Report: Aaron Rodgers draws interest from AFC playoff team
Aaron Rodgers may not be the most sought-after quarterback in free agency, but the former NFL MVP seems to be drawing interest from more than one team. The New York Giants have been the team most often linked to Rodgers this offseason, but a new potential suitor has seemingly entered
Welcome to 2025 free agency
Free agency begins at noon ET on Monday. There’s often confusion about when it starts. The new league year doesn’t launch until Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Before the NFL created an early negotiating window (in response to rampant tampering which remains rampant), everything started when the new league year
Sean McVay shares funny detail about his recruitment of Davante Adams
The Los Angeles Rams added a top wide receiver on Sunday when they agreed to a deal with Davante Adams, and Sean McVay says he had to make some long-distance calls to help get the job done. Adams has reportedly agreed to join the Rams on a two-year, $46M contract
Steelers considering signing Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is under consideration to be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. Rodgers has emerged as a quarterback option in Pittsburgh and the two are expected to talk about the possibility, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Jets are moving on from Rodgers after two
Falcons, Jake Matthews Agree On Extension
Although the Michael Penix Jr. ascent no longer makes Jake Matthews a blindside blocker, the Falcons are planning for the veteran tackle to help guide the young quarterback during his rookie-contract years. Despite turning 33 earlier this year, Matthews has scored a fourth NFL contract. The Falcons are giving Matthews a
Patriots agree to trade Davon Godchaux to Saints
The Patriots gave veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to talk to other teams about a trade last month and that effort has worked out in a return to his home state. According to multiple reports, the Patriots have agreed to send Godchaux to the Saints. A 2026 seventh-round pick
Why WR Cooper Kupp is more expendable after Rams’ signing
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp returning to the Los Angeles Rams in 2025 seems even more unlikely after they added Davante Adams on Sunday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Rams are signing Adams to a two-year deal worth $46M annually, with $26M guaranteed. From a financial perspective, keeping both
Commanders re-sign P Tress Way
Tress Way’s long run as the punter in Washington is set to continue. JP Finlay of NBC Washington reports that Way has agreed to a new deal with the Commanders. It’s a one-year pact and the 2025 season will be Way’s 12th with the franchise. Way punted 50 times during
Patriots agree to deal with former Pro Bowl defender
Harold Landry was among the many veterans (including several edge rushers) released in recent cost-shedding moves. As a result, he was free to sign with an interested team at any time prior to the start of free agency. Landry has done just that. He and the Patriots have a three-year agreement
Sheldon Rankins agrees to one-year deal with Texans
The Texans are bringing back a familiar face for the 2025 season. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins has agreed to a one-year deal with the AFC South champions. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that it is worth $7 million. Rankins spent the 2023 season with the Texans and moved on to
Dolphins Interested In Joey Bosa; 49ers Moving Close To Deal?
The Dolphins, who have some familiarity with the Bosa family (albeit decades ago), have entered the mix for Joey Bosa. Although the free agent edge rusher may well join his brother in San Francisco, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini indicates the Dolphins are expected to show strong interest. Joey and Nick
Carlton Davis: I panicked in free agency last time, won’t settle for less this year
Several impending free agents have re-signed with their teams in the last few days, but cornerback Carlton Davis was not among them and it doesn’t sound like a return to the Lions is a likely outcome. Davis joined the Lions in a trade with the Buccaneers ahead of the 2024
Seahawks to re-sign key LB Ernest Jones
Another high-profile linebacker has avoided free agency. Ernest Jones has worked out a new Seahawks agreement in lieu of testing his market. This will be a three-year, $33M pact, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. $15M in guarantees is present, he adds. After being acquired via trade by the Seahawks,
Browns announce new Myles Garrett deal with statement that glosses over a few things
There are few problems that a gigantic pile of cash can’t solve. The Browns solved one of their biggest problems on Sunday, with a new contract for recently-disgruntled defensive end Myles Garrett. Now that Garrett is extremely gruntled again, the Browns have announced the extension that puts him under contract
Trey Smith Signs Chiefs Franchise Tender
It does not appear Trey Smith will consider a holdout. He signed his franchise tender Sunday, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. This will guarantee the Pro Bowl guard’s $23.4MM salary. The Chiefs naturally want this to be a placeholder, and an extension would reduce that $23.4MM cap hold. Kansas City did
Jarran Reed agrees to three-year deal with Seahawks
Teams looking for defensive tackle help in free agency can cross Jarran Reed’s name off their lists. Reed has agreed to re-sign with the Seahawks ahead of the start of the free agency negotiating window on Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that it is a three-year deal worth up
Broncos to re-sign backup QB to two-year deal
After seeing their Bo Nix draft choice create considerable promise, the Broncos relegated Jarrett Stidham from a starter competition to 17-game backup. But the team is planning to extend its Stidham partnership. Nix’s 2024 backup is staying in Denver, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. This will be Stidham’s second Broncos contract, after he
LB Nick Bolton staying in Kansas City on three-year deal
Nick Bolton won’t become a free agent after all. The Chiefs linebacker has agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million fully guaranteed at signing to remain in Kansas City, according to multiple reports. He was scheduled to become a free agent this week after playing out his
Raiders To Re-Sign DL Adam Butler
Adam Butler revived his career with the Raiders, who plucked him off the scrap heap after a 2022 season spent out of football. Despite arriving during the Raiders’ Patriot Way experiment, the ex-New England defensive lineman still has a place in Las Vegas. The Raiders are re-signing Butler on a
Broncos re-sign veteran defensive tackle D.J. Jones
D.J. Jones will stay with the Broncos rather than test free agency. Jones has agreed to re-sign with the Broncos, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR. The 30-year-old Jones played out the three-year contract he signed in Denver in 2022 and would have become a free agent this week, but
Sunday’s NFL transactions prove that money still matters
NFL players can say they want certain things from a team or their next destination, but Sunday’s series of moves should prove one thing matters most when it comes to deciding on a team. What, exactly is that one thing? To quote Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss: “Straight
Report: Lions to release Za’Darius Smith
Veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith’s time with the Lions is reportedly up. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Lions will release Smith. They will clear his entire $5.7275 million cap hit once the move is processed. The Lions traded a pair of draft picks to the Browns in order
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/9/25
With free agency less than 12 hours away, here are Sunday’s minor moves: Denver Broncos Minnesota Vikings Both players were set to be restricted free agents. With the low-end tender costing $3.26MM this year, neither team appeared likely to tender their respective RFAs. Fraboni was not set to be tendered,
Ernest Jones agrees to three-year deal to stick with Seahawks
Another linebacker is staying put instead of heading to free agency. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Ernest Jones has agreed to a three-year contract to stay with the Seahawks. The initial report indicates Jones’ deal is worth $33 million with $15 million guaranteed. Jones, 25, was traded to
Steelers improve WR room with big-time trade
DK Metcalf is on the move on the eve of free agency in a blockbuster trade. The Seattle Seahawks are trading Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Steelers are giving up their 2025 second-round pick (52nd overall) to land the
Patriots sign Harold Landry – NBC Sports
It didn’t take pass rusher Harold Landry long to find a new team after the Titans cut him. The Patriots are signing Landry to a three-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The report says the deal includes $26 million guaranteed. The Titans cut Landry because of his
Seahawks To Contact Aaron Rodgers
Closely linked to Sam Darnold after trading Geno Smith, the Seahawks are obviously not certain to land him. The Vikings are not expected to bring Darnold back, pointing to the QB having interest in a newfound suitor, but Seattle will still need to pay up to land a player we
LB Jamien Sherwood agrees to a three-year deal to return to Jets
The linebacker market is about done already. Jamien Sherwood has become the latest to stay with his former team as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the linebacker has agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million fully guaranteed. Kansas City’s Nick Bolton, Philadelphia’s Zack Baun, Washington’s Bobby
Rams to sign three-time All-Pro WR Davante Adams
Davante Adams‘ West Coast aspirations are coming true. The Rams are bringing in the All-Pro wide receiver, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The Rams are giving the decorated receiver a two-year, $46M deal, Rapoport adds. He will see $26M guaranteed. This is quite the haul for a player who will be
Broncos agree to terms with QB Jarrett Stidham, LS Mitch Fraboni
The Broncos are bringing back backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, according to multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports it’s a two-year deal worth $12 million with $7 million guaranteed. Stidham likely would have found significant interest as a backup on the open market this week. Instead, he will stay
Bills Agree To Record-Setting Extension With Josh Allen
Josh Allen completed an MVP season but had seen his contract drop outside the top 10 at quarterback. That is no longer the case. As the Bills finish a stream of extensions, they have reached a new deal with Allen. Despite four seasons remaining on Allen’s $43MM-per-year extension, the Bills
Josh Allen gets a new deal, reportedly making him the NFL’s highest-paid player
As it turns out, Josh Allen’s recent agreement with Skydance Sports wasn’t his biggest contract of the week. The Bills have signed the 2024 NFL MVP to a new contract. It reportedly makes him the highest-paid player in the league. The contract ties Allen to the Bills through 2030. The
Bills make Allen highest-paid player with massive extension
The Buffalo Bills have spent the offseason re-signing core players to long-term contract extensions. None of them compare to the one they handed out on Sunday night. Not in terms of money, and certainly not in terms of importance. The Bills re-signed starting quarterback, and reining league MVP, Josh Allen
Cowboys agree to three-year deal with Markquese Bell
The Cowboys are keeping one of their own impending free agents off the market. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported and the team confirmed that they have agreed to terms on a new deal with safety Markquese Bell. Bell will sign a three-year deal with a max value of $12 million.
Broncos To Re-Sign DT D.J. Jones
11:25pm: The Broncos have their nose tackle locked up on a second contract, with DNVR Sports’ Zac Stevens reporting the deal is done. Fowler’s update turned out to be on-point, as 9News’ Mike Klis confirms it is a three-year, $39MM pact. Considering his run-oriented skillset, this represents a big win
Raiders agree to terms on a three-year deal with DT Adam Butler
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said at the Scouting Combine the team needs to re-sign every one of its defensive free agents. They have started trying to do just that. The Raiders have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Adam Butler on a three-year, $16.5 million deal with $11 million
Raiders to bring back key DT on three-year deal
Adam Butler is staying. The Las Vegas Raiders will re-sign the defensive tackle to a three-year deal with $16.5 million with $11 million guaranteed, according to NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport. It is a big get for the Raiders, who avoided Butler from hitting the free-agent market where he could
With Myles Garrett staying, what will the Browns do for a quarterback?
Three years ago, the Browns broke the bank to get Deshaun Watson in the fold. On Sunday, they broke the bank to keep Myles Garrett around. Now that Garrett will be staying, what will the Browns do for a quarterback? Even though Watson will be under contract through 2025 and
Free Agency Rumors: Raiders, Murphy, Holland, Jets, Dalman, Bears, Falcons, OL
Byron Murphy was on the 2023 market, but the four-year Cardinals starter settled for a midlevel two-year deal. After a productive Vikings run, the former No. 33 overall pick has set himself up for a second payday. On a market featuring a host of third-contract-seeking corners, Murphy may be in
Vikings agree to re-sign P Ryan Wright
The Vikings are retaining their punter. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Minnesota has agreed to a one-year deal with Ryan Wright. Pelissero notes the contract is worth $1.75 million. Wright can earn up to $2 million with incentives. Wright was slated to become a restricted free agent. Having joined
DK Metcalf trade puts extra pressure on Steelers to make quick QB decision
The NFL’s new league year starts Monday as free agency opens, but moves have already been made left and right ahead of that. One of those moves sent shockwaves through the league and multiple fan bases on Sunday night. The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly are acquiring wide receiver DK Metcalf from
TE John Bates agrees to re-sign with Commanders
The Commanders have re-signed a rotational piece of their offense. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, tight end John Bates has agreed to re-sign with Washington on a three-year deal. Bates, 27, was a Commanders fourth-round pick in 2021. he’s appeared in 67 games over the last four seasons, including
Commanders To Re-Sign TE John Bates
The Commanders certainly seem to approve of their 2024 tight end setup. After re-signing Zach Ertz, the team is keeping its blocking tight end as well. John Bates is sticking around, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, who notes the young Ertz complement is staying on a three-year deal. More to come.
Trey Smith signs the franchise tag
Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith has signed the franchise tag, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Smith will make $23.402 million fully guaranteed if he doesn’t sign a long-term deal before July 15. It makes him the highest-paid guard in the NFL, surpassing Philadelphia’s Landon Dickerson. The Chiefs, though, will
Could Steelers’ Metcalf acquisition push Pickens out of Pittsburgh?
After many failed attempts over the past year, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally got their big-play wide receiver on Sunday when they reportedly agreed to a trade to acquire DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks. Along with sending a second-round pick to Seattle, they reportedly are also giving Metcalf a new
Josh Allen gets four-year cash flow of $220 million, a record
The full details eventually will emerge regarding the new contract signed by Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Here’s one fact, per a source with knowledge of the deal: Allen’s deal sets the record for four-year cash flow at $220 million. The amount passes Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, whose four-year cash flow
Rams Sign WR Davante Adams
8:25pm: Adams’ deal contains an $8MM 2025 base salary and a $16MM number in 2026, per ESPN.com’s Sarah Barshop, who adds a more notable number due in March 2026. Adams will be due a $6MM roster bonus on Day 3 of the 2026 league year. While Adams’ 2025 base salary
Jake Matthews agrees to two-year extension with Falcons
Sunday’s been filled with news of contract extensions around the NFL and you can add Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews to the list. NFL Media reports that the Falcons and Matthews have agreed to a two-year contract extension. The deal is worth $45 million and includes $38 million in guaranteed
Raiders reportedly eyeing this CB as top target in free agency
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to be busy when NFL free agency kicks off on March 12. While the Raiders hope to re-sign their in-house defensive backs, it seems that the franchise also has Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy on its wish list. The Athletic’s Tashan Reed posted Sunday
With D.K. Metcalf in, what will the Steelers do with George Pickens?
Steelers receiver George Pickens didn’t have glowing things to say after the season-ending playoff loss to the Ravens. How’s he feeling now? With the Steelers giving D.K. Metcalf a four-year extension with a new-money average of $33 million, Pickens might find his own pickings slim as he enters a contract