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×Free Agency Moves
The NFL's free agency period exploded with activity as several high-profile deals were finalized. The Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones agreed to a two-year, $88 million pact that could reach $100 million, while the Bills secured Bradley Chubb on a three-year, $43.5 million deal with up to $52.5 million in total value. The Ravens restructured Lamar Jackson's contract to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, and the Packers signed Javon Hargrave to a two-year, $23 million deal. The Texans added Foster Moreau to their tight end room, while the Commanders brought in Chig Okonkwo on a three-year contract and signed K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal. The Patriots added safety Kevin Byard III on a one-year, $9 million contract, and the Jets signed guard Dylan Parham to a two-year, $20 million deal. The Chargers retained Trey Pipkins III on a two-year, $10 million contract, and the Vikings kept Aaron Jones Sr. on a restructured $5.6 million deal.
Trades and Surprising Moves
The trade market shifted significantly as the Cowboys sent Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick and swapped Solomon Thomas to the Titans for a seventh-round pick. The Ravens' pursuit of edge rusher Trey Hendrickson followed the collapse of their Maxx Crosby trade, while the Giants re-signed Evan Neal despite four disappointing seasons that included being a healthy scratch for most of the past year. The Patriots are set to release linebacker Anfernee Jennings, saving $3.8 million against the cap. Perhaps most notably, the Jets traded for Geno Smith, bringing back their 2013 second-round pick before he could hit free agency. Pete Carroll, in his first interview since being fired by the Raiders, took the blame for Smith's struggles in Las Vegas, predicting the quarterback would rebound with his new team.
League Operations
The NFL is bringing back its front office and coaching accelerator program after pausing it in 2025, with the updated version now including nonminority participants. The league is also considering adding a game the day before Thanksgiving to this season's schedule as it continues exploring additional broadcast windows. Meanwhile, Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are requesting to transfer their stakes in the team to their children's trusts, according to an NFL memo. These moves come as teams across the league continue to reshape their rosters through free agency and trades, with the edge rush market seeing particularly explosive activity.