NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 4:54 AM ET
NFL Free Agency Moves
The New York Giants secured wide receiver Darnell Mooney on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, according to sources, bolstering their receiving corps after losing key veterans to other teams. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers re-signed quarterback Trey Lance to return to the team that drafted him third overall in 2021, providing depth behind starter Justin Herbert. The Tennessee Titans restructured Calvin Ridley's contract to ensure the veteran wideout remains with the team through the 2026 season, avoiding a potential free agency departure.
Veteran Quarterback Movement
The Cincinnati Bengals signed veteran Josh Johnson to a one-year deal, bringing back the 37-year-old journeyman who previously played for the team in 2022. Johnson's NFL career has spanned 11 different franchises since 2008, making him one of the league's most-traveled quarterbacks. His return provides valuable depth behind Joe Burrow as the Bengals look to contend in the AFC North.
League-Wide Developments
The NFL's free agency period has reshaped multiple rosters, with the San Francisco 49ers emerging as one of the biggest winners through strategic signings that addressed key needs on both sides of the ball. In New Orleans, second-year coach Kellen Moore is ushering in a younger era for the Saints, with free agency impacting several longtime veterans as the team transitions to a new offensive identity. Off the field, the late Jim Irsay's expansive memorabilia collection netted over $93 million at auction through Christie's, setting records for sports collectibles and highlighting the growing market for NFL historical artifacts.