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March 18th, 2025 at 11:02pm CST by Ely Allen As we continue to see new details come out for contracts on recent free agency deals, we’ll attempt to corral some of the more important pieces of information here. Specifically, here are some coming from two teams out of the NFC

The Green Bay Packers just don’t draft wide receivers in the first round of the NFL Draft. That’s a tried and true statement around Green Bay, so much so that it may as well be known as a fact. The last first-round pick the Packers used on a wide receiver

In what may be the least surprising free agency what-if in this year’s cycle, the Broncos were one of the teams in on Juwan Johnson. The veteran tight end confirmed (via ESPN.com’s Katherine Terrell) a Sean Payton reunion was on the table. The Broncos already employ two former Saints tight

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to believe that Aaron Rodgers would give them a better chance to win a Super Bowl next season than Russell Wilson, but one franchise legend clearly has his doubts about that. Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher shared some of his thoughts on the team’s big

As the pre-draft process has worn on, some things have become extremely clear while others have become increasingly muddled. After some early competition from Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward has easily established himself as the top passing option in this year’s draft class, and the closer we get

Although the New York Giants could still sign Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers, a new mock draft has them taking another high-profile quarterback.  In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Giants taking Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (6-foot-1, 212 pounds) with pick No. 3. On a Tuesday

Tuesday’s minor transactions: Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Las Vegas Raiders Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints New York Giants Washington Commanders Clapp returns to the Big Easy after three seasons away from the team. Clapp has enjoyed more opportunities to start with the Chargers and Bills over the past three years

Cooper Kupp has joined a new team after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Rams, but the star wide receiver has found a way to keep his jersey number. Kupp signed a three-year, $45M deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. He was formally

Green Bay’s versatile wide receiving corps adds another weapon today as ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the signing of former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman. The former second-round pick has turned into a bit of a return specialist over the years and could secure that role for the Packers. The Georgia-product

The Green Bay Packers have signed a wide receiver who knows a thing or two (or three) about championship football. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

MARCH 18: The Saints will have Jordan back on a one-year deal worth $6.1MM, according to OverTheCap. This pay cut will see Jordan’s base salary dropped to the league minimum, but that is for cap purposes, as the Saints — in an on-brand move — have four void years included

In the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, it remained unclear if Brandon Graham would retire. As expected, though, the 15-year veteran has elected to hang up his cleats. Graham announced during a Tuesday press conference that he is retiring. This past summer, he indicated the 2024 campaign would

March 18th, 2025 at 5:24pm CST by Sam Robinson Here are the details on a few of the more notable NFC contracts agreed to in recent days: Tershawn Wharton, DT (Panthers). Three years, $45.1MM. The former Chris Jones Chiefs sidekick will see $30.25MM fully guaranteed, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets. Wharton’s

After 15 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, franchise stalwart Brandon Graham is going out on top. The 2020 Pro-Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion has announced his retirement. Which brings us to today’s quiz. Graham finished his career with 487 tackles, 76.5 sacks and 22 forced fumbles in his career.

Earlier this month, it was learned the Falcons would not issue an RFA tender to Nathan Landman. That left the linebacker free to depart on the open market, and he has done just that. Landman agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Tuesday, per a team announcement. During his three

It was recently learned the Dolphins have made an offer to keep Emmanuel Ogbah in the fold. He is not the only veteran who could find himself remaining on Miami’s defensive front next season, though. A standing offer is also in place for Calais Campbell, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald

Garrett Bradbury has not needed to wait long to find his next NFL gig. The veteran center was officially released by the Vikings on Monday, and he now has a deal lined up with the Patriots. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bradbury is heading to New England on a two-year contract. The

This NFL free agency period has highlighted that, under the right circumstances, some quarterbacks are able to turn their careers around. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

David Moore will remain in Carolina for 2025. The veteran receiver has agreed to a one-year Panthers deal, the team announced on Tuesday. Moore began his career with the Seahawks, and he spent time with Panthers head coach Dave Canales during that time. The pair also worked together in 2023, when Canales operated

Even though there’s tons of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers, there’s one key decision that seems very clear. From the moment the Steelers traded for DK Metcalf, George Pickens’ days in Pittsburgh became numbered.  While some insiders are saying they haven’t heard anything definitive about the Steelers’

Matt Milano‘s missed time over the past two seasons has led to speculation about his future. The All-Pro Bills linebacker remains in the fold for now, but 2025 now represents his walk year. Milano and the Bills worked out a restructure earlier this month, as detailed by Over the Cap.

It’s now clear that former Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Daniel Jones signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency largely because Jones believes he can win the Indianapolis starting job from 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson this coming summer.  During a recent chat with Mike Sando

Jeff Okudah is set to play for a fourth career team in 2025. The former third overall pick has agreed to a one-year deal with the Vikings, per his agent (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Okudah had other options on the table, per Schefter, but this move will allow him to return

Recently signed Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols previously shared a locker room with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wasn’t shy about recruiting Rodgers to join him in Pittsburgh.  With Rodgers seemingly waiting to hear back from the Minnesota Vikings, longtime Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward went a different route while speaking

In the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, it remained unclear if Brandon Graham would retire. As expected, though, the 15-year veteran has elected to hang up his cleats. Graham announced during a Tuesday press conference that he is retiring. This past summer, he indicated the 2024 campaign would be his

Aaron Rodgers’ two-year New York Jets tenure included the future Hall of Famer missing just about the entire 2023 season due to a torn Achilles, the in-campaign firing of head coach Robert Saleh this past fall and the 2024 Jets going 5-12 before the club officially showed Rodgers the door

After he was limited to just four games in 2024, C.J. Mosley was seen as a strong cut candidate. The veteran linebacker was indeed released last week, making him a free agent for the second time in his career. Mosley joined the Jets on a $17MM-per-year pact in 2019, but the first

Mark Kaboly of “The Pat McAfee Show” is among Pittsburgh Steelers insiders who think Pittsburgh will hold onto wide receiver George Pickens for at least one more season. Pickens was the subject of trade rumors before the Steelers gave fellow receiver DK Metcalf a five-year contract worth $150M as part of acquiring

The 49ers’ secondary has witnessed plenty of turnover during free agency, and another new face is incoming. Veteran corner and special teams ace Siran Neal is finalizing a two-year deal with San Francisco, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. Neal has spent his entire career in the AFC East to date, playing

Whispers seem to be growing louder, suggesting that the Tennessee Titans will hold onto the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to take Miami quarterback Cam Ward and that the Cleveland Browns will make Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders the second choice. It’s no secret that Sanders “hit the wrong

This will be a three-year, $90M pact, Schefter adds. The top of the CB market sat at $25M annually when Jaycee Horn recently signed his Panthers extension, but Stingley has sailed past that AAV mark. The latter’s deal includes a whopping $89M guaranteed. Clarifying the matter of locked in compensation,

As of the afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day, stories continued to link former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers with the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. For a piece published Monday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared that one unnamed AFC executive “whose team played the Jets

While most mock drafts still have Dallas taking Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the 12th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, one draft expert has it taking a record-breaking tight end instead. In his latest mock draft for Pro Football Focus, John Kosko predicts the Cowboys will select

The Cincinnati Bengals have committed to their offensive core by signing wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to record-breaking contract extensions. These extensions make both men among the highest-paid players at their position. Chase agreed to a four-year, $161 million contract with $112 million guaranteed. This deal makes him

Nearly six years after winning a national championship at LSU, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and his college teammates are making major coin in the NFL. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Houston Texans and Stingley agreed to a three-year, $90M extension with $89M guaranteed. The deal makes him the

Less than a week into the official start of free agency, teams have gobbled up most of the top players. Yardbarker NFL writers assess how each team in the NFC has fared so far. (2024 regular-season records are in parentheses). NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS (7-10) | Grade: D | Dallas

Another Texans cornerback move has been worked out, this time in the case of an outside free agent addition. Ronald Darby has agreed to a one-year Houston deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact is worth $2.5MM, Schefter adds. Darby joined the Jaguars on a two-year contract last offseason, but he

Less than a week into the official start of free agency, teams have gobbled up most of the top players. Yardbarker NFL writers assess how each team in the AFC has fared so far. (2024 regular-season records are in parentheses.) AFC East BUFFALO BILLS (13-4) | Grade: A | The Bills

The Eagles will look to a former Giant to help fill their edge rush void. Azeez Ojulari is heading to Philadelphia, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This will be a one-year deal worth $4MM, Fowler adds. Ojulari played out his rookie contract with the Giants, who held onto him despite interest at the

One of the biggest questions coming into the NFL offseason was if the Cincinnati Bengals would be able to keep both of their star wide receivers – Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. That answer came on March 16. The Bengals reportedly agreed to four-year deals with the pair, making Chase

Travis Homer is sticking in Chicago. The running back is re-signing with the Bears, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Homer is inking a one-year, $2MM deal. The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons in Chicago, appearing in 26 total games. He’s emerged as a key special teamer for the

Myles Garrett recently signed a massive contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, and the new deal may offer a strong hint about the direction of the NFL. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reviewed a copy of Garrett’s new four-year, $160M contract and found an interesting clause. Garrett will be

Kentavius Street is set to spend at least another season in Atlanta. The Falcons announced that they re-signed the free agent defensive lineman. Street was traded from the Eagles to the Falcons during the 2023 campaign. At the time, he was expected to be a temporary replacement for Grady Jarrett,

Winning back-to-back Super Bowls is tough. The Kansas City Chiefs were able to do it and they almost succeeded in their goal of a historic three-peat, but in the way was a tough Philadelphia Eagles team hell-bent on revenge from Super Bowl LVII. Now it’s the Eagles trying to win

Today’s minor moves: Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Las Vegas Raiders New Orleans Saints New York Jets Pittsburgh Steelers The Raiders are retaining a key rotational cornerback in Darnay Holmes. After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Giants, the former fourth-round pick joined

Aaron Rodgers has been in no rush to sign with a new team in free agency, and it sounds like it could be quite a while longer before the star quarterback makes a final decision about his future. The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants both reportedly want Rodgers to

One of the more notable moves during the opening stages of free agency was the trade sending Laremy Tunsil from the Texans to the Commanders. The move came as a bit of a surprise, especially as Tunsil represented one of Houston’s only reliable lineman following a 2024 campaign where C.J. Stroud finished

A new mock draft has the Tennessee Titans taking a quarterback, but it’s not Miami’s Cam Ward. In his latest mock draft, Pro Football Focus’ John Kosko  had the Titans trade the No. 1 overall pick to the New York Giants and move to No. 3, selecting Ole Miss QB

Juan Thornhill will remain in the AFC North for 2025. The former Browns safety has agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. Thornhill recently visited the 49ers, as noted by Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Instead of taking a deal with San

Lane Johnson is now on the Eagles’ books through the 2027 season. The team announced that they’ve signed their long-time lineman to a one-year extension. The one-year extension is worth $25M, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson still had two years remaining on his previous pact. Schefter notes that the Eagles