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 one more day 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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New Saints safety Marcus Maye was picked 39th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft — three picks ahead of the guy he’s replacing, Marcus Williams. https://t.co/osVM9SLRjP
The #Bears are signing G/C Lucas Patrick to a two-year, $8-million deal with $4 million fully guaranteed in year one. (@RapSheet first on Bears pact)
Patrick, a former Packer, stays in NFC North
Cronin: Analysis of every Bears signing
With his future as the Browns’ starting quarterback uncertain, Mayfield took to Twitter to express his gratitude toward Cleveland fans.
With many uncertainties, here is where my head and heart is. pic.twitter.com/psipN96cmh
LB Nicholas Morrow is signing with the Chicago Bears, per source
Cronin: Analysis of every Bears signing
Ravens reached an agreement with offensive tackle Morgan Moses, a source confirmed.
A six-year starter, Moses played for the Jets last season and would fill Baltimore’s void at right tackle.
(per @jeffzrebiec, it’s a 3-year, $15M deal)
Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens signing
Can confirm via source Saints agreed to an extension with CB Bradley Roby after trading a 3rd-round pick for him last year. Was a potential cap casualty since he was due $10M and played part-time. But Saints liked him and can now spread out his cap hit. https://t.co/DXPZ4I2UGF
A.J. Moore’s one-year deal with the Titans is worth $2.5 million fully guaranteed, per source.
Davenport: Analysis of every Titans signing
The Bears are indeed re-signing veteran long snapper Patrick Scales, per source. Scales is back with Chicago on a 1-year deal that has a base salary of $1.12 million (w/ $895K guaranteed) and a $152,500 signing bonus. Total amount of the deal is $1,272,500 million.
Cronin: Analysis of every Bears signing
After losing Foley Fatukasi (3 years, $30m to the Jaguars), the Jets needed big bodies on the D-line. Still do. Shepherd joins Tanzel Smart and Jonathan Marshall as the top backups. https://t.co/6ny1Hxfh4g
Cimini: Analysis of every Jets signing
Interesting move by Panthers. They agreed to sign Tennessee RB D’Onta Foreman to a one-year deal, per league source. First reported by Rap Sheet.
Newton: Analysis of every Panthers signing
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who played last season with the Houston Texans, intends to sign a two-year, $17 million deal with the New York Giants, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $8.5 million in guaranteed money, the source said. Taylor, who turned 32 in August, joined the Texans last offseason on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million.
Raanan: Analysis of every Giants signing
The Panthers will bring back DE Marquis Haynes on a two-year deal, per the team.
Newton: Analysis of every Panthers signing
The Minnesota Vikings have reached a deal with free-agent linebacker Jordan Hicks, the team announced Tuesday.
Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings signing
Grades: How did the Vikings do?
Steelers have indeed signed former Bills CB Levi Wallace on a two-year, $8M deal, source confirms.
Wallace nearly signed with the Steelers as a UDFA in 2018 before he made a last-minute decision to sign with the Bills.
Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers signing
Defensive back Desmond King is signing back with the Texans on a 2-year, $7 million deal, including $3.5 million fully guaranteed, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha.
Barshop: Analysis of every Texans signing
Chargers have released Bryan Bulaga, which saves $10.7M in salary cap space.
The Buccaneers are sending the Patriots a fifth-round pick in exchange for Shaq Mason, per source. https://t.co/TBnW1tTpdT
Grades: How did the Buccaneers, Patriots do?
Falcons release DT Tyeler Davison.
The Jaguars have extended WR Terry Godwin and put a RFA tender on S Andrew Wingard.
The Jets have agreed to terms with former Bucs S Jordan Whitehead, sources tell @espn. Another proven starter for the secondary. #Jets
Cimini: Analysis of every Jets signing
Grades: How did the Jets do?
The Eagles have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with WR Greg Ward and DB Andre Chachere.
McManus: Analysis of every Eagles signing
Saints converted over $8 million of Marcus Davenport’s $9.553 million base salary into a signing bonus to create $6.8144M in 2022 salary cap space, per source.
The New York Jets addressed a major defensive need, agreeing to a three-year, $33 million contract with free-agent cornerback D.J. Reed, a source told ESPN’s Rich Cimini. The news of Reed’s agreement was first reported by The Athletic.
Reed is familiar with the Jets’ defensive system, having played for head coach Robert Salah with the San Francisco 49ers.
Cimini: Analysis of every Jets signing
Grades: How did the Jets do?
Defensive back Bobby McCain is signing back with the Commanders on a two-year, $11 million deal, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @NFLrecord.
Keim: Analysis of every Commanders signing
Russell Gage will remain in the NFC South next season but will be catching passes from Tom Brady instead of Matt Ryan. The free-agent receiver intends to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers signing
Eagles have tendered RFA OG Nate Herbig at the right of first refusal. Herbig was an undrafted free agent out of Stanford who is 23.
LB Josey Jewell back to the Broncos for a two-year, $11-million deal, per source.
Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos signing
Instead of tendering kicker Younghoe Koo as a restricted free agent, the Atlanta Falcons decided to make a big commitment to him instead. The club is signing him to a five-year deal worth $24.25 million with $11.5 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN, keeping one of the NFL’s most accurate kickers in Atlanta. NFL Network first reported the deal.
The New England Patriots are re-signing veteran running back James White, a source tells ESPN’s Field Yates. White, who turned 30 in February, suffered a season-ending hip injury in the third game of the 2021 season. He has spent his entire eight-year career with the Patriots, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2014 draft out of Wisconsin.
Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots signing
Linebacker Elandon Roberts is signing back with the Dolphins on a 1-year $3.25 million contract, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @NFLrecord.
Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins signing
Former Washington RB J.D. McKissic intends to sign a two-year, $7 million deal with upside to $8 with the Buffalo Bills, per source.
Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills signing
Veteran QB Chase Daniel signing back with the Chargers on a 1-year deal, $2.25 million, per source.
NFL Nation: Analysis of every Chargers signing
The Baltimore Ravens and safety Marcus Williams have reached agreement on a five-year, $70 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Williams, a full-time starter at free safety for the New Orleans Saints since he was selected in the second round of the 2017 draft, played under the franchise tag last season ($10.612 million) after the two sides were unable to work out a long-term deal.
Grades: How did the Ravens do?
Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens signing
Andrew Whitworth is going out on top. The Los Angeles Rams‘ 40-year-old left tackle announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a 16-year NFL career that he capped with a Super Bowl victory against his former team.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins is signing back with the Texans on a 2-year $17 million deal that includes $8.5 million guaranteed, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha.
Barshop: Analysis of every Texans signing
Defensive end Randy Gregory agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, hours after he had agreed to a similar contract to return to the Dallas Cowboys, sources told ESPN. Gregory’s deal with the Broncos includes $28 million guaranteed.
Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos signing
Grades: How did the Broncos do?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a three-year, $26.5 million contract with Chicago Bears guard James Daniels, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers signing
Grades: How did the Steelers do?
LB Oren Burks to the 49ers on a two-year, $5-million deal, per source.
Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers signing
The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a sleeper team in pursuit of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources told ESPN. The Falcons join the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns as teams that have met with or are interested in trading for Watson.
“All options are open … but it’s not going to be easy,” a Falcons source said regarding a potential Watson trade. Another source described the Falcons as a “long shot” to land Watson. However, the team still has not met with Watson but could have the chance to persuade him in person.
Lions are re-signing DE Charles Harris to a 2-year $14 million deal, per source.
Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions signing
Center JC Tretter, who was recently reelected for a second term as president of the NFL Players Association, has been released by the Cleveland Browns in a move that clears $8.25 million against the salary cap, it was announced Tuesday.
Former Cowboys offensive lineman Connor Williams is signing a 2-year, $14 million deal with the Miami Dolphins that includes $7.5 million fully guaranteed, Williams’ agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins signing
Grades: How did the Dolphins do?
Falcons tendered WR Olamide Zaccheaus at the right-of-first-refusal number of $2.433 million, per @KatzBrosSports.
Defensive lineman Montravius Adams is signing back with the Steelers on a 2-year, $5 million contract, per his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha.
Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers signing
The Titans are releasing cornerback Jackrabbit Jenkins, sources told ESPN. The move would save the Titans $6.9 million in cap space.
The Cowboys agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with Malik Hooker to deal to keep the veteran safety with the Cowboys, a source told Schefter on Tuesday.
Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys signing
After Monday’s spending spree during the first day of the free-agent negotiating window, the Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing linebacker Myles Jack, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jack led the Jaguars in tackles last season with 108, despite missing two games because he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The 49ers restructured the contract of DE Dee Ford, creating $4.96M in 2022 cap space (voidable years added), per source.
Ford has been limited by injury since arriving in San Francisco, but picked up 3.0 sacks in 6 games played last year.
Cornerback Darius Phillips to the Raiders on a one-year, $2.25-million deal, per source.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will make about $150 million in guaranteed money over the first three years of his new deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to a copy of the contract obtained by ESPN. Rodgers, 38, signed the deal Tuesday after announcing last week, amid widespread speculation about his future, that he would return to the Packers.
The reigning two-time league MVP will make just under $41 million in 2022, $59 million in 2023 and $49 million in 2024. Due to the allocation of bonus money in the first year of the deal, the Packers will actually save close to $18 million against their salary cap for 2022.
Linebacker Duke Riley is signing back with the Dolphins on a one-year, $3 million contract, per his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @NFLrecord.
Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins signing
The Cleveland Browns have traded linebacker Mack Wilson to the New England Patriots for outside linebacker Chase Winovich.
Winovich was a part-time starter for the Patriots in 2020, when he finished with 5.5 sacks and 48 tackles. Last year, he had no sacks and just 11 total tackles. Wilson started out his career as a full-time starter, finishing with 82 tackles for the Browns as a rookie. He posted 28 career starts in Cleveland, but was a backup behind rookie Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah last season.
Grades: How did the Browns and Patriots do?
The Cardinals converted WR Deandre Hopkins $10.65M roster bonus into a signing bonus, creating $7.1M in 2022 cap space, per source.
#Saints and #Panthers may have met with Deshaun Watson already, but don’t sleep on CLE.
The #Browns are in play for Watson and plan to meet with the #Texans QB on Tuesday 🛩
Former Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. intends to sign a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is expected to be worth up to $12 million, according to the source.
Grades: How did the Lions do?
Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions signing
the Panthers and guard Austin Corbett agreed to a three-year, $29.25 million deal, per ESPN and multiple reports.
Grades: How did Carolina do?
Newton: Analysis of every Panthers signing
The Patriots and veteran kicker Nick Folk have agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal that includes $2.2 million in guaranteed money, a source confirms (@TomPelissero 1st).
Folk, who has been a top-5 kicker since joining NE, essentially doubles his pay from the prior two years.
Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots signing
Former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback 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, Universal Sports & Entertainment Management, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. Ward, who turns 26 on May 16, has been a regular in the Chiefs’ starting lineup since late in the 2018 season, when he joined the team as a rookie after a trade with the Dallas Cowboys.
Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers signing
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.
Grades: How did Kansas City do?
Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs signing
The Denver Broncos continued a measured approach through the first day of the early negotiating period in free agency as they agreed to terms Monday night on a three-year, $30 million deal with defensive tackle D.J. Jones, sources told ESPN. Jones, who played nose tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, fills a specific, early-down need in the Broncos defense.
Grades: How did the Broncos do?
Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos signing
Steelers placed a restricted tender on LB/S Marcus Allen, per source.
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.
Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings signing
Carolina Panther DaQuan Jones will be signing with the Buffalo Bills, per sources
Getzenberg: 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.
Grades: How did the Chargers do?
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.
Grades: How did the Jaguars do?
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.
Grades: How did the Steelers do?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.