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×Player Moves & Contracts
The Packers acquired Colts veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin, sending defensive tackle Colby Wooden to Indianapolis. The Eagles and defensive tackle Jordan Davis agreed to a three-year, $78 million extension with $65 million guaranteed. The Cowboys placed a $5.7 million second-round tender on Pro Bowl kicker Brandon Aubrey, hoping to sign him to a multiyear deal.
Retirements & Free Agency
Rams cornerback Darious Williams retired after 100 regular-season NFL games, leaving Los Angeles with four pending free agents at cornerback. As NFL free agency approaches, analysts debate which players are overrated or underrated, with Travis Etienne Jr. highlighted as a potentially risky signing.
Trades & Acquisitions
The Bears acquired center Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Meanwhile, the Packers made another move to bolster their linebacker corps by trading for Zaire Franklin.
Super Bowl Contenders
Maxx Crosby is seen as a perfect fit for the Ravens' defense, despite Baltimore giving up two first-round picks to acquire him. His presence could lift Baltimore back into contention. Rashid Shaheed became a pivotal part of the Seahawks' Super Bowl team after being acquired at the trade deadline last November.