Tracking NFL free agency signings, rumors, trades and more
Adam Schefter reports that the Miami Dolphins will sign Cedrick Wilson and Teddy Bridgewater. (1:19)
NFL free agency officially starts at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, which coincides with the start of the new league year. But first, we have two days of legal negotiations, when teams and free agents can agree to terms on new deals (and then officially sign them on Wednesday).
We’ve already navigated a flurry of offseason activity that includes the franchise tag period, trade agreements, extensions and, of course, the start of contract agreements. Some teams unloaded unhappy veterans and unfriendly contracts to get under the salary cap and perhaps have room to add new players. Some teams made bold moves, particularly in the quarterback market. And now the agreed-upon deals will start rolling in.
Does more excitement await in free agency? Which teams will be most active in free agency? What are we hearing on the trade front this week? Will there still be more movement of signal-callers?
We’re tracking every notable NFL free-agent agreement, trade, cut and retirement of the offseason, with the most recent moves at the top.
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Former Chiefs’ CB Charvarius Ward intends to sign a three-year deal worth up to $42 million including $26.7 million guaranteed with the San Francisco 49ers, his agency @UniSportsMgmt told ESPN.
Defensive end Frank Clark and the Kansas City Chiefs have reworked his current deal with the team, which is now two years and worth up to $36 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Former Texans’ S Justin Reid intends to sign a three-year, $31.5 million deal that includes $20 million guaranteed with the Kansas City Chiefs, per source.
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Chiefs signing
Updated scorecard for the Broncos on first official day of negotiating period:
1-year deals for TE/FB Andrew Beck, T Calvin Anderson and G Ben Braden.
3-year deal for DT D.J. Jones
Plenty of room to add on the defensive depth chart in the days ahead — Edge, LB, CB, S
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Broncos signing
Steelers placed a restricted tender on LB/S Marcus Allen, per source.
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Steelers signing
Can confirm all the other confirmations that Bills DT Harrison Phillips will sign with the Vikings. 3 years, $19.5M. Adds a third “Harrison” to the Vikings’ roster, along with Hand and Smith.
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Vikings signing
Carolina Panther DaQuan Jones will be signing with the Buffalo Bills, per sources
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Bills signing
New home for former #Rams DT Sebastian Joseph-Day — but doesn’t go very far. Sources say he has agreed with the #Chargers on a 3yr $24 million contract with $15 million guaranteed.
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Chargers signing
The two teams that have expressed the most interest in former Browns’ WR Jarvis Landry are the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints, per source.
DT Austin Johnson’s deal with the Chargers is worth up to $14 million over two years, per source. Los Angeles addressing multiple defensive needs today.
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Chargers signing
Eagles are not tendering two-time leading tackler LB Alex Singleton, per source. Singleton now will be a free agent when the market opens.
Free-agent safety Xavier Woods has agreed to a three-year, $15.75 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night. Woods, 26, spent last season with the Minnesota Vikings, appearing in all 17 games. He started his career with the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent four seasons after being a sixth-round selection in 2017 out of Louisiana Tech.
Grades: How did the Panthers do?
OG Mark Glowinski has agreed to terms with the New York Giants, per source — three years at $20 million with $11.4 million fully guaranteed, per source.
Raanan: Analysis of every Giants signing
Former Cardinals and Vikings’ center Mason Cole intends to sign a three-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source.
Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers signing
Former Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah intends to sign a three-year, $24 million deal with the New York Jets, per sources.
Cimini: Analysis of every Jets signing
Grades: How did the Jets do?
DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a new three-year deal worth $30 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN, with the contract providing the Dallas Cowboys salary-cap relief this year. Lawrence’s future with the team had been in question with a $27 million salary-cap figure and the Cowboys needing to find room just to get under the cap, but the sides were able to work out a deal that keeps him in Dallas through at least 2024. Lawrence’s $27 million cap figure would have been the fifth-highest hit of any defensive player in 2022.
Steelers are giving their right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor a three-year, $29.25 million deal, including $20.5 million in first two years, per source.
Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers signing
RB Tevin Coleman is heading back to the #Jets, source confirms (as @TomPelissero said).
Cimini: Analysis of every Jets signing
The #Browns have agreed on a one-year deal with former Jags DT Taven Bryan, per source. @MikeGarafolo first
Washington DT Tim Settle to Buffalo on a 2-year deal, per source. He will be reunited with Tremaine Edmonds from their VT days.
Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills signing
Houston has declined Indianapolis’ attempt to speak with Deshaun Watson, per source. Houston comfortable trading Watson – just not in the AFC South.
The Jaguars reached agreement with New York Giants tight end Evan Engram, who intends to sign a one-year, fully guaranteed $9 million deal that could go to $10 million, sources told Adam Schefter and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars signing
Grades: How did the Jaguars do?
The Texans have claimed former Cowboys CB Reggie Robinson off of waivers. Robinson was a 2020 fourth round pick out of Tulsa.
GM Nick Caserio continues to add young pieces to his retooled roster.
The Bears have officially released nose tackle Eddie Goldman
Wells: Analysis of every Colts signing
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to re-sign cornerback Carlton Davis to a three-year, $45 million contract, a source told ESPN. Davis’ contract also includes $2.5 million for playing time/per game bonuses, the source said.
Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers signing
Grades: How did the Buccaneers do?
The Los Angeles Chargers are giving former New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson a five-year, $82.5 million deal that includes $40 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.
Grades: How did the Chargers do?
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Chargers signing
Wagoner: Chargers trying to maximize contention window
Former Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater intends to sign a one-year deal to be the backup QB for the Miami Dolphins, per league sources.
Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins signing
Grades: How did the Dolphins do?
Former Cowboys’ WR Cedrick Wilson intends to sign a three-year, $22.8 million deal that includes $12.75 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins, sources tell @toddarcher and me. Dallas loses another WR.
Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins signing
Cardinals’ LB and special-teams standout Dennis “The Barbarian” Gardeck reached agreement with the Cardinals on a three-year, $12 million deal, per his agency @SportsAmdg.
Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals signing
Colt McCoy is returning to the Cardinals on a two-year, $7.5 million deal, including $6 million fully guaranteed at signing, per source.
Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals signing
Center Brian Allen is returning to the Los Angeles Rams on a three-year deal, the team announced. The deal is worth $24 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Allen, who turned 26 last October, started 16 games for the Super Bowl-champion Rams last regular season and all four of their postseason games. The Rams also avoided a major hole at left tackle by agreeing to terms with longtime backup Joe Noteboom on a three-year deal before he hit the market. His deal is worth up to $47.5 million and includes $25 million in guaranteed money, a source told ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry. Noteboom, who was a fill-in starter last season, is expected to assume a starting role in 2022.
Wagoner: Analysis of every Rams signing
Grades: How did the Rams do?
Russell Wilson isn’t officially a Bronco yet, but he’s doing his best to improve the roster — by recruiting Bobby Wagner to play with him in Denver, per sources.
Former teammates that played 10 years together in Seattle could reunite, though Wagner has an expansive market.
The Seahawks are re-signing TE Will Dissly to a three-year, $24M deal, a source tells me.
Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks signing
Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell has agreed to re-sign with the Green Bay Packers on a five-year deal worth $50 million, agent Joe Panos told ESPN.
Grades: How did the Packers do?
Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers signing
Houston is re-signing safety Terrence Brooks on a one-year, $2 million deal, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus.
Bengals are re-signing DT BJ Hill to a 3-year, $30 million deal including $15M in year one, per source.
Baby: Analysis of every Bengals signing
The Titans are re-signing center Ben Jones to a two-year contract worth $14 million, a source told ESPN.
Davenport: Analysis of every Titans signing
Grades: How did the Titans do?
Former Titans’ guard Rodger Saffold is signing in Buffalo, per source.
Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills signing
Jets are re-signing WR Braxton Berrios on a two-year, $12 million deal that includes $7 million fully guaranteed, per his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @NFLrecord.
Cimini: Analysis of every Jets signing
Haason Reddick agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with $30 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources told ESPN.
Grades: How did the Eagles do?
McManus: Analysis of every Eagles signing
The Jaguars agreed to terms with wide receiver Christian Kirk, linebacker Foyesade Oluokun and defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, sources told ESPN.
DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars signing
Grades: How did the Jaguars do?
The New England Patriots have reached a deal with special teams ace Matthew Slater to return for his 15th season with the team, a source told ESPN’s Field Yates. The deal is for one year with $2.62 million fully guaranteed. Slater’s 10 Pro Bowl berths are the most in NFL history for a special teamer, besting former Buffalo Bills great Steve Tasker (seven).
Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots signing
San Francisco 49ers free-agent guard Laken Tomlinson intends to sign with the New York Jets, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jets are giving Tomlinson a three-year deal worth up to $41.2 million, per the source.
Cimini: Analysis of every Jets signing
Grades: How did the Jets do?
Bengals have agreed to terms with former Patriots OL Ted Karras on a 3-year deal worth $18 million, source confirms.
Baby: Analysis of every Bengals signing
Lions reached agreement with their safety Tracy Walker on a three-year, $25 million deal that includes $17 million guaranteed, per source.
Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions signing
Washington Commanders guard Brandon Scherff plans to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars signing
The Seahawks have agreed to terms with free safety Quandre Diggs that keeps their top free agent and defensive playmaker in Seattle. Diggs’ deal is for three years and $40 million, a source tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He gets $28 million over the first two years. The $13.33 million average is more than what Diggs would have made in 2022 had Seattle applied the $12.9 million franchise tag.
Grades: How did the Seahawks do?
Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks signing
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi intends to sign with the Chicago Bears, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bears are giving Ogunjobi a three-year, $40.5 million deal, including $26.35 million guaranteed.
Grades: How did the Bears do?
Free-agent quarterback Mitchell Trubisky plans to sign a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. In Pittsburgh, he will compete with Mason Rudolph for the starting quarterback position as the franchise begins the post-Ben Roethlisberger era.
Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers signing
Pryor: Trubisky addition gives Steelers quarterback flexibility, valuable insurance policy
This clears $3.5 million in cap space. Move was expected. https://t.co/wUfPWNmztK
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a three-year contract with James Conner, keeping the running back who led the team in rushing last season with the franchise. The Cardinals did not disclose financial terms, but a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $21 million, including $13.5 million fully guaranteed, and could grow to a maximum of $25.5 million.
Grades: How did the Cardinals do?
Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals signing
The Cleveland Browns have released wide receiver Jarvis Landry, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The two sides attempted to restructure his contract to keep him Cleveland, per a league source, but ultimately couldn’t work out a deal. Landry is now free to sign with any team.
Miami added free-agent running back Chase Edmonds to its backfield on Monday. Edmonds agreed to a two-year, $12.6 million contract that includes $6.1 million guaranteed, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Grades: How did the Dolphins do?
Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins signing
Tampa Bay Buccaneers free-agent guard Alex Cappa intends to sign a four-year, $40 million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals after free agency opens on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Cappa’s addition will bolster the Bengals’ offensive line as the team tries to improve the protection for quarterback Joe Burrow.
Grades: How did the Bengals do?
Baby: Analysis of every Bengals signing
The Miami Dolphins and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah have reached agreement on a four-year, $65 million deal that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Grades: How did the Dolphins do?
Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins signing
Bengals have notified @DrewJRosenhaus that they are tendering restricted free agent offensive lineman Fred Johnson at $2.433 million.
NFC South rivals the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints will meet with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson over the next 48 hours, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Houston can agree to a trade at any time, but it could not be made official until the new league year starts at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
OL Tyler Larsen expected to sign a contract with Washington today, per source. Larsen injured his Achilles last season, but was a valuable backup C.
The Falcons are securing their starting left tackle, Jake Matthews, for the foreseeable future, having agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The extension will pay Matthews more than $18 million per season, the source told Fowler. The news was first reported by NFL Network.
The Packers are releasing Za’Darius Smith and Billy Turner. The release of Smith saves the Packers $15.75 million in salary-cap space. The Turner move will save them $3.142 million in cap space immediately or $5.8 million if they designate him a post-June 1 release.
The Bills are signing center Mitch Morse to a two-year, $19.5 million extension. This deal lowers his $11.25 million cap hit for 2022 to $9 million. The extension includes $12 million guaranteed and a $7.5 million signing bonus.
Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills signing
Preston Smith, who had one year and $12.5 million left on his existing deal, signed a four-year, $52.5 million extension, a source told ESPN. Smith will make $25 million over the next two seasons with the chance to earn $31 million with incentives in 2022 and 2023 combined.
The Bills release Daryl Williams and open over $6 million in cap space in the process.
Veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer has reached agreement on a two-year contract to return to the New England Patriots, his agent confirmed. The deal is worth $4 million with $3 million guaranteed and incentives, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots signing
Center Ryan Jensen has agreed to a three-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced Sunday night. The deal is worth $39 million and includes $23 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Jenna Laine.
Grades: How did the Buccaneers do?
Tom Brady‘s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.”
The Minnesota Vikings on Sunday agreed to terms on a new contract with quarterback Kirk Cousins, the team announced, giving him an immediate raise and also fully guaranteeing an additional season in 2023 to help alleviate their tight salary cap. The deal ensures that Cousins will remain the Vikings’ quarterback as the franchise begins a new era with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell.
Tight end Zach Ertz, traded to the Arizona Cardinals from the Philadelphia Eagles last season, agreed to terms on a three-year contract to stay with his new club, the team announced Sunday night. The deal is worth $31.65 million with $17.5 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN. Ertz wanted to stay in Arizona and quickly received his wish, at $10.55 million per year.
Grades: How did the Cardinals do?
Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals signing
The Dallas Cowboys have finalized a five-year, $62.5 million deal with wide receiver Michael Gallup, according to sources. The deal includes a $10 million signing bonus.
Grades: How did the Cowboys do?
Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys signing
Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent this week, agreed to terms on a new two-year deal to stay with the Buffalo Bills.
Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills signing
Safety Devin McCourty is returning to the New England Patriots for his 13th season, and he announced the news on Sunday in a unique way. The deal is for one year and will pay McCourty $9 million, a source told ESPN.
Grades: How did the Patriots do?
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to trade wide receiver Amari Cooper and a sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for a 2022 fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Grades: How did the Cowboys, Browns do?
The Atlanta Falcons are restructuring quarterback Matt Ryan‘s contract, lowering the $48,662,500 cap hit he was initially going to be at for the 2022 season by $12 million, according to Roster Management System. The team converted $7.5 million of his base salary and a $7.5 million roster bonus that was initially due next week into a signing bonus to spread it out over more years, which will give the Falcons more room to play with. Ryan’s new cap number for 2022 is $36,662,500, and his new base salary is $8.75 million.
New York Giants starting middle linebacker Blake Martinez will return for the 2022 season after agreeing Friday to a reworked contract, a source told ESPN.
A grand jury on Friday declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.
Maxx Crosby agreed to a multiyear extension with the Raiders on Friday. It is a four-year, $98.98 million deal with $95 million in new money and $53 million guaranteed, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
The Dallas Cowboys have released kicker Greg Zuerlein and tight end Blake Jarwin, freeing up around $5 million and putting them under the salary cap before the start of the league year next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Jason Kelce have agreed to a new $14 million contract, a source confirmed, making him the highest-paid center in the league. Kelce, who had been mulling retirement, announced Thursday he would be returning for his 12th NFL season.
Grades: How did the Eagles do?
The Chicago Bears are releasing running back Tarik Cohen with an injury designation, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Houston Texans are signing linebacker Christian Kirksey to a two-year extension, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Friday.
The Chicago Bears are finalizing a trade that will send six-time Pro-Bowl defensive end Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Chargers are expected to send their 2022 second-round draft pick and their sixth-round pick in 2023 to the Bears in return for the 31-year-old Mack, a source said.
Grades: How did the Bears, Chargers do?
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard is returning on a reworked one-year deal, a source told ESPN. The team’s longest-tenured player wanted to return. He was previously signed through 2023. Shepard, 29, was set to make $8.5 million in the 2022 season coming off a torn Achilles in his left leg. He suffered the injury while trying to make a cut in a December loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
The Washington Commanders are expected to release veteran safety Landon Collins, creating more salary-cap space but costing them a valuable defender, a source told ESPN. Collins, who had three years left on his contract, was scheduled to count $16.2 million against the salary cap this season. His release will save Washington $6.6 million against the cap, but he will still count $9.6 million in dead money. According to a source, Washington had tried to work out a deal to lower his cap number.
The Tennessee Titans announced the release of Pro Bowl guard Rodger Saffold. Saffold signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Titans in 2019. He was due a $1 million roster bonus at the end of this week. Releasing Saffold will save $10.4 million in salary-cap space for the Titans. He was set to hold a $12.8 million cap number this season if he wasn’t released.
The Detroit Lions have informed outside linebacker Trey Flowers that he will be released next week when the league year starts, a source told ESPN. In a tweet Thursday, Flowers wrote: “Truly grateful for the love and the lessons!!” In 2019, the Lions made the two-time Super Bowl champion one of the richest defensive players in football with a $90 million deal over five years with $56 million guaranteed, but Flowers couldn’t stay healthy over the past two seasons.
The Indianapolis Colts are trading quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders for a package of picks, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Colts will receive the Commanders’ third-round picks in 2022 and 2023, sources said. The 2023 third-rounder can become a second-round pick if Wentz plays 70% of Washington’s snaps. The teams also swapped second-round picks in 2022, with the Colts moving up from No. 47 overall to No. 42. Sources told Schefter that Washington will pay the full $28 million due to Wentz for the 2022 season, including a $5 million roster bonus due next week.
Grades: How did the Commanders, Colts do?
Keim: Wentz upgrades Commanders’ QB room but has plenty to prove
Wells: After trade, Colts are back to square one at QB — again
The Arizona Cardinals released veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks. Hicks, 29, played at a high level last season, registering 116 tackles and four sacks, but the Cardinals are making the move to give fellow inside linebacker Zaven Collins, drafted in the first round last year, more playing time.
Offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva announced his retirement after seven NFL seasons, which followed his time serving in the U.S. Army. Villanueva, 33, reached two Pro Bowls as a left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, protecting Ben Roethlisberger’s blind side for six years. But Villanueva decided to call it quits after his one disappointing season in Baltimore. He struggled to replace injured All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley, allowing an NFL-worst 17 sacks last season.
After weeks of negotiations, in one of the biggest trades in NFL history, the Broncos agreed to send a significant package of players and draft picks to the Seahawks in exchange for Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, sources told ESPN. The Broncos agreed to trade quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a fifth-round pick to the Seahawks for Wilson and a fourth-round pick, sources said.
Grades: How did the Seahawks, Broncos do?
Legwold: Broncos go all-in to get Russell Wilson — but with a little pragmatism on the side
Anderson: Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner leave Seahawks with legacy of triumph, reliability
A franchise-altering day for the Seahawks continued Tuesday evening with the team informing All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner that he is being released, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news came hours after Schefter’s report that the Seahawks have agreed to trade quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. The two franchise cornerstones who were drafted on the same day in 2012 now depart Seattle on the same day 10 years later. In releasing Wagner, the Seahawks are moving on from their longtime defensive captain and another player who was among the most impactful in franchise history. The Wagner move will save the Seahawks $16.6 million in cash and salary-cap space while leaving a massive hole in the middle of their defense.
The Tennessee Titans managed to get a long-term deal done with Harold Landry, announcing that they’ve agreed to terms on a multiyear contract with the outside linebacker. The team didn’t reveal financial terms, but a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it’s a five-year, $87.5 million contract that includes $52.5 million guaranteed. The deal came hours after the deadline to place the franchise tag on potential free agents. Landry, 25, is coming off of his best season with the Titans.
Grades: How did the Titans do?
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not done with the Green Bay Packers just yet, and now there really is a chance the four-time NFL MVP will finish his career in the same place it started. Rodgers announced Tuesday on Twitter that he will return to the Packers for the 2022 season. The sides are working on a new contract that would lower his salary-cap figure for the 2022 season while giving Rodgers, 38, contractual clarity well into his 40s. Rodgers, however, said a deal had not yet been signed or agreed upon.
Demovsky: Rodgers’ return keeps Packers’ title window open, but it’s just the first step
The Los Angeles Chargers and wide receiver Mike Williams have reached agreement on a multiyear deal, the team announced. The contract is worth $60 million over three years and includes $40 million guaranteed and $28 million in Year 1, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Williams made a base salary of $15.68 million last season after the Chargers picked up his fifth-year option.
Grades: How did the Chargers do?
The Cowboys restructured the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott and guard Zack Martin, creating more than $22 million in cap room, the team announced. The Prescott move was already planned when he signed his big deal last year. The Cowboys added two voidable years to Martin’s contract to allow them the chance to get more space this year. Prescott had a salary-cap figure of $34.45 million, and Martin’s cap number was $20.191 million.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for at least the 2022 season after gambling on games in 2021. The NFL released a statement announcing his suspension, saying Ridley gambled on NFL games over a five-day stretch in November 2021 when he was on the non-football injury list to address his mental health. Ridley stepped away from football on Halloween, saying he needed to get his personal life in order.
Rothstein: Ridley’s time with Falcons likely will end with gambling suspension
In a shocking move, Buccaneers Pro Bowl left guard Ali Marpet is retiring, he announced on Instagram. Marpet is just 28 and finished off his first Pro Bowl season. He is considered arguably one of the top — if not the top — Buccaneers offensive linemen. A source told ESPN that Marpet made the decision over concerns for his overall health.