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The NFL Free Agency Bonanza Begins

Usually, Wednesday’s newsletter is pretty NBA-heavy, but we’ve got to dedicate this one to the opening of NFL free agency. There’s been a ton of huge changes in the last couple of days, so we’ve got a full rundown of every major move for every NFL team, broken down by division.

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  • NFL Free Agency Rundown

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NFL Free Agency Rundown

NFC West

Arizona Cardinals
  • EDGE Josh Sweat: The Cardinals made a huge splash by bringing in Sweat on a 4-year, 76 million dollar deal. Sweat led the Eagles in sacks last season and will look to be the top dog once again in the desert.

  • QB Jacoby Brissett: As of this newsletter being written, the exact details behind Brissett’s new contract aren’t available. Safe to assume that it’s one or two years, worth about $8 million per. It doesn’t move the needle, but Brissett always provides a nice security blanket.

Los Angeles Rams
  • WR Davante Adams: In a surprise signing, the Rams brought in Adams to replace Cooper Kupp, who will be traded or released in the coming days. Two years, $46 million isn’t a bad price for either side.

  • OT Alaric Jackson: We mentioned the Jackson re-signing in a previous newsletter, but it’s worth noting once again given the pivotal left tackle role he’ll play this season.

  • DT Poona Ford: Ford and the Rams agreed to a 3-year, $29 million contract, shoring up the interior of the defensive line to support the rest of the Los Angeles pass rush.

San Francisco 49ers
  • WR Demarcus Robinson: Listing this as a notable signing is throwing the Niners a bone. San Francisco hasn’t made any big moves, so bringing in Robinson on a 2-year, $9.6 million contract is the highlight of a pretty poor offseason so far.

Seattle Seahawks
  • QB Sam Darnold: Unlike the Niners, Seattle has made several splashes, none more important than bringing in their new starting quarterback. Darnold got 3 years and just over $100 million to take the reigns from Geno Smith and lead Mike MacDonald’s offense.

  • DT Jarran Reed: The Seahawks kept Reed in-house with a 3-year, $25 million contract. One of the lynchpins of Seattle’s defensive line sticks around.

  • LB Ernest Jones: Like Reed, Jones opted to stay in Seattle to the tune of 3 years and 33 million dollars. The Seahawks defense managed to retain two crucial leaders many thought would find new homes.

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys
  • DE Payton Turner: The former first-round pick will look to earn a rotational job on Dallas’s defensive line after signing a 1-year, $3 million deal.

  • RB Javonte Williams: Williams, seemingly perpetually on the precipice of a breakout year, will try it again with the Cowboys after inking a 1-year $3 million deal to supplement Rico Dowdle in the backfield

  • DT Osa Odighizuwa: Odighizuwa, one of the more underrated members of Dallas’s defense, re-upped with the Cowboys for 4 years and $80 million, ensuring continuity in the middle of Dallas defensive line.

Philadelphia Eagles:
  • We’ve already written at length about the Saquon Barkley and Zack Baun extensions, but here’s another little reminder that both of those guys are sticking around Philly for the foreseeable future.

  • OG Kenyon Green: Green and a fifth-rounder were acquired from the Texans in exchange for CJ Gardner-Johnson and a sixth-round pick. Green will act as a swing lineman across all three interior spots should a starter go down.

Washington Commanders
  • OT Laremy Tunsil: In one of the most surprising free agency moves so far, the Commanders swung a trade for one of the best left tackles in the NFL. Washington sent second, third, fourth, and seventh-round picks to acquire Tunsil and a fourth.

  • WR Deebo Samuel: Samuel recently fell out of favor with Kyle Shanahan, and was subsequently shipped off to Washington for a fifth-round pick.

  • DT Javon Kinlaw: The Tunsil trade was surprising in a good way, unlike the Kinlaw pickup. The Commanders forked over $45 million over three years, a contract that can only be seen as an overpay.

New York Giants
  • S Jevon Holland: Holland, once considered one of the brightest young safeties in football, is headed to the Big Apple on a 3-year, $45 million deal. There, he’ll unite with other secondary signee…

  • CB Paulson Adebo: The former New Orleans Saint will earn a little more than Holland, raking in $54 million over three years as the Giants try to improve one of the worst defenses in football.

NFC South

Carolina Panthers
  • CB Jaycee Horn: Horn is one of the most promising cornerbacks in the NFL, a view the Panthers clearly share after rewarding him with a 4-year, $100 million contract that made him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.

  • S Tre’Von Moehrig: Moehrig, another young secondary player, signed a 3-year, $51 million contract to play alongside Horn.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • WR Chris Godwin: Godwin re-signed with the Bucs for 3 years and $66 million, reprising his role as Mike Evans’ excellent running mate.

  • EDGE Haason Reddick: Reddick, fresh off of a disastrous, drama-ridden season with the Jets, found a new home in Tampa. He signed a 1-year, prove-it deal worth $14 million.

  • OG Ben Bredeson: Bredeson will stick around with the Buccaneers, inking a 3-year, $22 million deal that will help the Bucs maintain continuity on the offensive line.

New Orleans Saints
  • EDGE Chase Young: Young earned himself a second contract with New Orleans, one worth $51 million over three seasons. Not bad for a guy a lot of people labeled a bust.

  • S Justin Reid: Reid was one of the most important pieces of Kansas City’s defense, but they clearly couldn’t afford to have him stick around. Instead, he’s headed down south on a 3-year, $31 million contract. Excellent value on this one.

Atlanta Falcons
  • OT Jake Matthews: Matthews is a fixture of the Falcons’ offensive line, and he’ll continue to be for at least another couple of years after signing a 2-year deal worth $45 million.

  • EDGE Leonard Floyd: Shortly after becoming a victim of the Niners’ roster purge, Floyd agreed to a 1-year, $10 million deal to help out a woefully bad Atlanta pass rush.

NFC North

Detroit Lions
  • CB DJ Reed: Detroit hasn’t made any big moves, but the addition of Reed is worth noting. He played second fiddle to Sauce Gardner in New York, but he’s an excellent, tenacious corner that instantly makes this secondary more competitive.

Minnesota Vikings
  • DT Jonathan Allen: One of the most consistently good defensive linemen has landed in Minnesota. Allen tore up the trenches in the NFC East for nearly a decade before becoming a cap casualty, and now he’ll play on a 3-year, $51 million deal for the Vikes.

  • RB Aaron Jones: Jones was the best free agent running back available, but he’ll be staying put in Minnesota on a 2-year, $20 million deal.

  • CB Byron Murphy: Murphy underwent a career revival in Minnesota over the last couple of seasons. The Vikings rewarded him with three years and $54 million.

  • C Ryan Kelly: The longtime Colt made his way to colder weather this offseason, inking a 2-year, $18 million deal to compete with Garrett Bradbury for the starting center position.

Chicago Bears
  • As was the case for the Eagles, Chicago’s pickups of Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney have already been covered, so those details won’t be included here.

  • C Drew Dalman: Dalman was a crucial piece of Atlanta’s outside zone scheme, and the Bears clearly coveted that skillset, signing him for three years and $42 million.

  • DT Grady Jarrett: Once one of the most feared defensive tackles in the league, Jarrett became a cap casualty for the Falcons. He’ll be the second Falcon to suit up for Chicago, playing on a 3-year $43 million deal.

  • EDGE Dayo Odeyingbo: Odeyingbo was once a highly-regarded edge prospect for the Colts, but he didn’t do enough to warrant an extension. He’ll look to prove himself to the tune of 3-year, $48 million contract.

Green Bay Packers
  • OG Aaron Banks: Another Niner starter headed to greener pastures, Banks will start for the Packers after signing a 4-year, $77 million deal.

  • CB Nate Hobbs: In a very surprising move, Hobbs received a 4-year, $48 million deal after another mediocre year with the Raiders. This deal stands out as one of the biggest overpays of the offseason.

AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers
  • EDGE Khalil Mack: Mack has been fantastic for the Chargers, so they kept him around for one more year, costing the team $18 million.

  • CB Donte Jackson: Los Angeles struggled with defensive depth last season, so they signed the veteran Jackson to a 2-year, $13 million contract.

  • CB Elijah Molden: Molden is a hugely underrated slot player, excelling against the run and against the small, shifty receivers he defends. The 3-year, $18 million contract LA signed him to is a bargain.

Denver Broncos
  • LB Dre Greenlaw: After some flirtation with the Rams, Greenlaw decided to head over to one of the best defenses in the AFC. Greenlaw inked a 3-year, $35 million contract to man the middle of the defense.

  • S Talanoa Hufanga: Denver stole another of San Francisco’s defensive starters, bringing in former All-Pro safety Hufanga on a 3-year, $45 million deal.

Las Vegas Raiders
  • QB Geno Smith: New coach Pete Carroll found a way to reunite with Smith, sending a third-round pick to Seattle in exchange for a new starting quarterback.

  • EDGE Malcolm Koonce: Koonce, a young edge-rusher who played quite well for the Raiders last season, re-upped for another season, earning $12 million in the process.

  • S Jeremy Chinn: Versatility is key to a pretty bad Raiders defense, and Chinn will help provide that on a 2-year, $16 million deal.

Kansas City Chiefs
  • LB Nick Bolton: The captain of Kansas City’s defense received some of that crucial cap space, remaining with the Chiefs for three years for $45 million.

  • CB Kristian Fulton: Fulton remains one of the most underrated man coverage corners in the NFL. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo snagged him for two years and $20 million.

AFC East

Buffalo Bills
  • EDGE Joey Bosa: After releasing Von Miller, Buffalo immediately replaced him with another veteran edge rusher. Bosa signed for a single year that will earn him $12 million.

  • QB Josh Allen: The reigning MVP re-signed with the only team he’s ever known, extending his contract for six years and $330 million.

  • EDGE Greg Rousseau: Rousseau has turned into one of the better edge defenders in the AFC, a status rewarded with a 4-year, $80 million contract.

  • WR Khalil Shakir: One of Allen’s favorite targets will stick around for the next four years, earning $60 million over that time.

  • LB Terrel Bernard: Bernard, one of the leaders of the Buffalo defense, received a 4-year, $50 million extension.

New York Jets
  • QB Justin Fields: Fields will play the role of bridge quarterback, signing a 2-year, $40 million deal to pilot the Jets (get it?) through what will presumably be another tumultuous period.

  • LB Jamien Sherwood: Sherwood blossomed into an excellent playmaking linebacker and a crucial part of New York’s defense. He signed an extension for 3 years and $45 million.

Miami Dolphins
  • OG James Daniels: Miami has had problems up front for the last couple of seasons, so the 3-year, $24 million deal they handed to Daniels should help resolve things.

New England Patriots
  • EDGE Harold Landry: Landry has been languishing in Tennessee purgatory for a while, but now he’ll swap that out for Patriots purgatory, fueled by a 3-year, $43 million contract.

  • CB Carlton Davis: Corners flew off of the market this season, with Davis being one of the first to go. New England shelled out a 3-year, $60 million deal to pair him with Christian Gonzalez.

  • DT Milton Williams: Fresh off of Super Bowl fame, Williams cashed in with a 4-year, $104 million contract, one of the biggest signed so far in free agency.

AFC North

Pittsburgh Steelers
  • WR DK Metcalf: Pittsburgh clearly endeavored to create the most diva-heavy wide receiver room, trading a second-round pick to acquire Metcalf before signing him to a 4-year, $132 million extension. Next they’ll get out there and sign Stefon Diggs.

Cincinnati Bengals
  • WR Tee Higgins: Higgins signed the franchise tag, ensuring $26 million for his services in 2025 while the team works on an extension.

  • DT BJ Hill: Your best availability is your availability, a phrase that Hill takes to heart with his consistent reliability. The Bengals rewarded him with $33 million over three years.

Cleveland Browns
  • QB Kenny Pickett: Cleveland came up with an imaginative solution to their quarterback problem, acquiring Pickett in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth. There’s a legit chance that Pickett starts for the Browns this season.

  • EDGE Myles Garrett: Shortly after requesting a trade, Garrett inked an extension for 4 years and $123 million. Looks like the trouble in paradise is over.

Baltimore Ravens
  • OT Ronnie Stanley: Lamar Jackson’s blindside protector answered one of the Ravens’ biggest offseason questions by re-signing a 3-year, $60 million extension.

  • WR DeAndre Hopkins: In the most Baltimore signing of all time, semi-washed Hopkins makes his way to Charm City for a 1-year, $6 million contract. He’s the latest in a long line of vets attempting to solve Baltimore’s receiving issue.

AFC South

Tennessee Titans
  • OT Dan Moore Jr.: Moore, despite being actively hated by Steelers fans, is a pretty solid offensive tackle. The Titans paid him a premium $82 million over four years.

Houston Texans
  • WR Christian Kirk: Houston acquired Kirk for a seventh-round pick in an attempt to shore up a fairly shallow wide receiver corps that struggled down the stretch last year.

  • OG Laken Tomlinson: Tomlinson is always good for average guard play, exactly what should be expected for a guy signing a 1-year, $5 million contract.

Jacksonville Jaguars
  • OT Robert Hainsey: Hainsey has plenty of starting experience with the Buccaneers that will be needed on a below-average Jacksonville offensive line. The Jags handed him a 3-year, $22 million deal.

  • CB Jourdan Lewis: Again, another cornerback getting a solid contract. Lewis is a decent, albeit unremarkable player who was brought in on a 3-year, $30 million contract.

Indianapolis Colts
  • CB Charvarius Ward: The Colts found themselves a new top corner, dispensing $60 million over three years to proven starter Ward.

  • S Camryn Bynum: The secondary was clearly a priority, as shown by the 4-year, $60 million deal handed out to Bynum, a versatile, fiery safety who can play everywhere.

  • QB Daniel Jones: Rumors are swirling around Anthony Richardson’s future with the Colts, so this seemingly innocuous 1-year, $14 million deal might turn out to be more important than expected.

 

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