NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Major Free Agency Signings
Star wide receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Buccaneers to sign a three-year deal with the 49ers. The Steelers have agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million deal with former Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean. Tyler Linderbaum reached agreement Monday on a record deal with the Raiders. The Saints have reached a four-year, $52M deal with ex-Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. and a four-year, $61M deal with guard David Edwards.
Quarterback Moves
The Titans agreed to a $78M contract with wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Dolphins are signing ex-Packers QB Malik Willis. The Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to join their backfield. The Bengals are not tendering restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning.
Trades and Player Movement
The Packers are finalizing a deal that would send defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 draft pick. The Dolphins are sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for the 2026 seventh-round pick from the Chargers. The Colts are re-signing wide receiver Alec Pierce but trading his running mate Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers.
Defensive Additions
The Bears have agreed to sign former Seahawks defensive back Coby Bryant to a three-year deal worth $40 million. The Ravens and guard John Simpson have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract. The Jets struck early and often in free agency, reaching agreements with linebacker Demario Davis and edge players Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare.
Offensive Line Moves
The Commanders and LT Laremy Tunsil have agreed on a new two-year contract extension with $60.2 million guaranteed. The Lions have reached an agreement with free agent center Cade Mays. The Texans are bringing back guard Ed Ingram and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on multiyear deals.
Returning Players
Tyler Allgeier is signing with the Cardinals on a two-year, $12.5 million deal. The Falcons and tight end Austin Hooper have agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract. The Bucs have reached two-year deals with ex-Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell and former Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. The Bucs are bringing back veteran tight end Cade Otton on a three-year deal.
Cornerback Signings
Eric Stokes is returning to the Raiders on a three-year deal worth $30 million. Jaylen Watson is joining the Rams on a three-year deal. The Jaguars will keep cornerback Montaric "Buster" Brown on a three-year, $33 million deal. The Steelers are re-signing corner Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal.
Team Updates
Tight end Travis Kelce has informed the Chiefs that he's returning for a 14th season. The Panthers are signing linebacker Jaelan Phillips on a four-year deal. The Giants have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely. The Rams have added another former Chiefs cornerback, Jaylen Watson.