NFL free agency is here again, and the league's 32 teams will likely be aggre sive with their spending in 2024.The NFL's salary cap was initially expected to be around $240 million to $245 million in 2024. Instead, the league set it at $255.4 million, giving each team at least $10 million more spending power than expected.NFL FREE AGENCY 2024: | |That has already proven meaningful for NFL players and pending free agents. Stars like Mike Evans, Chris Jones, and Justin Madubuike have re-signed with their clubs on high-end deals, while other players like Dalton Schultz, Hunter Henry, and Ezra Cleveland have also cashed in on extensions.Now, NFL teams will be even more enterprising in their usage of cap space as they pursue free agents from other clubs. That's especially true with players like Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley, Christian Wilkins, and Ru sell Wilson available.Sporting News will be tracking all of the notable NFL free agent signings and trades during the 2024 NFL offseason. Follow along with all the latest rumors and news below.MORE: NFL free agency news, updates on signings and trades(All times Eastern)March 16Steelers trade for Justin Fields with Bears6:42 p.m. The Steelers have acquired another quarterback to join the rapidly changing room. Pittsburgh has landed Justin Fields a day after trading Kenny Pickett to the Eagles. Chicago will receive a 2025 sixth-round pick that can be a fourth-round based on playing time, .Fields will now head to Pittsburgh likely competing with Ru sell Wilson for the starting quarterback position. Should Pittsburgh accept his fifth-year option, he'll be under contract through the 2025 season. Wilson is a free agent after 2024.Seahawks sign linebacker Jerome Baker5:05 p.m. Seattle is bolstering its defense. The Seahawks have reportedly signed former Dolphin linebacker Jerome Baker to a one-year, $7 million contract, .Dolphins re-sign Braxton Berrios4:17 p. Brock Boeser Jersey m. The Dolphins are keeping Braxton Berrios in Miami, having reportedly inked him to a one-year, $3 million deal, . He caught 27 pa ses for 238 yards and a touchdown in 2023.Lions bring back Donovan Peoples-Jones2:42 p.m. Donovan Peoples-Jones is heading back to Detroit. He has reportedly inked a one-year, $2 million contract to return to the Lions, .March 15Jets add Cowboys mainstay to O-line8:49 p.m. Tyron Smith, the longtime Cowboys left tackle, signed with the Jets as the latest addition in New York's attempt to rebuild its NFL-worst offensive line. Smith, 33, agree to a one-year deal worth up to $20 million, .Jimmy Garoppolo signs with Rams5:37 p.m. Matthew Stafford has a new backup QB for 2024. The Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo following his release from the Raiders. Garoppolo will serve a two-game suspension at the start of 2024 for testing positive for PEDs.Panthers sign safety Jordan Fuller4:02 p.m. Carolina continues to add defensive talent. The Panthers have reportedly landed former Rams safety Jordan Fuller, .Cowboys to cut Leighton Vander Esch, Michael Gallup3:45 p.m. The Cowboys are cutting a pair of impact talents. Wide receiver Michael Gallup and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch were both released, . Gallup was cut to save $9.5 million in cap space in 2024 and $8.7 million in 2025. Vander Esch failed a physical after he mi sed 12 games due to a neck injury.Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to Eagles2:50 p.m. There will be no question about the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. Kenny Pickett is staying in the Keystone state, but changing teams as the Steelers have traded Pickett to the Eagles in an exchange of picks, .Along with Pickett, the Steelers are sending to Philadelphia the No. 120 pick (fourth round) while the Eagles are sending over pick No. 98 (third round) and two 2025 seventh-round picks.Pickett was believed to be the quarterback of the future in Pittsburgh when he was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. But after the Steelers signed Ru sell Wilson, it became clear the team would be heading in a different direction.Eagles re-structure Josh Sweat's contract1:30 p.m. Josh Sweat is staying in Philadelphia. He has agreed to a restructured contract with the Eagles that will guarantee him $10 million, and allow him to reach up to $13 million with incentives, .49ers add to defense with De'Vondre Campbell12:42 p.m. San Francisco's defense continues to get stronger. The 49ers have reportedly signed former Packer linebacker De'Vondre Campbell to a one-year contract, . The veteran linebacker made 75 tackles in 11 games last season.Bengals re-sign WR Trenton Irwin12:19 p.m. With Tyler Boyd likely leaving in free agency, the Bengals are bringing back No. 4 receiver Trenton Irwin on a one-year, $2 million contract, . Irwin has filled in often for Boyd, Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase over the past two seasons, and has caught 40 pa ses for 547 yards and five touchdowns during that span.Aaron Donald retires12:07 p.m. Another NFL superstar has called it a career. he will be calling it a career after 10 years in the NFL.Donald was a Pro Bowler every year of his career, an All-Pro in eight campaigns and Defensive Player of the Year three times in his career. He had 111 sacks, 543 combined tackles, including 176 for a lo s.Panthers add K'Lavon Chai son on defense11:50 a.m. The Panthers are continuing to add to their defense this offseason. They have reportedly signed former Jaguars EDGE K'Lavon Chai son to a one-year, $5 million contract, . He picked up five sacks in four years with Jacksonville.49ers re-sign guard Jon Feliciano to 1-year deal10:26 a.m. San Francisco is bringing back guard Jon Feliciano on a one-year contract, . Feliciano was the backup to Spencer Burford at right guard in 2023.Buccaneers sign Bryce Hall to deal10:11 a.m. Tampa Bay traded away Carlton Davis. Now, the Buccaneers are bringing in a standout corner to build out the secondary depth. Bryce Hall has reportedly inked a one-year deal with Tampa Bay, .Vikings add first-round pick with trade9:49 a.m. The Vikings now have two first-round picks in the 2024 draft. Minnesota has reportedly traded with the Texans to acquire the No. 23 overall pick, . Minnesota also acquires the No. 232 pick (a seventh-round pick). In exchange, Houston has received the No. 42 pick (second round), the No. 188 pick (sixth round) and a 2025 second-round selection.Bengals re-sign Tanner Hudson9:42 a.m. Cincinnati's tight end room appears to be all set with the Bengals bringing back Tanner Hudson on a one-year deal, . In his first year with the Bengals, Hudson set career-best marks in receptions (39), receiving yards (352) and touchdowns (one). He joins Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample among the team's tight ends.March 14Former Commanders wideout Curtis Samuel signs three-year deal with Bills7:00 p.m. The Bills filled a Gabe Davis-shaped hole by agreeing a three-year, $30 million contract with former Commanders WR Curtis Samuel, per . The Ohio State product racked up back-to-back 600-yard campaigns in Washington.Texans agree terms to two-year contract with DT Tim Settle6:30 p.m. Houston is attempting to retool its backline, finding common ground with defensive tackle Tim Settle on a two-year deal.D.J. Wonnum headed to Panthers on two-year contract6:15 p.m. Carolina snagged yet another defensive specialist in its aim to rebuild its defense after losing Frankie Luvu and Brian Burns. Former Vikings EDGE D.J. Wonnum will join the troops on a two-year deal, per .Corey Davis announces plans to return to NFL, is promptly cut by Jets5:35 p.m. The Jets continued their wide receiver reshuffle on Thursday, cutting ties with former top-five pick Corey Davis, per . Davis hasn't played a profe sional game since 2022.Jets making WR Allen Lazard available in trade talks5:23 p.m. The Jets are reportedly making wide receiver Allen Lazard available to potential suitors on the trade markets, according to Lazard has a $10 million salary for 2024 and is signed for three more years. The WR finished 2023 with 23 receptions on 49 targets for 311 yards and a touchdown in 14 games played.Browns signing LB Devin Bush4:38 p.m. Devin Bush is returning to the AFC North. The Browns are reportedly signing the former Steelers and Seahawks linebacker to a one-year deal,according to Bush spent the 2023 season in Seattle where he recorded 37 tackles in 13 games.Commanders trade QB Sam Howell to Seahawks4:08 p.m. The Commanders are trading quarterback Sam Howell to the Seahawks, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Commanders will acquire third- and fifth-round picks for Howell while the Seahawks get fourth- and sixth-round picks as part of the trade.Another QB trade: Commanders are sending last years starter Sam Howell to the Seahawks in a pick swap, per sources.Trade:Seahawks receive Howell, a fourth-round pick (No. 102), a sixth (No. 179).Commanders receive a third (No. 78) and a fifth (No. 152). Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Howell started all 17 games for the Commanders last season, posting a 4-13 record while completing 63.4 percent of his pa ses for 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.Jaguars signing DL Arik Armstead4:01 p.m. The Jaguars are signing a deal with former 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead, per . Armstead had five sacks in 12 games with San Francisco last season. The deal is for $51 million over a span of three years.D.J. Reader joining Lions on two-year deal3:45 p.m. The Lions are signing defensive tackle D.J. Reader to a two-year deal, per . Reader, a monster run stuffer, had 34 tackles and a sack last season in 14 games for the Bengals.Dolphins sign CB Kendall Fuller to two-year deal3:06 p.m. The Dolphins inked former Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller to a two-year deal worth $16.5 million, per . Fuller had 79 tackles and two interceptions playing for Washington in 2023 and has 16 career interceptions to his name.Chiefs re-sign DT Tershawn Wharton2:49 p.m. The Chiefs are re-signing defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton, per . Wharton had two sacks for the Chiefs last season.Steelers signing S DeShon Elliott to two-year deal2:47 p.m. The Steelers are signing veteran safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year deal worth up to $6 million, per . Elliott had seven pa s defenses and an interception last season.Coleman Shelton signs one-year deal with Bears2:10 p.m. The Bears are signing former Rams center Coleman Shelton to a one-year deal, per .Vikings sign former Raiders DT Jerry Tillery2:08 p.m. The Vikings are adding another player to their defense, signing Jerry Tillery to a one-year contract worth up to $3.75 million, per . Tillery had 31 tackles and two sacks with the Raiders in 2023.Joey Bosa restructures contract with Chargers to stay with team2:04 p.m. Joey Bosa restructured his contract to remain with the Chargers, per . Both he and Khalil Mack did so to help Los Angeles get under the salary cap. The team also released Mike Williams to comply with the NFL's salary cap.Hayden Hurst working on deal with Chargers1:49 p.m. The Chargers are working to sign Hayden Hurst, per . Hurst caught 18 pa ses for 184 yards and a touchdown last year while with the Panthers.Falcons trading Desmond Ridder to Cardinals for Rondale Moore1:19 p.m. The Falcons are working to trade quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals, reports. Ridder will be the backup behind Kyler Murray in Arizona while receiver Rondale Moore will go to the Falcons for Ridder, per .Saints sign Nathan Peterman to a veteran minimum deal1:17 p.m. The Saints are signing quarterback Nathan Peterman to compete as a backup quarterback, per . The Saints will be Peterman's fourth different team since being a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.Falcons expected to trade Desmond Ridder1:07 p.m. After signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal, the Falcons are expected to trade Desmond Ridder, per . The Falcons do not yet have a deal in place for Ridder.Ravens sign QB Josh Johnson to a one-year deal1:01 p.m. The Ravens are signing Josh Johnson to a one-year deal, per . This is Johnson's fourth stint with the Ravens; he has played for 14 different NFL teams.NFL to investigate Eagles, Falcons over potential tampering in Saquon Barkley, Kirk Cousins signings12:35 p.m. The NFL is reportedly investigating potential tampering from the Eagles and Falcons over the signings of Saquon Barkley and Kirk Cousins, . This is the for these types of signings, however, it is still a situation to monitor.Ravens officially release WR Odell Beckham Jr.11:14 a.m. Odell Beckham Jr.'s NFL future will no longer be tethered to the Ravens. He was released by the Ravens as a post-June 1 cut, per multiple sources.Beckham signed a one-year deal worth up to $18 million with the Ravens last year before reworking his contract during the 2024 NFL offseason. The move gave Beckham and actual salary for 2024 as opposed to void years and allowed the Ravens to save cap space by designating him a post-June 1 relief.Under Beckham's original deal, the remaining years would have voided and the Ravens would have taken an $11.068 million cap hit. But in January, they changed the contract as follows: Beckham is scheduled to earn a minimum $1.21M salary in 2024 and $50 million (yes, really) in '25 Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) So, in e sence, Beckham did the Ravens a favor and allowed them to release him early in free agency. Now, he will look for a new team.Tyler Boyd drawing interest from Steelers, Chiefs, Jets9:27 a.m. Long-time Bengals WR Tyler Boyd is a free agent and it seems like he is preparing to leave Cincinnati. The 29-year-old is drawing interest from the Steelers, Chiefs and Jets, per . Boyd had 67 catches for 667 yards and two touchdowns last season.Bills to re-sign RB Ty Johnson9:23 a.m. The Bills are re-signing depth running back Ty Johnson, per . Johnson recorded 132 yards on 30 carries last season.C.J. Mosley agrees to extension with the Jets9:14 a.m. The Jets extended C.J. Mosley through the 2025 NFL season to provide him with $9 million in guarantees for the 2024 campaign, per . Mosley has led the Jets in tackles in each of the last three seasons.Devin Bush to visit Browns in free agency9 a.m. Former Steelers first-round pick Devin Bush is set to visit the Browns in free agency, per . Bush had 37 tackles in 13 games with the Seahawks last season.Titans re-sign WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine8:09 a.m. The Titans signed Calvin Ridley to a big deal Wednesday, and they are also retaining one of their own free-agent receivers. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine will be back for a fifth year with the Titans, per .March 13Eric Kendricks has change of heart, opts to sign with Cowboys instead of 49ers7:45 p.m.:After many deliberations, it seems Eric Kendricks knows just where he wants to be in the next chapter of his NFL career: Dallas. The veteran LB inked a one-year deal with the Cowboys, reuniting with longtime defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. He previously played for Zimmer while he was coaching in Minnesota.Joe Flacco signs with Colts, to serve as Anthony Richardson's backup7:30 p.m.:Joe Flacco's resurgence continued on Wednesday, with the Colts agreeing a one-year, $8.7 million contract with the veteran QB, per . Flacco racked up 13 touchdowns and over 2,000 yards en route to earning Comeback Player of the Year honors.Jonah Williams, Cardinals reach agreement on two-year deal7:15 p.m.:It seems Humphries release didn't come out of left field. The Cards replaced their outgoing left tackle with a former Bengal, left tackle Jonah Williams, per . The terms of Williams' new deal are as follows: two years, $30 million.LT D.J. Humphries let go by Cardinals7:00 p.m.:The Cardinals released longtime LT D.J. Humphries, per . The move saves them $22 million in cap hit.Seahawks add two signings, including one familiar face6:45 p.m.:Seattle secured two new additions to its roster on Wednesday, agreeing terms to deals with OT George Fant and DB Rayshawn Jenkins, per . Fant started his career with the Seahawks in 2016.HarrisonSmith extends stay with Vikings for another year6:30 p.m.:Harrison Smith has enjoyed a sparkling tenure in Minnesota. It will be going on for an extra season after the Vikings icon inked a one-year, $9 million extension to stay with the franchise, per .Dolphins ink DL Neville Gallimore to one-year contract6:20 p.m.:The Dolphins continued their defensive re-jig on Wednesday, signing DL Neville Gallimore to a one-year deal, per . The Ottawa native has recorded four sacks acro s four seasons in the league.Nick Folk set to re-sign with Titans on one-year, $3.755 million deal6:00 p.m.:The Titans continued to make noise on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran kicker Nick Folk, per . Folk's initial deal will pay his $3.755 million. However, he can make up to $4.13 million if he hits certain incentives. Folk hit 29/30 field goal attempts (96.6%) during his first season in Tenne see last year.Bobby Wagner signs with Commanders5:49 p.m. Former All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner is signing a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Commanders, . Wagner will receive $6 million guaranteed. The 33-year-old was a superstar for Commanders new head coach Dan Quinn back in their days with the Seahawks. They will be reunited in Washington for the 2024 season.Calvin Ridley signs with Titans5:11 p.m. Calvin Ridley's next destination has finally been revealed, and it's a surprising one. The Titans are signing the wide receiver to a four-year, $92 million contract, according to . The news comes after multiple days of reports that Ridley was choosing between the Patriots or a return to the Jaguars. Instead, he signs with Tenne see, giving Will Levis a strong 1-2 duo at receiver with DeAndre Hopkins.Titans bring in Mason Rudolph4:55 p.m. The Titans are adding to their quarterback room by signing former Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, according to . Rudolph e sentially replaces Ryan Tannehill, who is also a free agent, and figures to be the backup to Will Levis for 2024. Rudolph made four starts in the regular season and also was under center for the AFC Wild Card Round game against the Bills.Saints to release Michael Thomas4:29 p.m. The Saints are set to designate wide receiver Michael Thomas as a post-June 1 cut, according to . He reportedly failed a physical, according to .2024 NFL league year begins4 p.m. The NFL's 2024 league year is officially here. Free agent signings and trades can now become official. We've made it, everyone.Jonathan Bullard re-signs with Vikings3:56 p.m. The Vikings signed Jonathan Greenard in free agency already. Now, they are bringing in Jonathan Bullard to join him on the defensive line, per . Bullard had 44 tackles and two sacks for the Vikings last season.Two-horse race between Patriots, Jaguars for Calvin Ridley3:52 p.m. The Jaguars and Patriots are in a "two-horse race" for Calvin Ridley, per Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz. The market for the veteran receiver this offseason is reportedly "very strong."Sources to :Calvin Ridleys market has been very strong and believed to be a two-horse race between the and . He will land a very healthy number.Jacksonville has made it quite clear that they love Ridley and want to retain him. Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) Jets re-sign punter Thomas Morstead3:27 p.m. Thomas Morstead was one of the best punters in the NFL last season, averaging 48.8 yards per punt and 41.7 net yards per kick. He will return to the Jets on a two-year, $5 million deal, per .Bears sign OT Matt Pryor3:20 p.m. The Bears are adding another experienced offensive lineman to the fold. They are signing Matt Prior, per . Pryor has appeared in 75 career games and played for the Colts in 2021 when Matt Eberflus was the team's defensive coordinator.CB Dane Jackson signs with Panthers2:45 p.m. Dane Jackson agreed to a deal with the Panthers, per . The deal is worth up to $14.5 million over two years.Jackson appeared in 52 games during his four years with the Bills and enjoyed his best year as a starter in 2022, when he recorded 57 tackles and two interceptions.Chargers are now cap-compliant, still considering cap space moves2:25 p.m. The Chargers are now compliant with the NFL's salary cap, per . That means they don't have to release or restructure any more players before the NFL league year begins at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday.That said, the Chargers could still consider moving or releasing Joey Bosa or Khalil Mack if they need to create more cap space, Schefter reports.Chargers release WR Mike Williams2:06 p.m. The Chargers released Mike Williams, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, on Wednesday, per multiple reports. Releasing Williams saves the Chargers roughly $20 million against the cap, as he was projected to have a $32 million cap hit in 2024.Sources: The releasing WR Mike Williams, making him a free agent. Williams, on the books for a $32M cap hit, becomes a top FA WR available. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Williams had 19 catches for 249 yards and one touchdown in three games last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury.Kyle Juszczyk restructures contract to create cap space2:03 p.m. Kyle Juszczyk altered his contract with the 49ers to create $1.75 million in cap space, per . Juszczyk remains the highest-paid fullback in the NFL.Buccaneers sign S Jordan Whitehead after two years with Jets1:56 p.m. The Buccaneers lost Jordan Whitehead to the Jets in free agency during the 2022 NFL offseason. Now, they are bringing him back on a two-year deal worth up to $10.5 million, per .Whitehead has multiple interceptions in four consecutive seasons and averaged 93 tackles per season with the Jets.Colts re-sign DE Genard Avery1:45 p.m. The Colts continue to re-sign some of their top playmakers and pa s rushers. Genard Avery is among them and will return to the Colts on a one-year deal, per .Avery mi sed the 2023 season due to a knee injury but has 8.5 sacks in his career.Commanders re-sign All-Pro special teamer Jeremy Reaves1:37 p.m. The Commanders brought Jeremy Reaves, an All-Pro special teamer from 2022, back on a two-year deal, per . The safety played in just five games during the 2023 season due to injury.Raiders sign TE Harrison Bryant to one-year deal1:28 p.m. The Raiders inked former Browns tight end Harrison Bryant to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, per . Bryant will replace Austin Hooper, who signed with the Patriots earlier in the free agent period.Artie Burns returns to Seahawks1:24 p.m. Seattle is re-signing cornerback Artie Burns to a one-year deal, per . Burns had 23 tackles and two pa s defenses in 14 games with the Seahawks last season.Eagles ink Jake Elliott to four-year extension1:01 p.m. Jake Elliott has been one of the most consistent kickers in the league since entering the NFL in 2017. The Eagles are rewarding him with a ma sive four-year contract extension worth $24 million, tyingElliott with Justin Tucker as the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. Both are making $6 million a year.49ers acquire Maliek Collins in a deal with Texans12:39 p.m. The 49ers are acquiring defensive tackle Maliek Collins in a trade with the Texans, according to . Collins spent the last three years as a starting DT in Houston, recording five sacks, 41 tackles and eight tackles for lo s in 2023. The return for the Texans is a seventh-round pick.Morgan Moses traded to Jets for second stint in New York12:30 p.m. The Jets are bringing back offensive tackle Morgan Moses in a deal with the Ravens. New York receives Moses and a fourth-round pick, while Baltimore gets a fourth-round pick and sixth-round pick. Moses played the 2021 season with the Jets, making 16 starts in 17 appearances.Patriots interested in bringing back J.C. Jackson12:25 p.m. Despite releasing him on March 1, the Patriots and cornerback J.C. Jackson have "mutual interest", according to . Jackson was brought back last year by the Pats in a trade with the Chargers, recording 25 tackles and six pa s deflections in eight games.Colts keeping Ronnie Harrison on one-year deal11:38 a.m. The Colts are re-signing safety Ronnie Harrison to a one-year, deal, per . Harrison had 20 tackles, two interceptions and a sack last year in Indianapolis.Titans interested in Arik Armstead if released by 49ers11:15 a.m. Arik Armstead is expected to be a cap casualty for the 49ers. If released, he is expected to draw interest from the Titans among other teams, per Dianna Ru sin of The Athletic.Teams are expected to have interest in Arik Armstead, sources tell me one of them includes the Titans. GM Ran Carthon knows Armstead from his days in San Francisco. Dianna Ru sini (@DMRu sini) Seahawks sign former Browns center Nick Harris10:38 a.m. The Seahawks signed Nick Harris to a one-year, $2.51 million deal in free agency, per .Harris appeared in 40 career games with four starts during his time with the Browns.Bills sign Falcons WR Mack Hollins10:27 a.m. The Bills signed Mack Hollins away from the Falcons, per . Hollins, who had 18 catches for 251 yards in 2023, will provide the Bills with depth as they look to replace Gabe Davis.Hollins' deal is expected to be worth up to $3 million, per Fowler.Ravens rework OT Ronnie Stanley's contract10:04 a.m. Ronnie Stanley had a $26.2 million cap hit entering the 2024 NFL season. The Ravens reworked his contract to reduce that cap hit and adjust the $15 million owed to him this season, per .RB AJ Dillon drawing interest from Cowboys, other teams9:40 a.m. The Packers remade their running back room by releasing Aaron Jones and signing Josh Jacobs, and Dillon may also leave for greener pastures. The Boston College product has several teams interested in him, including the Giants, Colts and Cowboys, per .Dillon had 613 yards and two touchdowns on 178 carries in 2023. He also caught 22 pa ses for 223 yards.Dolphins re-sign Salvon Ahmed to one-year deal9:27 a.m. The Dolphins signed running back Salvon Ahmed to a one-year deal, per . Ahmed has 593 yards and five touchdowns on 163 carries acro s four years with the Dolphins.Chargers have 'significant' salary cap hurdles to clear8:52 a.m. The Chargers are still about $25 million over the cap ahead of the new league year, which starts Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The team has $142 million tied up in Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, so keep an eye on those players for restructures, extensions, trades or releases.Big decisions loom for the , who have the statuses of Mike Williams, Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack and Keenan Allen up in the air. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Seahawks sign TE Pharaoh Brown to a one-year deal8:28 a.m. The Seahawks signed tight end Pharaoh Brown to a one-year deal worth $3.9 million, per . Brown caught 15 pa ses for 208 yards for the Patriots last season.Willie Gay Jr. signs one-year deal with Saints8:26 a.m. Willie Gay Jr. made a name for himself as he danced shirtle s in the streets of Kansas City following the Chiefs' Super Bowl win. He is changing allegiances during the 2024 offseason, as he signed with the Saints on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, per .Bengals DT D.J. Reader to visit the Lions8:23 a.m. The Lions are expected to host defensive tackle D.J. Reader on a visit this week, per . Reader, a monster run stuffer who recorded 34 tackles and a sack in 14 games last season, is drawing interest from multiple teams, including his team of the last four seasons, the Bengals.Patriots re-sign edge rusher Anfernee Jennings8:20 a.m. The Patriots re-signed another one of their players on Wednesday, inking Anfernee Jennings to a three-year deal worth up to $24 million, per . The contract comes with a base value of $12 million.Raiders to release Hunter Renfrow, Jimmy Garoppolo Wednesday8:17 a.m. The Raiders are set to part with wide receiver Hunter Renfrow Wednesday, per . Renfrow was set to have a $13.7 million cap hit after he recorded 25 catches for 255 yards in 2023 as the team's No. 3 receiver.Jimmy Garoppolo will also be released Wednesday as the new league year begins. He went 3-3 as a starter in 2024 and completed 65.1 percent of his pa ses for 1,205 yards, seven touchdowns and nine interceptions.Panthers hosting Jadeveon Clowney on potential homecoming visit8:11 a.m. The Panthers will host veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney on a visit this week, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Clowney is drawing interest from several teams including the Ravens with whom he posted 9.5 sacks in 2023 but the Rock Hill, S.C. native is considering playing for his hometown team in 2024.A po sible homecoming in Carolina: The will host three-time Pro Bowl selection and Rock Hill, S.C. native Jadeveon Clowney on a visit to this week, sources say. Clowney has interest from a few teams, including the , but is exploring a return home first. Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) 49ers to sign former Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks6:19 a.m. The 49ers are signing linebacker Eric Kendricks to a one-year deal, per . Kendricks is expected to help replace Dre Greenlaw, who tore his Achilles during Super Bowl 58 and may not play at least part of the 2024 NFL season.March 12Austin Hooper to sign with Patriots on one-year deal8:45 p.m.:Former Raiders TE Austin Hooper is slated to join the Patriots on a one-year, $4.25 million deal, per . Hooper is a two-time Pro Bowler, although both of those selections came during his time with the Falcons.Conditions of Jameis Winston's Browns deal revealed8:30 p.m.:When the Browns officially ink Jameis Winston to a one-year deal, he'll net a base salary of $4 million guaranteed, per . He can receive more money based on hitting certain benchmarks as Deshaun Watson's backup.Patrick Mahomes to restructure contract with Chiefs in hopes of freeing up cap space8:15 p.m.:Fresh off his third Super Bowl title, Patrick Mahomes is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for greatne s. The Chiefs icon is restructuring his deal once more, freeing up $21.6 million in cap space to bolster Kansas City's hopes for a third straight Lombardi Trophy, according to .Josh Uche spurns more expensive deals to return to Pats8:00 p.m.: Despite more expensive offers, Patriots LB Josh Uche is set to return to New England on a one-year, $3 million deal, per . He can earn up to $8 million in incentives.Eagles resign veteran DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to three-year deal7:45 p.m.:The Eagles extended DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson's tenure in the City of Brotherly Love for an extra three seasons, per . He'll make $11 million AAV over the course of his upcoming deal.Diontae Johnson dealt to Panthers for Donte Jackson7:30 p.m.:Bryce Young finally got a No. 1 target on Tuesday. The Panthers agreed to a trade with the Steelers sending CB Donte Jackson to Pittsburgh in favor of WR Diontae Johnson, per . Johnson was a former 1,000-yard receiver whose career stagnated in Pittsburgh as it wore on.Former Chiefs LB Willie Gay agrees to join Saints on one-year deal7:15 p.m.:Willie Gay is taking his talents to the Bayou in 2024, agreeing a one-year contract with the Saints, per . He can make up to $5 million on his deal.S Jordan Poyer stays in AFC East, signs with Dolphins7:00 p.m.:After his release from the Bills, Jordan Poyer found a new home: Vice City. He agreed a one-year contract with the Dolphins, per .Texans add four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter in free agency6:45 p.m.:DeMeco Ryans' squad added another star to its glittering collection on Tuesday, securing the services of former Vikings standout Danielle Hunter on a two-year deal, per .Hunter, 29, is one of the league's more prolific pa s rushers, accruing 87.5 sacks over the course of his career. He should provide quite the complement for fellow sack specialist Will Anderson. Nearly all of his $49 million contract is guaranteed,.Dan Skipper to stay with Lions after signing one-year deal6:30 p.m.:Detroit shored up its offensive line on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year extension with Dan Skipper, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Skipper appeared in 11 games last season.Bears, Jonathan Owens agree to one-year contract6:10 p.m.:Jonathan Owens is swapping one NFC North side for another, leaving Green Bay in favor of Chicago, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Owens, famously wedded to legendary gymnast Simone Biles, tallied 58 tackles, three pa s deflections and one fumble recovery with the Packers.Rams extend second-round tender to LT Alaric Jackson6:00 p.m.:The Rams placed a second-round tender on left tackle Alaric Jackson worth $4.89 million, according to . Jackson is free to negotiate with any side of his choosing. If Los Angeles opts against matching Jackson's contract offer, Sean McVay's side will receive a second-round pick as compensation.Lavonte David is a Buccaneer...again5:40 p.m.:Was there ever any doubt? The Bucs and Lavonte David ironed out a one-year, $10 million deal to keep their longtime captain in Tampa, per . David has been one of the league's most consistent linebackers during his time under the sun, racking up three All-Pro nods (two first-team, one second-team).Jalen Mills swaps New England for Philadelphia, inks one-year deal with Eagles5:30 p.m.:Former Pats safety Jalen Mills agreed a one-year deal with the Eagles, per . Mills started eight games with New England last season.Brandon Powell re-signs with Vikings5:20 p.m.:Brandon Powell is slated to return to Minnesota after agreeing to a one-year contract, per . Powell caught 29 pa ses for 324 yards and a touchdown with the Vikings last season.Panthers land former Broncos LB Josey Jewell5:10 p.m.:Carolina added another new face on its front seven, locking up former Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell on a three-year, $22.5 million deal, per . Jewell was a key cog in Denver's defense last season, accounting for 108 tackles, three sacks, three pa s deflections and two forced fumbles.Commanders add Jeremy Chinn on one-year deal5:05 p.m.:Dan Quinn's defensive renai sance continued on Tuesday, with his Commanders agreeing to a one-year, $5.1 million contract with safety Jeremy Chinn, per . Chinn, who has slotted in at linebacker, free safety and strong safety, started 50 of his 54 appearances with the Panthers. He recorded 30 tackles and a sack in 2023.49ers bolster defensive line, sign DT Jordan Elliott5:00 p.m.:The Niners added depth on their defensive line on Tuesday, agreeing to a two-year, $10 million contract with former Browns defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, per . The 26-year old started 14 games for Cleveland last year, recording 2.5 sacks.DT A'Shawn Robinson inks deal with Panthers, reunites with DC Ejiro Evero4:05 p.m.:After bidding adieu to a pair of defensive stalwarts Brian Burns and Frankie Luvu on Monday, the Panthers attempted to fill a major void on the defensive line, agreeing three-year, $22.5 million terms with nose tackle A'Shawn Robinson, per . Robinson previous played for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero in Los Angeles.DeVante Parker to join Eagles3:50 p.m. The Patriots released DeVante Parker ahead of free agency, but he won't stay one long. The Eagles signed him to a one-year, $4.69 million deal to add depth to their receiving corps, per .Packers to re-sign All-Pro Keisean Nixon3:48 p.m. Keisean Nixon, who led the NFL in kick return yardage each of the last two seasons, re-signed with the Packers on Tuesday, per . Nixon will make $18 million over three seasons.A'Shawn Robinson to sign with Panthers3:46 p.m. The Pathers lost Brian Burns and Frankie Luvu in free agency, but they are adding another key piece on defense. Robinson will sign a three-year deal worth $22.5 million with the Panthers, per .Patriots set to re-sign EDGE Josh Uche3:39 p.m. The Patriots are bringing back one of their top pa s rushers. Josh Uche is re-signing with the team, per . Uche had just three sacks in 2023 but recorded 11.5 the previous season.Colts re-sign cornerback Kenny Moore3:33 p.m. Vincent Desharnais Jersey The Colts are making Kenny Moore the highest-paid nickel corner in NFL history. He will get a three-year deal worth $30 million, per .Commanders to sign former Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler3:23 p.m. Another Cowboys is heading to the Commanders! Dan Quinn is bringing Dante Fowler aboard, per . Fowler had 10 sacks over his two seasons with Dallas.Bears to sign Chargers TE Gerald Everett2:45 p.m. The Bears are adding another tight end to their roster, signing Gerald Everett away from the Chargers on a two-year deal worth up to $14 million, per . Everett had 51 catches for 411 yards and three touchdowns last season and should pair well as a true receiving option alongside Cole Kmet.Chase Young to visit two NFC South teams... and Titans2:42 p.m. Chase Young is set to visit two NFC South teams in free agency the Saints and Panthers, per . He will also visit the Titans, per .Young spent the 2023 NFL season with the Commanders and 49ers, racking up 7.5 sacks in total.Shelby Harris to return to Browns2:16 p.m. Shelby Harris is returning to the Browns in 2024, as he announced on X (formerly Twitter).We back baby signing back to Cleveland!!! Shelby Harris (@ShelbyHarris93) DeeJay Dallas to sign with Cardinals2:11 p.m. The Seahawks are losing third-string running back DeeJay Dallas to the Cardinals, per . Dallas is a core special teamer but had just 36 yards on 10 carries last season.Chiefs re-sign safety Deon Bush2:05 p.m. The Chiefs re-signed safety Deon Bush to a one-year deal, per .Bush had a key interception of Lamar Jackson in the AFC championship game.Giants to sign QB Drew Lock2:03 p.m. The Giants are signing Drew Lock, per . The deal will be worth up to $5 million, per .Lock went 1-1 and completed 63.2 percent of his pa ses for 543 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions with the Seahawks while serving as Geno Smith's top backup.Patrick Queen to leave Ravens, sign with Steelers1:57 p.m. Patrick Queen is expected to leave the Ravens to join the Steelers on a three-year, $41 million contract, per . Queen averaged 115 total tackles, four pa s defenses, three sacks and an interception per 17 games played with the Ravens.Lions to sign CB Amik Robertson from Raiders1:52 p.m. The Lions already added one cornerback during the offseason when they traded for Carlton Davis. Now, they're signing Amik Robertson to a two-year deal worth up to $10.75 million, per .Robertson started 19 of 34 games for the Raiders over the last two seasons and recorded four interceptions and 15 pa s defenses during that time. The 5-9, 183-pound cornerback could win a starting job in Detroit.49ers re-sign special teams ace George Odum1:49 p.m. The 49ers agreed to a two-year, $10 million with safety George Odum, per . Odum had 12 tackles in 11 games last season.Jets to sign DT Leki Fotu1:38 p.m. The Jets are adding another playmaker in the trenches. They are signing former Cardinals defensive tackle Leki Fotu, per . Fotu (6-5, 334 pounds) had 28 tackles and a career-high 2.5 sacks for the Cardinals last season.Broncos to sign Malcolm Roach1:05 p.m. Former New Orleans defensive tackle Malcolm Roach is headed to Denver. he is expected to sign a two-year, $8 million deal with the Broncos.Irv Smith Jr. signs with Chiefs12:51 p.m. From the Bengals to the Chiefs, Irv Smith Jr. is changing his AFC contender stripes. Smith has reportedly signed a one-year contract with Kansas City, . He caught 18 pa ses for 115 yards and a touchdown in his lone season with Cincinnati.Derrick Henry headed to Ravens12:42 p.m.The Ravens are looking to create the most dangerous backfield in the NFL. Lamar Jackson will now be teammates with Derrick Henry, who has reportedly signed a two-year, $16 million contract that can pay him up to $20 million, . The deal features $9 million guaranteed in his first year.The Ravens reportedly attempted to trade for Henry during the middle of the 2023 season, and now have landed the veteran running back after the Titans let him walk in free agency.Patriots trying for Calvin Ridley12:38 p.m. New England is reportedly making a hard push to land Calvin Ridley and make a much-needed wide-receiver upgrade. However, the belief from is that Ridley currently prefers to return to Jacksonville for another season.Panthers 'in the running' for LB Patrick Queen12:23 p.m. The Panthers lost linebacker Frankie Luvu on the first day of free agency. They are in the mix to land Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen as a potential replacement, per .Colts re-signing punter Rigoberto Sanchez12:04 p.m. The Colts are bringing back punter Rigoberto Sanchez for a seventh season, per NFL . Sanchez averaged a career-high 48.3 yards and 42.8 net yards per punt last season.Jaguars keeping depth RB D'Ernest JohnsonNoon The Jaguars are re-signing running back D'Ernest Johnson to a one-year deal, per .Shaq Barrett to sign one-year deal with the Dolphins11:49 a.m. Shaq Barrett is staying in the state of Florida. The former Buccaneer will sign a one-year deal with the Dolphins worth up to $9 million, per .Falcons sign WR Darnell Mooney to pair with QB Kirk Cousins11:45 a.m. The Falcons continue to add to their offense and will ink a three-year, $39 million deal with former Bears receiver Darnell Mooney, per . Mooney, who had 31 catches for 414 yards and a touchdown in 2023, will get $26 million in guarantees.Nyheim Hines signs with the Browns11:38 a.m. The Browns are signing running back and return specialist Nyheim Hines to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, per . Hines mi sed the 2023 season with a torn ACL and LCL.Bengals trade RB Joe Mixon to the Texans11:26 a.m. The Bengals were able to trade Joe Mixon rather than release him. They are sending him to the Texans, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Plot twist: The are now trading Joe Mixon to the , rather than releasing him, sources say.So Zack Mo s signs in Cincy, Mixon is traded to Houston. From Joe Burrow to CJ Stroud. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Cowboys get on the board, re-sign long snapper Trent Sieg11:25 a.m. The Cowboys made their first move of free agency, re-signing long snapper Trent Sieg, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Bengals signing TE Mike Gesicki to one-year deal11:05 a.m. Mike Gesicki is set to sign a one-year deal with the Bengals worth up to $3.25 million, per . Gesicki had 29 catches for 244 yards and two touchdowns during his lone season with the Patriots but averaged 48 catches, 549 yards and four touchdowns per 17 games played acro s five seasons with the Dolphins.Browns to sign Jameis Winston as Deshaun Watson backup11:01 a.m. The Browns lacked quality depth behind Deshaun Watson last season until Joe Flacco's unexpected breakout. They are now adding the No. 1 pick from the 2015 NFL Draft, Jameis Winston, on a one-year, $8.7 million deal to serve as Watson's backup, per Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz.BREAKING: Free agent QB Jameis Winston is close to finalizing a 1-year deal worth up to $8.7M with the , sources tell .Winston fielded interest from multiple teams and decided this morning that hes going to Cleveland. Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) Commanders to sign veteran QB Marcus Mariota10:40 a.m. Dan Quinn and Adam Peters continue to reshape the Washington roster. The Commanders are signing veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, per .Mariota played sparingly behind Jalen Hurts in 2023 but went 5-8 as the Falcons' starter in 2022. He completed 61.3 percent of his pa ses for 2,219 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions before being benched at the end of the season in favor of Desmond Ridder.Vikings release DL Dean Lowry10:36 a.m. The Vikings are adding one former Packer, Aaron Jones, and releasing another, Dean Lowry, per NFL Network's Tom Peli sero. Lowry had 14 tackles for the Vikings in 2023.Panthers trade for Tee Higgins 'not likely to happen'10:25 a.m. The Panthers have two second-round picks Nos. 33 and 39 now after trading Brian Burns to the Giants. They aren't expected to trade one of those selections for Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, per CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.With Carolina now in po se sion of picks 33 and 39, there had been some talk of packaging those in a trade for a player like WR Tee Higgins. A league source tells me no conversations have taken place between Carolina and Cincinnati, and a trade is not likely to happen. Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) Eagles add O-Line depth with Matt Henne sy10:12 a.m. The Eagles are signing Matt Henne sy to a one-year deal, per . Henne sy, a third-round pick in 2020, has 22 starts in 41 games acro s his four years with the Falcons.Texans to sign LB Del'Shawn Phillips10:05 a.m. The Texans agreed to a one-year deal with Del'Shawn Phillips, per . Phillips has 60 career tackles acro s four seasons with the Bills, Jets and Ravens.Jameis Winston drawing interest from Browns, Giants, Titans9:54 a.m. Winston is one of the top quarterbacks remaining on the free-agent market. He is drawing "preliminary interest" from the Browns, Giants and Titans, per . All three teams need backup quarterbacks who can push their incumbents.Derrick Henry speaking to Ravens, 'multiple teams'9:53 a.m. Henry is drawing interest from "multiple teams" acro s the NFL, per The Athletic's Dianna Ru sini. That includes the Ravens, but "nothing is imminent" at this time.Titans' star running back Derrick Henry has had conversations with multiple teams since yesterday including the Ravens. For now, I'm told nothing is imminent. We wait... Dianna Ru sini (@DMRu sini) Commanders to sign former top-five pick Clelin Ferrell9:42 a.m. The Commanders are adding another defensive end to the fold. They are expected to sign Clelin Ferrell, per . Ferrell was a former top-four pick by the Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft. He has 13.5 career sacks and is a solid rotational pa s rusher.Aaron Jones to join division rival Vikings after Packers release8:33 a.m. It didn't take long for Aaron Jones to find work after the Packers released him. He is expected to sign with the Vikings, per . Jones' deal will be a one-year pact worth $7 million, per .Bills re-sign DT Daquon Jones7:34 a.m. The Bills are retaining one of their key defensive linemen, as Jones signed a two-year deal to stay in Buffalo, per . His contract is worth up to $18 million with $10 million in guarantees.Vikings signing former XFL kicker John Parker Romo7:26 a.m. The Vikings are adding kicking competition for Greg Joseph, signing former San Antonio Brahmas kicker John Parker Romo, per NFL Network's Tom Peli sero. Romo made 17 of 19 field goals for the Brahmas in 2023 and was named to the All-XFL team for his efforts.The are signing former XFL kicker John Parker Romo, per source.Romo previously spent time with Detroit, New Orleans and Chicago but hasnt kicked in an NFL game. He won kicking guru Gary Zauners competition Saturday with a 64-yard FG and got three offers. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) Darious Williams returns to Rams6:31 a.m. Williams spent four seasons with the Rams and won a Super Bowl before signing with the Jaguars in 2022. After becoming a cap casualty in 2024, he is set to return to the Rams on a three-year deal, per .Sam Darnold to sign with Vikings1:05 a.m.: The 2018 No. 3 overall draft pick is headed to Minnesota to replace departed starter Kirk Cousins, . The one-year deal is worth up to $10 million per the report.March 11Titans add former first-round pick Kenneth Murray at LB11:42 p.m.:Despite topping 100 tackles in two of his first four seasons, including last year, the Chargers were willing to part ways with their 2020 first-round pick, Kenneth Murray. The Titans nabbed the former Oklahoma star on a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, .Tyrod Taylor swapslocker rooms, settles in as Aaron Rodgers' backup11:39 p.m.:After struggling with a QB committee last season, New York brought in a reliable veteran just in case Aaron Rodgers mi ses more time. Tyrod Taylor jumped from the Giants to the Jets, staying in New York, . Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.Commanders add Super Bowl champ Nick Allegretti to shore up O-line11:17 p.m.:After allowing the second-most sacks (65) last season, Washington knew it needed help on its offensive line. It helped addre s that i sue by inking former Chiefs G Nick Allegretti to a three-year, $16 million deal, .Jets bring in run-stuffer Javon Kinlaw on one-year deal11:13 p.m.:After spending four seasons in San Francisco, DT Javon Kinlaw is heading to the AFC on a one-year deal to anchor the middle of the line for the Jets, . Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, but Kinlaw should add needed strength and depth to a Jets' run defense that yielded the ninth-most rushing yards per game despite allowing just 4.1 yards per carry.Jets beef up protection for Aaron Rodgers with G John Simpson10:45 p.m.:The Jets are bringing in the veteran lineman to help protect their top-two offensive priorities this season Aaron Rodgers and Breece Hall. John Simpson is signing a two-year, $19 million deal with New York, , leaving Baltimore after starting all 19 games last season.Panthers spend big for G Damien Lewis to protect Bryce Young10:45 p.m.:Carolina signed Damien Lewis to a four-year, $53 million deal ($26.2 million guaranteed), taking the up-and-coming lineman away from the Seahawks, . The Panthers know they need to protect last year's No. 1 pick for him to have any chance of succeeding, so it makes sense to spend up front on a talented young blocker.Commanders bring in kicker Brandon McManus10:33 p.m.: Brandon McManus is on the move for the second straight offseason, going from Jacksonville to D.C. on a one-year, $3.6 million deal, . McManus hit five 50-plus-yard field goals and connected on 81.1 percent of his FG attempts last year, a slight upgrade from the big-legged but not often unreliable Joey Slye.Bengals swap Joe Mixon for Zack Mo s10:08 p.m.:Shortly after it was revealed that the to a two-year, $8 million deal, reported that Cincinnati is releasing Joe Mixon. Mixon recorded four 1,000-yard seasons during his seven-year tenure in Cincy.Patriots re-sign Jalen Reagor9:23 p.m.The Patriots are resigning wide receiver Jalen Reagor to a one-year deal, .Ravens re-sign Malik Harrison to one-year deal8:56 p.m. The Ravens are bringing Malik Harrison back on a one-year deal, .Patriots bring in linebacker help through Sione Takitaki8:56 p.m. The Patriots are signing former Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki to a two-year, $6.5 million deal, . Takitaki could make up to $10 million with incentives.Buccaneers re-sign Chase Edmonds to one-year contract8:55 p.m. Chase Edmonds is returning to the Buccaneers on a one-year deal, .Texans sign punter Tommy Townsend to two-year contract8:54 p.m. More punting news as Tommy Townsend signs a two-year, $6 million deal with the Texans, . Townsend won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs.Browns sign Jordan Hicks for two seasons8:39 p.m. The Browns are signing Jordan Hicks to a two-year, $8 million deal, . The linebacker spent the last two seasons with the Vikings, totaling 236 tackles.49ers signYetur Gro s-Matos to two-year deal8:36 p.m. The 49ers are addingYetur Gro s-Matos to their defensive line, . The deal is two years, $18 million.Leonard Williams re-signs with Seattle8:28 p.m. Leonard Williams will return to the Seahawks on a three-year, $64.5 million deal, . The Giants traded Williams to the Seahawks this past season.Patriots bring back Jacoby Bri sett8:26 p.m. The Patriots are signing Jacoby Bri sett to a one-year deal worth $8 million, . Bri sett returns to New England after last playing there in 2016. that Bri sett will likely be a backup or a "bridge" for the quarterback selected at No. 3 in the draft.Dolphins sign new center Aaron Brewer8:11 p.m. The Dolphins sign former Titans Jonathan Lekkerimaki Jersey center Aaron Brewer to take over duties in Miami, . Brewer's deal is three years, $21 million.Seahawks resign tight end Noah Fant7:44 p.m. The Seahawks are resigning Noah Fant to a two-year, $21 million deal,. The tight end was a first round pick in the 2019 draft.Patriots resign key o-lineman Michael Onwenu7:29 p.m.The Patriots are keeping one of their key players,Michael Onwenu, on their offensive line.Onwenu inked a three-year, $57 million deal to stay in New England, per . He will make $38 million in guaranteed money and get a $22.5 million signing bonus.Texans signAzeez Al-Shaair to three-year deal7:26 p.m. The Texans continue to strengthen their defense through free agency. Houston signedAzeez Al-Shaair to a three-year, $34 million deal, . Al-Shaair made 163 total tackles last season with the Titans. He spent the four seasons prior with the 49ers.Dolphins improve front seven with Jordyn Brooks7:15 p.m. The Dolphins add linebacker Jordyn Brooks to their front seven on a three-year, $30 million deal, .Washington signs Austin Ekeler to two-year deal6:54 p.m. Another running back domino falls as Austin Ekeler is signing a two-year, $11.43 million deal with the Commanders, . Ekeler spent seven seasons with the Chargers, scoring 69 total touchdowns. Ekeler earns a $3 million .Giants sign and trade for Brian Burns6:30 p.m. Giants made one of the bigger moves of free agency thus far adding Brian Burns from the Panthers. The Giants traded a second and fifth rounder for Burns and subsequently signed the pa s rusher to a five-year, $150 million deal, Giants improve o-line withJermaine Eluemunor6:28 p.m. The Giants improve their offensive line withJermaine Eluemunor on a two-year, $14 million deal, .Chargers resign safety Alohi Gilman6:08 p.m. The Chargers resigned safety Alohi Gilman to a two-year, $11 million deal, .Lions sign Marcus Davenport away from Vikings5:55 p.m. Marcus Davenport will stay in the NFC North as he inks a one-year deal with the Lions, . Davenport was selected No. 14 in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.Cleveland resigns Maurice Hurst to one-year deal5:42 p.m. Maurice Hurst will remain in Cleveland as the Browns keep another member of their defensive line. Hurst signed a one-year deal worth $3.2 million, .Browns resign defensive end Za'Darius Smith for two years5:40 p.m. The Browns are resigning Za'Darius Smith to a two-year deal, per and . The contract is worth $23.5 million and can increase to $25 million.Cardinals strengthen front seven with Mack Wilson5:39 p.m. The Cardinals add more to their front seven with Mack Wilson. The linebacker signed a three-year, $12.75 million deal, . He can earn up to $15 million.Dolphins sign Anthony Walker5:38 p.m. Anthony Walker agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins, .Titans add cornerbackChidobe Awuzie to secondary.5:36 p.m. Chidobe Awuzie has agreed to a three-year deal with the Titans, . The deal is worth $36 million, $23 million guaranteed, .Bills re-sign defensive end A.J. Epenesa5:32 p.m. A.J. Epenesa returns to the Bills on a two-year deal, .Commanders get a linebacker boost5:29 p.m. Former Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvvu is set to join the Washington Commanders on a three-year, $36 million deal, . He totaled 125 total tackles last season.Chargers add former Seahawks TE Will Di sly5:29 p.m. Will Di sly agreed to a three-year, $14 million contract with the Chargers, . The tight end will have $10 million guaranteed.Greg Gaines returns to Tampa Bay5:23 p.m. The Buccaneers are resigning Greg Gaines to a one-year deal, .Cardinals ink Justin Jones to three-year deal5:20 p.m. The Cardinals sign defensive tackle Justin Jones to a three-year, $30.1 million deal with $19.75 million guaranteed, .Will Lutz switches up on Dolphins, remains with Broncos5:04 p.m. Will Lutz decides against signing with the Jaguars as previously reported. He will remain in Denver on a two-year deal, .49ers strengthen their defense with Leonard Floyd5:02 p.m. The 49ers add Leonard Floyd to an already strong defense, . The deal is two years, $20 million with $12 million guaranteed. The linebacker recorded 10.5 sacks and 21 tackles last season and has had at least nine sacks in each of the past four seasons.Giants resign linebacker Carter Coughlin4:50 p.m. Carter Coughlin will remain with the New York Giants, .Jaguars sign All-Pro special teams player Devin Duvernay4:46 p.m. Devin Duvernay joins the Jaguars on a two-year, $8.5 million contract. He can earn up to $12.5 million, .Raiders find their quarterback in Gardner Minshew4:44 p.m. The Raiders add a quarterback, but it's not Justin Fields. Gardner Minshew agrees to a two-year, $25 million deal, including $15 million guaranteed, with the Raiders, .Texans add Mike Ford to their secondary corps4:40 p.m. The Texans sign another defensive back in Mike Ford, on a two-year, $4.5 million contract, .Bengals improve secondary with Geno Stone signing4:27 p.m. The Bengals are signing Geno Stone, one of the top safeties in this free agency cla s, . Stone was second in the NFL with seven interceptions last season. that it's a two-year deal worth $15 million with a $6 million signing bonus.Gus Edwards joins the Chargers backfield4:22 p.m. Gus Edwards is set to replace Austin Ekeler in Los Angeles. The Chargers signed the former Ravens running back to a two-year contract, . Edwards ran for a career-high 810 yards last season.Edwards' deal is worth $6.5 million with $3.375 million guaranteed, .Grove Stewart to remain with Colts4:21 p.m. Indianapolis is keeping Grover Stewart on its defensive line. The DT agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with the Colts, .Steelers sign punter Cameron Johnston4:14 p.m. The first punter of free agency is off the board. The Steelers signed Cameron Johnston to replacePre sley Harvin, who was recently released, .Giants replace Saquon Barkley with Devin Singletary4:10 p.m.The Giants found their replacement at running back in Devin Singletary. The 26-year-old will make $16.5 million acro s three seasons after posting a career-high 898 rushing yards, . Singletary can earn up to $19.5 million in this deal.Texans bolster defense with veteran Denico Autry4:02 p.m. The Houston Texans are signing Denico Autry to a two-year, $20 million deal Carson Soucy Jersey with $10.5 million guaranteed, Autry recorded 11.5 sacks last year at 33 years old.Packers sign Xavier McKinney to four-year contract4 p.m. The Packers make another big splash in free agency, signing former Giants safety Xavier McKinney, . The deal is a four-year, $68 million contract.Texans signJeffOkudah to one-year deal3:49 p.m. The Texans are adding to their secondary unit with 25-year-old JeffOkudah.Okudah agreed to a one-year, $4.75 million deal with $2.5 million guaranteed, . the deal includes a $1.5 million signing bonus.Panthers sign guard Robert Hunt to $100 million contract3:25 p.m. Bryce Young is going to get some serious protection. The Panthers have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract with guard Robert Hunt, . that deal features $63 million in guarantees.Cardinals add to defense with Bilal Nichols3:22 p.m. The Cardinals are another team bolstering their defense early in free agency. Defensive tackle Bilal Nichols has agreed to sign a three-year, $21 million that features $14.4 million guaranteed, .Vikings sign another defensive standout in Blake Cashman3:19 p.m. Another defensive player added to Minnesota. The Vikings have reportedly agreed to sign linebacker Blake Cashman to a three-year contract that will be worth up to $25.5 million, .Packers cut Aaron Jones3:12 p.m. One running back in, another out in Green Bay. Aaron Jones has reportedly been released from the Packers nearly an hour after news broke Green Bay would be signing Josh Jacobs, .Vikings sign Andrew Van Ginkel to multi-year deal2:52 p.m. The Vikings are staying active adding to their defense. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel is set to sign a two-year, $20 million contract with Minnesota, . The contract includes $14 million guaranteed.Giants improve o-line with Jon Runyan signing2:52 p.m. The Giants might have lost their star running back, but they're still looking to improve the protection of the offensive backfield. They have reportedly agreed to sign former Packers guard Jon Runyan to a three-year, $30 million deal that includes $17 million guaranteed, .Cardinals sign Sean Murphy-Bunting2:46 p.m. The Cardinals are bolstering their defense. cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting has signed a contract with Arizona. The deal is three years, $25.5 million with $17.5 million guaranteed, .Antonio Gibson heads to Patriots2:42 p.m. Another running back off the market. Former Commander running back Antonio Gibson has reportedly reach an agreement with the Patriots on a contract, . The three-year deal is worth $11.25 million, .Eagles land star Saquon Barkley with huge deal2:42 p.m. Saquon Barkley is staying in the NFC East, but he's changing uniforms. Barkley has reportedly signed a three-year, $37.75 million deal that could reach $46.75 million total, . The deal has $26 million fully guaranteed.Kirk Cousins headed to Falcons in ma sive contract2:27 p.m. The big quarterback is off the market. Kirk Cousins will sign a four-year deal to join the Falcons, . Cousins told the Vikings Sunday night he wanted to test free agency, and did not take long on Monday to agree to terms with Atlanta.Jaguars land kicker Wil Lutz2:19 p.m. Another kicker is off the market. Former Broncos and Saints kicker Wil Lutz will reportedly sign a three-year contract with the Jaguars, . Lutz replaces Brandon McManus, another former Bronco kicker who took his talents to Florida.Panthers cut safety Vonn Bell2:13 p.m. Vonn Bell was a major defensive sign for the Panthers in 2023, when they inked him to a three-year, $22.5 million deal. He is now going to be released, .Bryce Huff lands with Eagles2:08 p.m. The Eagles are set to sign Jets pa s rusher Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. That will make Huff the highest-paid, non-quarterback undrafted free agent in NFL history.Jets free-agent DE Bryce Huff is signing a three-year, $51.1 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles once free agency opens, per sources. The deal will make Huff the highest-paid non-QB undrafted free agent in NFL history, per sources. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Huff had 10 sacks in 2023 despite never starting a game for the Jets. He could total more if the Eagles utilize him in an expanded role. His contract suggests they will.Packers sign Josh Jacobs in stunning deal2:07 p.m. Here's a surprise: Josh Jacobs is signing with the Packers in free agency, per . He will team up with Aaron Jones and create one of the league's best one-two backfield punches. Jacobs had 805 yards and six touchdowns for the Raiders in 2023.Jacobs' deal is four years, $48 million, . He gets a $12.5 million .Rams load up with Jonah Jackson, Colby Parkinson2:02 p.m. The Rams are making two key signings. They are adding left guard Jonah Jackson on a three-year, $51 million deal per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and are also signing tight end Colby Parkinson to a three-year deal worth $22.5 million per ESPN's Adam Schefter.The have agreed to terms with G Jonah Jackson on a three-year, $51 million deal with $34 million guaranteed, sources say.A big payday for Jackson, who will join the recently re-signed Kevin Dotson as L.A. pours big money into the middle of their offensive line. Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) Seahawks free-agent TE Colby Parkinson intends to sign a three-year, $22.5 million deal including $15.5 million guaranteed with the Los Angeles Rams, per sources. Before playing at Stanford, Parkinson attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California, which is right Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Jackson started all 57 of the games that he played for the Lions after being a third-round pick in 2020 and made the Pro Bowl in 2021. The Rams have emphasized improving their blocking over the last year, and Jackson will join Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson to form a stellar interior trio.Meanwhile, Parkinson posted 25 catches in back-to-back seasons and served as a steady, well-rounded player for the Seahawks. He should be a steady starter in Los Angeles and a nice fill-in for Tyler Higbee, who is coming off a torn ACL.Jaguars add Darnell Savage to defense2 p.m. The Jaguars are signing safety Darnell Savage to a three-year deal, per . Savage spent the first five years of his career with the Packers and averaged 53 tackles, eight pa s defenses and two interceptions per 17 games played during his career. the contract is three years, $21 million with 12.5 million guaranteed.The Jaguars already signed wide receiver Gabe Davis to a three-year deal earlier in the day.Commanders sign Tyler Biadasz1:52 p.m. Dan Quinn continues to poach his former players and bring them to Washington. The Commanders are expected to sign center Tyler Biadasz, per . Biadasz appeared in 61 games (53 starts) with the Cowboys and made the Pro Bowl in 2022.Bengals bring Drew Sample back on 3-year deal1:50 p.m. Drew Sample's deal with the Bengals is worth $10.5 million over three years, per .Giants bring back special teams standout Gunner Olszewski1:42 p.m. Return man and wide receiver Gunner Olszewski is re-signing with the Giants on a one-year deal, per . Olszewski averaged 11.9 yards per punt return last season while in New York.Jags to pay Davis $39 million over three years1:36 p.m. Gabe Davis' contract with the Jaguars is a three-year deal worth $39 million, per . It could be worth as much as $50 million if Davis reaches certain incentives.Cowboys not expected to pay top dollar on RBs1:33 p.m. The Cowboys are losing Tony Pollard to free agency, and it seems like that was by design. They aren't expected to pay up for top-tier running backs in free agency, per CBS Sports' Josina Anderson. They will consider signing a player but not for top-market value.My understanding is the are not currently expected to be at the top of the RB market compensation-wise in free agency.Dallas is expected to continue to survey the market within their range, & of course within the Draft accordingly. JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) Commanders bringing in Dorance Armstrong from Dallas1:31 p.m. Dan Quinn is bringing one of his Cowboys to Washington. The Commanders are expected to sign Dorance Armstrong, per . Armstrong had 7.5 sacks in 2023 and has been a strong rotational edge rusher in Quinn's defenses over the last three seasons (21 sacks over three years).Armstrong is expected to sign a three-year contract worth up to $45 million, . Armstrong racked up 7.5 sacks in 2023, a year removed from his career-best 8.5 in 2022.Bills bringing back CB Cam Lewis1:27 p.m. The Bills are re-signing cornerback Cam Lewis to a two-year deal worth $4 million, per .Raiders sign Christian Wilkins to huge contract1:25 p.m. Christian Wilkins cashed in big-time in free agency. The former Dolphins defensive tackle is signing with the Raiders and will make $110 million over four years, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. A whopping $84.75 million of Wilkins' deal is guaranteed.Splash: One of the top free agents is off the market, as star DT Christian Wilkins is headed to the , sources say.He gets a 4-year deal worth $110M base value that includes $84.75M guaranteed in a contract done by of . Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Jaguars add to offense with Gabe Davis1:24 p.m. The Jaguars have agreed to terms with Gabe Davis, but that doesn't mean they are out on Calvin Ridley. They would like to sign both, per Jeff Howe of The Athletic.The Jaguars have agreed to terms with WR Gabe Davis, but they're still hoping to retain WR Calvin Ridley, per source. Ridley has generated plenty of attention. Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) It remains to be seen whether that is a realistic goal.1:20 p.m. The Jaguars are making a splash on the receiver market. They are signing former Bills wide-out Gabe Davis to a three-year deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Sources: The are signing WR Gabe Davis to a 3-year deal. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Davis logged 45 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023 with Josh Allen as his quarterback. Now, he'll look to establish himself as a top wideout for Trevor Lawrence.Titans improve o-line with Lloyd Cushenberry1:15 p.m. The Titans are adding a center to go with their new running back Tony Pollard. Lloyd Cushenberry will be heading to Tenne see, per . the deal is four years, $50 million.Broncos to sign Brandon Jones1:11 p.m. The Broncos are signing safety Brandon Jones to a three-year deal, per . Jones spent the first four seasons of his career with the Dolphins, totaling 238 tackles, eight sacks, nine pa s defenses, four forced fumbles and three interceptions with MiVikings re-sign offensive linemen1:07 p.m. The Vikings are re-signing offensive linemen David Que senberry and Blake Brandel, per .Eagles in on Saquon Barkley1:04 p.m. Saquon Barkley remains the biggest name on the running back market and the Eagles are considering paying $12 million annually for his services, per SNY's Connor Hughes. That's more than the Texans ($11 million) are offering, but the Giants remain in on their star runner too.There are increased rumblings that the are willing to go north of $12 million annually for Saquon Barkley, per sources. That's higher than the , which is believed to be near $11 million.This would be quite the splash for Howie Roseman.The sentiment was always Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) Tony Pollard turns down Cowboys, Giants, Vikings interest12:55 p.m. Tony Pollard evidently had options in free agency. The Cowboys, Giants and Vikings were all interested in his services, per The Athletic's Dianna Ru sini. The Titans deal was the most lucrative, so Pollard took it.The Dallas Cowboys were in on RB Tony Pollard. The Giants and Vikings had their eye on him too. He took the bigger payday with Tenne see, per sources. Dianna Ru sini (@DMRu sini) Packers cut veteran David Bakhtiari12:52 p.m. Long-time Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari posted a goodbye to Green Bay on X (formerly Twitter) after the team released him. He is now a free agent. Perhaps he'll call up Aaron Rodgers to see if he can help fortify the Jets' shaky offensive line.A lot of emotion in this. I just want to say THANK YOU Green Bay. Thank you for the last 11 years. Its been a hell of a run. I always wanted to raise a Lombardi on Lombardi avenue, but I will never complain. I gave it my all. I always gave it my best no matter the circumstance David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) Titans land Tony Pollard on 3-year deal12:47 p.m. Tony Pollard's deal with the Titans is worth $24 million over three years, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. That's almost identical to what D'Andre Swift is making with the Bears.Compensation update: Titans are giving former Cowboys running back a three-year, $24 millon deal, per source. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 12:42 p.m. The Titans are expected to sign Tony Pollard in free agency, per KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson. Derrick Henry is a free agent so Pollard would presumably be the front end of a one-two punch with Tyjae Spears in new head coach Brian Callahan's offense. are expected to sign running back Tony Pollard, per a league source Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) Vikings land Jonathan Greenard12:39 p.m. One of the top defensive free agents is coming off the board. The Vikings are expected to sign Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to a four-year deal, per . Greenard's deal is worth $76 million with $42 million guaranteed, .Greenard totaled a career-high 12.5 sacks last season for the Texans and has 23 in 48 career games.Dion Dawkins signs extension to stay in Buffalo12:23 p.m. Dion Dawkins signed a three-year extension with the Bills worth $60.5 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. This makes him the fourth-highest-paid tackle in the NFL.Bills three-time Pro-Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins is signing a three-year, $60.5 million extension, per sources. The deal is expected to make Dawkins the fourth highest-paid tackle in the league. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Dawkins has been a stalwart left tackle for the Bills, so the deal makes sense. He scared Bills fans moments before the extension was announced claiming that his time in Buffalo was over but it appears that may have been a harmle s prank. Dion Dawkins (@DDawkins66) Yall are cra why would ever Leave Buffalo im never leaving guy Im buffalo for life Dion Dawkins (@DDawkins66) Bears sign D'Andre Swift to start free-agency12:12 p.m. D'Andre Swift is joining the Bears. The former Eagles running back agreed to a three-year deal worth $24 million to go to Chicago, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.The are expected to sign former starting RB DAndre Swift as their new starting running back, per me and .He gets a 3-year, $24M deal. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) reports that Swift's deal contains $15.3 million in guarantees and may actually be worth up to $24.5 million.49ers re-sign Brandon Allen12:10 p.m. The 49ers are re-signing quarterback Brandon Allen, per . Allen was the team's third-string quarterback in 2023 behind Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold, who is also a free agent.Pre-free agency rumors12:09 p.m. The Jaguars and Patriots are among the teams expected to make a push to sign wide receiver Calvin Ridley, per . Ridley recorded 76 catches for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns last season in his first action since 2021.Now that Calvin Ridley is set to be a free agent, the and are expected to make pushes for him. The and also could be in the WR market. Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) 12:06 p.m. Demario Davis is staying with the Saints through the 2015 season. The 35-year-old linebacker reworked his one-year deal and turned it into a two-year pact worth $17.25 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.Saints LB Demario Davis reworked the final year of his deal that had no guarantees, replacing it with a two-year, $17.25 million deal that includes $13.25M fully guaranteed, per source. Davis is 35 years old and now figures to finish his career in New Orleans. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 12:04 p.m. The Eagles and Texans have "strong interest" in Giants running back Saquon Barkley, per Dianna Ru sini of The Athletic. Barkley has averaged 1,289 yards and nine touchdowns per 17 games played over the last two seasons despite playing behind the Giants' below-average offensive line.The Eagles and Texans are expected to have strong interest in signing running back Saquon Barkley, per sources Dianna Ru sini (@DMRu sini) 12:01 p.m. The Bears are expected to target D'Andre Swift in free agency, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Swift racked up 1,049 yards and five touchdowns on the ground last season and was one of the league's most explosive running backs.Bears are expected to make a major push to land Eagles free-agent RB DAndre Swift, per sources. He is expected to be a primary Chicago target with free agency now open. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Noon The NFL's so-called "legal tampering" period begins now. Expect a flurry of reported signing to trickle in over the next few hours.11:39 a.m. Mike Onwenu is one of the most versatile linemen on the free agent market and is expected to have numerous suitors including the Titans, Giants, Ravens and Commanders, per Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal.Mike Onwenu will be a very popular man when the clock strikes 12, per multiple league sources. Titans, Giants, Ravens and Commanders among those believed to be involved. Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) 11:27 a.m. The Colts signed their top receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to a three-year extension, per Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. Pittman will make $71.5 million with $46 million guaranteed over the length of the deal.BREAKING: The and star WR Michael Pittman Jr. have agreed to a 3-year deal worth up to $71.5M with $46M guaranteed, sources tell .One of the NFLs top young wideouts is secure long-term in Indy. Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) Pittman recorded 109 catches for 1,152 yards and four touchdowns for the Colts in 2023. He is the second Colts player to be extended Monday along with linebacker Zaire Franklin.11:20 a.m. The Vikings remain a po sibility to bring back Kirk Cousins, however, the quarterback is going to at least test free agency. The Falcons and Broncos are two teams tied to the veteran QB, according to the NFL Network's Tom Peli sero. He said that a Cousins' decision is expected "very quickly."Where is Kirk Cousins headed? has the latest NFL Network (@nflnetwork) 11:15 a.m. The Buccaneers' new deal for kicker Chase McLaughlin is a three-year deal worth $12.3 million, according to t.11 a.m. The Eagles are locking down a key part of their offensive line. Philadelphia has signed offensive guard Landon Dickerson to a four-year extension worth $84 million, per .He is set to play the final year of his rookie deal in 2024, but is now tied to Philadelphia through the 2028 season.10:58 a.m. The Raiders are making an effort to keep Josh Jacobs and have provided him with what they believe to be fair offers, per . The Colts are in a similar boat with Zack Mo s, though he is expected to have "multiple suitors" that may be willing to pay him more than Indianapolis.From , as we draw closer to the legal negotiating period, on the having competition from the for Kirk Cousins, the lurking on Saquon Barkley and more on the RB market. Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) 10:51 a.m. More kicker news: the Buccaneers are bringing back Chase McLaughlin on a three-year deal, per . Financial details of the contract weren't immediately disclosed.10:49 a.m. The Broncos may be in the quarterback market, but they aren't expected to chase Kirk Cousins, per The Athletic's Dianna Ru sini. The team enters 2024 free agency with just over $28 million in cap space, per .While the Denver Broncos had some conversations about the po sibility of going after QB Kirk Cousins, they are not going to be pursuing him if he hits free agency, per sources. Dianna Ru sini (@DMRu sini) 10:42 a.m. Greg Zuerlein is rejoining the Jets for the 2024 NFL season. He signed a two-year deal worth $8.4 million to stay in New York, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The and K Greg Zuerlein have reached an agreement on a 2-year deal for $8.4M, per me and . A nice pay raise for the kicker. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Zuerlein has made 86.7 percent of his field goals with the Jets and is a rock-solid 11 of 17 from 50-plus yards.10:33 a.m. Kirk Cousins is going to be a free agent. He won't sign an extension before the "legal tampering" window begins and is expected to talk to the Falcons as soon as that opens, per .Kirk Cousins will hit free agency and begin discu sions with Atlanta as soon as the tampering window opens in 90 minutes, per sources. Dianna Ru sini (@DMRu sini) 10:27 a.m. A minor re-signing: the Cardinals are bringing back Trystan Colon to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million, per .10:07 a.m. Tee Higgins has requested a trade away from the Bengals, per . The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins earlier in the offseason but haven't discu sed a long-term extension with him since March 2023.Bengals franchise WR Tee Higgins has requested a trade, per sources. Higgins loves Cincinnati and hoped to be with the team long term, but is disappointed that the team has not had any talks about a long-term contract extension since March 2023. Hes ready to move on to a new Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 9:43 a.m. The Patriots plan to release special teams ace Chris Board this week, per . Board appeared in 17 games last season, made 10 tackles and was a favorite of former head coach Bill Belichick.9:37 a.m. The Panthers are re-signing veteran cornerback Troy Hill on a one-year deal, per .9:32 a.m. The Patriots are in the market for a new quarterback and are expected to show an interest in Jacoby Bri sett, per Chad Graff of The Athletic. Bri sett was originally a third-round pick by the Patriots in 2016 and has completed 61.3 percent of his career pa ses for 10,574 yards, 51 touchdowns and 23 interceptions during his career.Its been an obvious connection since Alex Van Pelt was named Patriots OC, but the Pats interest in Jacoby Bri sett is real.Expect him to be one of the Patriots first calls when negotiations can begin at noon. Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) 9:23 a.m. Saquon Barkley is one of the biggest names available in NFL free agency for 2024. He is expected to have several teams interested in him, and the Eagles should be one of them, .Saquon Barkley grew up about an hour outside of Philadelphia. He starred at Penn State. Keep an eye on the Eagles when that negotiating window opens.Peli sero also referenced the Ravens and Titans as teams looking to dip into the veteran running back market.8:34 a.m. The Lions are keeping starting right guard Graham Glasgow on a three-year deal worth up to $20 million, per .Lions are re-signing guard Graham Glasgow to a 3-year, $20 million deal that includes $9.5 million guaranteed, per source. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Glasgow appeared in all 17 games last season and made 15 starts for Detroit. graded him as the eighth-best guard in the NFL, so retaining him was a priority for the Lions, especially with left guard Jonah Jackson set to be a free agent as well.8:29 a.m. Mitch Morse has a new home. The former Bills center inked a two-year, $10.5 million deal with $7 million guaranteed to join the Jaguars, per . The Jaguars started 2022 third-round pick Luke Fortner at center last season so Morse may be competition or veteran depth behind the soon-to-be 26-year-old.The have agreed to terms with C Mitch Morse on a two-year, $10.5 million deal with $7 million guaranteed, sources tell me and . Morse, released by the last week, reunites with Doug Pederson, his offensive coordinator with the . Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) 8:23 a.m. It seems like Kirk Cousins is going to hit free agency barring a last-minute agreement with the Vikings. Minnesota is among the teams interested in signing him with the Falcons serving as major competition, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport."It does seem like the Minnesota Vikings are still working, still trying to see if there's somehow, some way they can get Kirk Cousins to stay," Rapoport said. "He's always going to maximize, always going to take the biggest deal, but the clock is ticking for the Vikings. If it's not Cousins, they're going to have to pivot to Plan B."From : Ru sell Wilson lands with the , the are still working on Kirk Cousins, and Baker Mayfield stays home. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) 8:09 a.m. The Colts gave linebacker Zaire Franklin a three-year extension worth $31.26 million hours before free agency, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Franklin still had a year left on the three-year, $10 million deal he signed with the Colts in 2022 but earned a raise after recording a career-high 179 tackles and six pa s defenses in 2023.Colts are signing linebacker Zaire Franklin to a 3-year $31.26 million contract extension. The deal was confirmed by his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 1011:41 p.m. Wilson with the Steelers, taking one of the top quarterback names off the free agent market early. The veteran quarterback announced the move on X (formerly Twitter) as reports began to come out about his decision.Year 13. Grateful. Ru sell Wilson (@DangeRu sWilson) 10:33 p.m. The defensive tackle market will have one major name added to it. The 49ers reportedly could not get Arik Armstead to take a pay cut, and instead opted to release him.Source: The 49ers approached Arik Armstead about accepting a significant pay cut from his scheduled salary of $17.41 million. He declined, so the 49ers are set to release him and he will become a free agent. Matt Maiocco (Threads @maiocconbcs) (@MaioccoNBCS) 9:10 p.m. Kendrick Bourne is coming back to the Patriots. He has reportedly signed a three-year, $33 million contract with New England, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.WR Kendrick Bourne is re-signing a three-year deal worth up to $33 million with the New England Patriots, per his agent at . Bourne is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered last season. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 7:24 p.m. Cousins will not be signing a contract before free agency opens. He will instead be hitting free agency and testing the open market, with his agent reportedly informing the Vikings of his decision Sunday night, per NFL Network's Tom Peli sero. Cousins has reportedly not ruled out re-signing with Minnesota.The and Kirk Cousins remain in communication, but it appears the four-time Pro Bowl QB will test the free-agent market, which opens at noon ET on Monday. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) 5:24 p.m. Andre James is returning to the Raiders. The two parties agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $24 million with $16 million in guarantees, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The and C Andre James have a 3-year deal for him to remain in Las Vegas, sources tell me and .James gets $24M over 3 years with $16M guaranteed in a contract done by agents , , and . Roughly $10M in year 1. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) 4:58 p.m. The Buccaneers managed to keep Baker Mayfield from hitting free agency. They re-signed Mayfield to a three-year deal worth up to $115 million, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Sources: The are closing in on a deal with QB Baker Mayfield, helping Tampa Bay become home for their starter. He gets a 3-year deal worth $100M with $50M guaranteed.The Bucs continue to work on keep their core. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Mayfield led the Buccaneers to the NFC divisional round in their first year without Tom Brady and threw for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions while playing on a one-year deal.4:23 p.m. The Chargers are listening to trade offers on their top two receivers, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and top pa s rushers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, per Albert Breer of The MMQB. The Chargers have negative $21 million in cap space as of Breer's report.The Chargers have had exploratory trade talks on OLBs Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack (as said), and WRs Mike Williams and Keenan Allen. Allen appears to be least likely to be moved, but they're listening on all of them.It all, of course, relates to their cap situation. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) 3:24 p.m. The Bears are signing former Titans and Eagles safety Kevin Byard to a two-year, $15 million deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Byard had a career-high 122 tackles in 2023 and will be asked to replace Eddie Jackson, who was a cap casualty in Chicago during the offseason.Source: The are signing All-Pro S Kevin Byard to a 2-year deal worth $15M base. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) 12:35 p.m. Fletcher Cox is retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons. The Eagles lost Jason Kelce to retirement earlier in the offseason, so they now have gaps to fill on both sides of the trenches.11:07 a.m. The Patriots traded quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 2024 sixth-round pick. Jones gets a fresh start after a couple of rocky seasons in New England. He was benched in favor of Bailey Zappe in 2023 after completing 64.9 percent of his pa ses for 2,120 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.Trade: Patriots are finalizing a deal to send QB Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, sources tell ESPN. The trade cannot be proce sed until the new league year begins Wednesday and he pa ses a physical. The two sides were discu sing a 6th-round pick, per sources.Jones was Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 910:41 p.m. Chris Jones agreed to an extension with the Chiefs that will keep him in Kansas City for five seasons. The and All-Pro DT Chris Jones have a blockbuster deal to keep him in KC, per his agents . The top free agent is off the market and a huge move for the champs. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) The full details of the deal weren't revealed, but Jones is expected to get the highest-ever contract for a defensive tackle and $95 million in guarantees.9:32 p.m. The Broncos cut Justin Simmons earlier in the offseason, but they kept one of their other top safeties, PJ Locke, on a two-year deal worth up to $7 million, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Source: The are bringing back one of their own, signing safety PJ Locke to a 2-year deal worth $7M base and a max value of $9M.Justin Simmons out, Locke is back. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) 12:30 p.m. The Browns have made another receiver trade. They acquired Jerry Jeudy from the Broncos for fifth- and sixth-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Cleveland acquired both Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore via trade and will now hope that Jeudy, a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, will be invigorated by a change of scenery.The two picks are 2024 5th- and 6th-round picks, per source. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 11:35 a.m. Brandon Graham is returning to the Eagles for a 15th season. The 2010 first-round pick out of Michigan has 73 sacks in 195 career games and should continue as a good rotational edge player despite entering his age-36 season.Eagles are re-signing Brandon Graham to a one-year extension, ensuring that the 35-year-old defensive end returns to Philadelphia for a 15th season. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) NFL free agency rumors, trade rumorsVikings, Falcons among the favorites to land Kirk CousinsDate:March 10Source: The Vikings and Falcons appear to be the top teams in the running for Kirk Cousins. Fowler reports that the Falcons are a "major threat" to sign Cousins but a Vikings source told the ESPN reporter, "We're not out of it."Cousins' decision figures to come early in NFL free agency and could influence other quarterback signings, so fans should know expeditiously whether the Vikings will be running it back for another season or if the Falcons will be gearing up for an NFC South title run.Bears waiting on Kirk Cousins before trading Justin FieldsDate:March 10Source: The Bears are likely to select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick, but they "did not find the market they were hoping to find for Fields" in potential trades. That may force them to wait and see where some of the top quarterback targets like Cousins land before a true trade partner emerges.Eagles listening to trade calls on EDGE Josh SweatDate:March 9Source: The Eagles are listening to trade calls on edge rusher Josh Sweat, who has 35 career sacks including 25 in his three seasons as a full-time starter. The Eagles saw Fletcher Cox retire and are permitting Haason Reddick to seek a trade, so Philadelphia's defensive line rotation could look a lot different in 2024 than it did in '23 (even with Brandon Graham returning for a 15th season).Best NFL free agents by positionHere's a list of the top NFL free agents still available,:QuarterbacksKirk Cousins, VikingsRu sell Wilson, BroncosRyan Tannehill, TitansGardner Minshew, ColtsJameis Winston, SaintsJacoby Bri sett, CommandersTyrod Taylor, GiantsTyler Huntley, RavensJoe Flacco, BrownsJosh Dobbs, VikingsCarson Wentz, RamsSam Darnold, 49ersDrew Lock, SeahawksMarcus Mariota, EaglesRunning backsSaquon Barkley, GiantsJosh Jacobs, RaidersDerrick Henry, TitansTony Pollard, CowboysAustin Ekeler, ChargersD'Andre Swift, EaglesZack Mo s, ColtsA.J. Dillon, PackersDevin Singletary, TexansJK Dobbins, RavensGus Edwards, RavensWide receiversMichael Pittman Jr., Colts (franchise-tagged)Mike Evans, Buccaneers (re-signed for 2 years, $52 million)Tee Higgins, Bengals (franchise-tagged)Marquise Brown, CardinalsCalvin Ridley, JaguarsTyler Boyd, BengalsDarnell Mooney, BearsCurtis Samuel, CommandersGabe Davis, BillsDJChark, PanthersKendrick Bourne, PatriotsOdell Beckham Jr., RavensMichael Thomas, SaintsK.J. Osborn, VikingsJosh Reynolds, LionsNick Westbrook-Ikhine, TitansNelson Agholor, Ravens (re-signed for 1 year)Tight endsDalton Schultz, Texans (re-signed for 3 years, $36 million)Hunter Henry, Patriots (re-signed)Gerald Everett, ChargersNoah Fant, SeahawksDrew Sample, BengalsMike Gesicki, PatriotsAustin Hooper, RaidersRobert Tonyan, BearsIrv Smith Jr., BengalsOffensive tacklesTyron Smith, CowboysTrent Brown, PatriotsMike Onwenu, PatriotsMekhi Becton, JetsJonah Williams, BengalsJermaine Eluemenor, RaidersDonovan Smith, ChiefsGuardsRobert Hunt, DolphinsKevin Dotson, RamsKevin Zeitler, RavensJonah Jackson, LionsEzra Cleveland, JaguarsDalton Risner, VikingsJon Runyan, PackersDamien Lewis, SeahawksCody Whitehair, BearsCentersConnor Williams, DolphinsAndre James, RaidersAndrew Brewer, TitansLloyd Cushenberry, BroncosColeman Shelton, RamsTyler Biadasz, CowboysEdge rushersJosh Allen, Jaguars (franchise-tagged)Danielle Hunter, VikingsJonathan Greenard, TexansBryce Huff, JetsBrian Burns, Panthers (franchise-tagged)Chase Young, 49ersJadeveon Clowney, RavensJosh Uche, PatriotsAndrew Van Ginkel, DolphinsLeonard Floyd, BillsZa'Darius Smith, BrownsDorance Armstrong, CowboysBrandon Graham, EaglesMike Danna, ChiefsDefensive tacklesChris Jones, Chiefs (re-signed)Justin Madubuike, Ravens (franchise-tagged)Christian Wilkins, DolphinsDenico Autry, TitansD.J. Reader, BengalsMaurice Hurst, BrownsLeonard Williams, SeahawksGrover Stewart, ColtsSheldon Rankins, TexansDaQuan Jones, BillsTeair Tart, TitansFletcher Cox, Eagles (retired)Calais Campbell, FalconsRaekwon Davis, DolphinsQuinton Jefferson, JetsJavon Kinlaw, 49ersShelby Harris, SeahawksLinebackersFrankie Luvu, PanthersPatrick Queen, RavensTyrel Guillaume Brisebois Jersey Dodson, BillsLavonte David, BuccaneersBobby Wagner, SeahawksJordan Hicks, VikingsJordyn Brooks, SeahawksDevin White, BuccaneersDrue Tranquill, ChiefsJosey Jewell, BroncosBlake Cashman, TexansWilie Gay, ChiefsAzeez Al-Shaair, TitansCornerbacksL'Jarius Sneed, Chiefs (franchise-tagged)Jaylon Johnson, Bears (franchise-tagged)Steven Nelson, TexansKendall Fuller, CowboysChidobe Awuzie, BengalsStephon Gilmore, CowboysKenny Moore II, ColtsXavien Howard, DolphinsAdoree' Jackson, GiantsSafetiesAntoine Winfield Jr., Buccaneers (franchise-tagged)Kamren Curl, CommandersKyle Dugger, Patriots (transition-tagged)Xavier McKinney, GiantsGeno Stone, RavensJordan Whitehead, JetsJordan Fuller, RamsJulian Blackmon, ColtsC.J. Gardner-Johnson, LionsEddie Jackson, BearsKickersKa'imi Fairbairn, TexansWil Lutz, BroncosChase McLaughlin, BuccaneersBrandon McManus, JaguarsGreg Joseph, VikingsGreg Zuerlein, JetsNick Folk, PatriotsPuntersTommy Townsend, ChiefsJake Bailey, DolphinsCameron Johnston, TexansRigoberto Sanchez, ColtsCorey Bojorquez, BrownsLong snappersJames Winchester, ChiefsAaron Brewer, CardinalsMorgan Cox, TitansJ.J. Jansen, Panthers