At noon ET on Monday, tampering became legal in the NFL.
Despite the class of free agents being perceived as weak by front offices across the league, it didn’t stop a spending spree from teams itching to remake their rosters. For the first time in a long time, rumors were put to bed as the cash was flowing all day long.
With the market now ready to rest for the night, the frenzy will only continue on Tuesday.
Monday saw plenty of the big names come off the board. Quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and Justin Fields found their home for 2025 while other top players on defense like Josh Sweat and Milton Williams agreed to terms with their new squads.
The Washington Commanders also continued in win-now mode, swinging a deal for the Texans’ star left tackle, Laremy Tunsil. Trades, signings and more will keep making headlines as we inch closer to the start of the new NFL league year, when everything finally becomes official.
In other words, buckle up because anything can happen.
USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest rumors, updates, news and more from the NFL’s legal tampering period, ahead of NFL free agency on Wednesday. All times are Eastern.
NFL free agency signings, news, rumors
Jets to sign Andre Cisco
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Jets are adding more to their secondary, this time agreeing to a one-year deal worth $10 million with Cisco. New York came into free agency with a need at safety and now Aaron Glenn has one piece to solving his latest defensive puzzle.
Vikings re-sign Byron Murphy Jr.
Date: March 10
Source:Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings are keeping one of their own, singing the cornerback to a three-year, $66 million deal. Murphy is coming off his best season as a pro and now cashed in.
Najee Harris to sign with Chargers
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Chargers got the deal done, finding their new running back in Harris on a one-year deal worth up to $9.5 million.
Lions re-sign OL Dan Skipper
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler
Made famous for not reporting eligible on a two-point play against the Dallas Cowboys in 2023, Skipper became a beloved figure in Detroit. Whether he did report remains something up for debate and likely driven by fandom, but Detroit will be keeping one of their own on the offensive line.
Saints re-sign Chase Young
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Young has found himself a home in the NFL, re-signing with the Saints on a three-year deal worth $51 million. He’s previously bounced around since being the second overall pick in 2020. He totaled 5.5 sacks for the Saints last year, but is still just 25 years old.
49ers to release FB Kyle Juszczyk
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
One of the last remaining fullbacks in the NFL, Juszczyk has been a key piece in San Francisco’s offense for years. The 33-year-old has spent eight seasons with the 49ers after debuting with the Baltimore Ravens for the first four. Now 12 years into his NFL career, Juszczyk will be looking for a new team, but isn’t ready to hang up the cleats just yet.
Giants add to their OL depth, sign James Hudson III
Date: March 10
Source:NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
The Giants are no strangers to poor play from their offensive line, especially as injuries have taken their toll in recent years. In an effort to avoid that this upcoming season, New York inked the tackle to a two-year deal worth $12 million.
Bengals expected to re-sign DE Joseph Ossai
Date: March 10
Source:NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
A third-round pick in 2021, the 24-year-old is expected to remain with the Bengals on a one-year deal worth $7 million. He recorded five sacks in 17 games for Cincinnati last season.
Colts re-sign Ashton Dulin
Date: March 10
Source:NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Indianapolis is shoring up their receiver depth, re-signing Dulin to a two-year deal worth up to $8.5 million.
Chargers pursuing Najee Harris, hope to close deal
Date: March 10
Source:NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Harris’ days in Pittsburgh appear to be numbered and the running back could be heading west to join the Chargers. Nothing is finalized at this point, but Los Angeles hopes to close the deal and add the durable Harris to the backfield.
Dre Greenlaw signing with Broncos on three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source:NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Broncos continue to poach from the San Francisco 49ers’ defense in free agency, this time with a $35 million deal for the longtime starting linebacker. Greenlaw spent the last six years in San Francisco but missed most of last season after a torn Achilles suffered in Super Bowl 58.
One of Denver’s starting linebackers from last year, Cody Barton, signed with Tennessee. The Broncos fill his spot by signing Greenlaw ahead of his age-28 season.
Darius Slayton staying with Giants on three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Giants are keeping some wide receiver depth around, re-signing wideout Darius Slayton to a three-year, $36 million deal. Slayton should be a viable pass-catching option for whoever is starting for the Giants in 2025.
Vikings to sign former Colts center Ryan Kelly
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Now that they don’t have to pay Sam Darnold, the Vikings are using that additional cash to spend on bolstering their offensive line. They are set to bring in Kelly to center to line in Minnesota.
Tershawn Wharton to sign with Panthers
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler
The Panthers have been chasing a defensive tackle addition all day long and finally land one, inking Wharton to a three-year deal worth $54 million.
Teair Tart and the Chargers agree to one-year deal
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Chargers continue adding to their defensive line, this time re-signing Tart to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million.
Dolphins to sign former Jets and Broncos QB Zach Wilson
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
After departing the Jets prior to last season, Wilson primarily played the third-string role for the Broncos in 2024. He now returns to the AFC East on a one-year deal with the Dolphins worth $6 million, fully guaranteed. The deal can be worth as much as $10 million, per reports. Wilson figures to slide in as Tua Tagovailoa’s backup for the time being, which puts him on the doorstep of returning to a starting gig.
Rams to release Cooper Kupp if no trade materializes
Date: March 10
Source:ESPN’s Adam Schefter
After the Rams signed Davante Adams, any last glimmer of hope for Kupp remaining in Hollywood seemed to fade. The team previously informed Kupp they would be moving on, but he will now be released if they can’t swing a trade prior to the league’s new year getting underway on Wednesday afternoon.
Browns, Eagles swing deal for Kenny Pickett
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Browns are adding and subtracting from their QB room: In a deal with the Eagles, they’re sending quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round pick to Philadelphia for former first-round pick Kenny Pickett. Pickett spent just a season with the Eagles as the backup to Jalen Hurts.
Titans ink linebacker Cody Barton to three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Tennessee Titans are shoring up the middle of their defense, signing former Broncos linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year deal, per reports. Barton started 14 games for the Broncos and secured 106 tackles in 2024.
Bradley Bozeman staying in Los Angeles
Date: March 10
Source:Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers and center Bradley Bozeman are staying together. Bozeman signed a contract extension to keep him in LA and in front of quarterback Justin Herbert, the team announced.
Charvarius Ward heads to Colts
Date: March 10
Source:USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon
The defensive back is making his way to the Indianapolis Colts, as confirmed by USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon. Ward is heading to Indianapolis on a three-year deal worth up to $60 million total.
Panthers keep adding to DL, agree to deal with Bobby Brown III
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Carolina is continuing to remodel their defensive line, this time bringing Brown in from the Rams. A fourth-round pick in 2021, the 24-year-old appeared in all 17 games for the Rams last season. He checks in with a three-year deal worth $21 million.
Raiders re-sign Malcolm Koonce
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The 26-year-old Koonce broke out in 2023 with eight sacks before missing the 2024 season with a knee injury. A one-year deal worth $12 million profiles as somewhat of a prove-it year for Koonce, who figures to play opposite Maxx Crosby after the edge rusher just received a big payday.
Packers to sign former Raiders CB Nate Hobbs
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero
As Jaire Alexander’s future with the Packers hangs in the balance, Green Bay is adding to their secondary by agreeing to terms with Hobbs. It’s a four-year, $48 million deal for the former Raider, who figures to play a slot cornerback role for the Cheeseheads.
Jaguars continue building OL by agreeing to terms with Robert Hainsey
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Jaguars haven’t been shy in adding to the offensive line today and now secure a familiar face for head coach Liam Coen. A third-round pick in 2021, the 26-year-old Hainsey now likely gets his chance to step into a starting role and serve as a key piece as Coen’s implements a new offense in Jacksonville.
Jets to sign former Ravens CB Brandon Stephens
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
After making their big splash by agreeing to terms with Justin Fields earlier, the Jets are now adding to the secondary by bringing Stephens on board. It fills a spot that opened on the defense after D.J. Reed departed for Detroit at the start of free agency. Aaron Glenn gets a piece in Stephens for his new squad for the price of a three-year deal worth $36 million.
Chargers to sign CB Donte Jackson
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
In an effort to continue building their defense, the Chargers have added Jackson in free agency. A second-round pick in 2018, Jackson played for the Steelers in 2024 after spending six seasons in Carolina. He finished with a career-high five interceptions with Pittsburgh and will now bring a veteran presence to the Chargers’ secondary.
Panthers agree to terms with former Vikings DE Patrick Jones II
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Panthers are bringing in some help along the defensive line, agreeing to terms with Jones. He had seven sacks for Minnesota last season and will now join a front that was in need of some reinforcements in Carolina.
Raiders sign former Commanders S Jeremy Chinn
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
While the Commanders continue to acquire talent, they are bidding farewell to some as well. Chinn heads west to Las Vegas to join the Raiders, inking a two-year, for around $16 million in the desert.
49ers re-sign RB Patrick Taylor Jr.
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The 49ers are locking in some more running back depth in free agency, bringing Taylor back into the fold. Injuries decimated the San Francisco backfield last year and Kyle Shanahan is always in need of more running backs. Taylor has familiarity with the offense, making him a natural fit to return.
Texans trade LT Laremy Tunsil to Commanders for draft picks
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Commanders are making a big splash on the trade market. They acquired veteran left tackle Laremy Tunsil and an unspecified fourth-round pick from the Texans in exchange for 2026 second- and fourth-round picks, and a 2025 third-round pick. The Texans will also acquire a fourth-round pick in the trade.
Tunsil, 30, has started 125 games during his NFL career. He will go from blocking for one talented No. 2 overall pick (C.J. Stroud) to another (Jayden Daniels).
Bengals sign former Packers DL TJ Slaton to two-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero
Slaton has started 34 games over the last two seasons for the Packers, logging 80 tackles and one sack across those contests. The Bengals gave him a two-year deal worth up to $15.1 million to serve as a quality run-stopper for their team.
Giants signing DL Roy Robertson-Harris to two-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
The Giants continue to add to their defense. They are inking Robertson-Harris to a deal worth up to $10 million over two years following his release from the Seahawks.
Robertson-Harris had 20 tackles and two sacks across 17 games with the Seahawks and Jaguars last season.
Packers sign offensive guard Aaron Banks to four-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The 49ers already lost backup offensive tackle Jaylon Moore in free agency earlier in the day. Now, they are losing Banks, their starting left guard, after the Packers signed him to a four-year deal worth up to $77 million.
Banks appeared in 53 games with 43 starts after being a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He graded as Pro Football Focus’ 33rd best guard in 2024 among 77 qualified players.
Titans re-sign Sebastian Joseph-Day to one-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Joseph-Day had 44 tackles and 2.5 sacks in his first season with the Titans. Tennessee thought enough of him to bring him back on a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million.
Grady Jarrett to ink big-money deal with Bears after Falcons release
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Jarrett didn’t take long to find a new home. He is joining the Bears on a three-year, $43.5 million deal as Chicago continues to bolster the trenches.
Jarrett had 53 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Falcons in 2024, his 10th season with the team.
Jaguars sign former Ravens OL Patrick Mekari
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Mekari was a versatile lineman over his six seasons with the Ravens, playing all over Baltimore’s defensive line before settling in as a starter at left guard in 2024. The Jaguars could look to slot him in at center as they look to replace Mitch Morse following the veteran’s retirement.
Jaguars sign TE Hunter Long to two-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
The Jaguars lost Farrell in free agency but are adding a replacement in Long. The former third-round pick of the Miami Dolphins had a career-high seven catches for 60 yards with the Rams in 2024.
Long can make up to $6 million over his two-year deal in Jacksonville. New Jaguars general manager James Gladstone worked in the Rams’ front office so he is familiar with Long’s skill set.
49ers signing former Jaguars TE Luke Farrell
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The 49ers are adding a new tight end to the fold. They agreed to a three-year, $20.25 million deal with Farrell. The contract contains $11 million in guarantees.
Farrell is a strong blocker but had just 12 catches for 67 yards in 2024.
CB Darius Slay signing with Steelers
Date: March 10
Source: Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz
Slay won’t be leaving the state of Pennsylvania after being released by the Eagles. He will be joining forces with the Steelers to provide the team with a strong complement to Joey Porter Jr. on the outside.
Cardinals sign Eagles edge rusher Josh Sweat to big-money deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Jonathan Gannon is reuniting with Sweat, who he coached in Philadelphia before becoming Arizona’s head coach in 2023. Sweat led the Eagles with eight sacks in 2024 and notched 2.5 sacks against Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl 59.
Sweat will make $76.4 million over four years with $41 million guaranteed.
Former 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga to sign with Broncos
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Broncos are adding a playmaking safety to their back end, as they agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million with Hufanga. The contract contains $20 million guaranteed at signing.
Hufanga played just 17 combined games over the last two seasons due to injury but was an All-Pro first teamer in 2022. The USC product has seven career interceptions in 49 games (37 starts).
Jaguars sign WR Dyami Brown to one-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
Brown broke out toward the end of his fourth season with the Commanders. The 2021 third-round pick had 14 catches for 229 yards and a touchdown during Washington’s postseason run, earning him a deal worth up to $12 million over one year from the Jaguars.
Bears to sign former Colts edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Bears needed to add more talent on their defensive line. That’s why they’re signing Odeyingbo to a deal worth $16 million annually with $32 million in guarantees.
Odeyingbo had 16 sacks over his last three seasons with the Colts. He was a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft out of Vanderbilt.
Cam Bynum to ink four-year deal with Colts
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero
Bynum blossomed into a quality starter for the Vikings after being a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He will now be joining the Colts to provide new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo with a playmaker in the secondary.
Bynum made 96 tackles and had a career-high three interceptions and 10 pass defenses in 2024.
Justin Fields signs two-year deal with Jets
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Fields ended up playing just one season for the Steelers. He joined the Jets on a two-year deal worth up to $40 million. The deal comes with $30 million in guarantees.
Fields started six games for the Steelers last season, posting a 4-2 record while completing 65.8% of his passes for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and an interception. He also ran for 289 yards and five touchdowns on 62 carries and will bring his dual-threat ability to New York.
Seahawks to sign Sam Darnold to three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Darnold is set to sign a three-year deal with the Seahawks worth up to $100.5 million. The contract will come with $55 million in guarantees.
Darnold, 28 in June, completed 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions during the 2024 season with the Vikings. He will replace Geno Smith, who was traded to the Raiders on the eve of free agency for a third-round pick.
Steelers release veteran DT Larry Ogunjobi
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Steelers opened up $7 million in cap space by releasing Ogunjobi ahead of the final year of his contract. Ogunjobi had 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks for the Steelers while starting 12 games in 2025.
Panthers agree to three-year deal with S Tre’von Moehrig
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero
The Panthers missed out on Milton Williams and pivoted to another defensive playmaker. They are giving a three-year deal to former Raiders safety Tre’von Moehrig, who will make as much as $60 million and a base value of $51 million on a three-year deal.
Moehrig had 108 tackles and two interceptions for the Raiders last season. He had 297 tackles, three sacks and six interceptions in 66 games (64 starts) over four seasons with Las Vegas.
Patriots signing DT Milton Williams to lucrative contract
Date: March 10
Source: USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon
Williams was rumored to be joining the Panthers earlier in the day. Instead, he will be signing with the Patriots on a deal that will pay him $26 million in average annual value.
Williams had 24 tackles and five sacks in 17 games for the Eagles last season. He played 47.85% of the snaps for Philadelphia but may have a larger role in Mike Vrabel and Terrell Williams’ defense.
CB DJ Reed signing with Lions
Date: March 10
Source: DJ Reed
Reed posted to X (formerly Twitter) to let fans know he was joining the Lions after spending the last three seasons with the Jets.
Reed had 64 tackles and 11 pass defenses for the Jets in 2024. The 5-9, 188-pound cornerback will join forces with Terrion Arnold and Amik Robertson in Detroit’s secondary.
CB Isaiah Rodgers joining Vikings on two-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Rodgers spent the 2024 season with the Eagles after missing the 2023 season because of a gambling suspension. He generated 26 tackles and four pass defenses as a backup on Philadelphia’s loaded defense.
Rodgers will now join forces with Brian Flores in Minnesota on a two-year deal worth up to $15 million.
Texans sign Tremon Smith, make him highest-paid core special teamer
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero
The Texans are bringing back Smith, who played for the Texans in 2021 and 2022 before playing the last two seasons with the Broncos. Smith agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $7.5 million to return to Houston.
Patriots sign veteran OT Morgan Moses to three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
The Patriots started Demontrey Jacobs at right tackle for most of the 2024 NFL season. He graded last among 81 qualified tackles for the season, per Pro Football Focus. Moses will provide the Patriots with an upgrade and comes on a relatively cheap $28.5 million deal over three seasons.
Moses, 34, has played 166 career games with 158 starts while almost exclusively playing at right tackle.
Panthers ‘working to finalize deal’ with Eagles DT Milton Williams
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Panthers spent big on defense ahead of free agency, signing cornerback Jaycee Horn to a $100 million deal. They may further bolster their defense by signing Williams, who starred as an interior pass rusher for the Eagles en route to Super Bowl 59.
Williams had 24 tackles and five sacks with the Eagles. He played as a rotational pass rusher on Philadelphia’s stacked defense but should have a bigger role in Carolina.
CB Carlton Davis inks three-year deal with Patriots
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero
The Patriots continue to be active in free agency, adding Davis on a three-year deal with the Patriots worth up to $60 million. The deal comes with $34.5 million in guarantees.
Davis logged 56 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass defenses in 13 games with the Lions last season before a broken jaw ended his season.
Titans agree to terms with OT Dan Moore Jr.
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Titans are plugging one of their biggest holes by signing an offensive tackle. They agreed to terms on a four-year, $82 million deal with former Steelers left tackle Dan Moore, a contract that comes with $50 million guaranteed, $30 million of which will be in the first season.
Moore made 66 starts in his four seasons with the Steelers and graded as Pro Football Focus’ 42nd tackle among 81 qualified players for 2024. The Titans will presumably start him on the left side with 2024 first-round pick J.C. Latham kicking over to right tackle.
Giants sign CB Paulson Adebo from Saints
Date: March 10
Source: CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones
The Giants are adding a top cornerback to the fold. Adebo logged 52 tackles and three interceptions in just seven games for the Saints last season before suffering a broken leg. He has 10 interceptions and 43 pass defenses in 52 career games.
QB Jimmy Garoppolo re-signs with Rams on one-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
Garoppolo spent the 2024 season backing up Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles. He is returning to the team in the same role for the 2025 season after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Rams.
Garoppolo lost his only start last season but completed a respectable 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in limited playing time.
Former Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis signing with Jaguars
Date: March 10
Source: USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon
Lewis spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Cowboys before inking a free-agent pact with the Jaguars. Lewis had 71 tackles, one interception and eight pass defenses in 16 games (13 starts) last season.
Patriots sign LB Robert Spillane to three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Patriots continue to revamp their defense, adding Spillane to the fold. The 29-year-old had a career-high 158 tackles with the Raiders last season and generated two interceptions and two sacks.
Spillane’s deal will pay him $37 million over three years.
DT Javon Kinlaw gets big-money deal with Washington Commanders
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Adam Peters is reuniting with Kinlaw, as both were with the 49ers when San Francisco selected Kinlaw in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. He will get $45 million over three years with $30 million guaranteed as part of the deal.
Kinlaw set career-best marks in tackles (40) and sacks (4.5) with the Jets last season.
WR Braxton Berrios signs one-year deal with Texans
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Texans already added one receiver ahead of free agency in Christian Kirk. They also added Berrios on a one-year deal worth up to $2 million.
Berrios didn’t log a catch on four targets for the Dolphins last year. He played just six games.
BJ Hill returns to Bengals on three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Bengals inked Hill to a three-year deal worth up to $33 million with $16 million in guarantees. He had 56 tackles and three sacks for Cincinnati last season and has averaged four sacks per year across four seasons with the Bengals.
Bears make Drew Dalman second-highest-paid center in NFL
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Bears gave Dalman $42 million over three years with $28 million guaranteed to lock down their center spot. It marks the third major offensive line move by Chicago this offseason, as the Bears already traded for two guards – Jonah Jackson and All-Pro Joe Thuney – to revamp their offensive line.
Caleb Williams was sacked a league-high 68 times as a rookie, so new coach Ben Johnson is clearly hoping investing in the offensive line will help the 2024 No. 1 pick improve behind better protection.
Chiefs signing OT Jaylon Moore to two-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon
Moore inked a two-year deal worth up to $30 million to serve as the Chiefs’ left tackle in 2025. Moore appeared in 55 games during his four seasons with the 49ers making 12 starts, including a career-high five in 2024. The 27-year-old allowed just one sack and committed no penalties in 271 snaps last season.
Buccaneers re-sign WR Chris Godwin to three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Buccaneers aren’t just adding Reddick to the fold. They’re also bringing back Godwin, who has developed into a star receiver for the team after being a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft.
Godwin, 29, had 50 catches for 576 yards and five touchdowns in seven games last season before suffering a dislocated ankle.
Haason Reddick agrees to one-year deal with Buccaneers
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Buccaneers needed to upgrade their pass rush ahead of the 2025 NFL season. They did so by signing Reddick to a one-year deal worth up to $14 million ($12 million guaranteed).
Reddick had just one sack in 10 games for the Jets last season. He posted at least 11 sacks in four consecutive seasons before that but started slowly in 2024 after missing the early stages of the season while holding out for a new contract.
X (formerly Twitter) down as NFL free agency arrives
Date: March 10
NFL insiders and news-breakers have tended to use X as a way to break news of free agent signings, rumors and trades throughout the website’s history. However, the social media site has been experiencing outages throughout Monday, most recently presenting with a ‘host error’ message on its pages.
As a result, news of the marquee NFL event is being broken on TV channels and alternate social media platforms like BlueSky, as well as news media websites.
Jonathan Allen visiting Vikings on Monday
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Adam Schefter
Allen was released by the Commanders ahead of free agency. The two-time Pro Bowler is set to visit the Vikings on Monday. He overlapped with Kevin O’Connell for three years when Minnesota’s head coach was in Washington.
The Vikings are set to have two starting interior defensive linemen, Jonathan Bullard and Jerry Tillery, be free agents, so Allen could replace one of them should he sign in Minnesota.
Evan Brown re-signs with Cardinals on a two-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network
The Cardinals inked Brown to a deal worth $11.5 million over two years. Brown, 28, started all 17 games last season and finished the campaign as Pro Football Focus’ 30th-ranked guard among 77 qualifiers. He allowed just two penalties and two sacks while playing 1,070 snaps, all at left guard.
OT Braden Smith restructures contract, will remain with Colts
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler
Smith was set to have a $19.75 million cap hit in the final year of a four-year, $72 million deal he signed with the Colts in 2021. The two parties reworked that deal, presumably to lower his cap hit for 2025 and allow Indianapolis to keep its starting right tackle.
Smith has appeared in 94 games (92 starts) and graded as Pro Football Focus’ 44th tackle among 81 qualifiers in 2024.
Ben Bredeson re-signs with Buccaneers ahead of NFL free-agency
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Sara Walsh
Offensive lineman Ben Bredeson was set to become an unrestricted free agent but has reached a three-year, $22 million deal to stay with Tampa Bay. He will make $12 million in guarantees.
Khalil Mack re-signs with Chargers ahead of free agency
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Mack was set to be a free agent in 2025. The 34-year-old avoided hitting the open market by agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chargers worth $18 million. The contract is fully guaranteed.
Steelers place second-round tender on RB Jaylen Warren
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero
Steelers running back Najee Harris is set to be an unrestricted free agent, but Warren appears to be staying in Pittsburgh. The Steelers placed a second-round tender on the former undrafted free agent. It will be worth $5.346 million and if another team signs Warren to an offer sheet, the Steelers would recoup a second-round selection if he leaves.
Panthers make Jaycee Horn highest-paid DB in NFL history
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
The Panthers agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with star cornerback Jaycee Horn. He will make $70 million in guarantees as part of the contract and will have an average annual value of $25 million.
Horn had 68 tackles and two sacks in 15 games last season, all career-best marks. He also had one interception and allowed a passer rating of 91.4.
Falcons to release two-time Pro Bowl DT Grady Jarrett
Date: March 10
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport
The Falcons are releasing Jarrett after 10 years in Atlanta. He made two Pro Bowls and racked up 36.5 sacks in 152 contests (137 starts) with the Falcons after being a fifth-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft out of Clemson.
Jarrett, 32 in April, had 53 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 17 games last season.
Steelers, Giants, Vikings listed as Aaron Rodgers landing spots
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Schefter appeared on ESPN’s ‘Get Up’ Monday morning to provide some updates ahead of free agency. He noted Rodgers’ top options in free agency ‘seem to be’ the Giants and Steelers.
Schefter also reported that Rodgers joining the Vikings was ‘not likely, but not out of the question.’ Minnesota’s interest in Rodgers will depend on whether they can re-sign Sam Darnold, who has been tied to the Seattle Seahawks, or Daniel Jones, in whom the Indianapolis Colts are interested, to serve as veteran depth alongside J.J. McCarthy.
TE Evan Engram visiting Broncos after Jaguars release
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Jaguars released Engram after three seasons with the team. He is already drawing interest in the free-agent market and is set to visit Denver on Monday.
Engram had 47 catches for 365 yards and a touchdown in nine games during the 2024 season. He had 114 catches for 963 yards and four touchdowns the previous season.
No Broncos tight end had more than 19 catches (Lucas Krull) in 2024.
Broncos re-signing DT D.J. Jones to three-year deal
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Jones was set to hit free agency in 2025. The Broncos agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with $26 million in guarantees just before the tampering period opened to keep the veteran on Vance Joseph’s defense.
Jones, 30, had 42 tackles and one sack for the Broncos last season.
Justin Fields waiting to speak to Jets before making decision
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Fields has reportedly been in discussions with the Steelers about re-joining the team in 2025, but the 26-year-old is waiting to see what the Jets offer him before making a decision.
New York’s offer can’t officially come until the legal tampering window opens at Noon ET on Monday, so that will likely leave Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation in flux until then.
Aaron Rodgers ’emerging as QB option’ for Steelers
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Steelers have largely been connected to their free-agent starting quarterbacks from last year, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, ahead of free agency. However, Pittsburgh is ‘are expected to talk and explore a union’ with Rodgers, who is one of the top quarterbacks available on the market.
Rodgers, 41, is coming off a down season but still completed 63% of his passes for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for the New York Jets. Mike Tomlin and the Steelers may view the veteran as the best candidate to get a lot out of their offense, which now features wide receiver DK Metcalf as one of its top receivers.
Patriots trade DT Davon Godchaux to Saints for 2026 draft pick
Date: March 10
Source: ESPN’s Adam Schefter
The Patriots gave Godchaux, a run-stuffing defensive tackle who spent four seasons with the team, permission to explore a trade this offseason. They found a willing partner in the Saints, who surrendered a 2026 seventh-round pick for the 30-year-old veteran.
Godchaux had 67 tackles in 2024. He hasn’t posted a sack since the 2022 NFL season.
Falcons sign Jake Matthews to two-year extension
Date: March 9
Source: NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo
Matthews has been Atlanta’s starting left tackle since the team selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft. The Falcons gave him a two-year, $45 million extension with $38 million in guarantees to keep him on board as a key cog in lefty Michael Penix’s protection.
Matthews has made 179 starts in his career and hasn’t missed a game since his rookie season. He has made 178 consecutive regular-season starts.
Steelers acquire WR DK Metcalf in trade with Seahawks
Date: March 9
Source: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero
Metcalf demanded a trade away from the Seahawks the same day Seattle released veteran receiver Tyler Lockett. It didn’t take long for the Seahawks to find him a new home, as they shipped Metcalf to the Steelers for a second-round pick and a swap of sixth- and seventh-round selections.
Metcalf signed a five-year, $150 million extension as part of the trade. The 27-year-old had 66 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games last season.
Josh Allen signs record-breaking $330 million deal with Bills
Date: March 9
Source: USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon
Allen won the NFL’s MVP award for 2024 after leading Buffalo to a 13-4 record and making it to the AFC championship game. The Bills handsomely rewarded him with a six-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 NFL season.
Allen’s new deal will be worth up to $330 million, giving the contract an average annual value of $55 million. The deal comes with a record-breaking $250 million in guarantees.
Patriots ink three-year deal with edge rusher Harold Landry
Date: March 9
Source: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero
The Patriots needed to upgrade their pass rush during the 2025 offseason and landed Landry, who played at Boston College and will reunite with Mike Vrabel, who coached him for five years with the Titans. Landry can make up to $48 million with $26 million guaranteed as part of his three-year deal.
Landry, 29 in June, had 71 tackles and nine sacks for the Titans last season. He has 50.5 career sacks in 98 games (79 starts) and graded as Pro Football Focus’ seventh-best edge defender against the run among 212 players last season.
Rams sign Davante Adams to two-year contract
Date: March 9
Source: Los Angeles Rams
Adams wanted to head west after being released by the Jets. He got his wish, as he joined the Rams on what ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports is a two-year deal worth up to $46 million.
Adams had 85 catches for 1,063 yard sand eight touchdowns in 14 games split between the Raiders and Jets last season. The 32-year-old will be tasked with complimenting Puka Nacua as a No. 2 receiver and helping to replace Cooper Kupp, who is expected to be released or traded during the offseason.
NFL free agency: Best available players
Here are some of the best available players who will hit the market this week, per USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon:
Jevon Holland, S
Chris Godwin, WR
D.J. Reed, CB
Stefon Diggs, WR
Khalil Mack, edge
Amari Cooper, WR
Sam Darnold, QB
Josh Sweat, edge
Haason Reddick, edge
Justin Reid, S