NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Free Agency Frenzy
The Carolina Panthers landed linebacker Devin Lloyd on a three-year, $45 million deal, while also adding quarterback Kenny Pickett on a one-year, $7.5 million contract with $4 million guaranteed. Pittsburgh's former first-round pick will reunite with head coach Dave Canales, who previously worked with Pickett in Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals secured quarterback Gardner Minshew on a one-year, $8.25 million deal and signed running back Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.5 million contract. The Seattle Seahawks retained wide receiver Rashid Shaheed with a three-year, $51 million deal featuring $34.7 million guaranteed, while also bringing back cornerback Josh Jobe on a three-year, $24 million contract.
Veteran Returns
The Denver Broncos re-signed running back J.K. Dobbins to a two-year, $20 million deal with $8 million guaranteed, and brought back linebacker Alex Singleton on a two-year contract. The Buffalo Bills added quarterback Kyle Allen on a two-year, $4.1 million deal that could reach $6.1 million, where he'll reunite with Josh Allen. The Chicago Bears re-signed left tackle Braxton Jones on a one-year, $10 million deal, while the Washington Commanders brought back quarterback Marcus Mariota on a one-year, $7 million contract. The New York Giants re-signed offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year, $39 million deal with $26 million guaranteed.
Defensive Additions
The Houston Texans signed safety Reed Blankenship to a three-year, $24.75 million contract after his stint with the Eagles. The Dallas Cowboys added safety Jalen Thompson on a three-year, $33 million deal, while the Cleveland Browns signed guard Zion Johnson to a three-year, $49.5 million contract with $32.4 million guaranteed. The Pittsburgh Steelers landed cornerback Jamel Dean on a three-year, $36.75 million deal, and the Cincinnati Bengals bolstered their defense by signing former Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe and former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook.
Cap Moves and Releases
The Atlanta Falcons released wide receiver Darnell Mooney, freeing up $7.4 million in cap space, while the Green Bay Packers released offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, creating $19.5 million in cap room. The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year contract, adding leadership to their renovated receiving corps. The Denver Broncos released linebacker Dre Greenlaw one year after signing him to a three-year, $31.5 million contract.
Legal Developments
Massachusetts prosecutors announced they will drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore, citing insufficient evidence to proceed with the case.
Draft Compensation
The Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers each earned four compensatory draft picks for next month's NFL draft based on their free agency losses and signings from the previous year. These additional selections could significantly impact each team's draft strategy as they look to address positional needs through the upcoming draft.