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The NFL’s new league yr arrived Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET. With it got here the same old flurry of free-agent signings and trades that always accompany the primary wave of the NFL offseason.

Loads of huge names had been already off the board because of handshake offers made in the course of the NFL’s authorized tampering interval. A lot of these had been lastly put to paper on Wednesday, whereas new offers had been additionally introduced.

There was additionally an inflow in participant releases, as NFL groups needed to be cap-compliant by the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Groups had been additionally allowed to designate gamers as post-June 1 cuts as of the brand new league yr, in order that despatched Aaron Rodgers onto the free agent market.

Rodgers is among the many greatest names nonetheless accessible on the free-agent market, and his determination might affect the place Russell Wilson finally ends up. Elsewhere, Cooper Kupp is now a free agent and can be part of a few different veteran receivers – Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs – in search of new properties.

The marketplace for defensive gamers has moved a bit quicker. Quite a few cornerbacks and safeties like D.J. Reed, Charvarius Ward, Jevon Holland and Talanoa Hufanga have already inked new offers. The identical may be mentioned of veteran move rushers Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack and DeMarcus Lawrence.

USA TODAY Sports activities will present the newest updates, signings, releases, rumors and extra from NFL free company under. All instances are Jap.

Lions comply with phrases with QB Kyle Allen

The Lions have agreed to phrases with Allen, securing some insurance coverage behind Jared Goff subsequent season. Allen has began 19 video games throughout his seven-year profession, which started with the Carolina Panthers in 2018.

Chargers ink backup QB Taylor Heinicke to one-year deal

After backing up Justin Herbert in 2024, Heinicke is again for extra in 2025. The Chargers re-signed the quarterback to a one-year deal value $6.2 million.

Bears prolong Jonah Jackson

Chicago will not cease using its monetary freedom, this time inking Jackson to a one-year extension. The Bears acquired the guard from the Rams forward of free company and can now have him underneath contract by means of 2027.

Dolphins to re-sign OL Liam Eichenberg

The versatile Eichenberg is again with the Dolphins for one more yr. A second-round choose in 2021, the offensive lineman has began 52 video games over the past 4 seasons.

Olamide Zaccheaus to signal with Bears

The Bears are persevering with their offseason rework by securing Zaccheaus’ providers for 2025. He spent the 2024 season with the Commanders and performed in all 17 regular-season video games, totaling 506 yards and three touchdowns for Washington.

Giants meet with Joe Flacco forward of Russell Wilson go to

The Giants are decided to discover a quarterback able to profitable video games subsequent season and they’re leaving no stone unturned within the veteran market. They met with Flacco in the present day and can host Wilson on Friday, whereas awaiting a solution from Aaron Rodgers.

Edge rusher Okay’Lavon Chaisson re-signing with Raiders

The previous first-round choose of the Jacksonville Jaguars had a profession yr with Las Vegas final season with 32 tackles, 5 sacks and one interception, all career-highs. He’ll reportedly be staying with Las Vegas to shore up the sting rusher rotation for yet one more yr on a $5 million deal.

QB Gardner Minshew signing with Chiefs

Kansas Metropolis may have one other former beginning quarterback as their backup to Patrick Mahomes subsequent season. Minshew began 13 video games for the Colts in 2023 and went 7-6 en path to a Professional Bowl look. The Las Vegas Raiders signed him within the 2024 offseason and he began 9 video games for them, going 2-7.

He now stays within the division by heading to Kansas Metropolis. The Chiefs would be the fifth group he is performed for within the NFL after the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Colts and Raiders.

CB Noah Igbinoghene re-signing with Commanders

The previous first-round choose within the 2020 NFL draft is staying with the Commanders in 2025 after a career-best yr with Washington final season. Igbinoghene performed in all 17 video games final season and set career-highs in tackles (55) and passes defensed (seven).

CB Adoree’ Jackson signing with the Eagles

For the third time in 4 years, the Eagles are signing an necessary former Large away from New York throughout free company. Philadelphia common supervisor Howie Roseman poached cornerback James Bradberry after the Giants launched him in 2022, then did the identical with working again Saquon Barkley final March.

This yr, he and the Eagles have signed Jackson to a contract after he performed in 14 video games (together with 5 begins) for the Giants in 2024. Particulars of the contract haven’t but been reported.

RB Alexander Mattison becoming a member of Dolphins

The Raiders signed former Dolphins working again Raheem Mostert in free company. He’ll now commerce locations with Mattison, who’s heading from Las Vegas to Miami.

Mattison had 420 yards and 4 touchdowns on 132 carries for the Raiders final season. He averaged a career-low 3.2 yards per carry however will solely be getting into his age-27 season in 2025.

Texans commerce for Vikings guard Ed Ingram

The Texans proceed to revamp their offensive line. They moved on from three starters from final season and at the moment are buying Ingram, who was chosen within the second spherical of the 2022 NFL draft by the Vikings.

Ingram appeared in 48 video games over his three seasons with the Vikings, making 41 begins at proper guard. He graded 66th amongst 77 certified guards final season, per Professional Soccer Focus.

The Texans are sending a 2026 sixth-round choose for Ingram, per NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero.

Jets signing TE Stone Smartt to one-year deal

Smartt posted a career-high 16 catches for 208 yards for the Chargers in 2024. They did not tender him as a restricted free agent, however the Jets shortly scooped him up. The Outdated Dominion product joins Jeremy Ruckert as the one two tight ends on New York’s roster.

Chargers signal DLs Da’Shawn Hand and Naquan Jones

The Chargers are including some beef on the line of defense, agreeing to phrases with Hand and Jones for subsequent season.

Hand was a fourth-round choose within the 2018 NFL draft and has developed right into a stable rotational lineman. The 6-3, 302-pound lineman had 31 tackles and one sack for the Dolphins final season.

Jones (6-3, 313 kilos) had 27 tackles and three sacks in 12 video games from the Cardinals final yr. He can be tasked with serving to to switch Poona Ford after he joined the Rams in free company.

Eagles signal TE Harrison Bryant to one-year deal

The Eagles are giving Bryant $2 million to hitch their tight finish room. The five-year NFL veteran received the Mackey Award throughout his school days and has 98 catches, 877 yards and 10 touchdowns in 78 profession video games. He was buried on the Raiders’ depth chart final yr however might have a path to a backup function in Philadelphia.

QB Brandon Allen becoming a member of Titans on one-year deal

Allen performed final season because the 49ers’ backup for quarterback Brock Purdy after spending 2023 because the third-string choice behind Purdy and Sam Darnold. Together with his new deal, he reunites together with his previous offensive coordinator, Brian Callahan, whom he performed with when the 2 had been in Cincinnati.

The worth of the deal has not but been introduced. Allen is anticipated to fill a backup function behind both Will Levis or a rookie quarterback if Tennessee goes that route with the No. 1 total choose in April’s draft.

WR Noah Brown re-signing with Commanders on one-year deal

Brown was a stable rotational participant for the Commanders final season, catching 35 passes for 453 yards in 11 video games. He caught only one landing, however it was some of the necessary of Washington’s season – the last-second Hail Mary that allowed them to beat the Bears in Week 8.

Brown will give the Commanders key pass-catching depth after Dyami Brown’s departure.

RB Raheem Mostert inking one-year take care of Raiders

The Raiders had been anticipated to improve their working again room in the course of the 2025 offseason. They added a confirmed, veteran runner to the fold in Mostert, who initially labored with Las Vegas offensive coordinator Chip Kelly when he was with the 49ers in 2015.

Mostert averaged a career-low 3.3 yards per carry with the Dolphins final season and fell to 3rd on the group’s depth chart. The Raiders can be hoping he can return to his 2023 Professional Bowl kind when he ranked for 1,012 yards and a league-high 18 touchdowns as Miami’s starter.

FB Kyle Juszczyk visiting Steelers

Juszczyk was launched by the 49ers forward of free company. The fullback has made the Professional Bowl in 9 consecutive seasons and logged 226 complete yards and three touchdowns final season whereas serving as a high blocker in San Francisco.

Pittsburgh didn’t roster a standard fullback in 2024 however has Connor Heyward on the roster at tight finish. He has additionally operated as a fullback and H-back at instances.

Scotty Miller re-signing with Steelers on one-year deal

Miller spent the 2024 season with the Steelers and served as a rotational deep menace for them. He logged 5 catches for 69 yards and can reprise his function as a depth participant behind DK Metcalf, George Pickens and Calvin Austin.

Okay.J. Osborn re-signing with Commanders on one-year deal

Osborn joined the Commanders after he was launched by the Patriots final season. He appeared in only one recreation with Washington and did not make a catch however the Commanders are nonetheless bringing him again on a one-year deal.

Osborn had 48 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns in 2023 with the Vikings.

CB Isaac Yiadom signing three-year take care of Saints

Yiadom is inking a three-year deal value a base worth of $9 million that may prolong to $10.5 million in most worth. He spent the 2024 season with the 49ers, totaling 46 tackles, one interception and 6 move defenses in 17 video games.

Yiadom frolicked with the Saints in the course of the 2022 and 2023 seasons so this represents a homecoming of kinds for the 2018 third-round choose.

QB Mason Rudolph rejoining Steelers after yr with Titans

Rudolph spent the primary six years of his profession with the Steelers earlier than becoming a member of the Titans for the 2024 season. He’s now returning to Pittsburgh on a two-year deal value as much as $8 million.

Rudolph posted a 1-4 file in 5 begins for the Titans. He accomplished 64% of his passes for 1,530 yards, 9 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. He had an 8-4-1 file as a starter for the Steelers and can doubtless again up Pittsburgh’s new quarterback, whether or not that is Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson or another choice.

Eagles signing LB Joshua Uche to one-year deal

Uche, a former second-round choose, lands with the defending Tremendous Bowl champions after agreeing to a one-year contract. He spent his first 5 seasons in New England, posting 11.5 sacks in his best yr in 2022.

He joins an Eagles protection trying to find methods to fill the holes left behind by the departures of Josh Sweat and Milton Williams.

Buccaneers signal LB Anthony Walker to one-year deal

Walker and Britt are successfully altering locations in free company, because the Buccaneers signed Walker to a one-year deal. The eight-year veteran had 68 tackles, one sack and one interception in his first yr with the Dolphins.

The Buccaneers can be Walker’s fourth NFL group as he enters his age-30 season.

Dolphins signal LB Okay.J. Britt to one-year deal

Britt had a career-best yr for the Buccaneers in 2024, notching 72 tackles in 14 video games. The 25-year-old can be entrusted to switch Anthony Walker Jr. alongside Jordyn Brooks.

Patriots releasing long-time middle David Andrews

Andrews spent 10 years with the Patriots, taking part in in 124 video games and making 121 begins after making the group as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He performed in simply 4 video games final season resulting from a shoulder harm.

Reiss stories the Patriots will host a retirement ceremony for Andrews if the 32-year-old decides to not proceed his taking part in profession elsewhere.

Jets re-sign Jamin Davis

Davis was claimed off waivers by the Jets on the finish of the 2024 season, and now the previous first-round choose has a chance to stay with the group underneath new head coach Aaron Glenn. Davis signed a one-year deal per Fox Sports activities, filling out the linebacker room after the discharge of C.J. Mosley.

Ravens releasing veteran security Marcus Williams

The Ravens signed Williams to a five-year, $70 million contract in 2022 free company. He performed three years in Baltimore, showing in 32 video games (30 begins) and racking up 149 tackles and 5 interceptions.

Williams did not file an interception in 2024 and ultimately relinquished his job within the beginning lineup. He was inactive for the group’s closing 5 common season video games and didn’t play in the course of the postseason.

Aaron Rodgers has provide on desk from Steelers

Aaron Rodgers is a free agent now, and whereas his market is skinny, there’s clearly curiosity. In line with the Pittsburgh Put up-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac, the Steelers have a proposal on the desk for Rodgers, so it is as much as the QB to resolve whether or not or not he’ll settle for. Contemplating how Rodgers likes to long-play these conditions, it might be a bit earlier than the Steelers (and the NFL world) will get a solution.

WR Adam Thielen returning to Panthers on revised deal

Thielen has been a key weapon over two seasons with the Panthers, logging 151 catches, 1,629 yards and 9 touchdowns in 27 video games with the group. The 34-year-old is returning to Carolina for a 3rd season, his twelfth within the NFL, and can proceed to function a high goal for Bryce Younger.

DT Dalvin Tomlinson signing a two-year take care of Cardinals

Tomlinson has agreed to a two-year deal to hitch the Cardinals who can pay him $29 million with $16 million assured. The 31-year-old has performed eight NFL seasons with the Giants, Vikings and Browns.

He had an 11.4% strain fee and three sacks final season.

49ers signing QB Mac Jones to two-year deal

The previous first-round choose is signing with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year deal for $7 million with $5 million assured. The contract has a most worth of $11.5 million. The 49ers notably drafted QB Trey Lance third total in 2021 over Jones who fell to the Patriots at choose 15. Jones served as Trevor Lawrence’s backup in Jacksonville in 2024 and can presumably assume that function behind Brock Purdy.

Veteran WR Mike Williams returning to Chargers

Mike Williams has agreed to return to the Chargers on a one-year contract value $6 million. He returns to Los Angeles, who drafted him seventh total within the 2017 draft. He performed seven seasons in LA earlier than signing with the Jets in 2024. Williams will look to rekindle his reference to Justin Herbert. He amassed 202 receptions for two,977 yards and 19 touchdowns in 46 video games alongside Herbert.

Buccaneers re-signing QB Kyle Trask

Tampa Bay is re-signing quarterback Kyle Trask to a one-year deal value $2.78 million. He has served because the backup in Tampa since he was drafted within the second spherical in 2022. He’ll as soon as once more be behind Baker Mayfield in 2025.

DE Cam Jordan returning to Saints for fifteenth season

The Saints are re-signing Jordan per his social media account on X. The veteran was a first-round choose by New Orleans within the 2011 NFL draft. He logged at the least 7.5 sacks for 11 straight seasons earlier than 2024.

Harrison Smith returning to Vikings for 14th season

The Vikings are re-signing Smith to a one-year deal that might be value as much as $14 million. The veteran security was a first-round choose by Minnesota within the 2012 NFL draft and logged 87 tackles and three interceptions in the course of the 2024 season.

Smith has made six Professional Bowls throughout his profession and was named an All-Professional first-teamer in 2017.

Commanders signing Deatrich Clever to a one-year deal

The Commanders proceed to bolster their defensive entrance after including Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman early in free company. Clever spent the primary eight years of his profession with the Patriots and logged 34 sacks in 126 video games.

Titans to signal Dre’Mont Jones to one-year deal

The Titans agreed to phrases with Jones on a one-year deal that can pay him as much as $10 million. Jones performed on the sting for the Seahawks final season, racking up 24 tackles and 4 sacks in 17 video games (seven begins).

Panthers to signal RB Rico Dowdle to one-year deal

The Panthers launched Miles Sanders whereas 2024 second-round choose Jonathon Brooks is coming off a torn ACL for the second time in as a few years. That led them to focus on Dowdle as a complement to Chuba Hubbard.

Dowdle is coming off a career-best season throughout which he racked up 1,079 dashing yards and two touchdowns on 235 carries. His deal can be value as much as $6.25 million, per NFL Community’s Rapoport.

Jets launch linebacker C.J. Mosley

The Jets introduced Wednesday that they had launched Mosley after six years with the group. The 32-year-old performed simply 4 video games in 2024 resulting from toe and neck accidents, racking up 17 tackles in three begins.

Mosley was a group captain and averaged 159 tackles per season from 2021 to 2023.

Jets signing middle Josh Myers to one-year deal

The Jets are including depth to their inside offensive line, bringing in Myers on a one-year deal value $3.5 million.

Myers performed middle at Ohio State with new Jets quarterback Justin Fields. The previous Packer began 56 video games throughout 4 seasons in Inexperienced Bay however graded thirty eighth amongst 40 certified facilities for the 2024 NFL season, per Professional Soccer Focus.

Eagles signing RB AJ Dillon

Dillon missed the 2024 NFL season whereas battling a neck harm however is poised to return to the sphere with the Eagles in 2025. Dillon has 2,428 yards and 10 touchdowns on 597 carries and can function a short-yardage and goal-line hammer behind Saquon Barkley.

Maybe the Eagles can discover a solution to incorporate the 6-0, 245-pounds Dillon into their “Tush Push” play.

Chargers signing Benjamin St-Juste to one-year deal

As one cornerback joins the Commanders, one other leaves. St-Juste has an enormous 6-3, 200-pound body and had 17 move defenses in 2023. He allowed a passer score of 107 final season however Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter will look to enhance upon that as they seek for a Kristian Fulton substitute.

Jonathan Jones becoming a member of Commanders on one-year deal

Jones is coming off a down yr throughout which he allowed a 146.6 passer score however Washington is hoping he’ll rebound with a change of surroundings. The 31-year-old had 4 interceptions in 2022 and can be an choice to man the slot, which is able to permit Mikey Sainristil to stay exterior, the place he carried out properly final yr.

Denzel Perryman re-signing with Chargers on one-year deal

Date: March 12
Supply: USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon

Perryman is rejoining the Chargers on a one-year, $3.65 million deal, an individual with data of the deal informed USA TODAY Sports activities.

Perryman had 55 tackles and a sack in 11 video games for the Chargers final season. He was a second-round choose by the group in 2015 but additionally frolicked with the Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans from 2021 to 2023 earlier than returning to Los Angeles.

Titans to signal veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to one-year deal

The Titans proceed to improve their offensive line after giving Dan Moore Jr. a four-year deal value as much as $82 million earlier in free company. Tennessee is signing Zeitler, a 13-year veteran who made the Professional Bowl in 2023, to a one-year deal value as much as $9 million to lock down their proper guard job.

Zeitler has made 197 profession begins with the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions. The 35-year-old graded as Professional Soccer Focus’ third-best guard for the 2024 NFL season in his lone marketing campaign with the Lions. He allowed 5 sacks and dedicated simply two penalties over 1,047 snaps.

Colts signing RB Khalil Herbert to one-year deal

Herbert had 130 dashing yards and a landing on 36 carries with the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals in 2024. He’ll look to win extra constant snaps within the Colts’ backfield behind Jonathan Taylor in the course of the 2025 season.

Cowboys buying and selling for Titans LB Kenneth Murray Jr.

The Cowboys already acquired one defensive participant by way of commerce on Wednesday (CB Kaiir Elam). Now, they’re closing in on a deal for Murray, who had 95 tackles and three.5 sacks in 14 video games for the Titans final season.

Murray, 26, was a first-round choose by the Los Angeles Chargers within the 2020 NFL draft. He has 416 tackles and eight.5 sacks in 73 profession video games (67 begins).

Seahawks signing long-time Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence

Lawrence spent the primary 11 years of his profession with the Cowboys, racking up 61.5 sacks throughout 141 profession video games (123 begins). Now, the four-time Professional Bowler can be becoming a member of the Seahawks on a three-year deal value as much as $42 million, per NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport.

Lawrence, 33 in April, will get $18 million assured on his new contract.

Panthers signing LB Christian Rozeboom to one-year deal

Rozeboom had a career-high 135 tackles in 17 video games (11 begins) for the Rams final yr. The Panthers will carry him aboard as a possible improve to their linebacker corps.

Steelers signal Darius Slay to one-year, totally assured deal

The Steelers have agreed to signal Slay to a one-year deal value $10 million. The 34-year-old will look to earn the group’s beginning job throughout from Joey Porter Jr. whereas offering, together with fellow signee Brandin Echols, some a lot wanted depth to Pittsburgh’s cornerback room.

Falcons re-signing Professional Bowl particular teamer KhaDarel Hodge

Hodge had seven particular groups tackles in 2024 and caught seven passes for 131 yards and a landing. He’ll present the Falcons with high quality depth at receiver.

Lions re-signing DT Levi Onwuzurike to one-year deal

Onwuzurike made a career-high 10 begins for the Lions in 2024 and totaled 28 tackles and 1.5 sacks for the group. He’s returning on a one-year deal value as much as $5.5 million.

Broncos to signal TE Evan Engram

Engram was launched by the Jaguars earlier within the offseason after posting 47 catches for 365 yards and a landing in 9 video games final season. He’ll present Sean Payton with a mismatch weapon and a savvy veteran to pair with second-year quarterback Bo Nix.

Engram’s deal can be value $23 million with $16.5 million assured, per NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport.

Browns signal Maliek Collins to two-year deal

Hargrave wasn’t the one 49ers defensive sort out to shortly attain a deal. Collins, who the group additionally launched, is about to ink a two-year deal value as much as $20 million with $13 million assured.

Javon Hargrave to ink two-year take care of Vikings

The 49ers formally launched Hargrave after the beginning of the brand new league yr on Wednesday. The Vikings shortly agreed to phrases with him on a two-year, $30 million contract to additional bolster the group’s line of defense.

Hargrave performed simply three video games in 2024 earlier than struggling a torn triceps however had 25.5 sacks over the earlier three seasons mixed.

Russell Wilson to go to with Browns, Giants

Wilson is anticipated to fulfill with Cleveland on Thursday earlier than doing the identical with New York on Friday. It is not clear whether or not these plans can be altered if Wilson loves the Browns’ pitch or if Aaron Rodgers throws a wrench into his plans, however it seems the 36-year-old veteran is exploring his free-agent choices intimately.

Steelers to signal Jets CB Brandin Echols

The Steelers proceed so as to add to their cornerback room, agreeing to a take care of Echols, who had 40 tackles and two interceptions in 16 video games for the Jets final season. Pittsburgh can be anticipated to signal former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay in free company.

Eddie Goldman to signal one-year take care of Commanders

Goldman logged 16 tackles and a sack in 17 video games for the Falcons final season after spending the earlier two seasons out of the NFL. The 6-3, 325-pound run stuffer will present two-down depth for the Commanders behind Daron Payne, Johnny Newton and Javon Kinlaw.

Jets to launch Aaron Rodgers, designate him post-June 1 minimize

The Jets had been anticipated to launch Rodgers as a post-June 1 minimize after informing the 41-year-old they had been going to maneuver on from him after two disappointing seasons. They’re set to try this as the brand new league yr begins at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday.

Rodgers will now be free to barter a brand new contract with one other group. In the meantime, the Jets will create $7 million in cap financial savings for 2025 by designating Rodgers a post-June 1 minimize, a maneuver that spreads his single-season dead-cap hit out over two seasons. The Jets will soak up a $35 million lifeless cap hit for 2026 by making Rodgers a post-June 1 minimize.

Rodgers accomplished 63% of his passes for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 begins however led the Jets to only a 5-12 file.

Payments to commerce CB Kaiir Elam to Cowboys

The Payments are getting a 2025 fifth-round choose and a 2026 seventh-round choose from the Cowboys in alternate for Elam and a 2025 sixth-round choose.

Buffalo chosen Elam within the first spherical of the 2022 NFL draft, however he struggled to earn taking part in time in Buffalo. He made simply 12 begins over three seasons and had 81 tackles and two interceptions throughout 29 video games.

Elam will not flip 24 till Could so Dallas is banking on his untapped potential.

Falcons might maintain Kirk Cousins regardless of $10 million roster bonus

The Falcons will owe veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins a $10 million bonus if he’s nonetheless on the roster as of Sunday, March 16. Robinson famous Cousins would turn out to be “an expensive backup or a commerce candidate” with Michael Penix Jr. set to be Atlanta’s starter in 2025.

OT Stone Forsythe, Giants comply with phrases

The Giants are including versatile depth to their offensive line with the signing of former Seahawk Stone Forsythe to a contract. Phrases haven’t but been disclosed. Forsythe performed in 53 video games (together with 14 begins) in his 4 years in Seattle with time at proper and left sort out. The Giants’ article on the signing contains Forsythe’s expertise taking part in on the inside as properly throughout his time in school.

Rams to launch WR Cooper Kupp

In early February, Kupp publicly introduced that the Rams had knowledgeable him they’d attempt to commerce him this offseason. A commerce by no means materialized forward of the beginning of the brand new league yr, so Los Angeles has knowledgeable the receiver it should launch him in the present day after eight years with the group. Kupp performed in 12 video games final season, recording 67 catches for 710 yards and 6 touchdowns.

QB Marcus Mariota stays in Washington

Mariota, who served because the Commanders’ backup to Jayden Daniels final yr, is staying with the group on a one-year deal. NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero reported the contract is value $8 million. The previous No. 2 total choose appeared in three video games in 2024, compiling 364 yards, 4 passing touchdowns and 0 interceptions to go together with his 77.3% completion fee.

WR Jalen Reagor stays with the Chargers

The Chargers introduced Wednesday they’ve prolonged extensive receiver Jalen Reagor. The phrases of the deal haven’t been introduced. Reagor performed in eight video games for Los Angeles in 2024, tallying seven catches for 100 yards.

Edge Rashad Weaver agrees to phrases on take care of Jets

The Jets have added edge rusher depth by agreeing to phrases on a one-year take care of Weaver. The 27-year-old performed three video games for the Texans final yr and frolicked with Houston and the Los Angeles Rams’ follow squads.

LB Troy Dye stays with Chargers

Dye signed a one-year take care of the Chargers final yr, and he recorded career-high numbers in tackles (57) and sacks (1.5). The linebacker, who break up time between protection and particular groups, is returning to Los Angeles on a two-year, $5.5 million deal.

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling signing with Seahawks

After releasing Tyler Lockett and buying and selling DK Metcalf, the Seahawks have introduced in reinforcement on the extensive receiver place. Valdes-Scantling is signing a one-year, $5.5 million take care of Seattle after a yr break up between Buffalo and New Orleans.

S Darrick Forrest, Payments comply with phrases

Buffalo is signing former Commanders security Darrick Forrest to a one-year deal. The 25-year-old spent many of the 2024 season taking part in on particular groups. He hit free company this yr after 4 years with Washington, which drafted him within the fifth spherical of the 2021 NFL draft.

Will the Jets commerce Aaron Rodgers?

Although New York introduced earlier within the offseason that it deliberate to half methods with their veteran quarterback, the group nonetheless hasn’t made any transfer official. With hours to go earlier than the brand new league yr formally begins, the Jets nonetheless haven’t launched Rodgers. Maybe a commerce is on the best way to permit Gang Inexperienced to recoup some worth from the 41-year-old gunslinger within the type of draft picks.

Rodgers is about to enter the ultimate season of the three-year, $112.5 million contract he signed with the Jets in 2023. New York would tackle a $23.5 million cap hit into June ought to it designate the quarterback a post-June 1 launch. After that, Rodgers can be accountable for a $14 million cap hit in 2025 and $35 million cap hit in 2026.

Holding the Jets again from a possible commerce is the truth that Rodgers has a no-trade clause in his contract, which might permit the quarterback to nix any potential deal.

CB Mike Ford signing with Falcons on short-term deal

Ford and the Falcons have agreed to phrases on a two-year, $4 million deal. The defensive again is returning to Atlanta after two years in Cleveland. He has performed totally on particular groups over the past 5 years.

DT Greg Gaines re-signing with Buccaneers

For a 3rd yr in a row, Gaines is signing a one-year take care of Tampa Bay. Additionally for a 3rd yr in a row, that contract is value $3.5 million. The defensive sort out has been a rotational piece within the Buccaneers’ defensive entrance over the past two years and has recorded two sacks in that span.

Payments prolong S Damar Hamlin

Hamlin, 26, is coming off of probably the greatest seasons of his profession in 2024. He had 89 tackles (two for a loss), 5 passes defensed, two interceptions and a fumble restoration in 14 begins. The Payments are extending Hamlin with a one-year deal, the worth of which remains to be to be introduced.

Titans set to signal WR Van Jefferson on one-year deal

Coming off of a season with 24 catches for 276 yards and two touchdowns for the Steelers, the Brentwood, Tennessee native is heading dwelling on a one-year, $2.5 million take care of the Titans.

G Saahdiq Charles to return out of retirement

Charles signed a one-year deal to be the Titans’ beginning proper guard final yr earlier than all of the sudden retiring earlier than the season started. Now the previous fourth-round choose will try and return from retirement and hit the market as a free agent when the Titans launch him to start out the brand new league yr.

LB Tyrel Dodson returns to Miami on two-year deal

4 months to the day after the Dolphins claimed Dodson off of waivers from the Seahawks, the 2 sides have agreed to phrases on a two-year, $8.25 million deal. The linebacker tallied career-high marks in tackles (107), passes defensed (6) and interceptions (3) final season.

DT Larry Ogunjobi reaches contract settlement with Payments

After three seasons with the Steelers, the 30-year-old defensive sort out will be part of the fourth group of his profession on a one-year, $8.3 million contract. The deal contains $8 million in ensures and incentives that would push the worth to $10 million.

Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’, Chris Jones’ contracts

The Chiefs created almost $50 million in cap area by restructuring the contracts of their star quarterback and defensive sort out. Yates factors out the additional room is much more than Kansas Metropolis wanted to formally signal free brokers Kristian Fulton, Elijah Mitchell and Jaylon Moore when the brand new league yr begins afterward Wednesday.

DE Joey Bosa, Payments comply with phrases on short-term deal

Rumors had floated round all through the day on Tuesday that Bosa would be part of his brother, Nick, in San Francisco. As a substitute, he’ll fill within the Von Miller-sized gap within the Payments’ pass-rush assault after agreeing to hitch Buffalo on a one-year, $12.6 million deal.

Listed below are the top-10 remaining free brokers in accordance with USA TODAY Sports activities’ Tyler Dragon: