […]

While the Buffalo Bills mull over cutting Von Miller, the team must also make other tough choices. But the Bills can restock their roster by signing these two sneaky-good NFL free agents. Buffalo knocked at the Super Bowl door in 2024, falling just short to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. The Bills roster […]

It doesn’t seem like the Carolina Panthers plan on being nice to Adam Thielen. Regardless, they need to focus on the draft ahead. And they also should sign these two sneaky-good free agents in the 2025 NFL offseason. Yet another bad year got tacked onto the Panthers’ history as they finished 5-12 on the season. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the 2025 offseason facing some tough decisions. Sure, they remain a disciplined, well-coached team under Mike Tomlin. However, their inability to break through in the playoffs continues to be a lingering frustration. With an aging roster, looming salary cap constraints, and a pressing need to close the gap in a […]

The Baltimore Ravens head into the 2025 offseason with some tough decisions on the horizon. Following another strong regular season, Baltimore fell short of their Super Bowl ambitions. Now, with salary cap concerns looming, general manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh must make difficult choices. The Ravens have built their roster around star […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2025 offseason on the outside looking in when it comes to the NFL’s elite. After another disappointing season, changes are inevitable. The franchise must make difficult roster decisions to realign with a competitive future. With the salary cap always a factor and new leadership likely assessing every contract on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers head into the 2025 offseason balancing both optimism and disappointment. Despite a strong showing in the regular season, their playoff struggles continued. This reinforces the notion that while the team is loaded with talent, key challenges remain. With salary cap space limited and multiple areas in need of upgrades, the front […]

The San Francisco 49ers will eventually deal away disgruntled star Deebo Samuel once the offseason gains steam. The wide receiver has struggled to recapture his 2021 All-Pro form, plus has shared transparent talks with the Niners about parting ways. His pending departure prompted George Kittle to finally break his silence about Samuel’s situation. Is “The […]

The Buffalo Bills once again fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs in the postseason in 2024. The team’s heartbreaking three-point AFC Championship Game defeat marked the fourth time the Chiefs eliminated the Bills from the playoffs in the last five seasons. Buffalo will make yet another attempt at getting past the AFC gatekeepers in […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold could see a reunion, according to team legend Cris Carter. However, it wouldn’t be a usual arrangement. Carter put on his managerial hat and went through the options as to what the franchise could do. One of those is a franchise tag. However, the Vikings gave Darnold an eye-opening […]

The New Orleans Saints are beginning a new era under head coach Kellen Moore. As their salary cap situation needs some work, a yearly occurrence in New Orleans, the team could be saying goodbye to some well-known players, including Derek Carr and Cameron Jordan. A decision on Carr needs to be made quickly as it […]

The Kansas City Chiefs emerged from their failed attempt at a three-peat in Super Bowl 59 with a clear mandate. The Chiefs need to protect Patrick Mahomes. After the Philadelphia Eagles made the All-World passer look mortal for the first time since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ had Mahomes running for his life in Super Bowl […]

The New England Patriots won’t think about financial anxiety ahead of the NFL free agency period. Owner Robert Kraft, head coach Mike Vrabel and Patriots nation will love their latest money update unveiled Wednesday. The Pats are beyond healthy financially in 2025. But they have this new money edge, as noted by NFL insider Ari […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly likely to part ways with wide receiver Christian Kirk this offseason, with ESPN’s Dan Graziano estimating a “75% chance” the team releases him. Kirk, 28, is entering the final season of the four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2022. The deal includes a $16.5 million salary for 2025, but […]

The Philadelphia Eagles just won the Super Bowl, and the offseason is now upon us. It’s going to be a relaxing one for the Eagles as they sit atop the football throne, but it’s obviously still an important one as they want to stay where they are. There are a lot of important decisions to […]

The Baltimore Ravens are currently in the middle of what figures to be a highly important offseason as for the future direction of the franchise. The Ravens are coming off of a brutal playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round this year, a game in which they had several chances to come […]

The NFL is currently in the middle of trying to find ways to improve its product during the offseason after the Philadelphia Eagles recently defeated the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl 59. Much has been made over the last few years about the NFL salary cap and whether it should be increased to […]

The Seattle Seahawks had a decent season in year one of the Mike Macdonald as they went 10-7, but they were still on the outside looking in regarding the playoffs. The Seahawks finished in eighth place in the NFC standings, just one spot out of the postseason. Now, the Seahawks have an important offseason on […]

As the Chicago Bears enter the offseason looking to answer plenty of questions, new head coach Ben Johnson’s vision will lead the charge. That includes how Chicago handles their running back position. The Bears have D’Andre Swift of course. But the team is interested in adding another running back to their roster, via Dan Graziano […]

Will the Green Bay Packers land a WR1 in free agency or the NFL Draft? That’s the question that Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has been trying to answer. Luckily for the franchise, they’ve had a great time developing receivers. Guys like Christian Watson and Jayden Reed have emerged as top options. Still, it hasn’t […]

Even when the Arizona Cardinals drafted Marvin Harrison Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft, the franchise needed more help for their budding superstar. He was the lone receiver on the perimeter and was treated as the No. 1 option by most defenses. Although he had a respectable season, bringing in some established veterans could do […]

For many NFL fans, the offseason is the most fun time of the year. Players switch teams left and right, usually due to free agents signing with new teams. This year, there are plenty of talented athletes set to hit the open market, but not everybody with an expiring contract will end up on a […]

It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of a long-term quarterback. And Sam Darnold is becoming a free agent at the perfect time after a standout season with the Minnesota Vikings. However, the Steelers don’t currently seem like a suitor for Darnold. Instead, they may have more interest in Vikings backup […]

With the news that the Cincinnati Bengals were planning to put the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, his mother ironically posted a message that said “Selfish b——–.” Many thought that his mother was talking about the contract situation, which makes sense because it doesn’t feel like Higgins wants to be tagged. There have been rumors […]

The Los Angeles Rams exceeded expectations during the 2024 season. LA finished the regular season 10-7 and won the NFC West division title. The Rams also won a Wild Card playoff game against the Vikings and came close to advancing to the NFC Championship. Now LA must transition to offseason mode, where they are expected […]

It’s that time of year when quarterback-needy teams are paired with just about every passer available in the free agent market. And the Las Vegas Raiders are no exception. The Raiders made perhaps the offseason’s most unexpected coaching hire, bringing in 73-year-old Pete Carroll as the team’s next head coach. His presence immediately led to […]

It appears that defensive back Jevon Holland will have to test the NFL free agency. The 24-year-old Miami Dolphins safety doesn’t have a contract for the 2025 NFL season and beyond, and while there is the possibility that he gets franchise tagged, it doesn’t seem that’s part of the AFC East franchise’s plan in the […]

As one of the hottest free agent names on the proverbial market, there are a number of teams, from contenders to rebuilders, who would love to sign Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley should he hit the open market. On paper, it makes sense, right? When healthy, Stanley is one of the better left tackles […]

One way or another, the San Francisco 49ers’ running back room is going to look noticeably different in 2025. With two of their former lead backs, Jordan Mason and Elijah Mitchell, both set to hit the open market, the 49ers could be on the lookout for new blood to add to an RBs room headlined […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL calendar year, the New England Patriots have a massive question they need to answer over the next two weeks: should they fill their hole at left tackle via free agency or the draft? Well, in the humble opinion of Kay Adams on her namesake show, the choice is clear for […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a franchise trying to resurrect itself from ashes. Jacksonville entered the 2024 season with high expectations, after giving star quarterback Trevor Lawrence a major contract extension last offseason. The Jaguars were also considered a strong contender to make the AFC Playoffs. Nothing worked out the way it was supposed to. The […]