NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Free Agency Moves
The Packers added return specialist Skyy Moore on a one-year deal, while the Browns signed former Green Bay lineman Elgton Jenkins to a two-year contract one day after his release. Meanwhile, the Patriots landed Packers receiver Romeo Doubs on a four-year, $80 million deal, and the Jets secured cornerback help with Nahshon Wright's one-year, $5.5 million contract. The Lions bolstered their backfield by signing Isiah Pacheco to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs, while wide receiver Kalif Raymond departed for Chicago on a one-year deal to reunite with Ben Johnson.
Contract Extensions and Re-signings
The Bills locked up tight end Dawson Knox with a new three-year deal to manage their cap situation, and the Browns re-signed guard Teven Jenkins after their entire starting offensive line hit free agency. The Texans strengthened their offensive line by agreeing to a two-year, $25 million contract with tackle Braden Smith, who receives $13.5 million fully guaranteed. Houston also made history with kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, whose two-year, $13 million extension makes him the NFL's highest-paid kicker.
Defensive Additions
The Eagles bolstered their secondary by signing cornerback Riq Woolen to a one-year, $15 million deal. The Saints reunited with linebacker Kaden Elliss on a three-year, $33 million contract, bringing back the former draft pick who spent the last three seasons with Atlanta. The Jets completed a quarterback trade for Geno Smith, reuniting the 2013 draft pick with the team that originally selected him.
Player News and Tributes
Travis Kelce credited fiancée Taylor Swift as a significant influence on his decision to return for a 14th season with the Chiefs. The NFL community mourned the passing of Matt Snell, the three-time Pro Bowl fullback who scored the only touchdown in the Jets' Super Bowl III upset of the Colts, at age.