Technically, NFL free agency does not start until March 13th. However, players can reach a deal with other teams beginning today. So, we can just call this the first day of free agency. Here are your major signings from day one (updated throughout the day until midnight EST).
*updated as of 12:57 PM EST.
Chris Jones Stays in Kansas City
A move made yesterday, it’s too big of one not to mention. The dominant defensive tackle remains with the Super Bowl champions on a five-year, $158.75 million deal, with $101 million guaranteed.
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
He has a home. After leading them to the playoffs, Mayfield and the Buccaneers reunite on a three-year deal worth $100 million. After going through a rough patch in 2022, 2023 proved to be the year that changed everything for the former number one overall pick.
Bryce Huff, Philadelphia Eagles
One of the best pass rushers on the market, Huff joins the Eagles on a three-year, $51.1 million deal. He had ten sacks last year despite being rotated in and out often.
Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles
Now the highest-paid guard in the league, the Eagles retain one of their key members of the offensive line on a four-year extension worth $84 million.
Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Colts
The linebacker remains a Colt, inking a three-year, $31.26 million deal to stay. He recorded 179 total tackles last season, which was second-most in the league behind Bobby Wagner of the Seahawks.
Graham Glasgow, Detroit Lions
Glasgow, a right guard, re-signs with Detroit on a three-year, $20 million deal.
Mitch Morse, Jacksonville Jaguars
Released by the Bills, the center heads to the Jaguars on a two-year, $10.5 million deal.
Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
The veteran quarterback gets a chance somewhere else, as his visit with the Steelers was the turning point that led to signing with them. He will play on the league minimum, with Denver already paying him to not play for them.
Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills
Quarterback Josh Allen will continue to have a dependable blind-side blocker. The left tackle resigns with the Bills on a three-year, $60.5 million deal.
Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
The former Cowboys running back heads to Tennessee, spelling the end of the Derrick Henry regime as a Titan. Deal is for three years, $24 million.
Jonathan Greenard, Minnesota Vikings
Breaking out in 2023, the edge rusher heads to the NFC North after racking up 12.5 sacks with the Texans last season. Andrew Van Ginkel also joins the team as pass-rush help. This is most likely the end of Danielle Hunter‘s time with Minnesota.
Gabriel Davis, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence has a new toy to play with, as the team lands the speedy Davis on a three-year contract to pry him away from the Buffalo Bills. Inconsistent at times, he hopes to be a dependable target for the young quarterback. Davis had seven touchdowns with 746 receiving yards last year.
Tyler Biadasz, Washington Commanders
Head coach Dan Quinn reunites with a player from the team he worked with last year. The center signs with the division rival on a three-year, $30 million deal. He is an improvement over last year’s starter Nick Gates, who was released by Washington not too long ago.
Jonah Jackson, Los Angeles Rams
Protection for quarterback Matthew Stafford is a priority, as they agree to a deal with the former Lions guard on a three-year, $51 million deal. He and Kevin Dotson will man the guard spots for the foreseeable future. Los Angeles also brings in stability at tight end, signing former Seahawk Colby Parkinson.
Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
You can kiss Justin Fields to Atlanta goodbye. The team opts for the veteran quarterback in free agency, signing him to a four-year, $180 million deal.
D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears
For three years and $24 million, Chicago finds their RB1 in Swift, who had a career year with the Eagles last year.
Denico Autry, Houston Texans
The defensive tackle has recorded 19 sacks since 2022. He takes his talents from Tennessee to the division rival Texans, signing a two-year deal worth $10 million.
Michael Pittman Jr, Indianapolis Colts
After being placed on the franchise tag, Pittman Jr. reaches a long-term deal with his team. The WR1 is now locked up on a $71.5 million contract for the next three years. =
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
A surprising move, the former Raider takes his talent to Lambeau Field and immediately becomes the clear RB1. The days of Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon in the backfield are over. Deal is for four-years, $48 million.
Christian Wilkins, Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas saw Chris Jones re-sign with the Chiefs and said we need to follow their blueprint for defensive tackles. They sign the defensive tackle to a four-year, $110 million deal and take one of the best defensive players on the market off of the board.
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
If you can’t beat them, join them. For Giants fans, this hurts. The former second overall pick takes his talents to the Eagles, signing with them on a three-year deal.
Jon Runyan Jr, New York Giants
The mission to fix the Giants’ offensive line begins, as New York agrees to terms with the guard. History has shown he can play both guard positions, proving flexibility. Deal is for three years, $30 million.
Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots
New England adds another running back to the room, as the former Commander sign with them on a three-year deal. A receiving back, he forms a 1-2 punch with Rhamondre Stevenson.
Blake Cashman, Minnesota Vikings
The linebacker returns to his home state, signing a three-year, $25.5 million deal with the Vikings. Formerly a member of the Texans, he allowed the second-least yards allowed when targeted.
Robert Hunt, Carolina Panthers
If Bryce Young wants to have a shot at surviving in Carolina, protection is needed from the offensive line. The Panthers did just that, signing a five-year, $100 million deal to play either guard or tackle.
Jeff Okudah, Houston Texans
The former top-five pick heads to Houston on a one-year, $6 million deal. Drafted by Detroit in 2020, he hopes to finally have a home to play cornerback at.
Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay makes another splash, signing one of the youngest safeties on the market to a four-year deal worth $68 million. Another Giant gone.
Devin Singletary, New York Giants
The potential replacement for Saquon Barkley as the RB1, Singletary reunites with GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll from their days in Buffalo. The deal is three years, $16.5 million.
Gus Edwards, Los Angeles Chargers
Replacing Austin Ekeler, Edwards is for now the RB1 in Los Angeles as they get set for year one under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Geno Stone, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Ravens safety takes his talents to Cincinnati, joining the division rival on a two-year, $15 million deal. Still 24 years old, he had seven interceptions last year (second-most among safeties last year).
Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders
Filling in for Anthony Richardson last year with the Colts, Minshew joins the Raiders on a two-year deal worth $25 million. He will compete with Aidan O’Connell for the starting job.
Devin Duvernay, Jacksonville Jaguars
The speedy wideout takes his talents to the AFC South, giving Trevor Lawrence another weapon to throw to. Deal is for two years, $8.5 million.
Grover Stewart, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis brings back another member of their team, re-signing their defensive tackle to a three-year, $39 million deal. One of the best run-stopping defenders in the league, he is a key part of the team’s defense.
Leonard Floyd, San Francisco 49ers
The pass-rusher heads to the Bay Area on a two-year deal worth $20 million Teaming up with Nick Bosa, the defensive line continues to be dangerous for San Francisco. He has finished no less than nine sacks in the past four years.
Brian Burns, New York Giants
Acquired for just a second and fifth-round pick, the Giants add a pass rusher to line up outside of Kayvon Thibodeaux. After the trade, the Giants signed the former Panther to a five-year deal worth $150 million.
Carlton Davis III, Detroit Lions
In another trade, the former Buccaneer is headed to Detroit. The Lions’ secondary gets better with Davis, who had two interceptions and nine pass deflections last year as Tampa Bay’s starting cornerback.
Za’Darius Smith, Cleveland Browns
Despite a down year for the pass rusher (just 5.5 sacks in 2023), Cleveland brings him back on a two-year deal worth $23.5 million.
Marcus Davenport, Detroit Lions
Formerly of the Saints and Vikings, the defensive end gets a chance to prove he was worthy of being chosen in the first round with the NFC North champions.
Jermaine Eluemunor, New York Giants
The right tackle signs with the Giants on a two-year, $14 million deal. Much needed help is coming to the offensive line. The question is: will Evan Neal move to guard now?
Lloyd Cushenberry, Tennessee Titans
Still 26 years old, the center signs with the AFC South Titans on a four-year deal worth $50 million. He spent his first years with the Denver Broncos.
Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers
Another running back joins the NFC East. Ekeler signed a two-year deal worth $11.43 million. 2023 was a down year for the dual-threat back, scoring just six total touchdowns after racking up 18 the year before.
Jordyn Brooks, Miami Dolphins
The former Seattle Seahawk signs with Miami on a three-year deal worth $30 million. He was the 27th overall pick in the 2020 draft, racking up 513 tackles in 63 games played.
Azeez Al-Shaair, Houston Texans
Al-Shaair joins the division-rival Texans after spending last year in Tennessee. The deal is for three years, $34 million.
Michael Onwenu, New England Patriots
A three-year, $57 million deal keeps the versatile offensive lineman in Foxboro. His signing bonus? $22.5 million. Not bad for a sixth-rounder out of Michigan.
Aaron Brewer, Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa will have a new player snapping him the ball. The former Titans center signed a three-year deal worth $21 million.
Jacoby Brissett, New England Patriots
Maybe the Patriots won’t go quarterback in this year’s draft? Highly unlikely. However, Brissett comes home to Foxboro after beginning his career there. It is a one-year deal worth $8 million.
Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks
Acquired before the deadline, Seattle saw enough from the defensive tackle to bring him back on a three-year deal averaging almost $22 million a year. He had four sacks last year with the Seahawks.
Yetur Gross-Matos, San Francisco 49ers
A two-year deal worth $18 million brings the young defensive end to San Francisco, who continue to add more pass rush depth. He had 4.5 sacks last year for the Panthers.
Zach Moss, Cincinnati Bengals
The Joe Mixon era in Cincy is over, with the team deciding to let him go and bring in Moss, who shined last year in Indianapolis when Jonathan Taylor was out for a while. Deal is for two years, $8 million.
Damien Lewis, Carolina Panthers
Protection continues to come to Carolina, as the former Seattle Seahawk is signed to a four-year, $53 million deal.
John Simpson, New York Jets
The Jets do not want a repeat of seeing Aaron Rodgers get sacked and then hurt. So, they improve their offensive line, adding the left guard who played every game for the Baltimore Ravens last year. Deal is two years and worth up to $18 million. They also added backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor.
Kenneth Murray, Tennessee Titans
A former first-round pick of the Chargers, he comes to Tennessee on a two-year deal worth $15.5 million. Still just 25 years old, he replaces Al-Shair.
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